Hi guys, i got a silly question here. I just purchased a new ps3 sony controller. And i found out that the controller does not have any battery charge out of the box. It seems a little weird to me, because most of the electronic i have purchased in the past does come with some level of battery charge.
New PS3 Controller No Battery?
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I have plenty of usb to mini usb cables at home, and i know how to charge the controller. I'm sorry if i wasn't being clear. My question is shouldn't the new controller be fully charged right out of the box? Or was it in the store shelf for too long that the battery charge discharged itself completely? Can anyone who have purchased a new sony ps3 dualshock 3 controller answer my question.
I don't think it's common practice to fully charge a battery for most manufacturers. Otherwise, as Paco said you probably want to give it a full charge before first use anyway. With anything rechargeable I make a point to fully charge and let it fully die as often as possible to extend life; I believe this is why my cell phone batteries hold good charges throughout their lives while most people charge nightly and wonder why it's dead a few months later.
[quote name='QiG']I don't think it's common practice to fully charge a battery for most manufacturers. Otherwise, as Paco said you probably want to give it a full charge before first use anyway. With anything rechargeable I make a point to fully charge and let it fully die as often as possible to extend life; I believe this is why my cell phone batteries hold good charges throughout their lives while most people charge nightly and wonder why it's dead a few months later.[/QUOTE]
ive heard that same thing too but as a precaution , since you never know when you need it, i always charge everything at the end of the day except for ps3 controllers. mine tends to last at least a week or so before it says it needs to be charged. i guess in the end op you wont know for sure until you get it and try it out. are controllers fully charged up when theyre sent out from where theyre made?
ive heard that same thing too but as a precaution , since you never know when you need it, i always charge everything at the end of the day except for ps3 controllers. mine tends to last at least a week or so before it says it needs to be charged. i guess in the end op you wont know for sure until you get it and try it out. are controllers fully charged up when theyre sent out from where theyre made?
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Batteries lose charge when not in use. Also, Lithium-ion batteries (which I assume are used by the Sixaxis and DS3) don't have memory issues so fully charge and discharge them frequently is not helpful. In fact they may short out if drained too far. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_ion#Guidelines_for_prolonging_Li-ion_battery_life
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There were a lot of lith-ion battery packs that I've bought recently that were pretty much at zero charge right out of the box, especially my DS3. It's a bit annoying, imo, but hey, that's the reason I bought a 10ft long USB cord.
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Who cares? Charge the battery and play. Done.
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I thought the OP had bought a DS3 with no battery inside. That would have made this thread more interesting.
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[quote name='lokizz']ive heard that same thing too but as a precaution , since you never know when you need it, i always charge everything at the end of the day except for ps3 controllers. mine tends to last at least a week or so before it says it needs to be charged. i guess in the end op you wont know for sure until you get it and try it out. are controllers fully charged up when theyre sent out from where theyre made?[/QUOTE]
My Dual Shock 3's battery has been only lasting about 2-3 days(then again I've been playing 5-6 hours at a clip lately) before needing a bit of a recharge as of late and I've only had it about a year now.
Thing is, that's the ONE thing NOT covered by Sony's limited one year warranty on the controllers. I don't get it, WHY exclude the
in' battery, when that's the part that's most likely to wear out?
If it does go though, I'll just search for what kind of battery it needs and replace it myself.
My Dual Shock 3's battery has been only lasting about 2-3 days(then again I've been playing 5-6 hours at a clip lately) before needing a bit of a recharge as of late and I've only had it about a year now.
Thing is, that's the ONE thing NOT covered by Sony's limited one year warranty on the controllers. I don't get it, WHY exclude the
in' battery, when that's the part that's most likely to wear out?If it does go though, I'll just search for what kind of battery it needs and replace it myself.
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']My Dual Shock 3's battery has been only lasting about 2-3 days(then again I've been playing 5-6 hours at a clip lately) before needing a bit of a recharge as of late and I've only had it about a year now.
Thing is, that's the ONE thing NOT covered by Sony's limited one year warranty on the controllers. I don't get it, WHY exclude thein' battery, when that's the part that's most likely to wear out?
If it does go though, I'll just search for what kind of battery it needs and replace it myself.[/QUOTE]
Where is a limited one year warranty for controllers documented? I was just having a discussion with someone in another forum who said if your battery goes, all you have to do is call sony and they'll send you a new one. He never responded when asked for a source, and the only one I could find was an old interview (pre-PS3 launch) where a Sony exec said they'd replace the batteries forever. But in reading up on warranties, I was under the impression that the controller is covered under Sony's 90-day peripheral warranty (which is certainly the worst of the 90-day/1-year/lifetime options).
Thing is, that's the ONE thing NOT covered by Sony's limited one year warranty on the controllers. I don't get it, WHY exclude the
in' battery, when that's the part that's most likely to wear out?If it does go though, I'll just search for what kind of battery it needs and replace it myself.[/QUOTE]
Where is a limited one year warranty for controllers documented? I was just having a discussion with someone in another forum who said if your battery goes, all you have to do is call sony and they'll send you a new one. He never responded when asked for a source, and the only one I could find was an old interview (pre-PS3 launch) where a Sony exec said they'd replace the batteries forever. But in reading up on warranties, I was under the impression that the controller is covered under Sony's 90-day peripheral warranty (which is certainly the worst of the 90-day/1-year/lifetime options).
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[quote name='kevlar51']Where is a limited one year warranty for controllers documented? I was just having a discussion with someone in another forum who said if your battery goes, all you have to do is call sony and they'll send you a new one. He never responded when asked for a source, and the only one I could find was an old interview (pre-PS3 launch) where a Sony exec said they'd replace the batteries forever. But in reading up on warranties, I was under the impression that the controller is covered under Sony's 90-day peripheral warranty (which is certainly the worst of the 90-day/1-year/lifetime options).[/QUOTE]
I believe I found the warranty info regarding the batteries NOT being covered by the limited one year warranty on Sony's site.
Unfortunately, the battery seems like it'd be the most prone to failure component of any controller(aside from the sticks).
I believe I found the warranty info regarding the batteries NOT being covered by the limited one year warranty on Sony's site.
Unfortunately, the battery seems like it'd be the most prone to failure component of any controller(aside from the sticks).
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[quote name='Gourd']Here's my question. If or when the battery pack dies, will the controller continue to work if you supply power to it with a usb cable from the ps3?[/QUOTE]
Theoretically, it should cause it still has a power source.
Theoretically, it should cause it still has a power source.
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Hmm... I'm tempted to take apart the sixaxis that I never use and see if this is the case. My concern would be that there would be a protection circuit to prevent operation / current draw from the PS3 if there is no battery.
I'll write back later.
Edited to add:
The Sixaxis controller works as a simple (annoyingly blinking) wired controller without a battery inside!
Here are the issues: You cannot turn the ps3 on with it. Even if the controller is plugged in. Refuses to start the PS3. The LEDs blink CONSTANTLY.
Keep in mind that I did not try this with my beloved Dualshock 3.
However, it works. Which means I don't /have/ to buy a battery pack from a potentially dodgy factory in China unless I really want to.
... Speaking of, Dealextreme has PS3 batteries for roughly 5 dollars shipped. Supposedly 1800Mah. (Really, they're probably 610 Mah batteries with a fancy label on them that says 1800MaH)
I'll write back later.
Edited to add:
The Sixaxis controller works as a simple (annoyingly blinking) wired controller without a battery inside!
Here are the issues: You cannot turn the ps3 on with it. Even if the controller is plugged in. Refuses to start the PS3. The LEDs blink CONSTANTLY.
Keep in mind that I did not try this with my beloved Dualshock 3.
However, it works. Which means I don't /have/ to buy a battery pack from a potentially dodgy factory in China unless I really want to.
... Speaking of, Dealextreme has PS3 batteries for roughly 5 dollars shipped. Supposedly 1800Mah. (Really, they're probably 610 Mah batteries with a fancy label on them that says 1800MaH)
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