Will the PS3 charge my controller in standby?

[sparky6899]

Or does the PS3 have to be fully switched on to do it?

 

[THE GFP]

i wonderd that but it looks ugly so i just plug into my pc and charge it that way as the pc is always on

 

[rai80]

Or does the PS3 have to be fully switched on to do it?

Has to be on but it only takes 10mins

 

[sparky6899]

I read that the PS button on the controller is supposed to 'go red' when it's charging. Mine doesn't.

 

[rai80]

I read that the PS button on the controller is supposed to 'go red' when it's charging. Mine doesn't.

That feature was removed, cost cutting

 

[Jim_Fear]

That feature was removed, cost cutting

Thats ok, you can easily add one yourself!

http://forums.ps3scene.com/index.php?showtopic=575771

 

[sparky6899]

Thats ok, you can easily add one yourself!

http://forums.ps3scene.com/index.php?showtopic=575771

Thanks for the help everyone.

Oh and as for dismantling the controller, I think I'll just leave it.

 

[Ron240]

i just plug into my pc and charge it that way as the pc is always on

That is very good thinking,this never occurred to me.
It certainly seems to work ok.
It comes up as USB Human Interface Device - Playstation 3 Controller.

 

[rai80]

I`d rather have rumble than another LED

 

[Master Yoda]

Has to be on but it only takes 10mins

10 MINS??? Really??? I could have sworn that mine takes 1 - 2 hours to charge fully...

 

[rai80]

10 MINS??? Really??? I could have sworn that mine takes 1 - 2 hours to charge fully...

I left mine alone and it took around 10-15mins, playing and charging takes around 1 hour( should have made that clear), also I wait till the message pops up to tell you to charge.

 

[The Gooner]

mine also takes alot longer than 10 mins left alone, although surprised at how long they last

 

[frenchie0101]

the LED 5 for the controller has anyone got an indepth guide

 

[ChrisJMort]

its easy enough... just check out your manual for instuctions on removing battery to dismantle it then its just some 2.8v LEDS and wires to plug them in, though a little fiddling seems to be required to get the led to fit in! hope that helps?

 

[frenchie0101]

cheers chris