Can u charge a PS3 controller with a phone charger?

There will be a few red lights flashing on top of the controller to indicate the controller is charging. Only one solid light or no light at all means the controller is fully charged. Can I charge my Playstation controller with a normal phone charger? Yes, as long as the adapter at the end of the cable is compatible.
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Can you charge a PS3 controller with any USB cable?

Yes, you can charge it from any USB port.
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What can you use as a PS3 charger?

What wall plug chargers can be used to charge PS3 controllers?
  • Apple charges (iPhone - several different generations, iPad)
  • Satnav/GPS charger.
  • Digital camera charger.
  • Random third-party generic USB charger.
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Can you charge PS3 controller in socket?

Sure, it charges from the PS3 via that console's USB port. But plug the controller into any other USB source, and it's more of a 50/50 shot.
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How can I charge my PS3 without a charger?

Fortunately, you can use any general USB cable with your PS3 controller. You don't have to use the USB cable that came with the PS3 controller by default.
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How to charge PS3 controller with phone charger



How do you charge a PlayStation 3 controller?

Connect the Mini-B end of the USB Charging Cable to the Mini-B port located on your controller. Connect the other Mini-B end of the USB Charging Cable to the Mini-B port located on the USB Controller Adapter. Verify that the PS3™ console is powered “ON”. Charging will begin.
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How do you charge a PS3 controller with a wall charger?

To charge your PS3 controller, start by pressing the power switch on your PS3 console to turn it on. Then, plug the USB end of your charger cable into one of the USB slots on the front of your console, and the smaller end of the charger into the slot on the front of your controller.
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How long does a PS3 controller battery last?

The PS3 and PS4 controllers take 2 hours to fully charge. The charge will hold for about 2 weeks, with a daily average use of approximately 2 hours.
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Do I have USB A or C?

If the cable has a Type-A connector at one end (as in the above image), that will usually be the first type. The second will be the shape of connector that will plug into your device. Some cables have the same connector at both ends and are named accordingly—for example, a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable.
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Do PS4 controllers work on PS3?

PlayStation 4 controllers will work with a PlayStation 3 console, and when you use a wired connection, there is no setup involved. You can also pair a PS4 controller to a PS3 for a wireless connection, though the process of connecting the two devices is more involved.
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How do you revive a dead PS3 controller?

You can also press the reset button on the back of the controller with a paperclip (hold for 10 seconds or so), plug in, then press the PS button.
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Are PS3 and PS4 controller batteries the same?

The plug of battery is compatible with PS3 cable. HOWEVER, since PS4 controller battery is a bit thicker, it's not possible to close the PS3 controller back as it was. A gap of 1cm is left between two halves of PS3 controller.
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What does 4 flashing red lights mean on PS3 controller?

This happens when the controllers have been charging and when they have been not charging, so I don't think it is a battery issue. I have the recent 40GB PS3 and I have the Nyko BlueWave remote dongle plugged in. I leave the PS3 on pretty much all the time.
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What USB does PS3 controller use?

with the PlayStation 3 compatible USB Cable you can charge your Sony PS3 Wireless Controller, the length of the cable is 15 feet, This cable features a standard USB A male connector on one end and a 5-pin mini B connector on the other. It uses 28AWG conductors and is shielded using braid and foil shields.
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Do PS3 controllers have Bluetooth?

While PS3 controllers do have Bluetooth functionality, they don't seamlessly connect to other hardware like newer controllers. Both the original Sixaxis and DualShock 3 versions of the PS3 controller are specifically meant to connect to either the PS3 or the PSP Go.
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Does PS3 controller work PS5?

The PlayStation 5's controller will work with the PS3 and even the Nintendo Switch – but not the PS4, early users have indicated. The new controller includes a variety of additional features, such as haptic vibration that allows it to "tap" the user, and a redesign to make it larger and more ergonomic.
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Does PS4 controller work PS5?

A PS4 controller can be used on PS5, but it can only be used in conjunction with PS4 games on the PS5. If you have a PS5 disc inserted, and you're trying to use a PS4 controller, then it simply won't work, you'll need the PS5 DualSense.
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Can HDMI charge devices?

The answer is yes; you can charge a laptop with an HDMI! Should your laptop charger fail, you can use an HDMI cable to recharge your laptop until you get a replacement charger. We recommend only using an HDMI cable to charge your laptop when you are stuck and have no other options.
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