Originally posted by RoninEclipse2G

Originally posted by CopperEclipse96 the only thing about this ps3 is that it has to be on when charging the controller. i don't want to leave it turned on while i'm not playing it, cuz i don't want to shorten it's life or anything, and i can't play with that little cord they gave me. wtf? why can't the controller charge when the thing isn't turned on?

I use my cell phone charger :P same connector

mine is the same connector too.... i wonder if it's the same voltage and everything. i fried my old satellite radio doing that lol. I'm sure it's fine though. How long have you been using it with no problems?