Customer Reviews

PlayStation Move Charging Station

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This is a must have if you are playing with the PS3 Move a lot. It saves you from having to leave the PS3 on while charging the Move controller and/or the move navigator. This unit will charge either the controller or the navigator. I have put both of my move controllers in the unit at the same time and both are fully charged. So unlike the picture on the package, you CAN put two move controllers (the one with the bulb on top) into this unit and both move controllers will charge fully. Thanks.

Now that I had gotten the PS3 Move motion controller and navigation controller the only problem I had was when the power died out on these two, and while you can charge them through the usb port via the PS3 console I found that a little aggravating since if I'm not playing any games why should I have the PS3 on just to charge these two controllers. Now with this separate charge station for the motion/navigation controller that problem is solved, you can charge either the motion/navigation controllers or two motion controllers since they hook via the usb ports on the controllers and since their for the most part cylindrical there's no difference in their over all shape for any problems with the charge station. The charge is very well done giving a strong connection between the charge station and controllers so there is no worry of not getting a fully charged controller when it's over, and yes while there are more charge stations coming out in the next month or so for $30.00 dollars and to keep you mind at ease I feel most people will find this a very good item to have for their PS3 move gaming console for now...

I was in the market for a dock that would allow me to charge my PlayStation Move controller(s) without needing to use a USB cable. The main reason for this is that I'm not a big fan of leaving my PlayStation 3 on or charging this via a laptop or cable box. After checking out several docks, I decided to go with the one created by Sony. I realize other docks charge more controllers at once, but in my opinion, nothing beats out a first party accessory. This item doesn't overcharge the controllers at all and allows me to use my Move controllers whenever I want without worrying about the battery. I would recommend this to anyone whom is considering a dock for their Move controllers.

charges move controllers in about 4 hrs, navigation controllers in about 2.5 hrs. Light on controller blinks while charging, goes off once charging is done, can leave controllers on charger even when done charging. Unlike some other third party dumb chargers I've read about, where you are supposed to remove the controllers when done, from getting overcharged.

Pros:
Smart charger
Small foot print
Uses two charging contact points, that touches the bottom of the controller, makes seating the controller onto the charger easy. Unlike most third party chargers, which uses a USB plug.

Cons:
No USB port, Sony could've included at least one port for charging the dualshock controller

I'm going to try and avoid saying what's already been said elsewhere and instead focus on why you should get this charger specifically and not some other charger. Well, those third party chargers you've probably been looking at may be cheaper and they may have more slots, but there are downsides to them. Many of them use mini-USB connections, which might be a concern if you're worried about wearing those ports out. The Sony charger, on the other hand, connects directly to copper contacts on the bottom of your Move controller and uses those to charge them instead.

Also, those other chargers might have more ports, but many of them can only accommodate either the Move controller or the Navigation controller, and not both. This charger's ports can accept either controller type. Finally, there's the issue of third party peripherals in general. If you have as much experience with them as I do, then you know better than to trust them to do as good a job as the first party stuff.

The pictures do not do the product justice IMO. The Move Charging Station has a black gloss finish on the top with a flat black base that matches the phat PS3. The charger looks and feels like very high quality. The price is fair considering the $20 move chargers are a lot cheaper looking and most likely are. Not much to say about a charger. If $30 does not seem overpriced considering the competition I would reccomend it.

Bought this to go with the PS3 Move & Navigation controllers since I didn't see the need to have my PS3 powered on just to charge the controllers. It came in handy for doing its intended job and provided a much faster charge than via USB.

There are other charging docks which would be available before the holiday season and those would be recommended due to the fact that they allow for more than two controllers to be charged at the same time that a given if you have more than one controller to go with your PS3 Move.

Just got this charger for my two motion controllers. I picked this over some other third party chargers mainly because it uses the metal contact at the bottom of the controller for charging, instead of the mini USB port. It's very easy to drop the controller into the slot, and you don't have to use much force to put it in or take it out of the charger. This is much easier to use than chargers with a USB plug, and there are no risks of damaging the controller USB port.

The charger itself is elegant and simple and sits by my TV on the TV stand. There are no gimmicky, bright lights to distract me while I am watching TV (this is another reason I picked this over the other chargers). A small light at the lower end of the controller flashes to indicate charging, but you won't see the light unless you get up close because the light sits slightly below the slot on the charger. The charging automatically stops once the controller is fully charged, so you can leave them on the charger without damaging the batteries.

I would probably buy another charger once I get two more controllers. In my opinion, the easy of use and no risks for damage are more important than having 4-ports on a single charger.

Sony definitely did a nice job with this charging unit. The controllers fit pretty easily into their slots, and it will charge any combination of Move/Navigation controllers.

I'm also VERY glad to see that the indicator lights for the charging controllers are just small little red LEDs that blink while the controller is charging, and go out completely when they are charged. I'm TIRED of manufacturers putting ridiculously bright LEDs on their chargers (the Playstation 3 Energizer Power & Play Charging System is one such culprit), so thank you Sony for not doing that! :-)

Absolutely nothing to complain about with the charger. Feels solid, charges your controllers, and is made by Sony so it probably won't blow up!

5 stars out of 5.

The item pretty must as-is described! Appearance doesn't quite give the exact feeling as-shown on the box (the image of it standing alone is far better), but the presentation is as it should be-- matches and fits in with the overall piano black styling of the PS3, other accessories, and many Sony home theater products in general.

First time I saw the product (stepping in fairly blind to the Move in general) it felt a little awkward, but I've come to love its power connectivity via a standard wall outlet instead of tagging along into the PS3's USB ports. Depending on PS3 model, number and position might change, but I'd wager the vast majority of players have their ports used and/or already have USB expansion hubs to try to get everything connected and charging at once. Best of all? With the charge being longer than the Dualshock 3 controller, this will happily juice up your power-munching Move's rechargeable battery with the PS3 turned off, which means less electricity used and less wear on the console.

I've grown quite accustomed to first-party Sony accessories over the years, and this has the same pitfall... the price. It might be much for some people, or they might consider getting a larger charging station, but kind of like the price-gouging Sony official cables set, it can be worth the extra ~$10 for the piece of mind. Fortunately, sales seem common and prices drop over time.

You'll surely want to use a power station if going with anything more than the sole standard controller, and especially with that Playstation Eye for the Move already crowding your wiring setup behind your TV as have more and more to plug in, it really is a great excuse to keep a more neat/tidy appearance and again, save your USB ports some work. Remember to set up the power savings settings from the XMB, everyone!