While originally a five star product, I cannot say the same for more recently purchased units. Sadly, I found that when I repurchased this for a second PS4, the quality of the second one was lacking, severely. It is serviceable, but extremely annoying to use. While my original (still working like new) would firmly cup the controllers, making alignment simple and secure, the new ones are very sloppy and require delicate positioning to get them to seat. The retainer clips are now oversized, providing a lot of potential for up and down movement, which is transferred on to the micro-USB adapter. Both wobble on my new unit now, while still sturdy on my old one.
Even the activity of taking one controller off is often enough to unseat the second controller. And, even when seeing both controllers seated before leaving the room, I will often return the next day to see that one (or both) have unseated themselves to the point where there is no contact made, having stopped the charging process.
Having thought it might have just been this one unit, I picked one up from a local big-box, and was met with the same sloppy standards. It appears that as this charging station has increased in popularity, the manufacturing quality has declined. It is a shame, as this had always been a top-of-the-line product up through, and partway into this generation. I wish that I could say it was just a bad apple, but I have similar issues with my XB1 PDP Energizer Station, bought around the same time.
Bottom line, is that it is a roll of the dice, at this point. If you get one of the earlier units made for this generation, five stars. If you get one of the lesser-quality ones that seemingly are becoming more common, one star. Hence, adjusting my original review down from a five to a three, averaging the two together.
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I also have the Xbox 360 version of this charging station for my HTPC. Pre-ordered the PS4 version within a few days of it being listed on Amazon, based on my prior experience. About a month in with the PS4 charging station now, and I do love it. The light colors complement all other current-gen colors (PS4/Vita's blue and orange lights) and it blends into the background nicely, sitting with the other components. I have not experienced it being "too bright" as some of the reviews state, and it is only about four feet to the left of my television.
I do wish that they went with a flat base instead of the three-point base that it has now. However, despite concerns that it might be unstable when plugging controllers in, I've not had any issues. At first, it also took two hands and a bit of care to seat the controller into the charging station, but once I figured out the angle, it has become a one-handed operation.
Charging-wise, it will take a controller from dead to fully charged in about an hour and a half to two hours. While it does not explicitly state one way or the other online or in the (leaflet) documentation, I would imagine that it stops charging the batteries once the controller is fully charged. Considering that the light indicator shows you that it is fully charged, it is likely that they also cut the charging at that point, as well.
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From the manufacturer
PDP Energizer PS4 Controller Charger
Officially licensed by Energizer, the PDP Energizer PS4 Controller Charger charges 2 Playstation 4 wireless controllers simultaneously and twice as fast. Simply place the controllers in the charging station to provide up to 8 hours of play time.
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Charges Batteries Already Inside Your ControllerNo need to replace the existing batteries in your controller- when placed in charging station it charges the lithium batteries already inside. |
Colored Lights Let You Know When Charge is CompleteSimply dock controllers in charging station- blue light indicates when they are completely charged. |
Sleek Design Coordinates with PS4Attractive design coordinates with PS4's sleek console design of matte and glossy black chrome details. |
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| PDP Energizer Xbox One Controller Charger | PDP Energizer PS4 Controller Charger- Standard | PDP Energizer PS4 Controller Charger- Deluxe | PDP Energizer Xbox 360 Power & Play Controller Charger | PDP Energizer Nintendo Wii U and Wii Controller Charger | PDP Energizer Magnetic Play and Charge Cable | |
| Gaming System | XBox One | PS4 | PS4 | XBox 360 | Wii U/Wii | XBox One |
| Amount of Controllers That Can Be Charged | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Includes Energizer Batteries | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Charger Color | Black or White | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Controller Play Time Hours When Fully Charged | 35 | 8 | 16 | 30 -35 | 8-10 | 30 -35 |
| Charging Instructions | Replace disposable batteries with Energizer rechargeable ones and place in charging station | Place controllers in charging station | Attach slim Xtra Life battery packs to the top of your controller and place in charging station | Replace disposable batteries with Energizer rechargeable ones and place in charging station | Replace disposable batteries with Energizer rechargeable ones and place in charging station | Replace disposable batteries with Energizer rechargeable ones and attach magnetic cable to charge |
| Charging is Complete When Light Is | Green | Blue | Blue | Green | Green | Green |
| Officially Licensed By | Energizer and Microsoft for Xbox One | Energizer | Energizer | Energizer and Microsoft for Xbox 360 | Energizer | Energizer and Microsoft for Xbox One |
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Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2013
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019
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Dislikes
Not easy to set controllers on the charger
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This charger does its job well and have not had any issues with the station itself but I do wish the controllers were easier to set on the charger. It can take some practice to line it up.
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Nice charger with one drawback.
By TWISM on November 28, 2019
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Not easy to set controllers on the charger
Overall
This charger does its job well and have not had any issues with the station itself but I do wish the controllers were easier to set on the charger. It can take some practice to line it up.
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Mr. J. James
Not what I ordered
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2019Verified Purchase
Not what I ordered
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2019
Received this today and immediately noticed that it is not the version I ordered, I was expecting the one shown and not an older style.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2019
I have used Energizer chargers before and even this older version is good at it's job but for me the bottom line is I EXPECT to get what I ordered and not what there think I want, very disappointed, the two picture I put up show the difference, blue picture what I got, red is what I ordered
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Chibi
Excellent but super bright!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2016Verified Purchase
Mike
Excellent looks, great price dock
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2015Verified Purchase
The Chas
A decent purchase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2014Verified Purchase
M C Brennan
1 slot didn't work, easy fix.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2018Verified Purchase
