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PS3 Controller charge

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PokemonTrainerKaden

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Today I got a new PS3 controller. It has been charging for almost 5 hours now and even for a first charge that seems kind of long. Is this normal? If not what can I do to fix it?
 
I don't own a PS3, however, in my experience, most rechargeable batteries larger than AAs (and depending on their chemical compisition) require at least a few hours to charge.
 
The PS3 controller's charge lasts for an amazingly long time, so it should charge for quite some time. IIRC mine didn't have to "charge" as such, then again I played wired for most of my first time...
 
Well, if you got it brand-new I think it comes with at least a partial charge. I purchased a PS3 brand-new controller from Gamestop earlier today and it came with a full battery. If that doesn't work you can always play with it hooked up to your PS3 via the cable.
 
You can still play with it while it's charging...

Have you tried unhooking it yet and see if it's charged all the way?
 
It turns out it was because it is a new DualShock 3. The adapter I have is for the old Sixaxis so the buttons that say which number controller it is have to stop flashing instead of the adapter turning green. Although I only get about 10 hours of gaming out of it I still charge it every night so I think Im good. Thanks for everyone that helped!
 
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