PS3 controllers

[r1flyguy1]

Evening all,

Apologies for the question but just wondering...

If you leave a PS3 controller unused for an extended period of time is it then useless in regards to being able to charge it?

Ive been involved in an extension build & after 2 years have unpacked the PS3, yes i know... old tech, etc but the controller only works when connected via the usb. Ive tried to charge them but they just wont charge.

Cheers in advance

[littlebasher]

Funny that, only the other week i successfully charged one that had been in the loft for a couple of years

[r1flyguy1]

Damn!!!

Have 2 and both are shagged grrrrrrrrrrr!!!

[littlebasher]

I had it plugged into a 2a charger, the USB socket on the PS3 wasn't man enough!

[Magic919]

You can open them up and replace the battery.

[mp3manager]

Indeed you can and there's also a handy guide on iFixit.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/DualShock+3+Battery+R...

[r1flyguy1]

Excellent, thanks guys, cery much appreciated

[r1flyguy1]

Just ordered a couple of replacement batteries from fleabay half the price of a new controller