i bought one of these controllers and like it doesn't turn on without being plugged in to the charger is there a way to fix that
1843010
Try unplugging the controller from ps3 and then wait 5 mins if that don't work you fried the charging hold you might need to get another one don't overcharge this controller 3 hours is enought time for this controller
1843011
I ordered this controller twice and neither worked without being plugged in. They're mostly defective and I suggest you submit a return.
1843012
Nope. Sadly this seems to be Power-A's most quality piece. You can get one with fans on the grips but you have to keep that plugged in too, and the casing seems like it came from the dollar store. I would return this and get a first party controller.
1237917
You would have to determine if the problem is the battery or the charge controller / panel. I would hook up another battery that is some what discharged and check the charge current and voltage coming from the charge controller and panel.
1656275
Nope its hard to get the controllers to hook up to the charging stand. The charging stand keeps pushing the controllers out and won't let it charge so I don't even use it but the charge stand does hook up to the slim and lights up
1075765
After plugging your device in you need to press the button on the face of the charger. If that doesn't work it is probably defective
96994
No, the charger has an automatic shutoff so it won't keep charging. It's designed to hold the controllers until you are ready to use.
7659
Seems like you may have a problem, the lights on my charger have lit up every time I plug it in. There is a possibility the wall piece itself is bad though. Maybe try another USB charger an see if it works. Or put dead batteries in it leave it for roughly an hour an try them again to see if they have taken a charge.
384498
This comes with its own charger cord, so if your original cord is damaged you can use this to replace it. However, it won't plug into the Gamepad directly, it'll only plug in to the cradle. So you still won't be able to play games on the Gamepad while it's plugged in unless you get a replacement from Nintendo.
2188088
The charger stops charging once it has a full charge. It has 2 color to let you know what it is doing: orange means it is charging and blue means it is full. I leave my controllers plugged in for days on end and I haven't had any problems with controllers not being charged when removed for the charger. I know constant charging can and will shorten the life of a battery and I have seen no signs of that.
2146575
No. It needs to be plugged in since there is no battery pack on the controller.
680453
As others have stated, make sure the reciever is plugged in. If it is and it still isn't working, then you most likely have a defective controller. Make sure all cables are firmly seated, HDMI or power/reciever.
2047369
If the LED doesn't turn on while you are charging it, then the unit itself might be defective. If it does, then try holding the power button for 60 seconds. If, again it doesn't turn on, then it is also a broken unit.
369884
You need a new controller and you should call customer service. You can verify this by switching the one that does work with the one that dose not, just unplug both and switch them. I have the same problem after 2 or 3 days and I have one being shipped to me. As I read other reviews, others encountered the same.
26870
I bought an inexpensive charge controller to prevent my battery from overcharging, but it was definitely working without the controller.
1558309
jim,the controller should to go into a sleep mode. my new 216 is doing what yours is doing and needs to be sent back and replaced something is broke
1523144
The controller will work without a battery pack, only if the cable is connected. To charge the controller and use it wireless, you will need a battery pack
1400694
best way is to dismantle the cover plate and using a torch light to check to make sure the controller is exactly the same fit. remember to power off before opening the cover
202992
I'm sure you can. Weird that the other charger was unable to charge the controller.