Dual Controller Charger - Mains Powered (PS3)

Actually, although my order detail directs me to the product detail of this item, it is not the one I bought. Mine does not have the blue glowing strip, only two LEDS. I assume it has been updated since I bought it in February.Anyway, mine works perfectly with my DualShock 3 controllers. Not sure why there are so many negative reviews.It is fairly 'fiddly' to insert the controllers, but I specifically wanted something small and unobtrusive.***The only thing I am disappointed with, is that I am sure this is the same product as the one that is 'not mains powered' (new version as well as old). Mine came with a seperate Alcatel mains adapter, and I have found that it works with my Blackberry adapter ...and all the others that I have collected with mobile devices. Ultimately it is only a small saving, but it may save you having yet another power adapter in a drawer.My assumption is that it will work with any mains adapter, which I believe to be a 5-pin USB Mini-B (ie the same shape as that fits into the controller. It would be useful for another reviewer to confirm this for the new version, although I see no reason for it to be different.NOTE - From what I have read, the reason that the controllers will not charge direct from the power adapter, is something to do with the initial power presented to the device. This charger resolves this problem.

Ordered this as I wanted a name I'd heard of, Competition Pro.Unfortunately, that isn't what I got from iTALKonline-UK who claim to be in the middle of updating their descriptions but haven't done so thus far... Why doesn't this surprise me?I received an unknown brand of dock and a completely unrelated also unknown brand wall charger adapter (it looks like the ones supplied by Mr. Gadget's Solutions in the pictures from other reviewers).On a positive note, it does charge the controllers but it isn't what I ordered and from that perspective I feel it to be a bit of a rip off.

Received it very quickly so no complaints there. Although the charger worked when plugged in via the micro USB to USB (PS3), the mains plug didn't. The mains plugs Micro USB connection was a terrible fit and clearly wasn't made for use with this product as it took a lot of effort to push it in.They sent a replacement plug this one was just as poor in quality and after pushing it in this time, the base unit's Micro USB port broke due to the force required rendering the whole thing useless. After the previous dodgy connection I was very careful when pushing this one in so it wasn't from me being heavy handed.I was then told to return the whole unit for a replacement. One month later, nothing arrived and no contact. I chased it up and decided to get a refund as it seemed more than likely I would have the same issue again.So to conclude, the base unit is absolutely fine however I would buy your own micro usb plug and buy the base unit by itself as the one supplied is utterly useless and will just break the whole thing.Not impressed with the seller. Although fast replies via email, very robotic responses and not very helpful in solving the problem as I made it very clear that I didn't want the same plug to be sent out and without chasing them up I would never of received a refund or product.

I got this item this morning and after opening it, the seller has provided me with a cheap charger made for a Black Berry mobile phone! NOT the mains adapter shown in the photo which shows a large heavy duty one. It plugs into the dock fine and puts power into it but the 3 pin head of the charger is very loose and slides off which is accident waiting to happen i.e get a shock from the electricity.This seller needs to provide a decent charger, will be reporting to amazon as I'm not too please.

I haven't had the charger for long but so far, so good. I am very happy with it but can't give a higher rating because I don't know how long it will last.

I am not happy with this. i got it to charge my Dual Shock 3, saves leaving the console on. But it sadly blew my dual shock 3. after charging the correct time as per instruction.So i had a problem with mine. so it may be a duff one, but as i say for my i am not happy.So buyer beware. I did get get good service though from i-talk.full refund very quickly.

Fantastic update..ordered couple of years ago without power cable and it lasted a couple of days, wasn't impressed. This has just arrived and looks great plus didn't realise got an extra USB charger cable. Love fact it lights up and flashes individually while charging..hope last longer.

A couple things about this that make it stand apart from many other PS3 controller chargers:1. You can switch the damn blue light off. Brilliant. Why does everything have to glow? When did society become this way?2. It plugs into the mains.3. It doesn't require a large footprint. - this is actually quite sound, considering I've seen several which seem to be vying for which can take up the most floor space.