Is there a benefit from using a dock to charge wireless controllers
5
I now have a PS4 with a wireless controller. Is there a compelling reason to use a charging station, other than aesthetics?
ps4 controllers hardware
asked Dec 31 '18 at 15:31
UnderverseUnderverse
13117
add a comment |
5
I now have a PS4 with a wireless controller. Is there a compelling reason to use a charging station, other than aesthetics?
ps4 controllers hardware
asked Dec 31 '18 at 15:31
UnderverseUnderverse
13117
4
Convenience. You don't have to mess around with the cable, you just plop the controller onto the dock and you're good to go.
– Chippies
Dec 31 '18 at 16:07
Are the aesthetics of a charging station not compelling?
– JAB
Jan 1 at 6:12
@JAB "It looks nice/pretty" is not a compelling reason to buy something that is not necessary
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 7:13
add a comment |
5
5
5
I now have a PS4 with a wireless controller. Is there a compelling reason to use a charging station, other than aesthetics?
ps4 controllers hardware
asked Dec 31 '18 at 15:31
UnderverseUnderverse
13117
I now have a PS4 with a wireless controller. Is there a compelling reason to use a charging station, other than aesthetics?
ps4 controllers hardware
ps4 controllers hardware
asked Dec 31 '18 at 15:31
UnderverseUnderverse
13117
asked Dec 31 '18 at 15:31
UnderverseUnderverse
13117
asked Dec 31 '18 at 15:31
UnderverseUnderverse
13117
asked Dec 31 '18 at 15:31
UnderverseUnderverse
13117
asked Dec 31 '18 at 15:31
UnderverseUnderverse
13117
13117
4
Convenience. You don't have to mess around with the cable, you just plop the controller onto the dock and you're good to go.
– Chippies
Dec 31 '18 at 16:07
Are the aesthetics of a charging station not compelling?
– JAB
Jan 1 at 6:12
@JAB "It looks nice/pretty" is not a compelling reason to buy something that is not necessary
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 7:13
add a comment |
4
Convenience. You don't have to mess around with the cable, you just plop the controller onto the dock and you're good to go.
– Chippies
Dec 31 '18 at 16:07
Are the aesthetics of a charging station not compelling?
– JAB
Jan 1 at 6:12
@JAB "It looks nice/pretty" is not a compelling reason to buy something that is not necessary
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 7:13
4
4
Convenience. You don't have to mess around with the cable, you just plop the controller onto the dock and you're good to go.
– Chippies
Dec 31 '18 at 16:07
Convenience. You don't have to mess around with the cable, you just plop the controller onto the dock and you're good to go.
– Chippies
Dec 31 '18 at 16:07
Are the aesthetics of a charging station not compelling?
– JAB
Jan 1 at 6:12
Are the aesthetics of a charging station not compelling?
– JAB
Jan 1 at 6:12
@JAB "It looks nice/pretty" is not a compelling reason to buy something that is not necessary
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 7:13
@JAB "It looks nice/pretty" is not a compelling reason to buy something that is not necessary
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 7:13
add a comment |
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
9
Some charging docks uses the EXT port rather than the micro USB. This saves wear and tear on the USB port and, according to several reviews, is faster.
You also have the advantage of not needing a USB cable, as well as saving energy by not needing to leave the PS4 on.
answered Dec 31 '18 at 16:26
StudokuStudoku
37.2k14111171
1
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
Dec 31 '18 at 17:57
4
I would think that the charge speed heavily depends on which dock you use, so I would be hesitant to declare that as a benefit. Could easily be a con (I had a junk one that I swore either changes one at a time - it held 2, or took hours to fully charge both). Needless to say I bought a new (different) one within the week..
– Broots Waymb
Dec 31 '18 at 21:46
Good point, @BrootsWaymb - definitely something to look in to
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 2:58
add a comment |
Your Answer
StackExchange.ready(function() {
var channelOptions = {
tags: "".split(" "),
id: "41"
};
initTagRenderer("".split(" "), "".split(" "), channelOptions);
StackExchange.using("externalEditor", function() {
// Have to fire editor after snippets, if snippets enabled
if (StackExchange.settings.snippets.snippetsEnabled) {
StackExchange.using("snippets", function() {
createEditor();
});
}
else {
createEditor();
}
});
function createEditor() {
StackExchange.prepareEditor({
heartbeatType: 'answer',
autoActivateHeartbeat: false,
convertImagesToLinks: false,
noModals: true,
showLowRepImageUploadWarning: true,
reputationToPostImages: null,
bindNavPrevention: true,
postfix: "",
imageUploader: {
brandingHtml: "Powered by u003ca class="icon-imgur-white" href="https://imgur.com/"u003eu003c/au003e",
contentPolicyHtml: "User contributions licensed under u003ca href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/"u003ecc by-sa 3.0 with attribution requiredu003c/au003e u003ca href="https://stackoverflow.com/legal/content-policy"u003e(content policy)u003c/au003e",
allowUrls: true
},
noCode: true, onDemand: true,
discardSelector: ".discard-answer"
,immediatelyShowMarkdownHelp:true
});
}
});
draft saved
draft discarded
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fgaming.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f344239%2fis-there-a-benefit-from-using-a-dock-to-charge-wireless-controllers%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
9
Some charging docks uses the EXT port rather than the micro USB. This saves wear and tear on the USB port and, according to several reviews, is faster.
You also have the advantage of not needing a USB cable, as well as saving energy by not needing to leave the PS4 on.
answered Dec 31 '18 at 16:26
StudokuStudoku
37.2k14111171
1
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
Dec 31 '18 at 17:57
4
I would think that the charge speed heavily depends on which dock you use, so I would be hesitant to declare that as a benefit. Could easily be a con (I had a junk one that I swore either changes one at a time - it held 2, or took hours to fully charge both). Needless to say I bought a new (different) one within the week..
– Broots Waymb
Dec 31 '18 at 21:46
Good point, @BrootsWaymb - definitely something to look in to
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 2:58
add a comment |
9
Some charging docks uses the EXT port rather than the micro USB. This saves wear and tear on the USB port and, according to several reviews, is faster.
You also have the advantage of not needing a USB cable, as well as saving energy by not needing to leave the PS4 on.
answered Dec 31 '18 at 16:26
StudokuStudoku
37.2k14111171
1
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
Dec 31 '18 at 17:57
4
I would think that the charge speed heavily depends on which dock you use, so I would be hesitant to declare that as a benefit. Could easily be a con (I had a junk one that I swore either changes one at a time - it held 2, or took hours to fully charge both). Needless to say I bought a new (different) one within the week..
– Broots Waymb
Dec 31 '18 at 21:46
Good point, @BrootsWaymb - definitely something to look in to
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 2:58
add a comment |
9
9
9
Some charging docks uses the EXT port rather than the micro USB. This saves wear and tear on the USB port and, according to several reviews, is faster.
You also have the advantage of not needing a USB cable, as well as saving energy by not needing to leave the PS4 on.
answered Dec 31 '18 at 16:26
StudokuStudoku
37.2k14111171
Some charging docks uses the EXT port rather than the micro USB. This saves wear and tear on the USB port and, according to several reviews, is faster.
You also have the advantage of not needing a USB cable, as well as saving energy by not needing to leave the PS4 on.
answered Dec 31 '18 at 16:26
StudokuStudoku
37.2k14111171
edited Dec 31 '18 at 20:22
answered Dec 31 '18 at 16:26
StudokuStudoku
37.2k14111171
answered Dec 31 '18 at 16:26
StudokuStudoku
37.2k14111171
answered Dec 31 '18 at 16:26
StudokuStudoku
37.2k14111171
37.2k14111171
1
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
Dec 31 '18 at 17:57
4
I would think that the charge speed heavily depends on which dock you use, so I would be hesitant to declare that as a benefit. Could easily be a con (I had a junk one that I swore either changes one at a time - it held 2, or took hours to fully charge both). Needless to say I bought a new (different) one within the week..
– Broots Waymb
Dec 31 '18 at 21:46
Good point, @BrootsWaymb - definitely something to look in to
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 2:58
add a comment |
1
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
Dec 31 '18 at 17:57
4
I would think that the charge speed heavily depends on which dock you use, so I would be hesitant to declare that as a benefit. Could easily be a con (I had a junk one that I swore either changes one at a time - it held 2, or took hours to fully charge both). Needless to say I bought a new (different) one within the week..
– Broots Waymb
Dec 31 '18 at 21:46
Good point, @BrootsWaymb - definitely something to look in to
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 2:58
1
1
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
Dec 31 '18 at 17:57
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
Dec 31 '18 at 17:57
4
4
I would think that the charge speed heavily depends on which dock you use, so I would be hesitant to declare that as a benefit. Could easily be a con (I had a junk one that I swore either changes one at a time - it held 2, or took hours to fully charge both). Needless to say I bought a new (different) one within the week..
– Broots Waymb
Dec 31 '18 at 21:46
I would think that the charge speed heavily depends on which dock you use, so I would be hesitant to declare that as a benefit. Could easily be a con (I had a junk one that I swore either changes one at a time - it held 2, or took hours to fully charge both). Needless to say I bought a new (different) one within the week..
– Broots Waymb
Dec 31 '18 at 21:46
Good point, @BrootsWaymb - definitely something to look in to
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 2:58
Good point, @BrootsWaymb - definitely something to look in to
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 2:58
add a comment |
draft saved
draft discarded
Thanks for contributing an answer to Arqade!
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
draft saved
draft discarded
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fgaming.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f344239%2fis-there-a-benefit-from-using-a-dock-to-charge-wireless-controllers%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
4
Convenience. You don't have to mess around with the cable, you just plop the controller onto the dock and you're good to go.
– Chippies
Dec 31 '18 at 16:07
Are the aesthetics of a charging station not compelling?
– JAB
Jan 1 at 6:12
@JAB "It looks nice/pretty" is not a compelling reason to buy something that is not necessary
– Underverse
Jan 1 at 7:13