Sony debuts a USB charger for PS3 controllers in Japan. But it only serves to point out some annoyances that continue to plague the PS3.

The Gadget: TouchCharge, a wireless charging kit for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii controllers that charge not by docking, but by just being placed on the charging surface. It’s a small difference ...

One of the problems I've had with the PS3 is the sort of last-generation feel of the controller connection when you have to charge it up. A USB mini port?

The Charge Base 3 has two slots for rejuicing two controllers, which dock automagically with the device via a magnetic adapter.

But he managed to replace the charging circuitry with some of his own. When cleaning the insides of the controller he found there were numerous deposits of sludge which he attributes to spilled soda.

We saw a bunch of Nyko gear back at E3, but we didn’t get a chance to do a hands on with this Charge Base 2 for the PS3. It’s essentially just a dock that you can shove two SIXAXIS controllers ...

Nyko addresses this issue with the Dual Charge AC. The adapter draws power from any wall socket and sports two USB ports for recharging PS3 controllers 24/7.

If you're a PS3 owner looking to make use of the newly implemented rumble technology on your system, options thus far are pretty slim. You can import the new Dual Shock 3 controller from Japan for ...