Sony PlayStation 3 controllers

[aegrotatio]

Something is funny about Sony PlayStation 3 controllers which are mini-USB.  I cannot get them to charge except when connected to the console.

Any information on the Sony PS3 controllers?  Thanks.

[C3CAR]

It may be your USB lead as my PS3 controllers charge off my laptop and also a USB HUB. Its a belkin lead and a SIXAXIS wireless controllers.

[aegrotatio]

Yes, I forgot to mention that they do charge when plugged into a computer or a USB hub (or a PS3 naturally).  They do not charge when plugged into a USB charger like what comes with a cell phone.  There's something special about a computer or USB hub that "tells" the controller to start charging itself and I want to know what that is.

[avaviney]

I am also experiencing this one.:(

[aegrotatio]

I gave up and procured a charger stand.  It is the "Energizer" charger from pdp dotcom.  I don't know what special thing it does to make the PS3 controllers accept a charge but it does work.