Is there a benefit from using a dock to charge wireless controllers
I now have a PS4 with a wireless controller. Is there a compelling reason to use a charging station, other than aesthetics?
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I now have a PS4 with a wireless controller. Is there a compelling reason to use a charging station, other than aesthetics?
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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
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I now have a PS4 with a wireless controller. Is there a compelling reason to use a charging station, other than aesthetics?
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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
3 hours ago
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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
3 hours ago
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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
3 hours ago
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
3 hours ago
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The charging dock 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.
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Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
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1 hour ago
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The charging dock 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.
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Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
1 hour ago
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The charging dock 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 2 hours ago
Studoku
36.8k14110169
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
1 hour ago
add a comment |
The charging dock 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 2 hours ago
Studoku
36.8k14110169
The charging dock 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 2 hours ago
Studoku
36.8k14110169
answered 2 hours ago
Studoku
36.8k14110169
answered 2 hours ago
Studoku
36.8k14110169
answered 2 hours ago
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Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
1 hour ago
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Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
1 hour ago
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
1 hour ago
Some dock stations still use micro USB port - for example, this one amazon.com/UGREEN-Compatible-Controller-Controllers-PlayStation/…
– arghtype
1 hour ago
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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
3 hours ago