I picked up a Pro controller last night but I didn't do much research on it beforehand. I saw that it uses MicroUSB for charging which seems convenient. The 2 USB ports on the back are taken up (external HD and Skylanders Portal of Power) so I plug it into the front USB to charge it up. Not that big of a deal but I'd rather not have cords popping out of the front (I like to keep the setups relatively clean and wire free when possible). Does anyone know if the Pro controllers can be charged via a powered USB hub? I will probably eventually get 3 more and it would be nice to keep them charged at the same time. I have a couple of USB hubs at work that I'm going to try out tonight but was wondering if anyone had any first hand experience with this. Either way, I'll post the results tonight.
Charging Pro Controllers with External USB hubs?
Started by longsh0t, Nov 21 2012 10:14 AM
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Posted 21 November 2012 - 10:25 AM
After the update which will allow for more than 1 usb drive to be connected, maybe.
The USB ports only carry 5 volts, so your hard drive might not get enough power at the same time as your controller not getting enough power to charge.
I'd try it, but you'd be waiting 9 days
The USB ports only carry 5 volts, so your hard drive might not get enough power at the same time as your controller not getting enough power to charge.
I'd try it, but you'd be waiting 9 days
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Posted 21 November 2012 - 11:26 AM
I read you can charge it using ur PC =)
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Posted 21 November 2012 - 01:28 PM
I have a USB Plug, I'm wondering if I can use that?
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Posted 21 November 2012 - 01:46 PM
I have a USB Plug, I'm wondering if I can use that?
That should work.
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Posted 21 November 2012 - 03:22 PM
If you are going to use a hub, I would recommend a powered hub. This way you know the controller is going to get enough current to charge it properly.
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