Yes, but not the regular store-bought batteries, the PlayStation Move controller and the Navigation Controller are powered by a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. They require batteries because they are wireless.
If your ps3 controller isn't working wirelessly, then you may have to reregister it. To do this, you have to plug it into the ps3 with the special cord. If it still doesn't work, even if it is left plugged in, then you may have something wrong with your controller and you may have to purchase a new controller. You should also check the charge on the PS3 wireless controller. if you unplug a PS3 that battery is not charged it will not work. When you turn off the PS3 if you have not set the PS3 to also turn off the controller automatically in controller setting the controller will remain on and the battery will drain. The PS3 does not charge controllers when it is off.
couple hours
Not a Dual Shock 3 PS3 controller
Get the PS3 controller and connect it to the other PS3 using the USB recharger. Turn the controller on and after about 10 seconds you can take it out, turn on the controller, and use it wirelessly. All of this is done while the PS3 is turned on.
PS2 do not play PS3 games and if your PS2 controller is being used on a PS3 then you are not using normal PS3 equipment. Sony support and my sources do not have information on using some unknown controller that might be able to work on a PS3 read your manual that came with the controller. Better yet buy the better Dual Shock 3 PS3 controller
Between 30/40 hours with a good brand of Battery.
Either the controller is broken, or your battery is dead. Try plugging in your controller to the PS3 to see if it will turn on.
Even if the battery is low connecting the USB controller cable should allow the controller to connect when you press the PS3 emblem on the controller. Without another controller you can not tell if the PS3 or controller is the problem and does not work
The PS3 will not charge a controller while it is off. The controller will not turn off when you turn off the PS3 unless you change the PS3 settings. This can cause the controller to always have a dead battery each time you go to use it. Go to PS3 settings for the controller and click yes for auto turn off when PS3 is turned off. This may not be your problem and you can tell because the PS3 controller should work with a dead battery if it is plugged into the charging cable and the PS3 is turned on.
If your ps3 controller isn't working wirelessly, then you may have to reregister it. To do this, you have to plug it into the ps3 with the special cord. If it still doesn't work, even if it is left plugged in, then you may have something wrong with your controller and you may have to purchase a new controller. You should also check the charge on the PS3 wireless controller. if you unplug a PS3 that battery is not charged it will not work. When you turn off the PS3 if you have not set the PS3 to also turn off the controller automatically in controller setting the controller will remain on and the battery will drain. The PS3 does not charge controllers when it is off.
Of course! as long as the controller is part of the "Dual Shock 3" Family, or PS3 compatible, it should work. But if that controller is wireless and linked to another console you will have to reassign the controller to the system in question (AKA, the system you want to use).
leave the PS3 turned on and change the settings to turn off the controller when the PS3 is turned off. You can turn the controller and the PS3 back on by pressing the PS3 emblem on the controller
You use the charging cable to connect the PS3 to Controller and press the Playstation Emblem on the controller
The PS3 Dual Shock 3 controller is a Bluray controller for the PS3 exclusively
A red blinking light on a PS3 Move controller typically indicates that the controller is low on battery power and needs to be charged. It may also blink during the pairing process with the PS3 console. If the light continues to blink after attempting to charge or pair, there may be an issue with the controller itself.
it takes about 3 hours from a full dead battery, A full charge lasts around 28 hours. Source myps3.com.au
couple hours