What Comes in a PlayStation 3 Controller Box?

Controller

• The controller is the most obvious inclusion in the package. Controllers are either wired or wireless. The wired controllers connect to the PlayStation 3 using one of the console's two USB ports on the front. The wireless controllers have built-in Bluetooth signals that transmit to the console's internal Bluetooth receivers, which allows gamers to play wirelessly.

USB Charging Cable

• The wireless controllers run on internal batteries that are charged via USB cables. The PS3 controller packaging will come with a mini-B USB cable. The smaller end of the cable plugs into the controller while the larger end plugs into the USB port of either the console or a PC for charging. The console or PC must be on for the controller to charge. It takes about two hours for the controller to fully charge.

Instruction Manual

• The controller comes with an instruction manual from Sony that will guide you through the steps of syncing your controller with your system and charging it, as well as other general troubleshooting techniques. The manual comes in various languages. It also comes with a warranty card from Sony. This may vary if it is from a generic or third-party manufacturer.

Variations

• Certain controllers will have different contents in the packaging. Some third-party controllers may not have Bluetooth and will include a wireless USB receiver that goes into the console's USB port for transmitting a signal. Others will not have warranty cards or instruction manuals, while some bundled controller packages will include charging stations or detachable batteries.