Sony Could Be Considering Wireless Charging for PS5 Controller

I'm not interested in wireless chargers.

Wireless charging would be pointless for me as I'd want to charge while playing. Still, if there's an optional way to charge where you place the controller on top of the console that'd be cool... Though on the other hand, it'll just add more cost onto the PS5.

but doesn't the device have to be in contact with the charger in order to charge

then how can we play and charge at the same time?

No thanks, usb c is more than enough imo. Wouldn't really be any more convenient than what we have now with drop in charging stands.

Wireless Charging a bit unnecessary, I guess Sony are imagining people leaving their controllers on the PS5 overnight I presume.

That back button attachment is as rare as hens teeth in London btw.
Who's idea was it to make it exclusive to GAME!??!

@Futureshark I KNOW! When it was on sale for £25 I was like eh I will wait for it to go down after launch.

Now they're like £100 unless you buy from abroad!!

@Shigurui I told you

@FullbringIchigo I'm sure there would still be a port to charge with a wire and play, this would just be additive just like phones now.

@redd214 that would be fine if it was an option

as long as it wasn't the ONLY option

@FullbringIchigo USB c has already been confirmed so it would be dumb to release another controller sku that was wireless charging only.

I feel wired charging is just fine as long as you can play while the controllers are charging.

If the battery life is something like the Switch Pro Controller then I don't mind it. No need to charge it during gaming sessions, and if it charges when it's near the console itself or something like that it should always be ready to go the next day.

A dock is already wireless but as I found, it scratches the area around the port when taking it in and out

I always buy two controllers, I charge one while I play with the other. I hope they increase the battery size

anyone else having a hard time finding the button attachment accessory? seemingly sold out everywhere i look. must have exceeded sony's demand expectations.

Sometimes, technology offers something that is unnecessary. Unless wireless charging can charge a controller whilst you play without impacting on the connection (interference) or affecting the weight or comfort of the controller (some extra plug in device), then is it really needed? Placing a controller on a stand and it charging wirelessly is 'OK' but would still require multiple controllers to keep playing continuously.

Personally, I have always preferred a battery compartment. That doesn't take away the 'rechargeable' option and to keep playing whilst charging. With MS's system, you don't need to buy a licensed rechargeable battery pack either and can use just regular AA rechargeable batteries too. It takes very little time to swap batteries, find a cable and plug that in, grab and switch on a 2nd controller or whatever options people have when their batteries die. I can play for days on my Xbox with a rechargeable battery pack and, if that dies, swap it out for another charged battery pack, charged AA batteries or plug a charging cable in keep playing (like you can with a DS4). Its not always convenient to have a cable connected so having the option to swap batteries (whether that's standard AA's, Rechargeable AA's or rechargeable battery packs) is a big advantage.

I wouldn't want to have to buy 2 Xbox Elite type controllers just to have one charging whilst I use the other for playing wirelessly. Wireless controllers have been one of the best innovations in gaming and yet I still find myself having to play wired at times to charge a controller...

@DonJorginho - Nailed it mate, heheh.

Been saying this is necessary for a couple of years now

I.... wonder who wants to charge controller while playing? I hate it. Rather have 3 dualshosck and at least two of them are always fully charged just to avoid to have controller with cable while playing... 😉

Wireles usually charge way longer than wired, since ds4 didn't have quick charge (because it degraded the battery quickly and console gamepad battery needs to stay good a lot longer than mobile phone battery), it usually needs 3+ hour to charge fully from zero, I didn't want to charge wirelessly if it's longer than that.

as long as wired is available, shouldn't be waiting to play while your ds5 charges on a plate

Scraping the bottom of the barrel for ps5 relate hype now

Seems like an added cost, but ok.

Have to agree with everyone else not interested , can see it also adding to the cost of the ps5

any way to kill wires is a godsend for me, if you can charge and play at the same time that would be a bonus for me.

usb type c is also good enough. if wireless charging is not fast enough but from what I have used with my phone its pretty slow compared to using a cable.

Dont talk about it here. Send your messages to Sony and be heard. I am agreeing with you all. Send messages to them. Not here. I dont think and dont believe they will read it here.

if it does the job no problem then why not fewer wires is always a good thing I guess

Make the next PSVR headset wireless then we're talking!