How to find the right PlayStation 3 Accessory Kits AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in PlayStation 3 Accessory Kits
- Controller pairing cable
- Any mini-USB cable in the kit must carry data, not only power A DualShock 3 pairs with the console over USB the first time. A charge-only cable will charge the pad but will not pair it.
- Console model fit
- Check that the kit lists your PS3 generation: original (fat), Slim or Super Slim Skins, stands and covers in a kit are cut for one body shape and will not fit the others.
- Charging dock power source
- Prefer docks with their own wall adapter over docks powered from a console USB port Docks powered from the console stop charging when the PS3 is off and tie up one of its few USB ports.
- Component overlap
- Count only the items you would actually use Kits are padded with grips, skins and short cables. A single good dock or cable is often the only useful item in them.
Brands that matter
- Sony: First-party chargers and cables are the compatibility baseline.
- Nyko: Long-running maker of PS3 charge docks and accessory bundles.
- PowerA: Made licensed PS3 charging stations and accessories.
- Hori: Japanese licensed-accessory maker with PS3 kits and stands.
- dreamGEAR: Budget PS3 bundles. Quality varies by item.
What to avoid
- Kits that include unbranded imitation DualShock 3 controllers
- Kits whose USB cables are charge-only
- Bundles that do not state which PS3 model they fit
Questions
Will a PS4 accessory kit work on a PS3?
Mostly no. DualShock 4 docks and grips do not fit the DualShock 3, which charges through a mini-USB port on the front.