505 ac adapter sony psp - Page 4

GypsyWoman · 05-29-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

One came with the 500. I think it is just a cost cutting measure. They probably save $5-$10 a unit by not including it.

Most people get a Sony Play Station charger, cause off-brand they can be found easily and cheaply.

BOb

Hi!

I didn't know the 500 came with one. Now that really doesn't make sense

. I would have gladly paid an extra 10.00 or 15.00 to have in the box. I'm already spending 300.00 what's a little more.

Oh well, like you say, it's probably a cost cutting thing.

jc10 · 06-09-2008, 09:46 PM

Hi,

I have a doubt about this psp charger. They all seem to be 5 volts and the Reader says it takes 5.2 volts. So, is 5 volts enough ?. I just got my reader and would not like to screw it right away. I am being cautious here guys....

Thanks for al the tips and knowledge.

jaico

igorsk · 06-10-2008, 04:30 AM

5V will work fine.

HarryT · 06-10-2008, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GypsyWoman

Hi!

I didn't know the 500 came with one. Now that really doesn't make sense

. I would have gladly paid an extra 10.00 or 15.00 to have in the box. I'm already spending 300.00 what's a little more.

Oh well, like you say, it's probably a cost cutting thing.

The reason is that the 505 can be charged via USB even with a flat battery. The 500 can't be - USB charging stops working if the battery charge falls below a certain level, so the mains charger becomes essential.

As has been said, any PSP charger works just fine.

jc10 · 06-10-2008, 10:14 AM

Thanks Igorsk. .. Spasiva.

jaico

SarahL · 03-08-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I found what I consider a decent PSP AC adaptor that's not cheap junk like some linked here. It's $14.99 from Gamesatop. http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=801932

I just would not want to risk my 505 with some unknown cheaply made PSP AC adapter.

Thank you for this information. I was looking at the ones on Amazon then checked out your post. The Gamestop in our town has used ones like the one you posted but for $7.99. I can buy one for my husband too.

Sarah

thibaulthalpern · 03-09-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

One came with the 500. I think it is just a cost cutting measure. They probably save $5-$10 a unit by not including it.

Most people get a Sony Play Station charger, cause off-brand they can be found easily and cheaply.

BOb

Does the Sony Play station charger work with the PRS-700?

lilac_jive · 03-09-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thibaulthalpern

Does the Sony Play station charger work with the PRS-700?

Yup

Renaldo · 03-11-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc10

Hi,

I have a doubt about this psp charger. They all seem to be 5 volts and the Reader says it takes 5.2 volts. So, is 5 volts enough ?. I just got my reader and would not like to screw it right away. I am being cautious here guys....

Thanks for al the tips and knowledge.

jaico

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

5V will work fine.

I'm going to have to disagree with this for right now. Today I picked up a cheap PSP charger, actually this one pictured here:

I get no action from it. The charging light on the 505 doesn't come on, it does absolutely nothing. Any ideas?

Renaldo · 03-11-2009, 08:35 PM

I'm going to take back my previous post. The charger I bought is damaged. If I fiddle with the cord it charges. Glad I didn't pay too much for it.

pilotbob · 03-11-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renaldo

I'm going to take back my previous post. The charger I bought is damaged. If I fiddle with the cord it charges. Glad I didn't pay too much for it.

Gee... did you buy it new. I assume you are going to exchange it.

BOb

roger64 · 03-11-2009, 09:53 PM

I am quite satisfied with the USB cable but recently I have been some days without any computer and had rather find a solution : one friend gave me a Motorola charger connected from AC/DC plug (110 ..240) directly to USB on the PRS-505.

I tried it. It does work...

Renaldo · 03-11-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Gee... did you buy it new. I assume you are going to exchange it.

BOb

Yep, bought it new but I'm not going to exchange it. I got it from a store that's way out of my way normally. Not worth the money to drive it back and exchange it.

columbus · 03-16-2009, 07:57 AM

I just wanted to say thanks to you guys,

I was going to buy the "official" Sony prs 505 charger (rrp £39.99 in the UK) then saw this thread & checked out the local hypermarket. They had a compatible one 110-240V / 5v 2A output for 7.9 Euro's

.

It looks the same as the previous photo's (detachable ac cord) works a treat

I would not have bought / used a cheap flea market one, but Carrefour are a big organisation & I don't' think they risk their reputation on poor quality products.

Edit 03/17
Just another thought, the Sony battery is a 3.7 volts 750mAh, Lithium Polymer same as in my Motorola Phone. Why on earth would it need a charger with a 2000mA capacity?
My phone charges in 2 hrs the same as the Sony from a charger with an output of 350mA though 6.25 volts. as the battery supposedly contains charge / over volt control circuits why would the Motorola charger not work. (not that I intend to try it now!)
Any electronic experts care to comment?

hekkel · 03-17-2009, 01:33 PM

Looking in my cupboard I noticed I had quite a few mobile phone chargers lying around. One of them was rated 5.2V and 800mA. So I decided to buy a dc-connector (4.0mm/1.7mm) and solder it to the cord after cutting off the original tip.

Seems to work fine and its cost was only one euro.

-maarten

03-16-2009, 07:57 AM	#59
columbus Wizard Posts: 999 Karma: 5487540 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my own imagination. Device: Sony Prs 650, 505	Cheap PSP charger from Carrefour in Europe I just wanted to say thanks to you guys, I was going to buy the "official" Sony prs 505 charger (rrp £39.99 in the UK) then saw this thread & checked out the local hypermarket. They had a compatible one 110-240V / 5v 2A output for 7.9 Euro's . It looks the same as the previous photo's (detachable ac cord) works a treat I would not have bought / used a cheap flea market one, but Carrefour are a big organisation & I don't' think they risk their reputation on poor quality products. Edit 03/17 Just another thought, the Sony battery is a 3.7 volts 750mAh, Lithium Polymer same as in my Motorola Phone. Why on earth would it need a charger with a 2000mA capacity? My phone charges in 2 hrs the same as the Sony from a charger with an output of 350mA though 6.25 volts. as the battery supposedly contains charge / over volt control circuits why would the Motorola charger not work. (not that I intend to try it now!) Any electronic experts care to comment? Last edited by columbus; 03-17-2009 at 06:21 AM. Reason: spelling

03-17-2009, 01:33 PM	#60
hekkel Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: PRS-505, Cybook Opus	Even cheaper adapter Looking in my cupboard I noticed I had quite a few mobile phone chargers lying around. One of them was rated 5.2V and 800mA. So I decided to buy a dc-connector (4.0mm/1.7mm) and solder it to the cord after cutting off the original tip. Seems to work fine and its cost was only one euro. -maarten

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06-09-2008, 09:46 PM	#47
jc10 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: not yet	Hi, I have a doubt about this psp charger. They all seem to be 5 volts and the Reader says it takes 5.2 volts. So, is 5 volts enough ?. I just got my reader and would not like to screw it right away. I am being cautious here guys.... Thanks for al the tips and knowledge. jaico

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igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	5V will work fine.

06-10-2008, 10:14 AM	#50
jc10 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: not yet	Thanks Igorsk. .. Spasiva. jaico

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03-11-2009, 09:53 PM	#57
roger64 Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 3120635 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Kindle PW3 (wifi)	I am quite satisfied with the USB cable but recently I have been some days without any computer and had rather find a solution : one friend gave me a Motorola charger connected from AC/DC plug (110 ..240) directly to USB on the PRS-505. I tried it. It does work...