Basically, I can only add my voice to previous speakers: These Ladesation for 2 PS3 controller works perfectly and works independently from the console, so it has a separate power supply. As a really important additional info I can say that not only the "old" SIXAXIS controller can use this charging station are loaded, but also the "new" SIXAXIS Dualshock 3 (with vibration function), as for some time the 80GB versions of PS3 supplied together. In the Station 2 controllers can be charged simultaneously or one alone, as you need it straight. I can not and will highly recommend this product.