If that is the only way it will work you can use it like that and sometimes you should try it without the charging cable because they have been know to start charging again and work without further problems. That is information about the PS3 Orginal equiptment Dual Shock 3 controller and not some OEM offbrand. BTW the controller is bluetooth
You do not have to use the PlayStation 3 wireless controller as a wired controller via the USB cable. Many people prefer the wireless option so they can freely move. The only advantage to use the charging cable is to provide a charge whem th battery is low the controller works with bluetooth and does not need to be pointed at anything to work
While they can be connected they are always making you play with a handicap because they are not as good as the Dualshock 3 so why would you want to
PlayStation network is always free.
A & N Wireless
The difference is a sensor network may be connected using wires or wirelessly, a wireless sensor network is always connected wirelessly.
The Previous answer was incorrect. The gamestop ps3 controller should have come with a usb reciever for the wireless controller to connect to our ps3. When you plug it in it will start flashing a red light. just hit the "HOME" button on your controller and it will connect to the PS3 via that wireless usb connector.
The main question that must be answered is whether you PS3 is connected to the internet. If the attempt's to update connected PS3 always fail we know that it is not your update procedure and might be your internet connection.
No it is no problem and a recommended method to charge the controller. I also put mine into my Sony BR6 HDTV USB port to change the controller because it is always on unlike the PS3 USB port that shuts off when the PS3 does.
Usually any Ethernet controller will be soldered into the motherboard. You may or may not be able to remove / replace a wireless controller. You can almost always supplement your laptop with a new controller on an expansion bus, even if the old one cannot be removed.
It is always broadcasting just like the radio, the wireless receiver in your computer or laptop does not send out a signal, that's why you can buy wireless network finders that all you do is click a button to see if there is wireless.
It has to always be broadcasting radio waves otherwise no devices will ever find the router.
1) your batteries dying 2) you have a battery pack and not a rechargable one, and as a result of this (having the battery pack) the pack will pop out if ther contoller either vibrates or is dropped or 3) you have to sync your controller again with your system. If non of this works, than sorry man but you need a new controller