PSP concole question

Jimbeam3678 · 27 Mar 2008 at 22:26

Ok i've tried this in the console forum , so since its strictly hardware i'm going to give it a bash in here .....

Ok I just got PSP and it hasn't come with a charger now would a 5 v - 2.5A output charger be ok??

I know it uses a 5v charger with a 2amp output but would the extra .5A in my other charger damage the PSP or battery??

I'ev searched high and low on google without an answer be really grateful if anyone could help

thanks loads in advance

mark43 · 27 Mar 2008 at 22:29

I dont know the answer to your question, but a quick google suggests you can pick them up very cheap if you dont wanna risk it.

Jimbeam3678 · 27 Mar 2008 at 22:34

mark43 said:
I dont know the answer to your question, but a quick google suggests you can pick them up very cheap if you dont wanna risk it.

I know but sort of need it ASAP. What would the worse that could happen??

Surely it must get asked quite a lot ?? Any electrical geeks hanging about

Begbie · 28 Mar 2008 at 00:05

I doubt it very very much! Worth the risk though. Just go out and buy the right one.

mame · 28 Mar 2008 at 12:28

I used to have a PSP. Does it charge via the USB lead? i can't remember, i know sony phones do

smyth · 28 Mar 2008 at 14:43

yep you can charge it via usb

Jimbeam3678 · 28 Mar 2008 at 20:00

USB charging is dodgy at best

leezer3 · 28 Mar 2008 at 22:07

It will only charge via USB if its a Slim, and this is crummy at best (Has to be completely off and charges extremely slowly)

Cheers

-Leezer-

james.miller · 28 Mar 2008 at 22:10

the amp rating isnt the output, its what its capable of supplying. as long as the voltage is in the right region, ie: 5v, and the amp rating is at least matching the official power supply, then it'll be ok

samuel · 28 Mar 2008 at 22:18

The 2,5A charger will be ok to use, as long as the voltage is the same then there will be no problem. The 2,5A only indicates the maxiumum amperage the charger can safely deliver to the appliance without burning out.

When charging the battery once the required voltage is attained, in this case 5V the charger will not be able to push any more through.

In other words that charger you have will do fine and should not cause any damage at all, unless the voltage supplied from the charger is unstable.

Hope that helps.

Jimbeam3678 · 28 Mar 2008 at 22:20

Ahh right thanks for the replies it working well and CFW has been installed