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Is that a PSP battery in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? (PSP Battery PSA)
- Thread starter Oldmario
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Not super surprising... One of the best things I got when I still had my PSP was an adapter battery so I could use standard AAA's (or rechargable AAA's).
If you can still find them, definitely snatch them up since PSP batteries are going to be getting harder to find and alternatives are going to be wonky.
If you can still find them, definitely snatch them up since PSP batteries are going to be getting harder to find and alternatives are going to be wonky.
This is an issue with most old batteries that lay unused but connected.
You should always store devices with the battery removed or you risk issues like this.
PS3 and PS4 controllers are all at risk of the same fate.
I've been wanting to find a good PSP battery replacement for a while.
I hear this one is pretty good?
http://www.bestbatt.com/Sony-PSP-1200mAh-Battery-Pack-p/bbpsps110.htm
I hear this one is pretty good?
http://www.bestbatt.com/Sony-PSP-1200mAh-Battery-Pack-p/bbpsps110.htm
I don't use my PSP anymore but I should really get rid of that battery.
With that said, I do miss Phantasy Star Portable 2.
With that said, I do miss Phantasy Star Portable 2.
This is why long term collectors want to get wired controllers. At least the Vita has the TV model so you can play that in 10 years without issue. I hope Nintendo offers a model of the Switch down the road that gets around this.
What never heard of this before gonna look it up now hope they sell some in uk
Yeah this has been a problem for a while. Even if the battery isn't bad most likely it won't hold a charge for very long. And the Chinese batteries for it are crap. I've been looking into doing a battery mod on one of my spare psp 2000. Luckily my psp go still holds a fairly good charge.
something like this.
Only thing is most of them require sacrificing the UMD Drive.
something like this.
Only thing is most of them require sacrificing the UMD Drive.
Pretty sure this only happens if you never use the device. As long as you use it semi-regularly or at least power cycle it semi-regularly you will be fine. If you leave a PSP in a drawer for 5 years...yeah, God knows what will happen to the batteries. That's true of most any battery though
If you are putting it in long term storage, REMOVE THE BATTERY. Full stop.
At least the console is battery independent. Going to really suck when 3ds, Wii U, Vita and Switch batteries die out.
3ds and Wii U batteries are easily replaceable so no issues there.
I saw the tweet earlier and checked my own PSP's battery. It hadn't swollen grossly, but enough that I couldn't fit the battery cover back on. A friend of mine I told about the tweet checked hers and said that the cover popped off by itself when she went to check it, and her battery is bloated as hell.
It is safe to say that neither of us have used our PSPs for a number of years, but that aside, the batteries are just plain done. The only question I have is what's the safest way to dispose of a warped battery like this.
It is safe to say that neither of us have used our PSPs for a number of years, but that aside, the batteries are just plain done. The only question I have is what's the safest way to dispose of a warped battery like this.
Just checked mine and even the battery wasn't attached to the console. Well never gonna use it anymore now so thank god for PPSSPP.
It's true. Removing the battery or charging it once in a while helps for the same reason: It prevents the battery from being deeply discharged, which is a state when batteries are prone to swelling and deterioration. You only have charge the battery often enough that it doesn't go empty, defined as being able to start the device on battery. You can look at the built in gauge to get an idea of how close to empty you are, and get an idea of how often you need to charge. The rate of discharge probably varies a bit between PSP models and batteries (and perhaps also the age of the battery) so it's best to see for yourself. For me, I think it was a few months with the battery sitting in the PSP, while the battery seems to keep some charge for years while removed. The difference is probably due to the battery-backed clock of the PSP.
I used to charge my psp regularly every 3 months if i didn't use it until about two years ago, i took out the battery and left the system without the battery
Thank you for the detailed write-up. I really appreciate it when someone takes their time to write a really helpful reply. I will follow the advice and hopefully it can extend the lives of my PSPs.
Good luck. Just checked mine out of curiosity (I'm usually pretty good about these things) and the PSP battery is bloated and toasted. System is OK, but that battery is never getting used again.
You're welcome! And about the temperature - cooler is better, but it should be above freezing and not too humid. The latter makes me a little vary of storing batteries in the refrigerator, because of potential condensation, so I don't actually do that. But at least avoiding places that get hot due to direct sunlight etc. is probably a good idea.
Just checked my PSP and the battery seemed fine. The lid was snug and I could remove and place the battery without an issue. It's a PSP 3000, one side of the battery is slightly rounded which I think is intentional to fit the contours of the device. I checked a image for a listing online and it also had the rounded side. My PSP will probably remain in storage for several years, so I'll keep the battery separate. Is there an optimal/safe way to store it?
I'll make sure I dig my Wii U out of storage and remove the battery tomorrow.
I'll make sure I dig my Wii U out of storage and remove the battery tomorrow.
Yeah a few months ago I got a new battery and memory card for my PSP.. went into the closet to dig it out and the old battery had bulged and popped the battery door off!
I have one of those 3.6V 2200mAh batteries that were always bulging. How to tell if it's really bulged?
So uh...should I be concerned about the batteries in my unopened 3DS, GBA SP and Game Boy Micro systems?
I still use both of mine quite often, so I'm good. I had an old 1000 that ended up taking a small drop. One of the pins on the battery must have chipped or broken off because it stopped charging. I left that battery in a drawer and boy did that thing get beefy. Watch out with those batteries.
Yeah had this happen to my PSP battery. Killed the face buttons on the unit too. Have it fixed now but I have to make due with cheap third party batteries from ebay that don't last.
Back in 2010? when I bought my refurb PSP, I bought an extra battery (official from Sony) because I wasn't sure if the original battery would be any good. That extra battery was already bulging and wouldn't fit in the PSP. So I've been aware that this could be an issue for a long time.
Also very curious about these supposed AAA battery replacement adapters.
Also very curious about these supposed AAA battery replacement adapters.
Happend to a DSi battery of mine recently.
It just gets puffy, like it's inflated. With the psp, you can't close the battery door if its truly bulged.
It just gets puffy, like it's inflated. With the psp, you can't close the battery door if its truly bulged.