Sony’s newest gaming console, the Playstation 4, comes with a new controller. The controller is different from the controllers that have been used on previous Playstation consoles. The new controller uses a charger. What is the charger for and what does it do? The charger for the Playstation 4 controller is designed to recharge the battery in the controller. The battery in the controller lasts for about three hours after being charged. The charger also allows players to use other devices that have a USB port to charge their controllers. This includes phones, tablets, and other gaming devices. ..