[UPDATE] Power Pyramid Spotlight

  • Posted June 22nd, 2009 at 20:35 EDT by Eric Blattberg
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Konnet Technology recently sent over its latest PlayStation 3 accessory, the Power Pyramid, for us to check out. We've seen various similar peripherals over the past few years, so we weren't expecting much when it arrived. Surprisingly, we are decidedly pleased with the Power Pyramid.

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An empty Power Pyramid

The Power Pyramid has two functions: it's a fancy stand for four Sixaxis or DualShock 3 controllers, and it also acts as a charging station.

The Power Pyramid mimics the simplistic but elegant design of the PS3. It has a 'modern art' feel, with two obelisks jutting out of the base that meet up to form a stand. The are four controller ports, which connect directly to each controller's mini USB port. While functioning as a charge station, the AC adaptor runs under the base of the Power Pyramid, so that means no unsightly wires in plain view. It doesn't require a connection to a PS3, either. Additionally, LED lights emit red light if the controllers are charging, and blue light when they're fully charged -- a useful, power-saving feature.

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Freshly baked DualShocks

The elephant in the room is the peripheral's price tag. The Power Pyramid will run you $54.99 USD -- nearly the price of a full retail game. It's certainly not an essential add-on, but it's one that we've used surprisingly often. Even now, four DualShock 3s sit comfortably on the Power Pyramid beside this computer. If you have some spare dough, you should look for the Power Pyramid in a retail store or purchase one online. If you're strapped for cash, however, skip it and save up for what you really own a PS3 for: great games.

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UPDATE: Konnet contacted us and provided some relevant information based on your feedback in the comment section. There are three versions of the Power Pyramid: one for four PlayStation 3 controllers, one for four Xbox 360 controllers, and one hybrid for two PS3 controllers and two 360 controllers. Meanwhile, the price of the Power Pyramid will be $49.99 USD when the item arrives in U.S. retail stores and online retailers, which will be soon.

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  1. supamariobrotha | supamariobrotha

    • 1:09am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 1

    looks cool but sadly i only have 2 ds3 controllers if i had 4 i would get it

  2. Boxman | boxman96

    • 1:10am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 2

    I dont really need this, as I have only 2 controllers, since I don't really need more. So I'll stick with using my PS3 USB port...

  3. xxIvErx

    • 1:11am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 3

    Too much money. I got one from energizer that can only hold 2 controllers with 2 USB ports but it was only 25 bucks.

  4. jamesobachand | sNaKe2112

    • 1:18am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 4

    nice it supports 4 controls. 2012 is the end of the world, so this is fitting.

  5. BloodReign | newolman

    • 1:32am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 5

    @4 lol

    it's good that it doesn't requires connection to the ps3 but I don't think I need it since I only got a 6axis and a DS3

    as a matter of fact, none of my friends has 4 controllers... so I have no idea who would be buying this

  6. pringleman | pringleman123

    • 1:38am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 6

    @5 my friend does have 4 controllers for some odd reason...

    i guess only some people will find it useful(if they got the dough to throw)

  7. Beasley2K | Beasley2K

    • 1:38am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 7

    Wow, one of he most sylish controller docks I've seen. Unfortunately I have only 2 controllers - and I broke one of them - so I won't be able to take full advantage of this device. I intend to hopefully have a full repertoire of Dualshock 3s one day, and hopefully then this will be cheap enough to warrant a purchase. I have tonnes of spare cash now, but I plan on splashing it on a load of old titles I need catching up on, as well as storing some for new additions later this year (Uncharted 2, Assassin's Creed II, BioShock 2, etc...). Even then the money won't be an issue, but I still find the cost of this accesory a bit pricey. Regardless, I'll wait a while for it to drop in price: I don't intend to have a full set of controllers any time soon anyway.

  8. higgos22

    • 2:08am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 8

    wow expensive i only got 2 controllers dual shcok and sixaxis maybe one day ill have 4

    and controllers take 15 minutes to charge right?

  9. karei

    • 2:39am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 9

     i just got my forth controller today :)

     

    one of the silver ones.

     

    i actually use them all too.

     

    so i might get this

  10. Charl3z523 | Charl3z523

    • 3:02am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 10

    I'd get it if I had more people to actually bust out the second.. and stretching it... 3rd controller at home.

  11. Jules909 | jules909

    • 3:05am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 11

    I have a product very like this, but it only holds 2 controllers and its also red when charging and blue when charged. could be the same company. only cost me 20 euro in GAME

  12. bmxmad | bmxmad

    • 3:09am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 12

    i have 4 controllers and 2 ps3s this would be nice to display all my controllers instead of them hiding away

  13. mackrob07 | orochimaru07

    • 3:16am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 13

    i have 4 controllers but only need 2 charge 1 or 2 @ a time

  14. 1solidsnake | solid1snake67

    • 3:18am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 14

    this is good for # 12.      i only need the 2,  i need to get a charger for both of my controllers, but it looks awesome.

  15. NYFAN75 | NYFAN75

    • 3:30am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 15

    I have the 2 port charge station from pelican it serves my purpose just fine... The only issue I have with it is that it will not charge the chat pad thing that I got....

  16. Sonan | Sonan

    • 3:37am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 16

    I have at least 6 USB-to-miniUSB cables. I'd never need this thing.

  17. ReZerO | ReZerO

    • 4:04am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 17

    wow, now we have advertising articles in our news feed.

  18. yogosan | Yogosan

    • 4:15am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 18

    you can get a usb lead for a few cents, this stupid

  19. tgf5 | tgf5

    • 4:36am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 19

    Looks cool, but worthless unless you are looking to waste money. Maybe if it was like 15-20 bucks. But the price of another controller? lol no thanks.

  20. Hulk1215

    • 5:24am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 20

    Just as lame as the Psyclone Touch Charger.

  21. GranTurismoOwnsPs3

    • 8:12am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 21

     I am fine with my extended USB cord for charging and broken SixAxis controller that is joined together with Blu-tack and Sellotape. Now you want me to buy this pyramid garbage ? Keep it , my SixAxis survives well , even when i forget it inside my pants when i suddenly fall asleep scratching my dudu.

  22. Dragonfly | Azurium

    • 8:55am BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 22

    looks pretty awesome and it'd be great for a lil multiplayer party but for that price I'd rather get a good game.

  23. Paranoimia | Paranoimia

    • 12:46pm BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 23

    If you only have 2 controllers, try the Venom Controller Pyramid Charger. Same kind of thing. I have one, and it works a treat.

  24. aarono_21 | sniperflash

    • 2:46pm BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 24

    wow that looks cool but are they for real i would rather use my mini usb and buy a new game

     

  25. headstrong24 | headstrong24

    • 2:58pm BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 25

    It looks pretty cool but the price is way too high for something that I just don't need

  26. LilSciz | LilSciz

    • 6:11pm BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 26

    For half the price I have the Pelican charging system. It charges two on the dock and then it has 2 more USB ports. I think that's even better because I can charge either 4 controllers or 2 controllers and two USB headsets or 3 controllers and 1 USB headset etc. It gives me options and freedom and it was only $30 from gamestop. Seems like the better deal if you ask me. http://www.product-reviews.net/2007/10/19/pelican-sony-ps3-sixaxis-controller-charging-station-ultimate-playstation-3-accessory/

  27. Strudel | Strudel

    • 11:30pm BST - June 20th, 2009
    • 27

    I have 5 controllers, one will have to sit out :(

    That or I'll be using the 5th to play something :)

  28. [velocity] | Velokki (Same in Xbox Live)

    • 2:19pm BST - June 21st, 2009
    • 28

    Looked so promising until the price point... no way  for that price, much preferably I buy one of the cheaper versions which cost like 15 $.

  29. anryrd

    • 5:31pm BST - June 21st, 2009
    • 29

    i only own 1, thats crap made for taking out more money from us i dont think its really  usefull

  30. Rechain | Rechain

    • 5:36pm BST - June 21st, 2009
    • 30

    Cool :) but I have my Pelican Charge Station :P only need charge for 2 PS3 controllers. I like the Pyramid design, AND the Pelican design...

    /Rechain

  31. CommanderWar

    • 3:36pm BST - June 22nd, 2009
    • 31

    who the he11 has four controllers lol

  32. StingFan

    • 7:33pm BST - June 22nd, 2009
    • 32

    Like the it! This looks cool! Yeah don't have 4 PS3 controllers either!
    I have a PS3, XBox 360 and Wii consoles. Just saw they have combo chargers on their site www.konnetonline.com Thinking of getting the PS3 and XBox 360 combo!!

  33. theunleashed666

    • 8:40pm BST - June 22nd, 2009
    • 33

    wow!!!!!!!

  34. KZ3000

    • 9:03pm BST - June 22nd, 2009
    • 34

    lame...

  35. Boxman | boxman96

    • 9:18pm BST - June 22nd, 2009
    • 35

    I might actually buy the Hybrid, since my friend brings over his 360 once in a while, with only 2 controllers. So... If we play on the 360, my PS3 controllers charge, and when we play PS3, the 360 controllers charge....

    That's pretty damn cool.

  36. supamariobrotha | supamariobrotha

    • 9:34pm BST - June 22nd, 2009
    • 36

    well i may have to get this now that they have one for two controllers

  37. IDgilly | IDgilly

    • 11:34pm BST - June 22nd, 2009
    • 37

     i got one similar that holds two dual shocks, and was going to get the 360 counterpart. but seen as there making a hybrid i mite sell mine to an intrested friend and get the hybrid if it comes to UK..................

  38. jesse1715 | jesse1715

    • 11:59pm BST - June 22nd, 2009
    • 38

    Cool. I might get 1 since I have 4 controllers.

  39. Funeralfog | blksabbath

    • 1:32am BST - June 23rd, 2009
    • 39

    pretty cool you can use it with ps3 and xbox controllers at the same time

  40. coverlord | Drahgoon

    • 3:20am BST - June 23rd, 2009
    • 40

    I don't mind this, worth a look when I get some extra cash.

  41. subwaydesign

    • 4:47am BST - June 23rd, 2009
    • 41

    It is great that Konnet actually took this comments in account.

  42. StingFan

    • 5:04pm BST - June 23rd, 2009
    • 42

    Just Googled the PowerPyramid and found it on NCIX.com! It's $49.99 Canadian! Regular price is $59.99 Canadian and they're giving $10 off until June 23! Ordering the combo version now ;-)

  43. wtfung1

    • 9:31am BST - June 25th, 2009
    • 43

    simply awesome. It's expensive but it definitely worths the money. It's performance is great and it looks cool.

  44. wildla

    • 5:17pm BST - July 31st, 2009
    • 44

    can't help buy it with its sexy look.  :P  you never know the feeling when my game mates saw it in my basement. 

  45. SuperZorro

    • 8:57am BST - August 10th, 2009
    • 45

    When I get more controllers, I'd like to have one.

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