new controller with slim ps3 fw3.10 - Blu-ray Forum

Grim Reaper · 11-26-2009, 07:51 PM

for some reason. my controller wont connect anymore. it'll work fine when i have the cable plugged in it.

M · 11-26-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

for some reason. my controller wont connect anymore. it'll work fine when i have the cable plugged in it.

On the back of your controller there is a tiny hole, it's a reset button, once you press that in (you might need a pin), make sure you connect it via the usb lead to the PS3 and restart the console, it should work now.

Grim Reaper · 11-26-2009, 08:20 PM

tried that.

SoCalTiger · 11-26-2009, 08:24 PM

Is this a Sony controller or an aftermarket/knock-off?

Grim Reaper · 11-26-2009, 08:36 PM

its a sony controller. its a silver one.

http://ps3.qj.net/PS3-Slims-having-s.../49/aid/136146

Luis_A51 · 11-26-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

its a sony controller. its a silver one.

http://ps3.qj.net/PS3-Slims-having-s.../49/aid/136146

Ive had an issue like that before. It fixed itself thankfully. Sorry I cant be more helpful.

The controller wouldnt work unless plugged in. But that only lasted a day.

Grim Reaper · 11-26-2009, 08:53 PM

i just got the controller the other day. i can always take it back to gamestop.

nothing.sound · 11-26-2009, 08:56 PM

both of my controllers started doing this immediately after the update. It's really annoying. They work though If the system is in standby and I use the controller to turn it on. Whichever controller I use to turn it on will work but the other one wont. As soon as I unplug the USB cable they start going all haywire.

Grim Reaper · 11-26-2009, 09:05 PM

all 4 lights starts flashing.

Stephie_is_a_dork · 11-26-2009, 09:20 PM

Grim, my slim and 2 sixaxis controllers have done that 5 times since the firmware 3.10 update. I wish I could help you, but the only things that work for me are plugging it in ore restarting 2-3 times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M

On the back of your controller there is a tiny hole, it's a reset button, once you press that in (you might need a pin), make sure you connect it via the usb lead to the PS3 and restart the console, it should work now.

All that does is turn it off...it doesn't help it to actually WORK

GAWD · 11-26-2009, 09:33 PM

damn I thought it was me!! Good to know it wasn't lol. going to try the reset hopefully that'll solve it. Can't play and have my headset on at the same time anymore.

KingBing · 11-26-2009, 09:48 PM

I've had this problem a couple of times also after the update. I have to shut off the system and turn it on again with the ON button on the ps3 instead of the PS button on the controller, thats the only way it would work for me when the connection drops

I tried resetting the contoller, connecting it through the usb but nothing seems to work.

Grim Reaper · 11-26-2009, 10:50 PM

it just started doing it today.

Zman2k2 · 11-26-2009, 11:10 PM

My controller and Logitech IR->BT adapter both stopped working a couple days ago. All I did was manually restart my PS3 slim with the power button on the front. Worked fine after that. I think it's a problem with the last update, as this problem seems to be cropping up alot now.

Xerios · 11-27-2009, 12:46 AM

had the issue first time ever today too, hit the reset didnt work,, restarted the ps3 and then hit reset and it connnected.. did you restart after resetting at all?

awx · 11-27-2009, 02:25 PM

I'm having bluetooth sync issues as well since the 3.10 update. Both my DS3 and PS3 Socom BT mic have been giving me fits after working flawlessly.

If I turn my PS3 slim on with the front button, the DualShock won't connect unless it's plugged in (can't unplug it after). If I press the DS3 PS button to power on the PS3, the controller works normally most if not all of the time.

The Socom BT mic requires many attempts to get working. Sometimes it will show a blue light in the PS3 "Manage BT Devices" util but it will not show the speaker icon in Call of Duty.

I also have a PS3 slim, 2x DS3, the official PS3 mini-keyboard and PS3 remote (from 60gb launch).

PS3 remote seems to have no problems.

Kyo28 · 11-27-2009, 02:48 PM

Same problem here. Immediately after the FW3.10 update, my controller won't connect half of the time when I turn on the PS3 with the PS button on the controller. The console turns on but the controller's 4 red lights keep flashing.

When I connect with a USB cable or when I turn the console on/off with the power button, things work normally again.

I've also had two instances where my Sony remote wouldn't connect with the PS3.

Seriously, don't they test these FW's before releasing them? It's starting to get annoying ...

Grim Reaper · 11-27-2009, 04:46 PM

my remote stopped working as well. i tried to use it last night. i had to plug in the controller.

AikonEnt · 11-27-2009, 05:46 PM

My controller is doing the same thing. It turns the Slim on when I press the PS button, then the 4 red lights start flashing! It's not every time but enough to be annoying. I've just been plugging the usb cable in which sorts the problem and it doesn't really bother me having the cable plugged in anyway (though I have a 10 foot cable and don't use the 3 foot one that comes with the PS3).

CasualKiller · 11-28-2009, 01:58 AM

Me and my friend both had this issue after the last update. Just kept connecting and disconnecting it until it finally recognized it. Hoping it doesn't happen often.

11-26-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	new controller with slim ps3 fw3.10 for some reason. my controller wont connect anymore. it'll work fine when i have the cable plugged in it.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Autoplay seems to have changed after FW3.0	PS3	bhampton	7	12-07-2009 10:09 PM
turn off controller for regular controller and Blu-ray Disc Remote	PS3	zor	3	06-20-2008 04:40 PM

11-26-2009, 08:20 PM	#3
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	tried that.

11-26-2009, 08:24 PM	#4
SoCalTiger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Is this a Sony controller or an aftermarket/knock-off?

11-26-2009, 08:36 PM	#5
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	its a sony controller. its a silver one. http://ps3.qj.net/PS3-Slims-having-s.../49/aid/136146

11-26-2009, 08:53 PM	#7
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	i just got the controller the other day. i can always take it back to gamestop.

11-26-2009, 08:56 PM	#8
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	both of my controllers started doing this immediately after the update. It's really annoying. They work though If the system is in standby and I use the controller to turn it on. Whichever controller I use to turn it on will work but the other one wont. As soon as I unplug the USB cable they start going all haywire.

11-26-2009, 09:05 PM	#9
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	all 4 lights starts flashing.

11-26-2009, 09:33 PM	#11
GAWD Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Canada Trading Score:16	damn I thought it was me!! Good to know it wasn't lol. going to try the reset hopefully that'll solve it. Can't play and have my headset on at the same time anymore.

11-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#12
KingBing Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA PSN: KingBing Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:20	I've had this problem a couple of times also after the update. I have to shut off the system and turn it on again with the ON button on the ps3 instead of the PS button on the controller, thats the only way it would work for me when the connection drops I tried resetting the contoller, connecting it through the usb but nothing seems to work.

11-26-2009, 10:50 PM	#13
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	it just started doing it today.

11-26-2009, 11:10 PM	#14
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	My controller and Logitech IR->BT adapter both stopped working a couple days ago. All I did was manually restart my PS3 slim with the power button on the front. Worked fine after that. I think it's a problem with the last update, as this problem seems to be cropping up alot now.

11-27-2009, 12:46 AM	#15
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	had the issue first time ever today too, hit the reset didnt work,, restarted the ps3 and then hit reset and it connnected.. did you restart after resetting at all?

11-27-2009, 02:25 PM	#16
awx Member Member since:Sep 2007	I'm having bluetooth sync issues as well since the 3.10 update. Both my DS3 and PS3 Socom BT mic have been giving me fits after working flawlessly. If I turn my PS3 slim on with the front button, the DualShock won't connect unless it's plugged in (can't unplug it after). If I press the DS3 PS button to power on the PS3, the controller works normally most if not all of the time. The Socom BT mic requires many attempts to get working. Sometimes it will show a blue light in the PS3 "Manage BT Devices" util but it will not show the speaker icon in Call of Duty. I also have a PS3 slim, 2x DS3, the official PS3 mini-keyboard and PS3 remote (from 60gb launch). PS3 remote seems to have no problems.

11-27-2009, 02:48 PM	#17
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	Same problem here. Immediately after the FW3.10 update, my controller won't connect half of the time when I turn on the PS3 with the PS button on the controller. The console turns on but the controller's 4 red lights keep flashing. When I connect with a USB cable or when I turn the console on/off with the power button, things work normally again. I've also had two instances where my Sony remote wouldn't connect with the PS3. Seriously, don't they test these FW's before releasing them? It's starting to get annoying ...

11-27-2009, 04:46 PM	#18
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	my remote stopped working as well. i tried to use it last night. i had to plug in the controller.

11-27-2009, 05:46 PM	#19
AikonEnt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Crawley, UK Blu-ray collection:246	My controller is doing the same thing. It turns the Slim on when I press the PS button, then the 4 red lights start flashing! It's not every time but enough to be annoying. I've just been plugging the usb cable in which sorts the problem and it doesn't really bother me having the cable plugged in anyway (though I have a 10 foot cable and don't use the 3 foot one that comes with the PS3).

11-28-2009, 01:58 AM	#20
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	Me and my friend both had this issue after the last update. Just kept connecting and disconnecting it until it finally recognized it. Hoping it doesn't happen often.

Best PS3 Game Deals