PS3 Controller Connection Problem - Blu-ray Forum

Gussler · 11-12-2008, 12:41 AM

I've always had this one DualShock 3 that can never wants to stay synced to the PS3 permanently.

Yes, the battery is charged. Here's what happens: I have to connect the controller to the system via a USB cable, as if you're syncing it up for the first time, then I have to press the On/Off button on the system to power it up. I can press the PS button on the controller and it'll sync up. From there I can remove the USB cable and the controller will stay connected. While the console remains on, I can turn off the controller and turn it back on (with successful connectivity) wirelessly but as soon as the system is turned off, I have to repeat the whole process.

This is only happening with one of my controllers. Could it be defective? It has been doing that since I first got it, brand new.

Thanks

jamclaur · 11-12-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Gussler

I've always had this one DualShock 3 that can never wants to stay synced to the PS3 permanently.

Yes, the battery is charged. Here's what happens: I have to connect the controller to the system via a USB cable, as if you're syncing it up for the first time, then I have to press the On/Off button on the system to power it up. I can press the PS button on the controller and it'll sync up. From there I can remove the USB cable and the controller will stay connected. While the console remains on, I can turn off the controller and turn it back on (with successful connectivity) wirelessly but as soon as the system is turned off, I have to repeat the whole process.

This is only happening with one of my controllers. Could it be defective? It has been doing that since I first got it, brand new.

Thanks

why not just return it? If your time to return is over... Buy a new one, take the new one out put the old one back in and take it back and tell them it's broken you want your money back.

WriteSimply · 11-12-2008, 03:11 AM

Press the reset button. Connect the USB wire. Resync.

fuad

jamclaur · 11-12-2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Press the reset button. Connect the USB wire. Resync.

fuad

this would work if he did it once. but to do this EVERY time you want to play a game? nah, I'd return it.

BLu-Balls · 11-12-2008, 04:01 AM

Does this occur with any other peripherals? I had the same issue with all of my controllers and BD remote. It still happends speriodically. No real fix. The geniuses at SCEA tech support are pretty useless in this matter. Goodluck with a permanent fix though

Gussler · 11-12-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Press the reset button. Connect the USB wire. Resync.

fuad

Tried that. Didn't work.

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Originally Posted by BLu-Balls

Does this occur with any other peripherals?

Nope, just this one DS3.

Well, I don't think it's worth selling it because 1. I can't. Got no receipt/package and 2. I'm getting used to having the USB cable out lol, it would just be a little simpler to have it permanently synced.

dk3dknight · 11-12-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gussler

Tried that. Didn't work.

Nope, just this one DS3.

Well, I don't think it's worth selling it because 1. I can't. Got no receipt/package and 2. I'm getting used to having the USB cable out lol, it would just be a little simpler to have it permanently synced.

Im sorry but I think your ds3 is damaged I fray you will have to live with it or get another one... and mark the old one "Lefty"

WriteSimply · 11-12-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gussler

Tried that. Didn't work.

Sounds like this thing has a faulty BT chip that remembers its assigned channel. Well if you can't fix it (maybe there are cheap off-the-shelf mod boards you can purchase), you could get a new one and keep this one for when you need an extra controller.

fuad

Gussler · 11-16-2008, 07:05 AM

UPDATE

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I still have the controller. I went out today and bought another one, brand new. I'm having the same issue with the new one so I'm getting the feeling it has something to do with the Playstation itself. It's like it doesn't keep the signals recognized when the system is turned off. It won't pick up the controller's signal when the PS button is pressed.

At least I'm pretty certain about that. Could it have something to do with the latest firmware update? I've never had a problem in the past with FW updates but I wouldn't be surprised if the latest one caused this connection issue.

Any other ideas?

11-12-2008, 12:41 AM	#1
Gussler Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:37	PS3 Controller Connection Problem I've always had this one DualShock 3 that can never wants to stay synced to the PS3 permanently. Yes, the battery is charged. Here's what happens: I have to connect the controller to the system via a USB cable, as if you're syncing it up for the first time, then I have to press the On/Off button on the system to power it up. I can press the PS button on the controller and it'll sync up. From there I can remove the USB cable and the controller will stay connected. While the console remains on, I can turn off the controller and turn it back on (with successful connectivity) wirelessly but as soon as the system is turned off, I have to repeat the whole process. This is only happening with one of my controllers. Could it be defective? It has been doing that since I first got it, brand new. Thanks

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11-12-2008, 03:11 AM	#3
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Press the reset button. Connect the USB wire. Resync. fuad

11-12-2008, 04:01 AM	#5
BLu-Balls Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:TO Canada Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Does this occur with any other peripherals? I had the same issue with all of my controllers and BD remote. It still happends speriodically. No real fix. The geniuses at SCEA tech support are pretty useless in this matter. Goodluck with a permanent fix though

11-16-2008, 07:05 AM	#9
Gussler Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:37	UPDATE ---------- I still have the controller. I went out today and bought another one, brand new. I'm having the same issue with the new one so I'm getting the feeling it has something to do with the Playstation itself. It's like it doesn't keep the signals recognized when the system is turned off. It won't pick up the controller's signal when the PS button is pressed. At least I'm pretty certain about that. Could it have something to do with the latest firmware update? I've never had a problem in the past with FW updates but I wouldn't be surprised if the latest one caused this connection issue. Any other ideas?

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