Need help with controller. - Blu-ray Forum

detective392 · 05-26-2011, 08:18 PM

I used my wireless controller last night perfectly. Today I go to use it and it's not working so I plug it in to charge and it works and charges so I unplug it and it still doesn't work it blinks and then dies. I tried changing the controller number but all it does is dies after it blinks a few times but works when plugged in but if I unplug it it just dies.

Any suggestions?

StereoMike · 05-26-2011, 08:26 PM

Let it charge a few minutes and then try again. My old Sixaxis does that all the time.

Grim Reaper · 05-26-2011, 08:35 PM

you can also try the reset button on the bottom on the controller.

detective392 · 05-26-2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Let it charge a few minutes and then try again. My old Sixaxis does that all the time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

you can also try the reset button on the bottom on the controller.

I did both of those and nothing worked. I just had to press the reset button right? Nothing on the ps3?

Grim Reaper · 05-26-2011, 08:38 PM

just the controller. its a small hole next to the center screw hole.

how old is the controller? it might be the battery itself. that it might not be able to hold the charge anymore.

detective392 · 05-26-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

just the controller. its a small hole next to the center screw hole.

how old is the controller? it might be the battery itself. that it might not be able to hold the charge anymore.

It came with my 80GB ps3 which I got when MGS4 came out so I'm assuming around June 2008.

Grim Reaper · 05-26-2011, 09:07 PM

if none of those helped. then its most likely the battery.

detective392 · 05-26-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

if none of those helped. then its most likely the battery.

OK that sucks. If I keep it plugged in it will always work right? Or will it die sooner or later? I don't want to buy a new one right now but am fine with keeping it plugged in as my ps3 isn't to far from where I sit.

raygendreau · 05-26-2011, 09:28 PM

If you are mechanically inclined you can replace the battery for a few bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/nuLife-battery.../dp/B0015A4VMW

Grim Reaper · 05-26-2011, 09:29 PM

it'll work while its plugged in.

best buy $35.99

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstempl...getype=listing

detective392 · 05-26-2011, 09:32 PM

OK think I will just buy a new controller when I get some cash. Thanks for the replies.

Grim Reaper · 05-26-2011, 09:33 PM

your welcome

05-26-2011, 08:18 PM	#1
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	Need help with controller. I used my wireless controller last night perfectly. Today I go to use it and it's not working so I plug it in to charge and it works and charges so I unplug it and it still doesn't work it blinks and then dies. I tried changing the controller number but all it does is dies after it blinks a few times but works when plugged in but if I unplug it it just dies. Any suggestions?

05-26-2011, 08:26 PM	#2
StereoMike Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Coldth Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:40	Let it charge a few minutes and then try again. My old Sixaxis does that all the time.

05-26-2011, 08:35 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	you can also try the reset button on the bottom on the controller.

05-26-2011, 08:38 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	just the controller. its a small hole next to the center screw hole. how old is the controller? it might be the battery itself. that it might not be able to hold the charge anymore.

05-26-2011, 09:07 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	if none of those helped. then its most likely the battery.

05-26-2011, 09:28 PM	#9
raygendreau Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 1	If you are mechanically inclined you can replace the battery for a few bucks. http://www.amazon.com/nuLife-battery.../dp/B0015A4VMW

05-26-2011, 09:29 PM	#10
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'll work while its plugged in. best buy $35.99 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstempl...getype=listing

05-26-2011, 09:32 PM	#11
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	OK think I will just buy a new controller when I get some cash. Thanks for the replies.

05-26-2011, 09:33 PM	#12
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	your welcome

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