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Groo The Perverted · 11-09-2013, 04:38 AM

Okay I've had this exact same problem over the course of four PS3 Controllers (dualshocks and non-dualshocks), and just bought a new PS3 controller (a non-dual shock sixaxis one) and it's doing it too.

The controller will not stay charged up when plugged in to the ps3. I've had multiple charging cables as well, so it's not that. I'm hoping it's not the ps3 as it's not that old. it's a 1st shipped version of the PS3 Slim (not Super Slim).

The ps3 controller will be connected with the cable and it'll just have a steady red light, meaning it's not charging, but it's just powered.

But eventually it'll just start losing charge, and it'll get down to where it says that it's low on battery and needs to be plugged in. But it IS plugged in. I can jiggle the cable a little and it'll alternate from the steady blink which means it's charging, to the rapid blinking which means it's running low.

Eventually it just loses all charge, and it is almost impossible to get the sonofab1tch to get working again.

As I said, I've used multiple cables, multiple controllers, and they all do this. I have no idea what to do. I can't charge them up via the PC because it does the same thing, and the PC often says that it's too much power for the USB thing, or whatever.

I'm also getting a similar notice on the Ps3 saying max power has gone to the USB devices and I have to unplug one. But there's only two USB ports and this is plugged into one of them, and the other is empty.

Please someone tell me how to get this fixed, because I'm tired of every single effing controller I get having this exact same problem. These things are way too expensive to go through this so many times.

RyanPom · 11-09-2013, 04:40 AM

Is it plugged into the right slot??

Groo The Perverted · 11-09-2013, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanPom

Is it plugged into the right slot??

The right slot? There's only two USB ports, and only one thing on the PS3 controller to plug it into.

But, yeah, it's plugged into the same USB port it's been plugged into, the 1st one.

bobbydrugar · 11-09-2013, 05:24 AM

I would find a new vendor because that sounds like you are getting counterfeit controllers. I have six different ps/3 controllers mostly dual shock 3 but a couple of the six axis and have never seen the usb charging cable draw that many mili amps. I would say that it sounds like the charging system in the controller is not working and you may actually be at risk of fire if the battery were to not charge correctly or has a short it could even explode. Based on your ownership of the original slim model of PS/3 I would say you could not have owned the controllers for that long so you might try calling sony support as they may be under warranty or at least they can help you determine if your controllers are genuine or not.

hope that helps
T

Derb · 11-09-2013, 07:29 AM

I've had this problem once before. Exactly the same deal Groo.

Unfortunately the controller(s) you got that keep a steady red light when on & the cable is plugged into the PS3 means the pins on the USB connectors on the controller are essentially dead.

I'm sure there are videos to work around adding a new mini-USB connector to the PS3 controller but when it happened to me I wasn't too happy & figured a landfill more fitting. Mine was brand new stock with one of the slim models I got a year or so ago that failed. Brand freakin new.

Groo The Perverted · 11-09-2013, 07:35 AM

Well the brand new controller I just got wasn't brand new, as it was a 3rd party seller on Amazon. And it was a knockoff, because I have two controllers. One has Dualshock and Sixaxis written on it in blue, and the newer one has simply Sixaxis (it was an older model for $30).

On the back of the DS one on that little panel that has the Sony info, it has "Model No. CECHZ...." something.

On the back of the Sixaxis one, it doesn't have the Model No. bit, but it has everything else.

So I'm assuming the Sixaxis one is a counterfeit one. I already filled out a return slip to Amazon so I'll get a refund. Just frustrating to constantly have this issue.

If Sony wasn't gouging people on the prices of these stupid controllers, it might not be such a pain in the ass, and it would encourage people to buy 100% sony instead of wasting money and time looking for a reasonably priced one.

Derb · 11-09-2013, 05:05 PM

I'm kinda shocked to hear that you've actually ran into that many controllers with this problem.

Sony made 2 PS3 controllers.
1st gen - no rumble with Sixaxis
2nd gen rumble with Sixaxis

I've never seen a mock up version but it wouldn't surprise me dealing with Amazon.Marketplace. Was the controller a steal in terms of cost?

I agree prices on new DS3 are expensive but hopefully prices will drop once PS4 streets.

wesnah · 11-09-2013, 06:22 PM

I've had one of these, http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-En...roller+charger for a long time and it works great. And it also has 2 USB connectors on the side for charging other things. I've never used my PS3 to charge my controllers only to sync the New one. I'd try to charge 1 of the controllers with the USB on your PC. Good Luck.

11-09-2013, 04:38 AM	#1
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	PS3 Controller Issues Okay I've had this exact same problem over the course of four PS3 Controllers (dualshocks and non-dualshocks), and just bought a new PS3 controller (a non-dual shock sixaxis one) and it's doing it too. The controller will not stay charged up when plugged in to the ps3. I've had multiple charging cables as well, so it's not that. I'm hoping it's not the ps3 as it's not that old. it's a 1st shipped version of the PS3 Slim (not Super Slim). The ps3 controller will be connected with the cable and it'll just have a steady red light, meaning it's not charging, but it's just powered. But eventually it'll just start losing charge, and it'll get down to where it says that it's low on battery and needs to be plugged in. But it IS plugged in. I can jiggle the cable a little and it'll alternate from the steady blink which means it's charging, to the rapid blinking which means it's running low. Eventually it just loses all charge, and it is almost impossible to get the sonofab1tch to get working again. As I said, I've used multiple cables, multiple controllers, and they all do this. I have no idea what to do. I can't charge them up via the PC because it does the same thing, and the PC often says that it's too much power for the USB thing, or whatever. I'm also getting a similar notice on the Ps3 saying max power has gone to the USB devices and I have to unplug one. But there's only two USB ports and this is plugged into one of them, and the other is empty. Please someone tell me how to get this fixed, because I'm tired of every single effing controller I get having this exact same problem. These things are way too expensive to go through this so many times.

11-09-2013, 04:40 AM	#2
RyanPom Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2013 4K collection:392 Blu-ray collection:1629 Prime collection:1	Is it plugged into the right slot??

11-09-2013, 05:24 AM	#4
bobbydrugar Special Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:San Francisco CA Home Theater Gallery:48 Blu-ray collection:1049 DVD collection:427	I would find a new vendor because that sounds like you are getting counterfeit controllers. I have six different ps/3 controllers mostly dual shock 3 but a couple of the six axis and have never seen the usb charging cable draw that many mili amps. I would say that it sounds like the charging system in the controller is not working and you may actually be at risk of fire if the battery were to not charge correctly or has a short it could even explode. Based on your ownership of the original slim model of PS/3 I would say you could not have owned the controllers for that long so you might try calling sony support as they may be under warranty or at least they can help you determine if your controllers are genuine or not. hope that helps T

11-09-2013, 07:29 AM	#5
Derb Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Vancouver, B.C. Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:3278 DVD collection:4 MA collection:3 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:51	I've had this problem once before. Exactly the same deal Groo. Unfortunately the controller(s) you got that keep a steady red light when on & the cable is plugged into the PS3 means the pins on the USB connectors on the controller are essentially dead. I'm sure there are videos to work around adding a new mini-USB connector to the PS3 controller but when it happened to me I wasn't too happy & figured a landfill more fitting. Mine was brand new stock with one of the slim models I got a year or so ago that failed. Brand freakin new.

11-09-2013, 07:35 AM	#6
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	Well the brand new controller I just got wasn't brand new, as it was a 3rd party seller on Amazon. And it was a knockoff, because I have two controllers. One has Dualshock and Sixaxis written on it in blue, and the newer one has simply Sixaxis (it was an older model for $30). On the back of the DS one on that little panel that has the Sony info, it has "Model No. CECHZ...." something. On the back of the Sixaxis one, it doesn't have the Model No. bit, but it has everything else. So I'm assuming the Sixaxis one is a counterfeit one. I already filled out a return slip to Amazon so I'll get a refund. Just frustrating to constantly have this issue. If Sony wasn't gouging people on the prices of these stupid controllers, it might not be such a pain in the ass, and it would encourage people to buy 100% sony instead of wasting money and time looking for a reasonably priced one.

11-09-2013, 05:05 PM	#7
Derb Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Vancouver, B.C. Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:3278 DVD collection:4 MA collection:3 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:51	I'm kinda shocked to hear that you've actually ran into that many controllers with this problem. Sony made 2 PS3 controllers. 1st gen - no rumble with Sixaxis 2nd gen rumble with Sixaxis I've never seen a mock up version but it wouldn't surprise me dealing with Amazon.Marketplace. Was the controller a steal in terms of cost? I agree prices on new DS3 are expensive but hopefully prices will drop once PS4 streets.

11-09-2013, 06:22 PM	#8
wesnah Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:3 DVD collection:4	I've had one of these, http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-En...roller+charger for a long time and it works great. And it also has 2 USB connectors on the side for charging other things. I've never used my PS3 to charge my controllers only to sync the New one. I'd try to charge 1 of the controllers with the USB on your PC. Good Luck.

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