PlayStation®3 General Discussion

[VoodooNiiNja]

i bought a new controller about a month ago and its stopped working. it wont turn on and when i try to charge it the red lights flash for about 10 seconds then stop flashing and when i try play 2 player black ops it connects but then says reconnect 2nd player and then connects, then disconnects, then connects and so on and so forth. solutions anyone? ive tried resetting but that didnt work... oh and its a dualshock sixaxis

[Pretoria · Accepted solution]

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VoodooNiiNja wrote:

i bought a new controller about a month ago and its stopped working. it wont turn on and when i try to charge it the red lights flash for about 10 seconds then stop flashing and when i try play 2 player black ops it connects but then says reconnect 2nd player and then connects, then disconnects, then connects and so on and so forth. solutions anyone? ive tried resetting but that didnt work... oh and its a dualshock sixaxis

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Hey VoodooNiiNja

On the back of the controller there is a small pin hole reset button. If you put a pin or a match stick and hold it down for about 10 seconds it should reset the controller.

If this doesn't work, the controller does have a 12 month warranty in store with receipt.


Regards,

Pretoria

[stupidbunnysuit]

Hey VoodooNiiNja,

Sorry to hear of your issues,

You say when you try to charge it, the red lights flash and then stop - do they then go static (single light or four lights) or off completely?

Have you tried using this controller as 1st and 2nd controller on your PS3 system?

To clarify, when you say you've tried resetting - the best way to reset, or recalibrate your PS3 controller:

Plug the controller into the PS3 via the USB mini B cable. Press in and hold the indented button you'll find on the back of the controller (to the right of the screw - you'll need a pin or paperclip).

The lights should turn off, and after a few seconds, release - then press the PS button to re-sync the controller.

If the above has been tried, I'd suggest taking the controller back to the store of purchase with valid receipt within 12 months. They may require a reference number to confirm you've called your local PlayStation Support Centre to confirm there is an issue with your controller.

-sbs

[VoodooNiiNja]

I plugged it into my iMac yesterday and it started charging and it worked for the rest of the day but then today it has stopped working again and this time my iMac won't charge and resetting it won't work any more solutions guys? Thanks for the advice anyway

[gavsta72]

Is it genuine Sony DS3 controller, and not a cheap ebay "ripoff"??

That may be the problem..........

[VoodooNiiNja]

Bought it off ozgameshop.com...

[gavsta72]

OK
I've had no probs with ozgameshop, maybe just a faulty one

What's the return poluicy.......

[VoodooNiiNja]

http://www.ozgameshop.com/returns

I've contacted them and they're trying to help me fix it.

[VoodooNiiNja]

Oh and this is the 2nd controller thats stuffed up for me in 2 months if that helpful...

[gavsta72]

I don't know....

Did you read the "fineprint" stating that it was a genuine Sony DS3 Controller ??