My PS3 controller won't charge anymore. Closed

Question

Hello,

I have a problem with my 2 PS3 controllers. They were working fine yesterday, but today they won't charge anymore. I plugged the USB cable into my PS3 as usual, but nothing happens; it's as if they're not connected. If they're on, they stay on, and if they're off, they stay off.

I look forward to your response,

Thank you.

sba3 · Accepted Answer

So, here's how to resynchronize PS3 controllers that no longer want to connect via Bluetooth.

- Turn on the PS3
- Connect the controller to be synchronized with a USB cable, and press the PS button once to turn it on
- Then turn off the console with the controller by doing the following: long press on the PS button of the controller, then "Turn off the system."
- When the console is off, press the PS button on the controller (still connected with the cable) once; this will turn on the PS3 and synchronize the controller.
Once the system is on and the controller light is solid, unplug it, and voilà, it works again!!!!

sasuke-88 · Answer

Is anyone there?

sasuke-88 · Answer

Yes, I turned it on but it's not charging.

ca_marche_pas · Answer

Connect the controllers via USB cable to your computer. -- IT helps + WORKS fast + NO issues = it_doesn't_work Contact me via private message in case of issues!

sasuke-88 · Answer

It works on the computer, but it doesn't charge the controller.

morganoume · Answer

Have you tried with another USB cable? Have you tried resetting your controller? -- A little help goes a long way.

sasuke-88 · Answer

The computer recognized the controller so the USB cable is working, but when I connected my MP3 to my PlayStation 3, it didn’t recognize it, even though it usually does.

biofab · Answer

I changed the cable and there you go, it's working.

doudi-33 · Answer

Good evening,

For me it's the same, my controller was working very well and just now it ran out of battery, so I plugged it into my computer with the USB cable and ... nothing, no response. I tried it on the Play.... exactly the same thing, I tried with another cable... same =( =(

Has my controller gone bad? Do I need to replace it or is there a way to reset it (to factory settings)? Or am I looking at spending €60 at Micromania? ^^ (please don't say yes to my third question, please ^^ )

I look forward to your responses with anticipation =)

baptiste · Answer

I had the same problem with my controller and I still haven't found a solution.

noury59 · Answer

Hi, I had the same problem. You need to reset it using something sharp on your controller (behind). You charge it on your PS3 and then reset it. Bye.

Guigui60280 · Answer

Maybe your USB port is dead.

mothet · Answer

I just bought a PS3 with the Moov controller

everything works.......

except for the (new) controller which won't turn on
I've plugged it into the USB ports, no signal

as for the Moov controller, the START button doesn't work.

I will exchange it tomorrow.

damps · Answer

I also had the same problem. I had to play with the cable plugged into the console.
The problem is that the battery is dead. I had the controller for 3 years.
I took apart the controller, bought a battery for the PS3 controller, and there you go.
My controller works well to this day.

bibi · Answer

Hello! I have a problem with my two PS3 controllers, I can't charge them at all. I've changed the cables, I've done resets, but nothing works! I even tried to install drivers on my computer to charge them, but nothing works! I NEED heeeeeeeeelpppppp please!

mohamed · Answer

Le problème est que ton câble ne fonctionne pas, alors essaie avec un autre.

geekdu92 · Answer

You need to connect the controllers to the USB port of the box.

Paamela · Answer

She didn't want to turn on anymore or charge mine, so I pressed the reset button on the back and put them to charge on the PS3, and it works, but not on my PC, though.

senseo · Answer

Hello, I have the same problem, which is that my USB ports work as well as my controller (tested on PC), but it is impossible to charge the controller via the PS3 and thus to sync it :(
If anyone has an idea, I'm interested
Thank you

Sabri91 · Answer

Me too, it happened to me,
you need to know that behind the joystick there is a reset button, BUT WHERE!!!!!
BEHIND THE JOYSTICK THERE IS THE PLACE WHERE THERE IS A SCREW AND RIGHT NEXT TO IT THERE IS A LITTLE HOLE
THIS ONE IS THE ONE THAT INTERESTS US!!! TAKE A PEN AND POKE THIS SPOT YOUR JOYSTICK SHOULD BE RESET SO YOU CAN RECHARGE IT

Davystone · Answer

Hi guys, yesterday I played a PES 2013 match and I was using the charged controller, it turned off and now I can't charge it. I need help.

ben03321 · Answer

C'est ta batterie qui bug, achète une nouvelle batterie sur le Bon Coin, c'est pas cher.

zebra4pat · Answer

Hello everyone. My PS3 controller won't charge anymore either, but my screen indicates that the power limit that can be supplied has been reached, so there’s no way to charge it. I think the controllers are still intact. Can someone give me more information about this? Thank you in advance  PS I have already tried all your tips and tricks.

merka76400 · Answer

Hi, I have the same problem. I bought 2 controllers and just received them 10 minutes ago. I connected them to the PS3, but one works and the other doesn’t. I tried with 2 different cables and tested it on both the PS3 and my PC, but the controller won’t turn on at all, whether pressing the button or using a wired connection. What should I do, reset it? Or dismantle it and see if the battery is there? x)

My PS3 controller won't charge anymore.

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