My PS3 doesn't detect my DualShock 3 controller.

adlebest -
Alex - 30 Jan 2016 at 18:40

Hello,

Since this morning, my PS3 does not recognize my DualShock 3 controller (the 4 lights are flashing).
So I tried to put a toothpick in the reset button but to no avail. I then took a USB cable, plugged it into my PS3 and my controller, and that worked, but when I unplug the controller from the cable, the 4 lights start flashing again.

I would like my controller to work wirelessly, so can you help me?

Thanks in advance for your tips.

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Blunderer Posted messages 273 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 83

I think it's because it's not charged... plug it in for about 2 hours and then unplug it; if it still doesn't work, it might have a problem with the Bluetooth.
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Now, I am.
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1. adlebest
  
  Thank you, I will try.
  
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2. meeky
  
  Nothing to do, I'm having the same issue. This is the second time it's happened to me, plus it's a brand new controller that's barely 2 months old. Ugh!
  
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  1. marvin91 > meeky
    
    Press the reset button on the back of the controller, it will work.
    
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adlebest

Blunderer,

I charged it like you told me but it didn't work

But it can't be a Bluetooth issue because I have a Bluetooth earpiece that works from a distance and it works.
So I don't know what it is. :-\
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1. adlebest
  
  an idea?
  
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2. Blunderer Posted messages 273 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 83
  
  It must be a Bluetooth problem with the controller => it probably no longer sends data to your PS3... do you have a second controller? Does it work?
  
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3. Ps3-971
  
  I have the same problem with my PS3. I was told that I need to take it to customer service.
  
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speed-ouest Posted messages 1452 Status Member 768

Hello,
When it's plugged in, click the button on your controller in the middle.
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1. Blunderer Posted messages 273 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 83
  
  this will just turn on the ps3 oO
  what is your intention in doing this?
  
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2. speed-ouest Posted messages 1452 Status Member 768
  
  Clicking a second time reassigns the controller.
  
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3. Hells
  
  Under the right joystick of the top screw, there is a reset button; use a toothpick to press it, then reconnect your controller, and it should recognize it normally. It should work again.
  
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4. Diogo > Hells
  
  Thank you, it worked, thanks man.
  
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5. Geek43
  
  It doesn't turn on as soon as it's plugged in.
  
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ryadh123 Posted messages 71 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 6

What’s your username?
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ryadh123 Posted messages 71 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 6

You take the controller's charging cable and plug it into your computer. You download the "sixaxis controller" app, it will load and they will give you the code for your controller. You write it in the search bar and it should reconnect your controller to your PS3.
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1. kiki
  
  on which search bar?
  
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2. ryadh123 Posted messages 71 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 6
  
  A search bar appears automatically after launching the app.
  
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3. damdam
  
  Il faut télécharger l'appli sur son phone ou l'ordinateur ?
  
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