PS3 Controller not charging or syncing with ps3
The last time i played a game on my playstation 3 was in February 2014. Now, its August 2014, and my controller can't seem to sync with my PS3 Console.
Whenever I connect it using the charging cord, nothing happens, and when I press the round button, it syncs with the console, but doesn't blink (i.e doesn't charge). And as soon as I disc my charging cord with the PS3, it loses the connection. Its like a ps2 controller, whenever I connect. one light turns on but doesn't blink.
I won't charge on my pc as well. I am running windows 8.1 and i tried everything i read online but nothing happened! Also tried pressing the reset button but no luck! Its been two days now.
Best Answer
Boot to main menu, plug the controller in charging cord, sync controller with console, and then press and hold the PS button for few seconds, the console should show you controller menu, showing charge level as well. If it shows "--" instead of charge level (bars inside battery icon) then that means that battery in controller is dead.
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Why is my PS3 controller not connecting to my PS3?
If your PlayStation 3 is located anywhere near your computer, unplug it so your controller doesn't accidentally connect to it. Reset your PS3 controller by inserting a paperclip into the reset button hole located on the back of the controller. Press the PlayStation button on your controller to turn it on.How do I resync my PS3 controller without the USB?
Summary. You can connect a PS3 controller to the console without a USB. However, you must have synced the two devices beforehand using a USB cable. To connect the PS3 controller wirelessly to the console, press and hold the PlayStation or PS button on the controller until you get four blinking LED lights.PS3 controller not charging? try this
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Answer 2
It sounds like the battery inside the controller may be dead. You can unscrew the back and swap out the battery with another controller to test it out. It could also be a loose connector inside the controller as well.
Answer 3
As an alternate suggestion, I might have you try different USB cables. In my experience the PS3 is very picky about cable quality and cheap cables will not support charging and in some cases, the controller wouldn't even be detected.
I ran into this myself and thought I was loosing my mind with four controllers and a cheep cable and trying to use a cheaply made cable, then I tried a higher quality cable and everything worked great. I'm not talking about overprice Monster cables or anything. Just something that actually us using a decent grade wire, and not the kind of cable you get for $1.
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