PS3 Controller wont sync wireless and tethered. Is recognised on PC
I have a PS3 controller that will not function at all wireless or tethered. After looking at some troubleshooting I have attempted the reset button on the controller and also done this with console on and off with no success. I thought initially it was destined for the trash can as the only response I see is four lights that blink either 10 or 12 times depending on weather it wireless or tethered. However, when I attached this to my PC via I see it is immediately recognised as a PS3 controller. Just wondering if anyone had experienced anything similar? Or had any trouble shooting advice I can perform with the controller or maybe some PC software to see if it is indeed dead.
Installed motionjoy and ds3 and tested controller, well the vibration test built into the application and it responds. The device is being recognised but just not on the PS3. I have both another Dualshock 3 and 2 move controllers working on the same console so failing to understand where the problem may stand. Would assume it has an issue pairing but does not explain why it's not working tethered.
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Is it a new controller? If so, try to tether it to the PS3 while the PS3 is on and press the PlayStation button on the controller. Then it should get registered by the PS3 and the controller should be usable.
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What can do if the PS3 controller stops working on my PC?How do I get my PS3 controller to work on my PC wirelessly?
Plug the DualShock 3 into your PC via a mini-USB cable. If your computer doesn't have built-in Bluetooth support, plug in your wireless Bluetooth dongle. Download and run ScpToolkit Setup.exe. It should automatically download all of the other files it needs, so just follow all the prompts.Why does my PS3 saying connect the controller using a USB cable?
It's very simple. Just connect your controller to the console with a USB cable. Once the console detects the controller, it will move to the next screen, which is the software installation. Keep a pen drive loaded with the latest PS3 console software.Connecting Wireless BT PS3 Controller or Fake Controller CECHZC2E B1 \u0026 CECHZC2U A1 To PC / Laptop
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