PS3 controllers won't sync - nothing works, help!

Never had any issues with my PS3, worked flawlessy for years. And now, out of the blue, I come back from a vacation and my controllers won't sync. First it started by not being able to turn on the PS3 from the controller (with it turned on, I could sync), but now it won't sync at all. Both controllers, nada, zip, silch.

I searched online for various methods:

Reset (did it multiple times)
Reset, plug in, unplug, P button (in various orders)
Safe mode: repair database
Safe mode: repair filesystem

It still works plugged-in to the console, but I'm afraid even this will stop working soon and it will render my PS3 useless.

Please help! Thanks

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Best Answer

You say that at first, you could not turn on the console, and eventually, this lead to complete wireless inability.

This sounds like a part had gradually failed. I would be looking towards the controller. Test the controller's connection to another PlayStation, and if the problem persists, replace the controller.

If the problem does not persist, or you are in fact experiencing the same issue at the same time on multiple controllers, this could easily be a failure of the PlayStation's Bluetooth component. Test a separate controller, if you can, to confirm. Alternatively, send the PlayStation back to Sony for repair, or replace the PlayStation.

I would assume the same Bluetooth connection is also behind the inherited support reported for a standard Bluetooth headset. If you have one available, this type of device might also be worth testing in order to narrow down the source of the fault.

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How do I resync my PS3 controller without the USB?

As long as the controller's battery is charged, it can be connected by simply pressing the PlayStation button and waiting. The four LEDs at the top \u2013 generally used to designate controller number \u2013 will blink briefly as the DualShock 3 searches for nearby devices it can connect to.

Why are my controllers not connecting?

Reset the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller

Turn off and unplug your PS4 console.

Locate the small reset button on the back of the controller near the L2 shoulder button.

Use a small tool to push the button inside the tiny hole. ...

Connect the controller to the PS4 console using a USB cable and press the PS button.

What do I do if my PlayStation controller wont connect?

Insert the USB Controller Adaptor into any available USB port on the PS3\u2122 console. Press the \u201cConnect\u201d button on the USB Controller Adaptor. The LED light will begin flash rapidly. Press the \u201cHome\u201d button on the Pro Elite Wireless Controller.

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