PS3 3.10 Controller Bug

[mackemansj1]

Hmm i had this problem, it effected my headset too slim ps3. I resynched the pad by hitting the reset didnt fix it then i read on a forum of something in system settings that resets your setting and its been fine ever since. If it happends again ill be on the phone.

[Corranga]

Does it work OK with the cable attached to the PS3?

Can you get wired only, official Sony PS3 pads? I don't like mine being semi-wireless...

Reckon the ps3 pad is always wireless in transmission and the cable is only a USB charge cable, so the pad is still bluetooth-ing...

Since Sony decided to supply the shortest mini USB cable known to man, I've only plugged my pad into my ps3 once (when I first got it) and since have used the silly short cable to charge my pad off my girlfriends laptop which is closer to me than the ps3 is.

Other than that, isn't it great when a new version of an existing and working technology is released, and doesn't work

Chris

[C']

Reckon the ps3 pad is always wireless in transmission and the cable is only a USB charge cable, so the pad is still bluetooth-ing...

I don't think this is correct.

I think when the cable is connected, the signal is sent via the wire, not the bluetooth.

This is different to the XB360 wireless controller whereby even when hooked up with a Play & Charge Kit, the controler is still communicating wirelessly.

This is why you can (with appropriate drivers) hook up a wireless DS3 to a PC via USB and it works whereas attempting to do same with an XB360 pad/P&C Kit doesn't.

[Brad]

Why isn't this affecting everybody I wonder? My DS3 and sixaxis both work fine still.

[eASY aDDICT]

Right I have another update on this as I was not convinced a replacement console would cure this.

Another call to Sony and I now have it working.

Here are the steps to perform.

1. Turn the console to standby.

2. Keep the power button held down on the console until the light goes back to red. Basically it will cycle on and then back to standby.

3. Turn the console on and keep your finger on the button until you hear a double beep. You will get a single beep first and then a double beep.

This should have completely reset the console back to default settings.

4. Connect the Controller via the USB cable and set up as you would have done from new.

5. Fingers crossed it works

[JP]

I've had this problem a 2 or 3 times since the PS3 launched and I think I did have it after the firmware update. It's always been the same method to resolve it for me, it's a little different to what you're going to try but it deos me you don't have to mess around with all your settings again.

1. When you get the 4 flashing lights connect the controller to the PS3 until it assigns itself as Controller 1
2. Switch the PS3 off while it's still connected using the standby button on the PS3
3. Switch it back on via the PS3 standby button and not the controller
4. When it's all up and running switch the controller back on & it should be fine...hopefully

I'm not sure if it's the exact same problem that you're having but this worked for me each time.

[Fargo]

Yes I was having this problem with my controller and Bluetooth headset, I just reset the system and its worked ever since

[eASY aDDICT]

Well the complete reset has lasted 2 days.

Back to square one with the controller not connecting when you turn on with the controller.

Driving me nuts!

[Golgo]

My slim got shagged in similar fashion today an' all. Just using the main on-switch at the moment as controller reset doesn't seem to last. Hopefully a patch is forthcoming, as I resent having to get up and move around to switch on appliances.

[ruarai]

Easy,can you post the number you used to contact Sony as this has just happened to my PS3?Thanks.

[eASY aDDICT]

Will need to check later on the number, it is on the ukps site that you access through the browser on the ps3 itself.

I decided not to take the replacement that was sent today as I could not be bothered backing up etc and I now believe a patch will solve it.

[NekoFever]

I've started getting this error since 3.10. Mine's a US 60GB model so it's not limited to slim PS3s.

Mine won't turn on the PS3 and won't stay connected over Bluetooth, so I have to keep it wired up all the time and turn it on and off with the remote. Lucky that I have a USB cable that just about reaches to my seat from the PS3 otherwise this could be extremely annoying.

[MisterBubbles]

A dev friend of mine says the best to do is reset your controller, turn it upside down and stick a toothpick in the small hole on the right for 5 seconds till you see the four light go from 1 2 3 4 , 4 3 2 1 then steady on 1.

[MisterBubbles]

Hurray !!! All my controllers seems fixed since 3.15 , goodbye stupid USB wire, welcome back wireless gaming as it should be.