PS3 Controller stuck "on"

bedir than average · May 19th, 2007, 09:39 PM

One of my PS3 controllers is stuck with the controler 1 light "on," but the unit is failing to respond to any single key input. Hitting the famed PS3 button does nothing.

I can use my other controller as controller one and still play games, but this (my older controller) is non-responsive. I have tried using it in both my Sony supplied USB cable and my 3rd party cable, neither generated a response.

Anyone got suggestions?

MuffinMcFluffin · May 20th, 2007, 09:08 AM

I guess just buy a new controller, but I honestly don't know. Does it run on batteries like the wireless ones? Try tinkering with that if they do.

bedir than average · May 20th, 2007, 10:22 AM

Muffin, it is a 60$ controller. Sony branded. Wireless that recharges via USB cable.

bedir than average · May 20th, 2007, 04:26 PM

Odd, but I couldn't find this in documentation online or in the manuals, but there is a reset button recessed into the bottom of the controller.

I'm back to being able to play games with the wife again.

oceans · September 1st, 2007, 12:57 AM

thats why I wait for reviews before getting the system

May 19th, 2007, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	PS3 Controller stuck "on" One of my PS3 controllers is stuck with the controler 1 light "on," but the unit is failing to respond to any single key input. Hitting the famed PS3 button does nothing. I can use my other controller as controller one and still play games, but this (my older controller) is non-responsive. I have tried using it in both my Sony supplied USB cable and my 3rd party cable, neither generated a response. Anyone got suggestions? __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

May 20th, 2007, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
MuffinMcFluffin Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 586	I guess just buy a new controller, but I honestly don't know. Does it run on batteries like the wireless ones? Try tinkering with that if they do. __________________

May 20th, 2007, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Muffin, it is a 60$ controller. Sony branded. Wireless that recharges via USB cable. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

May 20th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Odd, but I couldn't find this in documentation online or in the manuals, but there is a reset button recessed into the bottom of the controller. I'm back to being able to play games with the wife again. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

September 1st, 2007, 12:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
oceans New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	thats why I wait for reviews before getting the system