How Do You Fix a PlayStation 3 Controller?

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Try resetting the controller first! There's a tiny reset button on the back, near the L2 button. Use a paperclip to press it for a few seconds, then reconnect it to your console.

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CarryingMonte·7 months ago

If the buttons are sticking or not responding, carefully open the controller (you'll need a small screwdriver). Clean the contacts and buttons with isopropyl alcohol. Make sure everything's dry before reassembling.

TabulatingMadam·7 months ago

Just buy a new one. Trust me, it's not worth the hassle fixing it! :)

UnifyingSlum·7 months ago

Sometimes syncing issues are the culprit. Plug your controller into the PS3 using a USB cable and press the PS button. That usually does the trick!

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