How to sync PS3 controller without cord
To sync a PS3 controller without a cord, press the PS button after turning on both the console and controller. If it's not pairing, try resetting it by pressing the small reset button on the back, using a pin or a paperclip.
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Just press the PS button once the console is on. Worked for me each time!
Here鈥檚 my tip: turn on the PS3, power up the controller, and keep pressing the PS button. Patience and luck help!
PS3 controllers can be tricky wireless. Turn on the console, press the PS button, and hope for the best. If it fails, restart everything.
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