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Wireless Guitar Rock Band PS3 Troubleshooting

Wireless Rock Band controllers offer freedom while rocking out to your favorite songs, but they can be plagued by connectivity errors and compatibility issues across different titles. Troubleshooting a malfunctioning wireless controller is a fairly straight-forward task that can usually lead to a quick solution.

Syncing the Controller
- The PS3 wireless Rock Band controllers require a USB dongle to interface with the PS3 console. Make sure the dongle is properly connected to the PS3, then press the "Sync" button on the guitar the initiate a synchronization attempt. The controller should automatically recognize the dongle after a few moments.
Ensuring Compatibility
- Make sure you have the appropriate wireless controllers for your system. The PS3 does not interface with Wii or Xbox 360 controllers, so you will be unable to use Xbox Rock Band controllers on a PlayStation system, or vice-versa. There also are compatibility issues between Guitar Hero and Rock Band instruments and games, so check the compatibility matrix linked the resources section.
Possible Defects
- If you still can't get your wireless controller to work with your PlayStation 3, you might have a defective product. Search for information related to your model number to see if your product is eligible for repair or refund. This is particularly notable in the case of the Guitar Hero III wireless "Les Paul" guitar controllers, which had a large number of defective shipments in its initial print run.

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