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How to Reset a PS2 Controller

Without a controller, your PlayStation 2 console is pretty much useless. The controller is your only means of communication with the console, allowing you to tell the game everything you want it to do. If you notice problems with your PS2 controller, the problem doesn't always warrant a call to Sony support or a replacement. Try to reset the PS2 controller to bring it back to a functional state.

Instructions

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  Power off your PlayStation 2 console by holding the front power button until the light turns from green to red.
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  Disconnect your PlayStation 2 controller from the console and plug it back into the first controller port. Make sure it's plugged in completely.
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  Lay the controller on the ground with the analog sticks and buttons facing up. Make sure nothing is touching either analog stick.
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  Press the power button on the PS2 to turn it back on.
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  Use your thumbs to rotate both analog sticks in a complete circle simultaneously.
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  Press the analog button in the center of the color to enable or disable the analog function on the controller. Some games do not allow you to disable this feature, and the light does not turn off. Other games do not support the analog feature. Refer to the game case or the user manual for information specific to the game in question.
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  Adjust the controller settings in the game. Many games allow you to reconfigure the controller layout. How and whether this can be done varies from game to game. Refer to the user manual for details specific to the game you're playing.

PlayStation 2