How to Reset Your PS3 Controller Hardware

If your PS3's wireless controller starts malfunctioning, odds are the accessory needs a battery recharge. If problems persist, you likely have a technical problem on your hands. Instead of going out and buying a new controller to get back into your game, try troubleshooting your controller by resetting the accessory to its factory default settings. Utilize the controller's built-in reset button to determine if your error can be solved by a quick reboot.

Things You'll Need

• Thin, elongated object.

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Instructions

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     Flip over your controller to view the backside.

   • 2

     Locate the "Reset" button, embedded in a round hole on the controller back side.

   • 3

     Use the thin, elongated object to push the "Reset" button. The device resets to default settings.

   • 4

     Plug the controller into your PS3's USB port using the controller's provided USB charging cable and turn on the system. The controller re-syncs to the PS3.