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How to Get My Gigaware PS3 Controller Working

Unlike previous PlayStation gaming consoles, PS3 is a gaming system that allows you to connect wireless controllers and play your favorite games, movies and browse the Internet no matter where you are in the room. The Gigaware PS3 controller comes with a receiver that allows your gaming console to detect your controller. Connecting and assigning a number to your Gigaware controller takes minutes to complete.

Things You'll Need

2 AAA batteries

Instructions

- 1
  Open the battery compartment cover on the back of your Gigaware PS3 controller and insert two AAA batteries. Replace the battery cover.
- 2
  Turn on your gaming console and then plug the controller's receiver into an open USB port. The light on the receiver should flash.
- 3
  Slide the "Power ON/OFF" button on your controller to turn it on. The power indicator light on your controller and the 4 port light will flash.
- 4
  Wait about 3 seconds for the controller to connect to the receiver. Once connected, the light on the receiver lights up.
- 5
  Press the "PS" button on your controller to assign a controller number.
- 6
  Press the "Connect" button on your receiver if your controller isn't connecting automatically. The indicator light will flash.
- 7
  Press and hold the "SELECT" and "L3" buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds, and then release them when the indicator light on the receiver stays lit.
- 8
  Press the "PS" button to assign a number to your controller.

PlayStation 3