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How to Sync PS3 Controllers

You will need to sync a brand new PlayStation 3 SIXAXIS controller to your PlayStation 3 console before you can use it to play games. This also applies to a PlayStation 3 SIXAXIS controller that's been used on somebody else's PlayStation 3 console.

Things You'll Need

PS3 USB cable

Instructions

- 1
  Use the black USB cord that came with the PlayStation 3 to connect your controller to the console. Plug the rectangular USB end into the port on the front of your console and the smaller end into the port on the top of your controller.
- 2
  Power on your PlayStation 3 console by pressing the "Home" button on your controller (situated between the "Select" and "Start" buttons) to sync the controller to the console. Note that the lights on the top left of your controller will flash red as it's syncing; when the sync is complete, one light will glow steadily (the "1" light if you're playing alone.)
- 3
  Disconnect the USB cable if you wish to use the synced controller wirelessly. You can also play with it plugged in, however, and it will charge while you're playing.

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