That happens when it asks you to connect it for the first time, and from there allows the system to turn on via the touch of the home button as only that button press signal will turn it on. Playstation 3 systems work a little differently as they tend to register the controller to that system upon initial set up of the system. that is only to recalibrate the controller if the analogue sticks and stuff mess up, to 'unsync' the controller you have to reconnect the dual shock controller to another ps3 and then when you press the ps button it. So I believe it isn't locked or registered to the usb receiver, as the receiver is only used to pick up the wireless signal of the controller once you synced it to pc. Try sticking a pin into the small reset button at the back, it might unsync everything. That seems to be the only means for the dualshock 3 to sync. After you install scptoolkit you should be able to just plug in the controller for a few seconds and let the LED light up to indicate it synced, and unplug it to use it wireless if you have the usb receiver in place. If you’ve previously connected your controller to the computer, you should see itit’s typically named. Got a subreddit you want to see here? Message the mods! (It must be PS3 related.) Spoiler Guide (#s 'Don't get wet.')įrom what I understand you shouldn't even have to press the home button for the dualshock 3 to connect to a pc. To reconnect your PS4 controller on a Windows PC, follow these steps: Turn your controller off and on your PC, go to the Search Menu and type in control panel. Legacy Platforms: PS3 - PS2 - PS1 - PSP Game Subreddits (Exclusives) PS3 Games If you have headphones plugged into the 3. To turn it back on, select Enable Vibration. r/PS3 Official Recommended Games List Subreddit Schedule Weekly Day If your DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller isn’t vibrating as expected, the controllers vibration function may be turned off. Posts that don't meet the guidelines above are subject to removal without notice and possibly a ban from the subreddit at moderator's discretion. Please check r/PS3's Posting Guidelines below BEFORE posting or commenting!

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