Why is it so hard to find a brand new ps3 controller?
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They're discontinued.
However the dualshock 4 is compatible with the PS3 now, so I'd recommend just getting one of those.
However the dualshock 4 is compatible with the PS3 now, so I'd recommend just getting one of those.
You can order them new from Japan much more easily, though bear in mind that the control sticks are made slightly differently on Japanese PS3 controllers (slightly less convex tops).
I think the battery in my DS3 is broken, which is making it hard to play Ace Combat 4. :(
You know that doesn't work super great, right?
You know that doesn't work super great, right?
Not all games are supported - no home button, and the D-PAD doesn't work wirelessly.
But doing this feels like playing with a heavy Sixaxis, rumble doesn't work. :(
eBay has 15% off the entire site(order needs to be at least $25) today, so it might be worth checking there.
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What about the home button? Is that fixed now or can you still not access the ps3 home button features with a ps4 controller?
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It's a remote for a nearly 12 year old product. Is it really that surprising that they aren't readily available at retail?
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I got mine in like 2013, so i'm a relatively "new" user
The controller I currently have is broken or something. No physical damage but the buttons freak out and do stuff they're not supposed to do.
I just had to order a ps4 controller earlier because my LT button moves my character forward in every game I play. It's as if it became a second left thumbstick.
Still can't use the home button.
I'd just get a third party controller (Some controller are compatible with both PS3 and PS4 so I assume the home button works), or get an adapter if you dont want used.
I got my PS3 in 2013 for GTA. Bought a third party controller on Amazon this past December cause the one I had wasn't recognizing certain button inputs. I was worried about how cheap it was but, the quality turned out ok. It's feature complete to the official controllers and imo has a better D-pad. The sticks seemed a little sensitive but, that might be a side effect of using motion controls so much on Switch.
That's a common issue; happened to me as well. IIRC the contact between the button board and the main circuit board isn't very secure.
Short-term fix is to open up the controller and add e.g. paper, napkins, tape, etc. so that the pressure of the controller case keeps the contact secure.
On mobile so can't link more details, sorry.
This is the issue I had with my old controller. The one I replaced it with was branded KLNO. After checking Amazon there are at least 2 other brands that seem to be selling the exact same controller. Down to the same design on the buttons. I think I've heard of OUBANG before but, I've never bought their products before so I can't vouch for them. However, they seem to be selling the same controller for a higher price.
The triggers on the DS4 are analog. They just dropped the analog face buttons.
Whoa whoa wait what? Over Bluetooth or just through USB and without the abillity to use the PS button?
These are the steps:
-Plug in DS4 controller via USB.
-Go to Accessory Settings and Manage Bluetooth Devices.
-Scan for Bluetooth Device.
-Unplug DS4, press Share and PS Buttons.
-Once device is found, plug DS4 back in and select Wireless Controller.
You'll have no rumble, and can't use the PS home button. Also some other issues mentioned above.
Well, yeah. That's just how it is.
PS3 (and accessories) will probably be the most expensive electronics toy in the future seeing as it's the best vg console of all times with probably the best library of all times and how fragile especially the earlier models are.
Which would be great, because I have like 5 of them.
Unfortunately all my controllers are broken, except a first gen silver one (which I always suspect is a Chinese knockoff, but damn is it a great controller, even though you can barely see it used to be silver anymore still going strong) and a see through dark blue one from my MGR SE PS3 and a couple of "SixAxis" controllers that are all in excellent shape (barely used and somehow better build quality than the DS3)
So if you want 1 of those, 30(€) plus shipping, it's yours. ;)
(I really need money rn, PC cases are expensive af)
Edit: Ugh, I wanted to check where you are before posting, but it auto posted lol... New York huh, that is far, shipping would likely be too expensive. :/
I'm seriously very annoyed at Sony for not making DS4 fully compatible. PS3 controllers aren't going to last forever and mine is the only controller that broke down. Now I have to buy some beat down smelly used controller in order to play because the DS4 specifically doesn't work on the games I want to play.
The same thing is happening to me. Both my PS3 controller have a minds of their own and they always start going crazy which makes it impossible to play any sort of games. Cause of this I have just let my PS3 be my dad's netflix machine but the controllers are making it hard to just navigate that. I wish they would just let you use PS4 controllers
That has something to do with the ribbon not in contact with the board or something. It can be fixed.
I was so ready to call bullshit on that timespan. Jesus, time is shooting by.
Yeesh, maybe I should buy some decent used or generic controllers soon. I currently only have two controllers (I think I have at least a third somewhere, but it might be at my family's home?) and one of them seemingly refuses to charge, so that's pretty worrying.
Sorta wish I'd purposefully gotten a full 4 at some point like I did for the PS4.
Sorta wish I'd purposefully gotten a full 4 at some point like I did for the PS4.
The PS3 is about to be two generations ago. So I'd imagine it's about as hard as finding new OEM GameCube controllers, lol.
Even at the end of its life they never dropped the price, which is ridiculous. I wanted a replacement after my second controller broke, but 60 freaking dollars, nothankyou.jpg.
Even at the end of its life they never dropped the price, which is ridiculous. I wanted a replacement after my second controller broke, but 60 freaking dollars, nothankyou.jpg.
I found a legit one on eBay but you have to be very careful because counterfeits are EVERYWHERE.
In fact, I basically created this same thread about a month ago. :P
In fact, I basically created this same thread about a month ago. :P
A few years ago, a local store was clearancing DualShock 3 controllers. I bought dozens of them for $10 CAD each. Over a few weeks, I sold them all for $30 each on Kijiji. I kept two: one for me and one for my daughter.
These past few days, my controllers left analog is constantly drifting to the left. It figures. I should have kept another controller.
These past few days, my controllers left analog is constantly drifting to the left. It figures. I should have kept another controller.
I had the same problem and applying some tape fixed it, just like in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdhBl-cixDI
Then I noticed that my motion sensor is dead and that I'll never be able to play Folklore again. :(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdhBl-cixDI
Then I noticed that my motion sensor is dead and that I'll never be able to play Folklore again. :(
I used this device a lot last year, to enable me to use my PS3 controller on the PS4. I don't really recommend it. Time and time again, I would ensure my device settings were properly sorted via my PC, but even so, it would repeatedly disconnect (it wasn't supposed to, obviously). What I end up having to do is manually go up to the console and unplug, then plug back in. This persisted hundreds of times.
Not everyone experienced my issue, I'm sure, but nonetheless, I paid $60 for the CronusMax and expected it to work as advertised. It did not, and I eventually got fed up and simply stopped using it.
https://www.play-asia.com/dual-shock-3-classic-white/13/703xda
https://www.play-asia.com/dual-shock-3-black/13/702act
Look out for new PS3 consoles on sale at local big box stores too.
https://www.play-asia.com/dual-shock-3-black/13/702act
Look out for new PS3 consoles on sale at local big box stores too.
Damn, so there's no solution to have a fully functional DS4 on PS3?
Here are some more official Dual Shock 3 controllers from Japan including both new and second hand options;
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-black
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-classic-white
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-ceramic-white
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-crystal
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-satin-silver
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-jungle-green
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-metallic-blue
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-deep-red
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-candy-pink
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-black
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-classic-white
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-ceramic-white
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-crystal
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-satin-silver
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-jungle-green
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-metallic-blue
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-deep-red
https://solarisjapan.com/collections/ps3/products/dual-shock-3-candy-pink
Been trying to find a reasonably priced new DS3 since about 2 years ago but to no avail. It's weird, one day every where has them for full price then suddenly nothing, it's like they never went on sale, just disappeared.
My DS3 randomly thinks triangle has been pressed. Know what it's like to fly a helicopter with a full crew in GTA Online and you randomly jump out while the helicopter spins out of control? Pretty funny I'll tell you that.
My DS3 randomly thinks triangle has been pressed. Know what it's like to fly a helicopter with a full crew in GTA Online and you randomly jump out while the helicopter spins out of control? Pretty funny I'll tell you that.
I'll also have to invest in a new Dualshock 3. I own 2 but one of them has messed up left stick, if I press to hard on it, on some games, it'll register as an input from the d-pad.
I'm very very careful with the one fully functioning DS3 I do have.
I'm very very careful with the one fully functioning DS3 I do have.