These controller issues keep popping up all over the Web.

Specifically, people report the SIXAXIS often needs to resynch and during that time you lose control of your character or vehicle.

Has anyone experienced this?

I haven't had any problems with either of my controllers needing to resynch, not once.

Actually, yesterday we had 7 player NBA 2K7 going, each person with a wireless control, not one time did anyone have a controller problem.

I dunno man, maybe my local area got a good batch of shipments or something, but I've kept in touch with all the people I was in line with, as well as have several friends who have the PS3, and not one of us has had a single issue. Which leads me to believe that most of these "problems" we're hearing about are largely being exaggerated and blown way out of proportion on the internet.

No problems here. Haven't seen anything about it anywhere either.

Actually, yesterday we had 7 player NBA 2K6 going, each person with a wireless control, not one time did anyone have a controller problem.


I hope you mean 2k7 right? Not 2k6 which would mean that you'd be playing a PS2 game with 7 wireless controllers.

Yeah, simple typo, laying down typing on a laptop, hit the 6 and not the 7, sorry bout that, edited....

My PS3 has been very kind to me. No problems... controller syncs up fast (i know that's not what you're asking :P, but compared to how long it takes my 360 controller to do so... I'm in heaven). Haven't lost my controller connection yet :)

20 hours of usage and not a single controller issue here.

No problems with either one of my 2 controllers. They're still running the first charge and never had a drop out.

None with my two controllers...still on the 1st charge too. :)

My PS3 has been very kind to me. No problems... controller syncs up fast (i know that's not what you're asking :P, but compared to how long it takes my 360 controller to do so... I'm in heaven). Haven't lost my controller connection yet :)

Okay I don't have one yet but have played both and had to comment on this, it takes the same amount of time and effort to sync a PS3 controller as it does a 360 controller, if it is taking your 360 a long time your doing something wrong. That is one of the dumbest statements I've seen. In heaven come on dude how hard could it be :rolleyes:

None here either. I did find an annoyance though...

The console needs to be powered on (not in stand-by) in order to charge a controller. An annoyance, but still...mebbe add to the wishlist where the USB ports get low-level power to allow charging in stand-by mode...

Aside from that...unit rocks!

The controller has a Lithium Ion battery and that is a plus as they should be able to go a couple of years or more before being replaced. The downside is you cannot just replace the battery.

I have to sync the controller after the console is in stand-bye mode, but I assume that is normal. I have NEVER lost sync during game play.

Same with me. I have to hit the PS button on the controler when the PS3 is off to get it to come on...

The console needs to be powered on (not in stand-by) in order to charge a controller. An annoyance, but still...mebbe add to the wishlist where the USB ports get low-level power to allow charging in stand-by mode...Definitely. Good point.

The controller has a Lithium Ion battery and that is a plus as they should be able to go a couple of years or more before being replaced. The downside is you cannot just replace the battery.Actually it looks to be pretty easy to replace. It even shows you how to take it out in the PS3 instruction manual. Of course if we can't buy a replacement battery somehow, it won't do us any good.

Orginally posted by Slacker George
Actually it looks to be pretty easy to replace. It even shows you how to take it out in the PS3 instruction manual. Of course if we can't buy a replacement battery somehow, it won't do us any good.
I saw that to, I wasn't sure if they were telling you how to remove the battery for proper disposal of the battery or for owner replacement of the battery.

It's probably just meant for disposal purposes really. I don't know anything about LiON batteris so I can't tell if it takes a standard size battery or if it's exclusive from Sony.

Thank you all for your feedback.

This is really good to hear. Some Web sites, such as the one below, love to amplify every defect report they can find. I am sorry I somewhat contributed to this, but I had to get feedback from actual owners.

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/ps3-controller/ps3-bluetooth-controller-issues-216762.php

Yeah, basically Kotaku is anti-PS3 in the worst way. They have outright lied in some of their stories. Others are greatly exaggerated or fabricated. I don't even read that site anymore.

Joystiq is even worse these days.

They sound like those tabloids you see at the checkout line in supermarkets.

What people seem to forget sometimes is that these sites are run by people just like you and I. They might have a couple connections in the gaming world, but just because they post something as "news" doesn't mean it is, many times it's unverified facts with an editorial added on to make it sound like news.

I had one controller that needed to be reconnected. It was, in my opinion, due to me pressing a button, though. Only had it happen once. When it did, as soon as I pressed the button to reconnect, it was back on immediately. Never had any troubles with my character spinning around uncontrollably, etc. Ergo, my thought is that I inadvertently hit a button that caused it to disconnect.

I'm having mild controller issues. hasn't cropt up lately. I think it happens when the controller doesn't have a direct line of sight to the ps3. Maybe I'm just grasping at straws but when it did happen the controller was behind my fiances leg so maybe the controller isn't that strong? Eh either way it isn't a big deal.

i had something happened to me yesterday during resistance, just for a split second. the ps3 thought the controller was turning left and i spun around in circles. that is the only time i have had problems though.

The controller has a Lithium Ion battery and that is a plus as they should be able to go a couple of years or more before being replaced. The downside is you cannot just replace the battery.


Actually, they have a section in the manual for disassembling the controller and taking the battery out. If they offered replacements, you could do it yourself.

i had something happened to me yesterday during resistance, just for a split second. the ps3 thought the controller was turning left and i spun around in circles. that is the only time i have had problems though.

Yeah, that kind of stuff can happen with anything. Like on PGR3 on the 360, if you hold the analog stick one direction when you turn the game on, it recalibrates itself to think that it's straight up and down. So your car automatically turns left/right :p

I've had the controller lose sync a couple of times while playing resistance. All of a sudden I'm looking at the sky and my character is still walking forward. Control comes back after a couple seconds... seems like some bluetooth interference.

The original blogger the Kotaku website is referring to is my brother... He posted this "rant" after we shared some similar issues we were having with our units. There are other forums that have posts with similar controller issues.... so it is a known issue at this point, and not some anti-PS3 conspiracy.

None here either. I did find an annoyance though...

The console needs to be powered on (not in stand-by) in order to charge a controller. An annoyance, but still...mebbe add to the wishlist where the USB ports get low-level power to allow charging in stand-by mode...

Aside from that...unit rocks!


They are coming out with an independent charger for $30
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&product_id=802589

But I wonder if this could be done using the usb port of a PC. not sure if it would charge simply by plugging it in, or if a driver needs to be loaded.

But I wonder if this could be done using the usb port of a PC. not sure if it would charge simply by plugging it in, or if a driver needs to be loaded.I tried that and no dice. It recognized the controller but wouldn't charge it.

I just tried it and mine is charging from my Laptop.

Are you sure your USB port is powered? Not all of them are.

This maybe a dumb question, I'm only asking because I don't know. How can a person tell when the controller is fully charged? I know the 360 controller has a light that will change from red to green when it's fully charged. I haven't had to recharge PS3 controller yet. I'm just curious.

I've had this happen about 5 times with heavy use, controller just stops responding for a couple seconds.

Controller issue isn't nearly as annoying as the frequent freezes I'm getting though

This maybe a dumb question, I'm only asking because I don't know. How can a person tell when the controller is fully charged? I know the 360 controller has a light that will change from red to green when it's fully charged. I haven't had to recharge PS3 controller yet. I'm just curious.

You can tell two ways.

1) The red light on the controller stops flashing and stays on.

2) By pressing the PS button quickly a little window in the top right corner of the screen will show the controllers battery charge. By holding down the PS button, the screen will change and it will show in the bottom left corner which controllers are being used and how much charge the battery has. This screen also lets you shut down the controller or the system.

I wish I had a pic of the screen.

JD

The only issue I have had with the controller is after playing a Blu Ray movie, it is very un-responsive. All I have been doing is re-starting my machine after I watch a movie. I am not too concerned as they will most likely fix this in an update.

Luckily for me this has been the only problem I have had with my system. Every thing else is working like a charm. Knock on wood :)

JD

The only issue I have had with the controller is after playing a Blu Ray movie, it is very un-responsive. All I have been doing is re-starting my machine after I watch a movie. I am not too concerned as they will most likely fix this in an update.

Luckily for me this has been the only problem I have had with my system. Every thing else is working like a charm. Knock on wood :)

JD


Un-responsive after playing a full movie? It does shut down after a bit to save battery...just use the PS button to wake it up. Or do you mean wacky un-responsive?

I finally need to try and recharge mine after beating RFoM this evening, pretty good game in my opinion. I've plugged it into my PC usb port to see if that works.

Un-responsive after playing a full movie? It does shut down after a bit to save battery...just use the PS button to wake it up. Or do you mean wacky un-responsive?

No no, wacky un-responsive. It only happened twice. Actually it didn't even happen after I watched a movie earlier this evening, come to think of it. In the morning I am going to try it again. Who knows, maybe it was just me that was wacky un-responsive. :D

My controller never turned it self off during my movie.

JD

I can't get either of my controllers to charge. No flashing light. Tried plugging into computer. Flashing light for a brief second and then XP said it didn't recognize the device and it stopped.

Also can't charge at PS3. What the hell? USB ports work fine, just used my flash drive.

I had fairly regular sync issues while playing Resistance. From what I’ve read on other forums, this is a fairly common problem on the PS3 and may be an issue with Bluetooth in general. Someone recommended that I change the channel on my wireless router, which I did, but I haven’t had a chance to test it out yet.

On a side note, I charged my controller through a USB port on my PC without any issues.

In my last 2 hours playing Resistance, I experienced a couple of weird behaviors with the SIXAXIS. It was very brief, 2-5 seconds, during which I had not control.
So, I guess this is also a very general problem.

I had fairly regular sync issues while playing Resistance. From what I’ve read on other forums, this is a fairly common problem on the PS3 and may be an issue with Bluetooth in general. Someone recommended that I change the channel on my wireless router, which I did, but I haven’t had a chance to test it out yet.

On a side note, I charged my controller through a USB port on my PC without any issues.
Yep, this is a common problem. Both the PS3 and Nintendo Wii use Bluetooth and both consoles suffer from this occasional disconnection. Hopefully a solution will materialize, but I'm not holding out hope.

I've had it happen to me while playing Resistance. My character just started walking in a circle while the enemies were still firing at me. Then after a few seconds I got a controller disconnected message and had to resync the controller. Would be nice if it paused the game instantly when it loses sync, like the 360 does when the battery goes dead. Well actually it would be nicer if it didn't lose sync period.

I've had it happen to me while playing Resistance. My character just started walking in a circle while the enemies were still firing at me. Then after a few seconds I got a controller disconnected message and had to resync the controller. Would be nice if it paused the game instantly when it loses sync, like the 360 does when the battery goes dead. Well actually it would be nicer if it didn't lose sync period.
I haven't seen THAT happen.

What most are reporting (including myself) is a brief (maybe 2-3 second) loss of connection. Immediately following this, full control is restored. I've never had to literally get up and re-sync, it has been automatic. While the loss of control is very brief, it would be troublesome in a multiplayer game and cost you a match. They need to work on it.

Sounds like interference. I've had zero problems so far with the controllers running along with my WiFi router though.

Anyone have any idea about the charging issue? I plugged a controller in overnight, but noticed that the LED was just constantly red...it never started flashing to indicate charging. Didn't get a chance this morning to check and see if it was full or not.

This will really suck if I already have a bum USB cable.

I've put it a good 48 hours of playing and at least 4 hours of playing NBA 2k7 with 4 people connected with the wireless..No hiccups or problems with any of them..One of my friends was pretty far away from the TV as well about 25 feet away and didn't have a problem either.. I guess this is a very small isolated incident that is being amplified by some internet sites that want to make the PS3 look bad. Believe me, this is not a major issue happening to everybody.. If you have one of these controllers that disconnects once in a blue moon, then send it in to Sony so they can replace it. If it is happening to all your controllers it is possible you have a defective blue-tooth unit inside your PS3, or simply the signal got disrupted by outside interference.

I have multiple friends who have Ps3's and none have had any controller issues. This is an issue that is affecting about 1%-5% of Ps3 owners and you have many many 360 fanboys going on these blogs and making up that they have the same problem when they don't even own a PS3.. I would say about 80%-95% of the posts you hear of PS3's getting so hot they overheat, freeze and cook a hot-dog as well as have all sorts of other issues are being made up by people who don't like Sony and want to make them look bad..

There are some legitimate issues that the Ps3 is facing like the 1080i issue and not being able to multitask while downloading. Most kiosk units are locking up (however that is mainly due to buggy demo coding) I'm sure Sony will replace defective controllers for those having problems, and fix units having issues..

So far my Ps3 as well as all my friends Ps3's haven't had any issues whatsoever except the occasional freeze-up when you exit the internet browser after viewing a very large webpage that the PS3 doesn't have enough memory to load..For some reason there is no virtual memory or it is limited so browsing the web doesn't work if the page you are viewing has many many thumbnails..To test it out, go to www.macdesktops.com and try to load the "view all" pictures at once.. The Ps3 can handle selecting about 400 thumbs at once but any more and it freezes as you try and exit the browser after giving it a good 15 minutes of trying to load the page...I know this is an issue that can be fixed later on with updates. I've had the sound not play in motorstorm issue after viewing a Blu-Ray movie. However it doesn't happen every time so it is probably occurring if I don't give it enough time while exiting the movie before clicking on a game..Not a big deal since turning it off and back on fixes that issue..

Overall I am very satisfied with the Ps3 and love the fact that online is free. This alone will make the Ps3 cheaper than the 360 after a few years. The other plus is blockbuster already has all the Ps3 games there so I don’t even have to spend 60 bucks a game unless it is a must have.

I also tested out the Bluetooth headset talking to someone in Canada. I have to say that it was amazing. As clear and perfect as a regular phone call..I was amazed for sure..

Sounds like interference. I've had zero problems so far with the controllers running along with my WiFi router though.

It could be a variety of things, but my 360 controllers don't have this problem at all.
Yes, 360 controllers are not Bluetooth controllers, but they are very close and they also implement frequency hopping. Hence, they would be susceptible to the same levels of interference.

I too have had some controller issues with all of my controllers.

Its only after about 2-3 hours of playing time. . . It usually only last for max 3-5 seconds but I still die playing the game. It locks my controller in a random position I was going (moving left/right/ back) ect (even the buttons don’t work). . . then comes back like nothing happened. . . the lights on the back don’t blink it just stays on the lighted number it was assigned (1-4) and its back to playing. . . all of mine do the same even the two new ones I just bought to see if it was the controllers but I’m afraid it’s the same deal.

Other than that the ps3 works perfect imo, nothing better. .

I sit about 12-16 feet from the system, but I moved it right in front of me <3 feet and it does the same. . . it does not kill all the controllers at once, it does it one at a time in any random order, in random intervals. . . it may kill one controller 2-3 times and the others once or not at all. If it was the system wouldn’t in kill all of them at the same time?

I got mine from BB last week if that makes a difference?

If it’s the system I can deal with it until after the first of the year, it took WAY TOO long to get. . .

I too have had some controller issues with all of my controllers.

Its only after about 2-3 hours of playing time. . . It usually only last for max 3-5 seconds but I still die playing the game. It locks my controller in a random position I was going (moving left/right/ back) ect (even the buttons don’t work). . . then comes back like nothing happened. . . the lights on the back don’t blink it just stays on the lighted number it was assigned (1-4) and its back to playing. . . all of mine do the same even the two new ones I just bought to see if it was the controllers but I’m afraid it’s the same deal.

Other than that the ps3 works perfect imo, nothing better. .

I sit about 12-16 feet from the system, but I moved it right in front of me <3 feet and it does the same. . . it does not kill all the controllers at once, it does it one at a time in any random order, in random intervals. . . it may kill one controller 2-3 times and the others once or not at all. If it was the system wouldn’t in kill all of them at the same time?

I got mine from BB last week if that makes a difference?

If it’s the system I can deal with it until after the first of the year, it took WAY TOO long to get. . .

Well, you obviously either have an issue with the actual Bluetooth that is inside your PS3 or like I said above that there is some disruption occuring from an outside source. If it happens after 2 to 3 hours of gameplay for 4-5 seconds, and you feel this is causing you to die at critical moments in the game..Then my advice is to get it replaced since most people are not having any issues at all..Especially since it is happening when you sit 2 feet away as well..

I've had a few instances of the controller "locking movement" for about 3 seconds before giving control back to the controller as well.

I've had a couple of times where the controller locked movement as well, and one time where the controller didn't even light up when I turned on the ps3. Works fine using with bluray though.

Does anyone know how long the controller is supposed to last between charges and how long it takes to charge the controller thru usb? I've used the controller for about 10 hours and am down to one bar on the battery display.

No troubles here.

Speng.

The only problem I have run into occurred with the controller shipped with my PS3. I had both of the shoulder buttons lock up. When I hit the PS button to try to reset the system, the face buttons were all unresponsive, and I was basically stuck at that screen. System reset from the front of the machine cleared the problem, but it has happened multiple times. I initially assumed it was just a low battery. Charged for 3-4 hours, no dice. The problem isn't there with the other controller I purchased, so it's probably just a bad controller. Any thoughts?

I had it happen once in R:FOM and once in RR7.

I have had controller issues but only with my friends PS3 not with mine, that is with both of our controllers on both systems. But as for being to replace the battery in the controller, if you read the PS3 manual it tells you how to replace it with a diagram.

My battery is toast - full charge = a few minutes. Got to take it back to the store and get a new one.

i have a few controller "lock up" with nba 2k7 while playing online. my player just keep moving left or right until it goes out of bound. and sometime the controller turn off by itself. very annoying.

is it my controller that is defective or it is just the way it is no matter if i get a new controller?

i have the following wireless network at home: 2.4 Ghz linksys wireless router and wireless 2.4 Ghz logitech surround system. i wonder if those have any effect on my ps3 bluetooth controller messing up also.

Ever since I have connected my controller by USB when I play R:FOM online, the sixaxis hasn't lost connectivity.

vincentnyc, I am almost 100% convinced the issue is bluetooth and wireless conflicts. I also have decided to go ethernet when I play online, so now the only wireless I use to play online is my Motorola H700 bluetooth headset.

Prior to this I was using the controllers wirelessly, WiFi linksys router, and my headset. I was getting several issues per night over several hours of playing time. Those issues are all but gone and occasionally I have to close and reopen my headset to get better reception.

I have experienced it. Just a momentary lapse of input, about a second. It screwed me up on Motostorm a couple of times. I am pretty sure it is only happening with one of my controllers. But it definitely sucks! I hope it gets resolved.

It's either I'm very lucky or I take care of my PS3. I'm borderline OCD, so I don't even move my PS3. I keep it clean and never move around the controller. I put it in one spot all the time. :D

I've had the controller lose sync in Resistance ... as others, it sends a signal for a couple seconds (usually moving forward when I don't want to). It only happens in Resistance and only once every few play sessions.

It's nothing like the myriad problems I have with the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset. That damn thing shouldn't even have been released.

It could be a variety of things, but my 360 controllers don't have this problem at all.
Yes, 360 controllers are not Bluetooth controllers, but they are very close and they also implement frequency hopping. Hence, they would be susceptible to the same levels of interference.


I also own a 360 since it's launch and I never ever had the kind of problems I'm having with PS3 and Bluetooth. Everytime I play resistance my charecter spins around in circles for about 3-4 seconds during the game. It's very glitchy. It can't be interference because I've never had this problem with my 360 going on over a year. I also bought a remote for Blu-Ray and I had to sync it to the PS3 first? Why? My 360 remote just worked out of the box.

There are so many complaints about the 360 wireless headset it is obviously not just a fluke. The quality of that thing blows, even when it "works". The 360 is great. Just not the wireless head set.

The remote has to sync once. Just like the first time you buy a new controller for the 360, it has to sync, even though it isn't blue tooth. Was it the registering that was so inconvenient for you?

There are so many complaints about the 360 wireless headset it is obviously not just a fluke. The quality of that thing blows, even when it "works". The 360 is great. Just not the wireless head set.

The remote has to sync once. Just like the first time you buy a new controller for the 360, it has to sync, even though it isn't blue tooth. Was it the registering that was so inconvenient for you?


I'm not complaining because it was painless to do, I just don't understand why the 360 doesn't have to do this with their remotes?

I also own a 360 since it's launch and I never ever had the kind of problems I'm having with PS3 and Bluetooth. Everytime I play resistance my charecter spins around in circles for about 3-4 seconds during the game. It's very glitchy. It can't be interference because I've never had this problem with my 360 going on over a year. I also bought a remote for Blu-Ray and I had to sync it to the PS3 first? Why? My 360 remote just worked out of the box.



It is interference due to bluetooth and 2.4 wireless and other RF conflicts like wireless mouse and cell phones.

Ever since I have connected my controller by USB when I play R:FOM online, the sixaxis hasn't lost connectivity.

Prior to this I was using the controllers wirelessly, WiFi linksys router, and my headset. I was getting several issues per night over several hours of playing time. Those issues are all but gone and occasionally I have to close and reopen my headset to get better reception.

My only problem is I go left and my controller seems to slow to judge my movements and I crash. I swear, if my controller worked 100% perfectly, I'd never crash, die or even hit a building when driving. So because I do, I think my controller is busted.

Quite often the wife hears me yelling about my unfortunate situation "LEFT, LEFT, GO LEFT DAMN IT" ARRGFGHHH!!!! She thinks there's something wrong with me, but I know it's the cheap remote.

I've had the controller lose sync a couple of times while playing resistance. All of a sudden I'm looking at the sky and my character is still walking forward. Control comes back after a couple seconds... seems like some bluetooth interference.

Me too. I had it happen twice in the first hour of gameplay and once or twice since, but I haven't had any problems this weekend and I played a lot.

Unfortunately, any time it happens is one time too many. I can't recall any problems with 3rd party PS2 controllers and certainly not a single one on my Xbox360. A game controller on a game console is one of the most important aspects of it - it MUST be 100% operating correctly, all the time.

I am guessing it's the Bluetooth since I have typically around 13 Wi-Fi networks in my highrise neighbourhood and tons of cellphones and microwaves. But that's no excuse. I'm getting sick of companies that keep churning out 2.4GHz equipment, ignoring the fact that the frequency is OVERUSED. Instead of wasting money on advertisement, they should put some into lobbying governments to open up more frequencies for consumer use.

This is a pretty wide-spread and known problem:
(two published reports about it here)

The Trouble Spots (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a212/chasityLK/PS3GameInformer.jpg)
Pros and Cons (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a212/chasityLK/PS3ProsCons.jpg)

I woulda guessed that it probably happens to everyone, you just might not notice based on what you happen to be doing. I've noticed it while playing online games (both R:FoM and SOCOM)

It seems to happen every hour or two and it is like the Bluetooth is re-finding the PS3. If you're moving the analog stick in one direction, it might keep going (or spin) in that direction... and if you're not pressing any buttons, you might not notice. It seems to only happen for about 3-5 seconds at the most.

I sure hope there's a fix for this. I don't know any reason why Bluetooth would have to loose connection every once in a while.

If you are having controller issues, remove the CF card or SD card in the PS3. Problem should then be solved.

These controller issues keep popping up all over the Web.

Specifically, people report the SIXAXIS often needs to resynch and during that time you lose control of your character or vehicle.

Has anyone experienced this?

Me me me! The only game I have and played is resistance. Lots of such issues throughout playback. A few times I had to hit the "PS button" because the message came up asking me to but a lot (atleast 15+ times from start to finish) of my resistance player going crazy on his own and me having to mash the buttons to get it back. I'm sure mashing the buttons didn't actually do anything but it sure feels good after a few times of dying from it :)

I'm sitting about 7-9ft away from the PS3 and have no bluetooth devices in the rooms.

If you are having controller issues, remove the CF card or SD card in the PS3. Problem should then be solved.

i have the 20 gb version...so sd and cf wont apply to me!!!

WHAT NOW?

SONY BETTER GET THEIR STUFF TOGETHER WITH FIRMWARE UPGRADE TO FIX THIS ANNOYING PROBLEM!!!

Temporary fix and not what you want to hear, but I have chosen to connect mine USB with 10ft cable and I have no controller issues.

then wtf is the point of a wireless controller then????????

it doesn't negate the point if you want to go wireless, go wireless. I did say not what you want to hear, because I knew what the response would be. I like wireless, but for me it is not an issue to connect the usb. As I have said in other posts, going USB for the controller, ethernet instead of Wi Fi has yielded better results in comparison.

I agree it sucks, but at this point choice is up to you. Connect the USB and eliminate the issue and bitching or go wireless and have occassional disconnects per day and continue bitching.

I also get frequent DC's when playing R:FoM and at least once or twice when playing RR:7. However, I didn't see any issues (or noticed) when I played Fight night and/or Marvel UA. I tend to move to the right and get a sometimes get a "sync" pop-up.

Now with this said, this only happens w/my original PS3 controller (w/console) and I have had no issues w/my 2nd official controller (tested w/R:FoM). I have to call up sony and see if they can replace my 1st controller.

These are my wireless/bt connections in my rooom:

Logitech mx5000 (bt mouse & keyboard)
Logitech z5450
Linksys WRT300N
LG 8600 (BT on)
WiREVO BT headset (on)
PS3 wireless (on)
Plug-in antenna (not sure if this would be included as an issue since it's RF signal)
Wacom tablet (bt)

I agree it sucks, but at this point choice is up to you. Connect the USB and eliminate the issue and bitching or go wireless and have occassional disconnects per day and continue bitching.

NO...SONY CAME OUT WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THEY ARE THE ONE THAT NEED TO FIX IT...NOT ME!

NO...SONY CAME OUT WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THEY ARE THE ONE THAT NEED TO FIX IT...NOT ME!


Relax man....yelling at each other isn't going to fix the issue. Put a call into Sony about the issue. The more calls they get, the more they're bound to actually address the issue.

If someone is willing to USB their controller, good for them. It's not good for me and clearly not for you. Let's focus on the issue and drop the back n' forth as it serves no purpose but to get decent threads locked.

I've had one or two problems but not with SIXAXIS. I was playing madden and running the ball I was pressing up on the analog and the runner just starts running out of bounds to the left and I"m yelling at the TV like wtf!!! It's only happened once or twice hope it does not start to happen too often.

Originally Posted by vincentnyc
NO...SONY CAME OUT WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THEY ARE THE ONE THAT NEED TO FIX IT...NOT ME!
I feel your pain, I have 4 controllers. But it seems to be a bluetooth issue. Which makes me nervous as I don't know how easy it will be for Sony to fix via firmware. :confused:

On three occasions my controller has gone wonky and my R:FoM char has gone off on a direction as though I were holding the stick that way. It was annoying but I have been using BT headsets long enough to know BT is a tad flaky.

Actaully it happened to me again yesterday, and no less than 4 times in two hours! One of the dropouts caused me to die in-game, actually, since I was up against a big enemy. Luckly, Resistance is a fun game with just the right difficulty and good checkpoints - unlike Gears of War which is only a pretty face on a hugely frustrating, infuriatingly difficult game - so it wasn't too bad. But I should NEVER have these issues - not with controller. Anything else may be ok, but the controller must be perfect, it really is a no-brainer. This is just one of the many issues with PS3 - it's really a half-baked product right now. I hope it will improve like PSP did (though PSP is still not all it could be).

I do have an SD card inserted... Not sure why would it matter but I suppose I could remove it. However I had it in over the weekend and had only one issue in two days so I still think it's the wireless traffic.

Ok, Soo I'm having a similar, very frustrating problem. All 4 of my controllers freeze/hesitate probably once every 8 or so seconds of gameplay. Doesnt matter which game, or that its a game (does it during the ps3 interface). The fact that it does it to all my controllers leads me to believe its the PS3.

But heres the catch. This is the SECOND PS3 that has had this same problem! I just sent back my old one and recieved this new one. Same problem.

I thought maybe, just maybe it was interference. I turned off my cell phone, wireless phone, wireless internet, anything of that sort...No change. Does anyone know a solution to this? or what might be causing it?? I might try taking my PS3 over to a friends house...maybe that'll fix it.

Sincerely, Frustrated and Bewildered.

If you are having controller issues, remove the CF card or SD card in the PS3. Problem should then be solved.

So I took this advice...and IT WORKED!! Holy Crap, who woulda thought. It must have been refreshing every 5 seconds? Well this is good to know, It saves me a huge headache.

no issues here

No problems at all, controller or otherwise.

I actually added a Pro Duo card and haven't had a single disconnect since. Could also have been one of the recent updates, because all my other wireless equipment is still in the same place.

If you are having controller issues, remove the CF card or SD card in the PS3. Problem should then be solved.

I've never had a CF card or a SD card in my PS3, yet I still have this occasional controller issue...

So that can't be it.

I called Sony today because im having this and they have told me to send my console in for a new one. It is a launch unit and so are my two controlers. Has anyone sent one in and received one that has no problems?

I didnt know people still had this problem...granted I havent played anything on marathon like I used to with resistance but I have put 4+ hours into NCAA08 and older ps2 games with absolutely no issues.

I just bought a used ps3 off ebay, if they are offering to replace with little hassle I might have this problem afterall. :cool:

You just need proof of purchase. Most likely refubished replacement.

I lose connection quite frequently actually. Usually lasts for5 seconds or so. My PS3 is closed up in a cabinet. Mine might be due to low battery, I never think to check.

When it used to do it to me it would be when I have lower battery. I'd recommend buying another controller and alternating the two.

No controller disconnects here.

For those who are looking for charging alternatives I use my DVR (Comcast provide) to charge my controller. Someone on this forum mentioned it and it works great.

Does your DVR charge it while powered down?

Never had a problem, I have 3 friends with ps3's and they've never had issues either. Could be interference of some kind? I've got about 4 different wireless devices (router, keyboard, mouse) in the room, and a BT enabled phone and haven't had an issue, but I could just be lucky.

Does your DVR charge it while powered down?

Most DVR's don't power down, but rather go into standby mode in order to save the hard drive from crashing early. The USB connections should still be active for charing purposes.

My controllers have started to disconnect more frequently. It disconnects at least once every 10 minute round in rainbow six.

I never had a problem with my controller until I started playing Ratchet & Clank. On that game I get a disconnect for a couple seconds every hour or so of playing.

I don't recall that ever being a problem for me.

Nope.

Then again, the only game I own for the PS3 is Eye of Judgement so it might be hard to notice.

My Sony made controllers work fine but my 3rd party ones don't seem to work very well and sometimes I can't get them to sync at all ?

its a faulty design with the 60/20gig models. They revised the bluetooth antennas for the 80/40.

I have not experienced any problems.

its a faulty design with the 60/20gig models. They revised the bluetooth antennas for the 80/40.

I dont know, my 60gig ps3 has only disconnected twice and it was when i had a low battery, and the headset has never disconnected

I own a 60gb unit from March of this year.


I've had my controller lock up on average, about once every 4 hours of gameplay. It's not a major problem, but it certainly is annoying sometimes.


If there truly is a faulty design iwth the early models, I would be outraged if Sony refused to replace these units. I should not have to deal with this forever.

I am importing a Dual Shock 3 controller though, so I am very curious to see if that controller has these problems as well. I should have it in less than 3 weeks.

Can't say for certain as I don't turn my DVR off. I stopped turning it off as there was a problem with the DVR turning on and recording shows with the volume muted. So if you wanted to watch another program you had no volume.

Don't know if they've worked around that one yet.

I haven't had any issues either with the two controllers I own. I have a 60GB launch PS3.

No problems (yet?) with my controller connection (60gig model). I've had it for a few months now; I've put in plenty of play time on an almost daily basis. Sucks that this may happen to me down the road, though.

I usually keep my controllers charged via my PC's usb ports. Works out well since it sits right next to my TV.

I also have this weird issue with my PS3 controller: each time I turn on my PS3 with it I hear this annoying noise that sounds like the wife yelling about other more important stuff that needs to be done in the house.

I guess I should call Sony to figure out how the wife can be connected to my controller each time I use it?

I sure wasn't expecting the wife to have bluetooth built in when I first married her...:confused:

LOL @ dhan.

I've had the disconnect issues happen. Mostly on R&C and Resistance, but I have experienced it on other titles as well. Happened to me once in a very close FIFA match and I just about pitched it out the window. I have a 60GB launch console.

It doesn't seem to be consistent though and I wonder if it only happens with one of my two controllers. Maybe I'll mark them and start noting which ones do it to determine if the controller is the issue.

I have the 60GB model, and have had disconnects every hour or so since I got it. In R&C though the controller has actually shut off completely on 3 occasions. I keep the controller charged up so it's not a low power issue.

I also have this weird issue with my PS3 controller: each time I turn on my PS3 with it I hear this annoying noise that sounds like the wife yelling about other more important stuff that needs to be done in the house.

I guess I should call Sony to figure out how the wife can be connected to my controller each time I use it?

I sure wasn't expecting the wife to have bluetooth built in when I first married her...:confused:Even in standby mode, I sometimes get this sound, as well. There're only a handful of solutions: 1) wait until your wife goes into sleep mode 2) wait until your wife is out of the house, since *usually* the volume of her yelling diminishes when she's not around 3) a firm smack to the side of her device can sometimes shake things back into order 4) if all else fails, send her out for repairs.

Mostly though, I guess I've just gotten used to the sound. Hopefully, Sony will address this issue in a future firmware update.

I haven't had any problems

I've had a total of three BT drops. Each time, my controller had only one bar of power left. After replacing it with a controller with a fresh charge, there were no repeats of the issue.

its a faulty design with the 60/20gig models. They revised the bluetooth antennas for the 80/40.

If this is true then why do some people never have problems? I play Ratchet and Resistance all the time and have never not even once had a disconnect. I don't use wireless but do use a BT headset.

If this is true then why do some people never have problems? I play Ratchet and Resistance all the time and have never not even once had a disconnect. I don't use wireless but do use a BT headset.

I've heard that claim made a number of times and I've never once seen it validated with any official evidence that such a flaw has been fixed in any models.

I have 4 controllers and no problems.

I can no longer use sixaxis motion to control on games like flOw and Super Rub-a-Dub. No matter what I do with the controler, the PS3 thinks it is tilted back and to the left. (Maybe it's a Kennedy assassination theorist)

After getting killed in Warhawk for the umpteenth time because my controller loses its mind for a few seconds, I'm sending my 60 gig back to Sony as soon as the coffin shows up.

Both of my controllers do it. I'm sending the unit + controllers back to Sony. Someone PM me in a few weeks and remind me to throw an update to report if they fixed it. :)

i had my controller go awry in RFOM once, he stepepd backwards for a second or two, but jstu that once. never again.

R&C was really bad for disconnects for me as well. I also had it shut off totally.

R&C is the worst so far for me. I played Heavenly Sword for a good hour and a half and nothing happend. In R&C it takes about half an hour and less to start disconnecting.

These controller issues keep popping up all over the Web.

Specifically, people report the SIXAXIS often needs to resynch and during that time you lose control of your character or vehicle.

Has anyone experienced this?

I have this issue on both of my controllers. It has yet to strike at an awful time though, so I have not been too upset about it.

But if it happened during a boss fight in Ninja Gaiden or something, I would be pissed.

This really sucks. I dont know If I should just grab another 60 gig and ebay this one or send it in. I guess I could go buy one of the newer controllers and see if it still happens. This is alot of reports of it happening. Still nobody who sent it in a got a good one> not looking good>

I've never had an issue with my controller. My system is a launch one as well :) I guess I'm lucky...

So I grabbed another contoller tonight to test and see if they are better now or if it is a console thing

I haven't had an issue since a few months after launch, but Ihaven't played many games since then. Sold Resistance, but have been intermittantly playing PS2 games and PSN games since then.

I had the 20GB PS3 from launch and never had any issues until about 2 months ago. I cashed in my EB warranty and they replaced my 20GB with a 60GB and I still have that problem. It only happens once in a great while and never a huge effect on my gameplay, but still annoying.

This really sucks. I dont know If I should just grab another 60 gig and ebay this one or send it in. I guess I could go buy one of the newer controllers and see if it still happens. This is alot of reports of it happening. Still nobody who sent it in a got a good one> not looking good>

Don't bother with another 60 gig.

The 80 gig and now 40 gig machines have a completely redesigned Bluetooth antenna that fixes this problem.

To add to the confusion, the 60 gig EUROPEAN model has the fixed Bluetooth antenna. It was the same hardware revision that removed the emotion engine.

Don't bother with another 60 gig.

The 80 gig and now 40 gig machines have a completely redesigned Bluetooth antenna that fixes this problem.

To add to the confusion, the 60 gig EUROPEAN model has the fixed Bluetooth antenna. It was the same hardware revision that removed the emotion engine.

So its backwards compatable or working bluetooth. Sony said they would send a working 60gig. I wonder if it is possible to swap the new bluetooth to the old motherboard. I doubt it.

I have a 60G that I bought in March and haven't had any controller problems yet.

Last night had connectivity problems with Warhawk, Tekken 5 DR and HS.

Hope it stops.

So its backwards compatable or working bluetooth. Sony said they would send a working 60gig. I wonder if it is possible to swap the new bluetooth to the old motherboard. I doubt it.

Well, for "perfect" BC this is true. I think there's a BC list on playstation.com that says how far along they are in software emu on the 80 gig.

I have a 60 and a 20 from launch and have one extra controller. I had one loss of connection for a few seconds back at firmware 1.6 time playing RFOM but nothing ever since. I own 11 PS3 games and 2 PS2 games so far. So I personally am not seeing the problem.

so far no problem with the new controler and im almost through ratchet and clank

Never. I got mine at launch (March 23 in Aus). I was really worried about it too after hearing about all the spazzes from the U.S buyers.

No problems here. 20 gig launch system.

60gb launch model. I have had this problem twice. Bought new controllers each time and returned the others without any problems.

It happens to me a lot in warhawk. Never happened with ratchet and I put in like 20 hours to that game. But in warhawk it waits till I get the enemy's flag and then freaks out. :(

This is a fairly frequent problem for me. It happened a lot in Oblivion, and now is occasional in Warhawk. I would get anything from a few seconds of no response to having to press the ps button again to sync the controller.

It happens to me a lot in warhawk. Never happened with ratchet and I put in like 20 hours to that game. But in warhawk it waits till I get the enemy's flag and then freaks out. :(

Do you use a bluetooth headset while playing Warhawk?

So this is a hardware issue? What does SONY intend to do for those experiencing the issue with launch consoles? Mine's been progressively getting worse.

Do you use a bluetooth headset while playing Warhawk?

Ive seen it with and without BT HS - also in Oblivion - usually a sec or two , not so much in Warhawk, is anoying. 60gig machine last winter.

I reset my fully charged controller using the reset button on the back prior to gaming on Friday night. That seemed to reduce the amount of disconnects. I think I had one or two at the most during the 6 hour session. We'll test again and report results.

My PS3 remote loses its connection all the time, the controller about once a week.

I reset my fully charged controller using the reset button on the back prior to gaming on Friday night. That seemed to reduce the amount of disconnects. I think I had one or two at the most during the 6 hour session. We'll test again and report results.

Didn't even know there was a reset button on the controllers. Thanks for the tip, scrub. I'll have to look into that.

Wow this thread blew up after someone brought it back from the grave.

Strange that I've never had the ploblem playing demos. I posted that I havent had any problems then I put resistance back in and within a few games it (no control) happened. Im not getting full disconnects with the broken battery on screen but just the 5 second loss of control problems.

I didnt swap remotes to see if mine was low, after a few more games of getting owned (havent played for months) I turned it off.

Do you use a bluetooth headset while playing Warhawk?

I do but that has nothing to do with it. I know because I bought my headset a week ago and been playing warhawk since launch. In fact come to think of it I havent had a controller freakout since I started using the bluetooth headset. :D

Launch 20gb system:

The only controller related issue I've had is that, VERY infrequently, the controller will transmit the equivalent of the Triangle button during BR playback and bring up the menu or while sitting in the XMB it will bring up the extended options menus.

Otherwise, never had a disconnect.

I used to have this problem when playing Motorstorm but lately I've been playing so much GH3 that it's been a non-issue. I am glad that GH is RF and not BT for this very reason.

For the first time today I had a problem. In R&C, Ratchet just kept moving forward for a few seconds. 20gb

I have this problem, once every half-hour, when playing RFOM, but it only happens on one of my PS3s...rarely happens on the other one. I swapped-out controllers, but it still happens. Strangely, a variety of BT headsets work perfectly on this particular PS3, but their prolonged use will typically cause unexplained network disconnects on the other PS3.

I have this problem, once every half-hour, when playing RFOM, but it only happens on one of my PS3s...rarely happens on the other one. I swapped-out controllers, but it still happens. Strangely, a variety of BT headsets work perfectly on this particular PS3, but their prolonged use will typically cause unexplained network disconnects on the other PS3.Are your two PS3s different models?

I have the Gamestop protection plan on my 60gb PS3. I'm thinking of trying to get it replaced with an 80 since the 60 is gone. Anyone do this before?

The plan was for $600.00 (launch ps3) so surely they could replace with a $500.00 PS3.

It really seems to be the only way to escape these controller disconnects.

The only time my controller blips out is when I am playing a PS2 game...I just have to re-sync it...


no problems here...

I have the Gamestop protection plan on my 60gb PS3. I'm thinking of trying to get it replaced with an 80 since the 60 is gone. Anyone do this before?

The plan was for $600.00 (launch ps3) so surely they could replace with a $500.00 PS3.

It really seems to be the only way to escape these controller disconnects.

Just to follow up, it works fine. I got my 80gb today.

I got my "coffin" yesterday to ship my 60 gig PS3 back due to this problem.

I'm so far very impressed with Sony; they include everything you need from the packing materials to the packing tape. The UPS sticker they include is Next Day Air, and the included documentation mentions a 5 business day turnaround time.

The PS3 goes out today, I'll report back once my system is returned.

I've had this happen a decent amount in RFOM (I would either spin around or keep moving) and just last night it happened a couple times in Warhawk.

I have had it happen a couple of times, but I know why:

Some 2.4 ghz phones interfere with bluetooth devices. So if you have one in your house (I do), or a close neighbor does, it will cause the controller to lose contact with the PS3.

I have had it happen a couple of times, but I know why:

Some 2.4 ghz phones interfere with bluetooth devices. So if you have one in your house (I do), or a close neighbor does, it will cause the controller to lose contact with the PS3.

Yeah, I tried this route. I shut off my wireless router, cordless phones, and made sure nobody used the microwave or any other bluetooth devices. I still got the drops.

Had the console for a week no issues thus far.

Had the console for about 3 months & bro had his since launch, never an issue with either.

I had an issue with one of my controllers that would always pull the character to the left when playing Oblivion and RFOM. I sent it to Sony last week but forgot to copy the receipt so they called me on Monday to fax it to them. Hopefully now it should be a fast turn around.

I've had two controller issues.

1. Controller keeps moving when I take off the stick. For a long time I though it was the software messing up. The one time I noticed the stick was actually sticking. I've though about taking it apart and cleaning it, but I've just been flicking it to 'unstick' it.

2. One controller turns to the left faster than it turns to the right. Very annoying and destroys accuracy in shooter games like RFOM.

Yeah, I tried this route. I shut off my wireless router, cordless phones, and made sure nobody used the microwave or any other bluetooth devices. I still got the drops.

Unfortunately you'll never know for sure that nothing else is interfering unless you use a spectrum analyzer.

Unfortunately you'll never know for sure that nothing else is interfering unless you use a spectrum analyzer.

You're right, but all my stuff is in the basement and the PS3 itself is about four feet underground.

The unit itself sits about 3 feet behind me when I'm playing in an open air A/V rack. It's in the middle of said rack with four steel posts on all four corners. I don't know if maybe some reflection is going on with those posts.

My PS3 was delivered to Sony's repair depot yesterday afternoon. If they aren't able to fix it, maybe I'll try moving it to the top of my rack, although that would involve putting my receiver in the middle of the rack which probably isn't a great idea. It would at least help me troubleshoot why this is happening, if it's my fault at all or just a hardware issue. I know one other guy with a 60 gig PS3 that's never had a dropout and I read here and elsewhere people who don't have the issue, so clearly all systems aren't affected.

So, we'll see. I'm looking forward to see what Sony ends up returning back to me.

Just to follow up, it works fine. I got my 80gb today.

And another follow-up: Zero controller issues with my 80 gig PS3. Warhawk is MUCH better now.

Also, it seems to be more sensitive to sixaxis movement than my 60 gig. I've tested with several games and it's easy to notice much more responsive control.

And another follow-up: Zero controller issues with my 80 gig PS3. Warhawk is MUCH better now.

Also, it seems to be more sensitive to sixaxis movement than my 60 gig. I've tested with several games and it's easy to notice much more responsive control.

Excellent, thanks for the update. I hope Sony sends me a revised PS3 instead of an ancient refurb.

You're right, but all my stuff is in the basement and the PS3 itself is about four feet underground.

The unit itself sits about 3 feet behind me when I'm playing in an open air A/V rack. It's in the middle of said rack with four steel posts on all four corners. I don't know if maybe some reflection is going on with those posts.

My PS3 was delivered to Sony's repair depot yesterday afternoon. If they aren't able to fix it, maybe I'll try moving it to the top of my rack, although that would involve putting my receiver in the middle of the rack which probably isn't a great idea. It would at least help me troubleshoot why this is happening, if it's my fault at all or just a hardware issue. I know one other guy with a 60 gig PS3 that's never had a dropout and I read here and elsewhere people who don't have the issue, so clearly all systems aren't affected.

So, we'll see. I'm looking forward to see what Sony ends up returning back to me.

"Hopefully" its a hardware issue they can fix.

The problem is that so many things can interfere with wireless devices. For example, if you live near a military air base, all it takes is a particular radar on a particular type of plane to turn on that happens to interfere with your devices, and you'll get random problems.

Too bad the cheapest spectrum analyzer I've seen is $3000-$4000, it would be a useful item to have around.

60 gig launch machine and i will get the problem a once or twice a session (two to four hours) while playing oblivion, bladestorm, COD4, and skate. however i have only noticed it within the last 2 or so months.

The first time I noticed this glitch was in Warhawk (anyone remember that game?) My character would spin around or just stop acknowledging the controller all together. I noticed it again while playing COD4...strange...

But I'm glad I'm not the only only one experiencing this phenomenon.

For the record; I have a 20gb launch era system (Black Friday 2006)

I've got a 60gb purchased in March of this year. I've had this problem on occasion, but never that often. Probably about once every 6 hours of gameplay on average.



However, yesterday I got my Dual Shock 3 controller in the mail from Japan, and I'm very curious to see if it has any problems. I'll report back if it ever does.

only the 60gb is affected, the 80/40gb has a modified blue tooth antenna.

Does the different button layout for Profile 1.1 BDs tick anyone else off? The PS3 controller isn't nearly as functional - X button is replaced with Start, the Square doesn't do anything - it's pretty irritating, why wouldn't they compensate for this with a patch?

Had some issues one day when I was playing Drake's fortune. There were several times when Drake would keep going in one direction after I had already pointed him in another. The "drop" would only last a second or two and I was lucky it was never in the middle of a gun battle...

I also have this problem when playing COD4, my guy will just spin in circle for about 5sec, happens maybe once and hour. I have an original launch 60GB. Is this a hardware problem that can be fixed? I was figuring my router might be causing interference since it's in the same room.

Probably not the router as I have experienced the exact same thing. Running along fine and then, bam, the character starts going his own way. Spinning around or running in the wrong direction.

60 GB model. Sure as hell hope its not the PS3, but rather the shistey sixaxis. Maybe Dualshock 3 will fix the prob.

i thought that the problem was because the 20/60GB versions only had 1 blutooth reciever? and the 40/80's had two

or was that jstu for dropping issues

Mine stops responding every probably half hour when I play PS2 games for like 3 seconds... it's weird

Oh, and it seems to die really fast. From 3 battery bars to none in like 15 minutes.

mine has worked great so far with both the ps3 and pc(wired of course)

I have a launch 60GB system and have seen this 3 times since I bought the system. Twice in Ratchet and Clank and once in Uncharted. I wonder if its more a problem with the controllers themselves and not the unit. I heard rumor that some people who order the DS3 and previously had the problem no longer have it with the new controllers (I will have to search for the link). Also, I seem to only have the problem with one of my Sixaxis remotes and not the other.

These controller issues keep popping up all over the Web.

Specifically, people report the SIXAXIS often needs to resynch and during that time you lose control of your character or vehicle.

Has anyone experienced this?

Every once in blue moon it happens, which is not bad b/c last yr it happened on a consistent basis

I can seemingly make it happen at will if I try to use the jabra BT headset (that came with warhawk) while playing COD4. For whatever reason, if I use the two together, within an hour I'll be having problems. It starts with dropping/missing keys/movements and just general unresponsiveness, and ends with complete loss of control. It hasn't done it in warhawk with the same headset although I've played far less warhawk with it than COD4. I just stopped trying with it. Other than that, though, I haven't noticed any other problems. Launch 60gb too, FWIW.