I bought 9 PS3 controllers for $40... how bad could they be?

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  • @danielyaseen
    @danielyaseen Рік тому +372

    Merry Christmas!!!!!

  • @DrPepperone
    @DrPepperone Рік тому +1

    The dualshock 3 situation is so tragic. It’s really hard to find genuine ones that aren’t in poor conditions.

  • @wra45
    @wra45 Рік тому +164

    Keep in mind if you will have problems with any ps3 controllers that randomly starts sending random inputs to your ps3 is because the sponge that holds the circuit foil lost it's "spongeness". You can fix that with a piece of paper under the sponge. Just in case you encounter this problem.

  • @polarsbear668
    @polarsbear668 Рік тому +219

    Challenge: Play something with the DoubleShock 3's wrongly mapped controls

  • @rebindfpv800
    @rebindfpv800 Рік тому +903

    The replacement thumb stick that was crazy sensitive may have different max resistance values on its pots. Resulting in hitting the max value the controller expects before hitting the physical limits

  • @RichHomieBodhi
    @RichHomieBodhi Рік тому +63

    I noticed from the used ds3s I've refurbished, a lot of them have this ghost button press issue and that is because the foam used to add pressure to the contacts deteriorates. Adding a layer of tape or paper fixes that issue.

  • @CyanDumBell_MC
    @CyanDumBell_MC Рік тому +200

    you always need to do some re-calibration after a joystick swap since every joystick made differently

  • @LucaBlightOfHighland
    @LucaBlightOfHighland Рік тому +618

    Actually with the dualshock 1, 2 and 3 the thumbsticks become sticky and oily by themselves due to the chemical deterioration of the rubber, usually after a light cleaning and a few minutes of use they turn out ok again, but if you leave them for months in a drawer they come back sticky again.

  • @AbdAbdAbdAbd
    @AbdAbdAbdAbd Рік тому +535

    2:12

  • @nessiscool1236
    @nessiscool1236 Рік тому +83

    Really cool how you got 3 ps3’s for 50 and now 9 ps3 controllers for 40. Nice vid

  • @Blazestar2000
    @Blazestar2000 Рік тому +41

    Today I have learned not to solder ribbon cables :) lol

  • @kimstech
    @kimstech Рік тому +73

    6:06

  • @JohnGotts
    @JohnGotts Рік тому +27

    I taught myself how to fix PS3 controllers and I learned a lot in the process. Initially it would appear that there are two controller types, with and without vibration. The reality is that there are at least 5 variants that I found, and they don't interchange parts, even with identical model numbers. Not even the battery interchanges perfectly.

  • @-Hazard-
    @-Hazard- Рік тому +29

    All pots have different readings, so you have to closely match it as best as you can since the pots that were on there is what they used to calibrate it at the factory

  • @thecoldlemonade3532
    @thecoldlemonade3532 Рік тому +67

    I love your content. It's super fun binging your videos and learning at the same time!

  • @hhwilly-ng

    I was in need of a sixaxis controller for my pc and ended up buying a used PS3 with 10 games and 3 controllers, all of which are mostly working but only one is fit for use. This video is great for getting into overhauling those controllers, and I love watching electronics repairs on youtube. Subbed!

  • @nukelauncher95
    @nukelauncher95 Рік тому +15

    They made some very convincing knock off DualShock 3s. I have a knockoff that is a nearly perfect copy inside and out, and the plastic casting and silkscreening is flawless, however it doesn't work in the PS3's safe mode. I've actually never come across any counterfeit DS3 that works in safe mode, so maybe you can test the supposedly genuine controllers to see if they're actually legit.

  • @TiwidTV
    @TiwidTV Рік тому +18

    the weird thumbprint on the joystick on the 1st controller is 100% certain from someone stepping on it. been there done that!

  • @xbox21player
    @xbox21player Рік тому +15

    The clear ps3 controller has no issues. It's actually comes with a separate USB dongle, without it it just a paperweight. I have that same controller

  • @lookitskazzy
    @lookitskazzy Рік тому +152

    The 2.4 GHz controller probably doesn't use BT to avoid license fees, but 2.4 GHz is in many cases more performant than a BT controller (less input lag).