PS3 controller buttons pressing themselves fix - YouTube
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
- PS3 controller buttons pressing themselves fix
I take a look at the random button presses and general PS3 controller problems and offer a simple fix.
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Bro at 817 if you put a cardboard behind the sponge is that ok
Pls comeback!!❤ I like your videos.. Im crying
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@@sixe69 which topics or consoles would you like me to cover?
I have a problem with my ps3 controller.
I play gta 4 and when i honking and steering the same time (honking is when you press the L3 button en steering when you move the L3 around)
Then my hole controller is glitching out. I'm flying out of the car, switching radio stations and so. That also happens when i play gta 5 on it.
Does this video help? Pls let me know!
It's almost 2020. Just fixed my PS3 controllers. This tutorial is a life saver.
Same... daughter very happy she can self isolate in her room with some old PS3 Games! Cheers buddy!
Same here, all 3 of my controllers for that matter
Just fixed my controller like this. Amazing!!
Would this work with electrical tape?
Wow I thought I was the only one using ps3 in 2020 😂
I hope you see this; it’s the only UA-cam comment I’ve ever left. All three of my controllers started doing this about 18 months ago. I thought for sure the head unit was faulty and it’s been collecting dust ever since. Tonight, I tried your process and it worked immediately. I am absolutely thrilled. Thank you.
You are a life saver.
I had to dust out the old PS3 console during the current COVID-19 induced lockdown and found that the only controller was behaving irratically. Lucky to come across your tutorial and it went great. Thanks a lot from India....
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I am legit not able to put my psn password and this saved me
This guy really knows what he's doing. Had this problem on two different controllers, the first time a couple years ago had trouble finding a solution and the guides were very complicated, but this man right here just found the problem while recording and fixed it perfectly. Wow
Wow! One out of my two controllers had been doing this for YEARS & I never cared to figure out how to fix it because I thought it was just garbage at this point.
I followed every step of your method & I used electrical tape & now it works perfectly again! Thank you so much 😊
I'm playing gta
Micheal won't stop randomly shanking everything
😂😂😂
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U sure that's not just u?
Oh no not again micheal
Same
Same but with Niko Bellic lol
I can't believe Sony would expect a connector like that to maintain durability without a socket, on a device that would experience regular stress and movement, no less.
I don't believe that Sony let a Company put a controller in the stores that doesn't. Do all the things their own controller does. If you make a product it SHOULD BE JUST AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL. IF NOT BETTER.🤔🤨
its all about efficiency minus cost - that is capitalism. It wasn't built to last but to barely (maybe) get you through to ps4...
lmao they deliberately do this so you buy more controllers
@@Ecliptor. no they dont.
@@westafoya6772"The controllers ArE BaD bEcAuSe Muh capitalism" thats funny because since the consoles initial release I have only ran into one controller with this issue and it was easily remedied following the steps in this video. These controllers are fine, a small margin of them have defects due to mass production. Shill for communism somewhere else.
I watched the whole video but I was too lazy to follow the instructions so I just punched my controller multiple times and now it works perfectly, thank you so much
2021 and I wanted to play my old ps3 games and I found out my controllers went like crazy pushing buttons themselves randomly. Man this video saved me. You're the man!!
Just smash your controller against a wall, it'll start working again. It worked for me
Majestic furry i did that and it worked thanks i subbed to you
Majestic furry or rage twist. That's my speciality lol. XBOX360 controllers much better made.
LOL, worked for me
It worked thank you so much! :3
it worked and then goes back to being a dick
Hey guys, just did this on my controller and works great! BUT, make sure u guys put the green pcb UNDER the black tabs... spent like 30 mins trying to fit in the back and it kept on being uneven and finally figured that was the problem. Hope that helps anyone else having a problem putting the controller back together. Good luck :)
it says that in the video. I think following directions is the most important step here.
Well done! My PS3 controller, which is embarrassingly STILL my daily console, has really been acting up. I ordered a cheap one to tie me over, but opted to try and repair this one. I didn't have the proper chemicals to clean the contact points, but was able to build up the underside of the foam contact prop. My controller works perfectly. My guess is that pressure from the controller being closed at factory in addition to the constant analog vibration, it seemingly wears grooves into it from the plastic. Building it back up was a great idea. Thanks!
Don't feel embarrassed of still playing PS3. The console has amazing games to play!
Yeah don't be embarrassed lol. I was still playing Sega Genesis while everybody else was on their way to the PS2. That's behind man PS3 was the shit.
Don't be embarrassed. Anyone who tries to make you embarrassed is not worth your time. I bought a PS3 in 2022 and I am happy I have got so many amazing games to enjoy. My controller glitches out sometimes too but now I am going to fix it.
Edit: - Forgot to leave a comment and it's been a month now. I read a comment in this comment section a month ago and fixed it by simply pressing hard with my thumb on the Y of SONY. It doesn't freak out anymore aside for 1 minute when you either plug or unplug it. In which case, you just have to turn off controller before plugging or unplugging it and wait for 1 minute and you should be able to avoid this problem in the future. I can finally play properly now. If the problem happens again, I will have no choice but to disassemble it but I hope I don't have to do that.
@@excitedaboutlearning1639yee, like GT6 and FIFA 16
Never underestimate consoles at the end of their cycles, you know what the best games are
2022 here. Your video is a life saver! What you showed in the tutorial is exactly what I needed to fix my controller. Thank you so much for helping me revive my controller.
Same here, in 22
Same here, 3 Controllers work like New ones 😁
2023 here, still saved a controller
thank you for giving me the courage to open my controller, I cleaned up the whole inside and padded up the foam like you did. no more random button presses or weird glitches!
Did every step and it WORKED. Thank you! I feel like an electronic engineer.
Grobgst hobby.
Me too hh
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2022 -> Just confirming it worked for me as well. Thanks!
After picking back up my 3 controllers after years, 2 of them were presenting this. The fix worked so well I've done it in the working one prophylactically.
By the way, for those of us who aren't hardcore Post Office users, here is my tip - for the "stiffening" material I used 3 layers of regular office white tape + a layer of duct tape. Worked like a charm.
Cheers!
Great idea with the pre-emptive addition.
My wife and I tried this last night and it 100% worked! Thank you so much, you are a life saver!
Nes/Snes controllers still work after 30 years. PS3 controllers start doing this after a month.
it depends on how you use it though, I have mine for years and its still working
CalvinistOnACouch mine started this after 5 years
My controllers suck mad asssssssss
Depends on how they're used. I just fixed mine thanks to this tutorial. Started to live its own life after 10 years, so not that bad, isn't it?
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Thanks for this. I have been postponing taking my controller apart for a some years. I disassembled it today and found it was really dirty inside, with muck and hair. I used double sided tape to thicken the black foam. Struggled a bit with the shoulder buttons when putting it back together. It works now, no more random button presses. Thank you.
Fantastic! I love how u show the whole process of figuring everything out. So clever! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this video! I've been using crappy knock off PS3 controllers but turns out I had exactly the same problem as you did with the smooshed foam and the dirty contacts. Fixed both my controllers in under an hour!
This still works, 5x small strips of electrical tape cut to size and a cleaning. Thank you so much!
2019 - I just fixed my PS3 controller following this guide.
@Flying Dutch ayyyy I also successfully fucked up and completely destroyed my ps3 controller, aýyyyy
Nov 2023 - this video brought my controller back to life!
I got mine years ago when I was a little kid. Went to the mall with my dad, and he said to me: "Pick out one thing, anything you want. It will be your birthday present".
I chose the PS3 with MW3
Thank you
Same story with my uncle, such fond memories about that time
It’s now 2022, and I’ve been confused about my 2 PS3 Dualshock Controllers for a couple years now. Followed your video, using 3 strips of electrical tape, cleaned the contacts with iso and they’re both fixed!! Thank You for this video, good sir. 🤟
Can’t thank you enough, I did exactly as you did in this video, and saved myself from purchasing another PS3 controller. For anyone considering doing this, I’d say it’s pretty simple. Just be careful and take your time! For the foam, I simply wrapped it with some painters tape and it worked perfectly.
Lol I have like 5 controllers I need to do this on
i have 3 thanks to those expert Japanese Sony engineers
Big poppa you sure they werent from sorny
Nathyn Rollins
i have 11...
Nathyn Rollins haha same dude 😂
lol me 2 i have 3 like
I was honestly really skeptical that putting tape on just the little rubber thing the pins rest on would do anything, but sure enough, that completely fixed my problem! My controllers have been like that for years, and now, it's like it's brand new! Thank you so much!
December 2020: Just fixed two of my PS3 controllers in hopes to play my old Call of Duty Blacks Ops. This tutorial was a life saver for me!!!
Bro. Thank you so so so so much. I ve been loking for a way to fix this for a long time. And now i ve done it. Thanks to you i can play Call of Duty again. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this! Been stressing out for a year and now it works perfectly! It helps me a lot!! 🖤👍🏻👍🏻 Much love peace out! ✌🏻️
Thank you for making this video the picture quality is excellent for viewing tiny electric parts and your video was very professional and helpful. You do a great service to help DIY wherever people can access youtube. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving me the cost of a new controller!
You are a godsend, my friend. I cannot believe that this is such a common issue, but I don't know what I would do without you!
This works like a charm. My controller no longer does the random button input once I followed your instructions 😀
Thanks so much, this seems to have worked! Had some trouble getting the triggers to sit just right when reassembling, those were a pain in the arse lol
Amazing video, very helpful. It helped me to bring back to life some ps3 controllers to use them with the computer. For the padding I used foam pads that I found at home, those that are used to stick on furniture feet to avoid to scratch the floor.
It's 2022 and I just had the urge to play some PS3 games and i had this exact problem. Cheers for this easy fix! Just cut up some thin cardboard and put it under the rubber. Appreciated!
2020: this fix just worked for me, thanks so much!
2019 and still working xD Thanks BRO
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Duhh
its not a game itself that it will update
Get on my level it's 2021
Dude amazing tutorial I've been having problems with two of my PS3 controllers I never thought the problem would be something so simple. I even got to the point that I bought two new Sony PS3 controllers (which by the way sucked). But thanks to your video I was able to fix both of the controllers, so thank you very much my friend.
I've never opened a gamepad ever and you saved my life. I did what you did with the little papers with the foam and it worked perfectly (even it's a scuff controller).
It worked like a charm, thanks mate!
It's a few hours from 2021 and I just used this to fix my DS3 so I can finish off Peace Walker and CoDWaW. Thanks for posting.
Wanna get S ranks together in Peace Walker?
2024 and just booted up my ps3 for the first time since i bought my ps4 10 years ago... All my controllers were doing this and I'm glad to have found this fix. Thank you!
2021, I just repaired my PS3 Controller after deep cleaning it and remembering after I put it together that it was faulty...
That method just works great job dude
Thanks for saving my DS3 man, I owe You a cold one :D
This worked out for me so thanks!
Just a note to be really careful with the shoulder buttons. They were being difficult when I was trying to get the circuit board back into place. One wasn’t firmly set in enough, I think it came loose while taking the controller apart. The board knocked the whole plastic base that the buttons lock into out, dislodging it entirely from the plastic strip that was fitted into it. It took a lot of hassle and a couple tries to get that strip and parts back in place, with the contacts centred and responding properly. Was great to see it all working properly in the end though!
I have everything back in how I believe it goes, but now none of the shoulder buttons work. Did you experience this at all, and if so, how did you overcome it?
@@owenatkinson5744 Honestly I haven’t had a problem with them since! I think you might just have to take it apart to see what’s going on if they’ve stopped responding. Could be that something slipped out of place? It’s a headache for sure.
@@Auchtahelweit I think it was the thin plastic sheet that runs under the buttons, had that in the wrong place. Finally got all but L2 working, so I'm calling that a win.
I got it to work! My 1st try, I was just using paper. But, I went and bought some command strips, took one, cut it to size and stuck the old foam pad on it. It worked right away, on my worst controller! Thank you, you’re a life saver!
Thanks alot brother!! I was able fix both of my red Ps3 controllers with this video and all it took was some isopropyl alcohol and a few q-tips to apply and clean the contacts as you demonstrated. It worked for me and the random button presses are now gone. Thanks once again, you got yourself a like and sub.
thanks, this fixed my controllers!
ass
legend!! it worked. got a new sub mate!
Brilliant! This worked a treat on my increasingly temperamental and annoying PS3 controller. I just used 5 or 6 layers of masking tape to pack up that foam piece. You've just saved me 30 quid - CHEERS! 👍
June 2024 and this still works, thank you very much for such a helpful yet simple tutorial, I kinda lost hope halfway to be honest when my triggers weren't working and the case wasn't clamping but everything turned out great, God bless you
Dude ur a legendd....
i taught i borke my controller so i went and bought a new one and i have been using that new controller for the past 2 -3 years ( the analog sticks are too stiff and it messes my aim) so decided to try and fix my old one... i did exactly the same thing what u did in ur vid and now it works...
THANK YOU SOO MUCHH U LEGEND
I had the same problem my new controller messed my aim to
What's with the newer controllers being so stiff??
I thought it might have just been my mind playing trucks on me, but it seems like other people have this same problem.
This issue haunted me for some years now, with no original PS3 controllers to buy anymore. But this, this my friend, just saved me. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for taking the time to help the gaming community. Your channel is much appreciated. Why are there not more subs? You earned mine today. Good Luck in growing your channel.
Goddamn it, took me an hour and half to get this done and it worked, but the buttons R2, L2, become pretty tough when you touch them, ahh whatever i was gonna trash it anyway but now i will use it until it burns 😈
Good to hear! Yep it can be a little fiddly, but it's a simple repair that should last you. Using electrical tape would have been a better idea in hindsight to build up the layers. Easy to cut and easy to use.
this video helped me fix a used controller i got from gamestop, and then i noticed i had this same problem with L2 and R2.
the pointy parts of the wire springs both have to be pointing toward the handles/grips. hold one point up into the button, press the button into the snaps. you'll know it's correct if one point is hidden inside the button and the other is right up against the white piece, visibly pointing handle-ward. i had to also adjust the white pieces that hold L1/R1 in place.. they had come loose and werent pressing properly. if correctly placed, they feel snug/secure and look symmetrical on both sides.
sorry this came a year later for you, but hopefully it helps someone else in a year from now XD
@@nabr0n it did :D
Just reopen it you probably miss aligned the buttons it happen to me the first time I noticed L1 was harder to press then the other buttons I reopened it realigned L1 boom smooth as gin and juice.
That is due to the tiny springs which are on the side of those buttons. Physically, it is possible to place them in two differents positions. But only one is good as it provides more pressure to bring the buttons back. I failed at first time to ;)
You know what holds me back from doing more of these "at home" fixes, tools. I can never seem to find these tiny tools for fiddling around with electronic parts. Shame that it's actually faster for me to get a controller not made by Sony than fixing Sony's defective plastic crap.
Something like this tool kit is all you need. That's all I use. amzn.to/2pwM1na
It's a Phillips screwdriver and a q-tip...
@@stiIIy _looks on back of official 1st-party __-Phony-__ Sony Dualshock3_
"MADE IN CHINA"
Hmmmmmm... 🤔
eBay has it
7 years later, this video is still paying dividends. My remote is operating fine now! I love how you identified the sponge's deformation as a point of interest - you're a quick thinker.
My controller was behaving weirdly when playing PC games, thought it could not be fixed after trying different drivers etc. Found your video, followed the guide, and now it works. Amazing!
Although I found it took me some time to reassemble the pieces, it actually worked.
Cleaning alone solved the problem entirely. Thank you.
لازم بالكحول ولا عادي ؟
Thanks a lot. My problem was not the same as you described yours, but i did the same as you, and now my controller works fine again. My problem was, when i pressed L3, it acted like i pressed L1, cirkel and square at the same time. But thanks to you, it works perfect again. I've dropped a like to this video. To me, you are the hero of the day today
Thanks, mate. Years ago i bought a second hand PS3 from a friend. But one of the controllers were broken. My friend already told me about it, so i never bothered to fix it. Until the other controller also broke lately.
Upon close inspection, it turns out the first broken controller was actually in a better condition than the second one. So i decided to fix it, following your tutorial.
Well, now it's working perfectly. So thanks again, mate. Cheers.
Welcome to another video of what's inside?
Today we're looking at a ps3 controller.
lul
This problem originates with people getting mad and twisting and squeezing their controllers. Aside from the lack of tension, the carbon that's stenciled on the contact gets rubbed off and lays about over the contacts.
Yep that sounds spot on.
DaneSaysStuff And then there's people like me with hyperhydrosis and my sweaty ass hands destroy my controller. Seriously, with hyperhydrosis, I destroy everything I touch. The sweat affects the controller as if I spilled a shit ton of water on it. I don't squeeze it or anything. It's my stupid hands. Luckily, I started wearing gloves which helps a lot.
DaneSaysStuff lol I rage twisted my handset a couple of times. Now I'm playing Singularity and using all my medikits, all my e99 cells and swapping weapons then crouching... all not what I wanted. I did however hit the reset button and for Now, it seems to have fixed it.
Im not sure it has anything to do with getting mad.
I've been gaming for 23 years and I don't get mad at my console games when things don't go my way... because I'm not a 12 year old boy. Nor am I a grown ass man who acts like a 12 year old boy (I'm looking at you League players...)
I think it's just that they designed the controllers very poorly because Corporations just don't care about making good products anymore.
PlayStation is going to release a new console every 5-10 years, and they no longer make platforms cross compatible, so ... I'm willing to be that the controllers are designed to only last 5 years, for that purpose.
Welp, shouldn’t have played Demon’s Souls.
Very helpful video! Followed the instructions step by step and fixed both of my PS3 controllers (both had a similar button issue).
I can't believe how simple the fix is... +3 controllers I've gained back! Thank you person!
You sir will go straight to heaven. Thank you.
Bro your the best your awesome this works I hope you become rich and go to heaven 😃😄😅😍❤❤❤
It's 2021 and this works flawlessly, thanks for this awsome tutorial i saved a lot of money by doing everything step by step, little advise don't freak out if the triggers come out, it's not that hard to put them back
About 6 years having this problem and I've just fixed it thanks to you!!!!
Great video, I just cleaned the 2 opposing contacts on mine with a dry cotton bud and it works again, it's a god awful design that is for sure especially when you consider how much they cost even used.
Yep a shit design. I may open up the PS4 controller and see if they fixed it.
youre an absolute legend, thank you man it was a great easy to follow much love
This method worked on both of my PS3 controllers. I had taken them apart twice before finding this video, so I'm stoked. Thank you my friend!
Excellent video. Just brought my two jittery DS3 controllers by doing what you’ve shown above. They both work perfectly now. Thank you
You are conducting a damn surgery on youtube, how is this not age-restricted? SUCH VIOLENCE!
RexityHD we should complain in the controller rights committee
Everyone: thanks you saved my controller
Me: buys broken controllers-Fix the controllers-sell them for more.
Stonks!
can i buy one
one month until the end of 2021, and just got my PS3 controller fixed thanks to this tutorial! you are a gentleman and a scholar
It's the third time i come back to this video. I've fixed my controllers and now im fixing my friends ones. Thank you!
Ur my Favorite UA-cam or now you fix my life
what do I do on ps4 pad R1 keeps pressing itself
I almost opened up my controller to try to see what was causing random button presses. After seeing your tutorial I tried tightening the center screw and that seems to add the pressure my controller needed to work properly! Thanks to you I know it was a pressure issue. If the issue comes back I'll know what to do then too. Thanks again!
This was a lifesaver!!! Thank you for the video!! My controller started doing that today and it was driving me crazy but now it is fixed
There is Reset button
9 years using it and hade no idea
2023 gang:
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Just want to thank u because about 2 years ago I had to buy a new controller and this controller is now giving me some problems. Now after watching ur video simply fixed two controllers. That rectangular like black foam I padded with teflon tape and just works good
This was really useful. Thank you. I've been having this issue for years and I've fixed it many times, but it always came back after some time. I couldn't get it to work this time, until I found your video.
The ps4 controller is sooooooo much better than this, I'm glad Sony finally updated the DS lol. The ps3 controller feels like a cheap chinese knockoff.
Lol😂
Thank you so much! My old controller works like a dream now! Seriously, you're a lifesaver.
Dude you are absolutely the best! all the problems I was having with my PS3 controller; are now resolved. thanks to your video; I just subscribe to your channel; you’re the greatest; thanks.
You legend. I just fixed 2 controllers I was ready to bin as they acted like they were posessed and going crazy. Instead of the sticky paper I used blutac. It fills the gap nice and holds the felt pad in place. Thanks for the tip.
I haven't used my PS3 in years because of this, randomly found this video, tried it and it worked! Thank you sm
I was trying to play some old games for nostalgia but my controller wasn’t working properly, but thanks to you it worked quite well thank you so much!
I listen this when i go to bed now. Fixed my controller and gets me relaxed. Thanks man
Taping that piece of foam to the ribbon did the trick with my controller. Thank you so much for helping me identify the problem with your vid! You're awesome.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Bought a PS3 controller super cheat, looked very good so I took a chance. Got home, charged it, powered on but crazy movement, thought oh well, but figured I'd do a quick search first. Found your video and after like a month of having bought it I just sat down, grabbed my tools and put on your video, 10 mins later and I have what feels like a brand new PS3 controller that I bought super cheat. Thank you.
plugged a ps3 controller that i haven't used in ages and had the same issue. Thanks mate your guide is a lifesaver.
Your video is still saving dualshock 3 controllers to this day. Bought a "new" PS3 after mine broke, and it came with a controller who had this problem. Not anymore. Two layers of electric tape did the trick. Thanks man.
Such a great video. I used a thin self stick felt pad. Worked wonders! Playing PS3 in 2024 again! It’s been out of commission for many years. Thank you!