How to connect/power a PS3 controller
If the USB cable trick doesn't work, press and hold the PS button on the controller for a few seconds. That usually does the trick!
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Honestly, just get a new controller. PS3 ones are ancient and prone to problems.
No USB cable? You can always use a wireless adapter to connect it to your PC or another device.
Just plug it into the PS3 using a USB cable! It'll start charging automatically and connect to the console.
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