Your game controller is not connected correctly ps3

Home Discussions Workshop Market Broadcasts. Change language. Install Steam. PS3 Controller Doesn't Work? Last edited by Shrigma Male ; 9 Jan, pm. Showing 1 - 10 of 10 comments. Wired or wireless? Either way, uninstall the driver for the controller and unplug the controller, plug the controller back in and reinstall the driver.

Test the issue. You may need to look into an XInput wrapper e. Press the PlayStation button a few times. Look for a small hole on the back on the controller near the L2 shoulder button. Use an unfolded paper clip to push down the tiny reset button inside the hole.

Press the PS button on the controller to re-pair it with the PS3. Select the arrow beside Choose DualShock 3 controllers to install and choose your PlayStation 3 controller from the drop-down menu.

If connecting a Bluetooth dongle, select the arrow beside Choose Bluetooth dongles to install and choose your Bluetooth device from the drop-down menu. Select Install. Make the controller recognizable to the Bluetooth. Unplug the controller from the computer. Press and hold the PS3 Home button on the center of the controller.

This turns on the controller, and it is recognized on the computer. There will be a few red lights flashing on top of the controller to indicate the controller is charging. Click on the Device. Under General , under Device Status, check for the message.

Step 3: Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter from the below link. Refer Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Hope this resolves the issue. If issue persists, you can write to us and we will be glad to assist you further.