BMSTANG 181 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) My controller has developed a mind of its own. Admittedly I do have trouble sometimes that is completely my fault, so I thought it was just that. But I have been having trouble with what seems like buttons being pushed by themselves, when my fingers are nowhere near them. It only happens when I'm in a vehicle. It goes to change the radio, or fire the SMG, or often makes me bail out of the vehicle while its moving. Has anyone else had a controller go bad and act this way? Is it time for a new controller? EDIT: I have tried corded and wireless, same problems. Edited August 30, 2014 by BrianM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newyork-nightmare 698 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Seems like you need a new one. I've had that problem before. I have literally been through 10 controllers in 5 years. My kids are rough on everything! On my 4th Microphone too. Havnt used it this week yet, all I know it could be busted already. Quote "You have enemies? good, that means you stood up for something in your life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newyork-nightmare 698 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 i got one now, my newest controller. 100% dead. wont light up to charge. 49.99 on shit Quote "You have enemies? good, that means you stood up for something in your life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSTANG 181 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 I guess new controllers are just another added expense. Was that a PS3, or aftermarket controller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newyork-nightmare 698 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 ps3 one, just looked and saw my kids broke off a pin in the slot Quote "You have enemies? good, that means you stood up for something in your life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yes sir. It happened exactly the same to me and I bought a new one. How long have you been using it? It might be widely used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G37 3,444 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Pfft. I have 3 controllers. 2 of them are from back when I purchased the original 60 GB PS3 (fuck it weighs a ton in comparison) back at it's launch and 1 of them is newer from the Uncharted 3 PS3 Bundle I think early 2013. All 3 work flawlessly still. Quote "If you ride like lightning, you're gonna crash like thunder." - The Place Between The Pines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Really? Now that's strange... I always thought that these problems were because of the looong utilisation of the controllers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSTANG 181 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Mine is about 4 years old, but has only been used alot for the past 4 or 5 months, when I got into GTA5. It sat in my closet for a few years. But I got big hands and am pretty hard on it. I snapped a thumbstick off the controller for my PS1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHatched 12,103 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I've never had problems with mine other than occasionally having to reset them so they will charge. My daughters on the other hand had a 2 week old controller that wouldn't charge, it was only usable if plugged in. Quote The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juve 192 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 i have 5 controllers. 4 are from my PES and FIFA days and now all is broken. and this is the 5th! not aiming for a 6th controller though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newyork-nightmare 698 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 wouldn't hurt so bad if they weren't 50.00 a pop. 1 Quote "You have enemies? good, that means you stood up for something in your life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHatched 12,103 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 We've recently started getting the kids Rock Candy controllers, they seem to take a pretty good beating at $20. Quote The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSCnet 579 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Automatic message This topic has been moved from "Off Topic" to "Playstation Consoles and Accesories". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemist3321 169 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Yeah, I have an original 60g controller that likes to spaz out. I'd be driving and all of a sudden my car just goes right or if I'm walking/running, my character will run in circles to the right. I have 4 controllers, but had to get a new PS3 when the 60g YLOD on me. It only has two usb ports though and with the headset taking up one I sometimes have to use it, especially if friends come over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSTANG 181 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Just ordered a new one on Amazon, $38.99 shipped. Should have it in a few days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSTANG 181 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Got my new controller. I noticed on the box it says these things are motion sensing..? Is that useful at all in GTAO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmurko 7,622 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Got my new controller. I noticed on the box it says these things are motion sensing..? Is that useful at all in GTAO? I think it's only useful for flying helicopters and driving motorcycles, but you need to turn something on in GTA settings, forgot what it was. Quote S U N D A Y R A C I N G L E A G U E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSTANG 181 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Helicopters? Oh wow, I hope you're right! I would love that. I have seen the setting in GTA, but assumed it was for some other device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matusware 608 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 sometimes (rare) when you drop the controller the circuit "jumps" off from its "rail" and R1 etc get stuck, this may happen on the cheapest models, R1 and L1 "float" on the casing and only thing that keeps them on right "track" is the button circuit and the contant surface, if one of those move the button gets "stuck"..also R3 and L3 (in cheap models and some older Sony Controllers) the analog stick has bad habbit of dry out or wear so the stick starts to lean, and / or there is some dirt between the upper casing and the stick and it cant move.. all of this will result controller behaving oddly, also some cheap models has "lag" between PS3 and Controller.. and if your controller stops recharging and working it may be battery failure, i have had few original ps3 controllers with faulthy battery (Model Mk11-2902 610mAh) and they just stoped working and the battery started swealing and it was like pregnant whale when i removed it also when battery starts to well..turn to whale inside your controller it may but some pressure on the inner chassis and some buttons will stop responding (like PS button)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSTANG 181 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Hey Matus, thanks for that info. Now that my old controller is a spare I plan to take it all apart and see whats going on inside. It sure has been dropped a couple times, onto carpet at least. Just hoping I don't stumble upon a gang of vicious spiders in there. About motion sensing, all this time I had no idea they could do that. Tried it with the helicopter and was amazed how responsive it is! Too much tho, I had trouble landing, had to turn it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge 7,248 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I still use my original that came with the 80G monstrosity. Hell i still have the 80G monstrosity. Also have 1 additional controller. It's pink, and OEM. No problems other than a short battery life on the original. I run the 80G NTSC which I think was bought in 2008. Holy Shit! Its old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Guys I have a question. My old controller that came with my 120gb slim is very different from this one that im using now. My old controller was extremely precise, the sensivity of the analog sticks and R2/L2 were very accurate. But i bought a new one and it is way different. The analog sticks and R2/L2 are not as accurate as the old controller. Do you know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Guys I have a question. My old controller that came with my 120gb slim is very different from this one that im using now. My old controller was extremely precise, the sensivity of the analog sticks and R2/L2 were very accurate. But i bought a new one and it is way different. The analog sticks and R2/L2 are not as accurate as the old controller. Do you know why? I assume both were genuine Sony controllers? Was the last controller also a DualShock 3? I had a similar worry about one of mine, I bought it as a replacement but the R2/L2 feel very slack as opposed to my old controller which had very tight and stiff R2/L2 buttons even though it had been used for much longer. Both of mine were the same DualShock 3 but one is limited edition gold and it seems to have the same issue as yours. Edited September 4, 2014 by DavidCore89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMSTANG 181 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 My new one looks and feels exactly the same as the old one, except is red, and no crazy buttons. Both are Sony DualShock 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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