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  • NorfolkMale 6 Aug 2011 00:24:11 49 posts
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    Hi.This is a tricky one and any help would be appreciated.I have been lent a ps3 but my mate didnt bring any controllers.I have just plugged it in and it says "An available HDMI device was detected. Do you want to output video and audio using HDMI? Yes No Press the PS button to use the controller.

    This is where the problem lay..I have 2 controllers from my old ps3 and obviously I cannot click anything let alone Yes as they are not the controllers that came with that particular PS3. Is there any way I can bypass this and go to the settings menu and configure the controllers using one of the controllers that I still have or will I have to wait for my mate to bring a controller to my home to be able to use the ps3 properly?
    Any help greatly appreciated..
  • Weebleboy 6 Aug 2011 00:35:55 359 posts
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    You need to plug the controller in with a USB cable for it to sync, then you'll be good to go. You MIGHT even be able to use a USB keyboard if that doesn't work, but don't hold me to that...
  • NorfolkMale 6 Aug 2011 01:10:09 49 posts
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    Hi Guys..have done that..used the keyboard and that has let me byass that damn HDMI screen..thing is now when I highlight REASSIGN CONTROLLER it isnt letting me and also when/if I press ENTER on the wireless kaypad nothing happens..so for some reason it's not syncing?
  • TVoJ 6 Aug 2011 01:15:38 664 posts
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    Plug your pad into the PS3 with a usb cable. Hold the PS button on the pad down. Stop mucking around. Done
  • NorfolkMale 6 Aug 2011 01:24:10 49 posts
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    Have tried that and its still not working..it seems the only way I can click on anything is by using the wireless keyboard. The lights on the controller are all flashing albeit not very fast and when I hold the PS button down...absolutely nothing happens..unless I turn on the keyboard..any other bright ideas?
  • TVoJ 6 Aug 2011 01:26:47 664 posts
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    Your usb cables broke. Try another.
  • NorfolkMale 6 Aug 2011 01:31:47 49 posts
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    yes am using official controllers
  • NorfolkMale 6 Aug 2011 01:32:01 49 posts
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  • NorfolkMale 6 Aug 2011 01:39:12 49 posts
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    Well thanks anyway for your advice guys..as mentioned earlier any help is appreciated and you have certainly gone out of your way to try and help me to which I am truly grateful..
  • Deleted user 6 August 2011 01:46:30
    Billy_Sastard wrote:
    It's not rocket science bub, plug it in via usb press the ps button and hey presto cant be bothered to use grammar
    You'd have thought. On the wii you can pair or temp, press the red for permanent or 1 & 2 for temp when you round a friends.

    Peeps don't get it, It's not obvious, but I've no idea why you wouldn't try it. Phage'll know I'm sure.
  • Deleted user 6 August 2011 01:56:09
    Yeah, you have to do that every time you use it on a different PS3 or computer.
  • Deleted user 8 August 2011 11:26:47
    spacedellete wrote:
    Try plugging in a 360 controller! lol ps pads are painful to use anyway, just sell it and get a superior xbox, you wont regret it.
    No, just get an Atari 2600 and play space invaders.
  • X201 8 Aug 2011 11:50:15 13,066 posts
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    spacedellete wrote:
    Try plugging in a 360 controller! lol ps pads are painful to use anyway, just sell it and get a superior xbox, you wont regret it.
    Er... The Gamespot forums are over there.







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