It's now been over two weeks since Sony released PS3 Firmware 3.10, however, according to several reports this weekend including Loot-Ninja.com (linked above) and the official PlayStation Forums it introduced a nasty Bluetooth controller sync issue.

Apparently many gamers who updated to PS3 Firmware 3.10 now have to use their PS3 controllers connected with a USB cable to play games, however, most reports are isolated to new PS3 Slim console although some early PS3 owners are also having issues it seems.

To quote: "Yesterday I ran into a troubling issue with my PS3 Slim where none of my three DualShock 3 controllers sync to my console via the wireless Bluetooth standard. Whenever I press the PlayStation button, all I get is four flashing lights as the controllers make a valiant attempt to sync with the PS3, but fail miserably.

After going through the troubleshooting steps provided by Sony, I did what any frustrated gamer would do: I searched Google. Turns out, there are quite a few people experiencing the exact same issue, some of which are having trouble with Bluetooth headsets and Blu-Ray remotes as well."

Has anyone here experienced this Bluetooth Controller sync issue since updating to PS3 Firmware 3.10? Feel free to comment below!

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PS3 Bluetooth Controller Sync Issues Reported in Firmware 3.10

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#1
By Somnambulist on 13 weeks ago:
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I've had no problems here.

#2
By blackrose on 13 weeks ago:
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No problems, ps3 phat 80 gb.

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By lamboleap760 on 13 weeks ago:
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Yes, I thought It was just me.. I have a new PS3 Slim. Same problem here.

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By FBR on 13 weeks ago:
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Same problem with my Slim.

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By marcbeau7650 on 13 weeks ago:
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You can do a temp fix by plugging the controller in with usb and resetting the controller (with a pin).. then unplug and it should sync again. But it will stop working once you turn the system off and on again. (My original 60GB is still working fine)

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By ps3c on 13 weeks ago:
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no problem with 7 40gb and 1 60 gb console.

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By azam90 on 13 weeks ago:
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Yep my controller has got the problem, it's freakin annoying I have to rest my ps3 and controller plz Sony fix it !

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By FowlBeast on 13 weeks ago:
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I have the same problem. If you turn on the system & then turn on the controller when it says playstation it almost always syncs up.

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By xmen3 on 13 weeks ago:
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some days after update 3.10 i've lost bluetooth wi-fi and ethernet too... dunno if is releated to the update

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By trasek on 13 weeks ago:
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No problems with my original 60GB EU PS3! It seems problems are only with SLIM versions.

#11
By dude2193 on 13 weeks ago:
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I can confirm that I have the lag/delay. Its very annoying.

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By mihaiolimpiu on 13 weeks ago:
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No problem on fat 60 GB PAL! slim only?!

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By victor307664 on 13 weeks ago:
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I've always had problems with my controller. I'll be playing then all of a sudden the character starts spinning in circles and shooting for about 5 sec. I'm having problems with bluetooth headset not keeping in sync but I dont know if its after the firmware update or its always been a problem since I hardly ever used that feature I guess I'll never know.

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By broy4686 on 13 weeks ago:
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Originally Posted by victor307664 View Post
I've always had problems with my controller. I'll be playing then all of a sudden the character starts spinning in circles and shooting for about 5 sec.
My controllers will do that sometimes too. Yesterday I was playing Ratchet and Clank and he just kept running straight into a wall lol, but usually it just goes in circles.

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By sirjamalot on 13 weeks ago:
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I have connection issues on my Slim as well. But only when i use the controller to power on the console.. All i get is those four blinking lights. No problems though if i use the power button on the console itself.

This all started after the 3.10 update.

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By Wecki09 on 13 weeks ago:
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Originally Posted by sirjamalot
I have connection issues on my Slim aswell. But only when i use the controller to power on the console.. All i get is those four blinking lights. No problems though if i use the power button on the console itself.

This all started after the 3.10 update.
Yup, I have exactly the same problem also. Sometimes it works to reset the controller but usually only the usb cable plugged in fixes this temporarily. So the best thing to do is like sirjamalot said, to turn on the console with it's own button.

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By dc740 on 13 weeks ago:
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I have no problems with the 40GB version. Is it a problem with the Slim version only?

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By imbusy on 13 weeks ago:
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I have the same problem (Slim, 120jigabytes). The trick (solution) is to wait for your console to boot up and then try to sync the controllers.

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By Arnie Pie on 13 weeks ago:
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I've had this problem too (UK slim model). It's weird.. when it happens, I can power my PS3 on wirelessly with the controller, but as soon as it gets to the XMB all the lights flash.

I just ended up plugging in via USB.. maybe it'll be fixed in the next firmware?

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By styer1 on 13 weeks ago:
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I have the problem if I power on the slim with the controller, but seems ok if I power it on from the console.

#21
By idone on 13 weeks ago:
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WOW!! yea.. i'd say this problem seems pretty widespread.

#22
By PSPSwampy on 13 weeks ago:
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Time for a rushed sony update? (hmmm I wonder...)

Mind you, i guess the 3.10 must have been rushed too if its as bad as this.
(Glad i didn't update mine yet, but then again seems mainly SLIM's are being affected??)

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By lovenura81 on 13 weeks ago:
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I have the same problem, after installing 3.10 , I have problem loading games, ande they gave me error message, anybody know how to fix it?

Will the new update fix that problem, since it is a software problem...

#24
By Tahir on 13 weeks ago:
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i have 80gb ps3, no problem there.

#25
By jon5555 on 13 weeks ago:
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I have the problem when switching my slim on from my DS3 or bluray remote. When I switch on the console first however it works fine.

#26
By hycraig on 13 weeks ago:
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60gig launch console with no problems here

#27
By geopis on 13 weeks ago:
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no problem with ps3 fat 60gb.sony solve this problem with other models?

#28
By Atlas22 on 13 weeks ago:
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same, the older models don't seem to have this O_o

#29
By mike1001 on 13 weeks ago:
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hi,

no problems with fat 60 gb / first release

greets
mike

#30
By Suizide1 on 13 weeks ago:
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I have a 80 gig ps3 still working fine with the controllers. My theory is that it busted up the bluetooth on the controll or the ps3

#31
By Ninjazin on 13 weeks ago:
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No probs with either controller on my pal 60 gb PS3.

#32
By sorceror on 13 weeks ago:
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No probs here with a 40GB (now 80GB) fat PS3.



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