PS3 Bluetooth Controller Sync Issues Reported in Firmware 3.10

[PS3 News]

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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[Somnambulist]

I've had no problems here.

[blackrose]

No problems, ps3 phat 80 gb.

[lamboleap760]

Yes, I thought It was just me.. I have a new PS3 Slim. Same problem here.

[FBR]

Same problem with my Slim.

[marcbeau7650]

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)

[ps3c]

no problem with 7 40gb and 1 60 gb console.

[azam90]

Yep my controller has got the problem, it's freakin annoying I have to rest my ps3 and controller plz Sony fix it !

[FowlBeast]

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.

[xmen3]

some days after update 3.10 i've lost bluetooth wi-fi and ethernet too... dunno if is releated to the update