Afterglow controller wont connect to my ps3 and i tried resting the ps3 and is there a reset button on the afterglow controler

Was this bought new or second hand? Some wireless AfterGlow controllers don't connect directly to the PS3. They connect through the dongle that is plugged into the games console. If you don't have a dongle you won't be able to connect it. The PS3 console is classed as an "old" console so a replacement dongles could be difficult to find. If you bought this from a store contact them as it may be covered by a guarantee.
I think that controller is manufactured by PDP.com so you could try contacting them to see if they can supply a new dongle.

Question edited for clarity.
Question moved from Computers to PS3.

The controller is wireless and connects to the PS3 using the USB Dongle that plugs into the USB Port on the PS3.

How do I pair my Afterglow Wireless controller to my USB dongle?

1. Plug the new USB dongle into your PS3.
2. Now, press and hold the Home button (power button) on the controller until the LED on the USB dongle and the 4 indicator LED's on the controller are solid.

Jun 2, 2021

Afterglow PS3 Wireless Controller User Guide - PDP Support

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Connect wirelessly to your PS3

Afterglow AP 2 has a flat nickle battery
upgrade your controller
i take it yours is not a wireless
PS3 wireless afterglow controller uses aa rechargable

Try resetting the controller worth a needle or something like it. There is a small reset hole on the back. Good luck

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Reset the controller by flipping the controller over and looking at the middle of the controller, and closer to the L2 button is a small hole next to a larger one. Unfold a paperclip or something alike and poke it into the whole. Reconnect the controller to the ps3 by using a usb cable and you're done.

there is a sync button somewhere on the controller and the usb thing you plug into your Ps3, pres those at the same time continuosly put make a 2 second break untill it connects.

Chilly100 do u have to open the controller to access the reset button??

Hi,

Heres how you can connect your controller to your PS3.

1. Press the tiny Reset Button on the back of the controller

2. Plug in the USB Connection wire

3. Restart Console

4. When loaded, Press the PS Button

5. Disconnect the USB wire

Then it should have recognised the controller and auto-assigned, hope this works for you

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