PS3 Afterglow wireless controller not working

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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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

Yes. You may be able to get another one but not 100% sure if it will sync to a different dongle. I would guess that it will work. Green Afterglow AP 2 Wireless Controller Receiver Dongle PS3 Playstation 3...

It's quite possible that the controller is faulty...Xbox One controllers are actually having the same issue as well. Normally speaking you can either contact your manufacturer about an inquiry to get it sent in for repair, or you'll have to go out and get a new one. If they don't have a fix for you, that's one of your final options.

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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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.

check batterys try with new ones, dont buy the cheap ones

I don't got an answer but it happed to me to have u got it fixed yet?

If by not syncing you mean it flashes the whole ring when you plug the controller in the USB and won't identify? If so I think the problem may be that you have other USB devices plugged in at the same time. Unplug all the USB and plug the controller in by itself. I've had issues with this for awhile myself. I had a bluetooth and another wireless kb/mouse. So I unplugged everything tried it by itself and it seems to identify perfectly.

Conclusion: Unplug all the USB devices and plug the Afterglow 360 controller by itself and that should solve the problem. =)