Afterglow wireless controller. Do I need the dongle to sync it to the Play Station?

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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There is not one. The Afterglow AP2 requires a dongle that plugs into one of your available USB ports in the system. Without it, it is just a glowing paper weight. Setup: Controller=transmitter, dongle=receiver. Read the box if you have it. If it says something like (2.5 htz) then it isn't bluetooth compatible.

Call the company and they'll send another USB part

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.

how do tou fix the after glow ax.4.the problem whith it is that my freinds can hear me but i have to un plug it to hear them

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

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?