L3 and R3 buttons dont work, rumble isnt present and the X button tends to get stuck on one of my Dualshock 3 controllers.

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(I previously mentioned this on a thread but nobody didnt really wanna help).

The issues mentioned on the title dont happen on my other DS3.
Throw it in the trash and get a new one. If it happens with only one controller then it's a controller issue.
 
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Take it apart and clean everything. It’s going to be a pain to reassemble but could save some cash and provide a sense of accomplishment.
So many issues with the controller that seems unlikely, but worth a try.

AliExpress has cheap DualShock 4-like controllers that are compatible with PS3 and I've tested them before selling it, they're pretty good (and look really nice in white/gray).
 

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AliExpress has cheap DualShock 4-like controllers that are compatible with PS3 and I've tested them before selling it, they're pretty good (and look really nice in white/gray).
Someone also told me I could use an official Dualshock 4 on my ps3 but they didnt tell me how to do so
 

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Someone also told me I could use an official Dualshock 4 on my ps3 but they didnt tell me how to do so
The (official) DS4 PS button doesn't work on a PS3, neither does rumble, and both the triggers and motion controls are patchy at best, so I'd avoid doing it, but if it's for certain games as a 2nd player controller then...

  1. Connect the controller and console with the USB cable and power both on.
  2. Open the Settings menu, then go to "Accessory Settings."
  3. Click on "Manage Bluetooth Devices."
  4. Select "Register New Device" by pressing "X" on the controller.
  5. Click on "Start Scanning," and then disconnect the cable from the PS4 controller.
  6. Hold the "PS" and "Share" buttons on the controller, and when the lights on the controller start flashing, plug the cable back into it.
  7. Highlight "Wireless Controller" on the screen and click on it.
EDIT: You will have to re-sync the DS4 to the PS4 if you want to use it on that afterwards. Every time.
 

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The (official) DS4 PS button doesn't work on a PS3, neither does rumble, and both the triggers and motion controls are patchy at best, so I'd avoid doing it, but if it's for certain games as a 2nd player controller then...

  1. Connect the controller and console with the USB cable and power both on.
  2. Open the Settings menu, then go to "Accessory Settings."
  3. Click on "Manage Bluetooth Devices."
  4. Select "Register New Device" by pressing "X" on the controller.
  5. Click on "Start Scanning," and then disconnect the cable from the PS4 controller.
  6. Hold the "PS" and "Share" buttons on the controller, and when the lights on the controller start flashing, plug the cable back into it.
  7. Highlight "Wireless Controller" on the screen and click on it.
EDIT: You will have to re-sync the DS4 to the PS4 if you want to use it on that afterwards. Every time.
Yep, that's why I didn't suggest the official DS4, but a DS4 (V2) is a great controller.
 
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