topic Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller in Z Series

Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

020988 — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 08:41:08 GMT

Hi all,
I bought a ps3 controller yesterday for play game on my sony z3.
I tried to pair them in order below:
+ Connect ps3 cable with OTG cable.
+ Open setting _ xperia connectivity_ dual shock series_ dual shock 3.
+ Connect OTG cable into z3.
But there is no operation in my phone. The "next" was not appear.
My phone is D6653, build 23.4.A.1.264. Unroot. It work when i tried with sony z2.
Please help me. Thanks so much.

Re: Pair Sony z3 with ps3 controller

020988 — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 01:05:04 GMT

Help me please ...:-(

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

Christofer — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 14:39:04 GMT

Hi @020988,

Are you able to connect any other devices to your Xperia Z3 via USB OTG, a USB flash drive as an example?

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

020988 — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:05:45 GMT

It can't be connected with an USB flash. What's wrong with it? 😞

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

Christofer — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:26:25 GMT

That's strange. You are able to connect your phone to a PC and transfer files?

Could you try connecting an OTG device while your phone is in safe mode?

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

020988 — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:38:13 GMT

My phone can connect to a PC. It is charged & files can be copied as normal.

I also test while my phone is in Safe mode. It (OTG cable with an USB flash) didn't work.

The OTG cable is again tested with an other Sony device (connect to an USB flash) - it work.

Should i disable or enable the USB debugging? i tried both way but i didn't work.

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

Christofer — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:24:00 GMT

In that case I suggest that you perform a software repair using PC Companion with the help of a PC. Click the blue link and you will get a step-by-step guide on how to perform the software repair.

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

020988 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 07:10:39 GMT

Thanks Mr Christofer for your support,

I have just performed a Software repair using PC companion. After repairing, my phone still can't connect to an USB flash. the USB flash is formated in FAT32. Is there any problem with Hardware device?

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

020988 — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 23:53:14 GMT

@Christofer wrote:
In that case I suggest that you perform a software repair with the help of a PC. Click the blue link and you will get a step-by-step guide on how to perform the software repair.

What should i do?

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

Christofer — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 09:23:51 GMT

At this point you have tried most of what you can try on your own. I suggest that you get your phone examined further at one of our authorised service centers. Contact your Local support team for information on how to proceed from here.

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

020988 — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 04:25:48 GMT

Thanks, i will come to Sony support for their checking. I will inform u soon.

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

Christofer — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 11:00:03 GMT

Feel free to keep me updated.

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

cesar2236 — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:49:52 GMT

I know the new android 6.0.1 don't support the ps3 joystick ( desaster :smileyangry:) but there is other option ??¿¿

was one of the reasons why I bought this phone ....

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

Christofer — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:01:12 GMT

Hi @cesar2236, I understand how you feel.

It is possible to use a Dualshock 3 controller if you connect via USB using a USB OTG cabel. Is this something that you have already tried to do?

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

cesar2236 — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:33:52 GMT

I'll buy another brand after this money maker "update":smileybroken_heart:

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

Christofer — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:50:00 GMT

@cesar2236 I'm very sorry to hear that you feel that way.

The Dualshock 3 driver has been removed from Android 6 so wireless connection is not available.

Re: Unable to connect with Dualshock 3 controller

cesar2236 — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:49:31 GMT

thank's the cable works but we need wireless ( this is the future ) no more cables

Re: Pair Sony z3 with ps3 controller

Mirteni1 — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 15:40:53 GMT

Did u find any solution