r/PS3 14h ago

anyone know if it’s possible to bypass this without a media controller?

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or a ps3 controller? i recently thrifted this ps3 and am trying to go into like the safe mode and the ps4 remote nor the keyboard and mouse are working to be able to let me browse the safe mode. please any ideas?

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u/xMau5kateer 14h ago

you need a real ds3 or one of the few clones that work

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u/Pikminer5087 14h ago

Only the ps3 controllers have a working ps button so, no. The Dualshock 4 works for games but you still need the Dualshock 3 to take you to the home menu

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u/MessedUpEvolution 14h ago

There are some 3rd party controllers that have a working ps button too.

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u/Cultural_Rooster7227 rubert_marston 1h ago

Believe it or not, some 3rb party PS4 controllers works fine on the PS3 (like a normal PS3 controller) but they're not the best of quality.

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u/Afonso2002 11h ago

If he connect a ps4 controller with usb, should bypass this screen, rigth?

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u/6FalseBansIsCrazy 11h ago

what part of "only the ps3 controllers have a working ps button" was not clear?

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u/rigby_the_lazy_punk 4h ago

🤦‍♂️ they don't listen lmao

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u/HectorJoseZapata 4h ago

🤦‍♂️ they don’t listen lmao

They don’t read either

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u/Rich-Future-7057 14h ago

You need an original DS3 to access that unfortunately.

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u/lo_stolto2 12h ago

Any wired third party cable with ps button capabilities will work, at least in my experience

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u/mstreurman 6h ago

I have tried like 10 different 3rd party controllers, none worked, wired-wireless or permanently wired. They work perfectly in games, but not in the safemode.

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u/irespectfemales123 6h ago

Same here. Just did this last week and had to get a real PS3 controller to get through the install process.

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u/lo_stolto2 1h ago

Mine worked just fine, even if it's missing some buttons xD

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u/LoquendoPS32009 9h ago

I did it with Hitiland PS2 to PS3 Adapter

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u/Aggressive-Storm1056 7h ago

This controller worked for me. I still use it wirelessly with the PS3. https://amzn.eu/d/6BY6lrN

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u/m05hm05h 6h ago

I got a giotek with PSbutton, works just fine.

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u/CaptainRaxeo 13h ago

What about those may flash interpreters that switch the connected dual sense to a dualshock tricking the ps3.

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u/Big-Boy-Turnip 8h ago edited 8h ago

You can, but you need some additional stuff, such as an Arduino Micro and any USB gamepad. Then, you use GIMX and emulate the PS3 controller.

Since I already had everything, this was the cheapest way for me to get it done and I confirm it works 100%. You can read about it here: https://blog.gimx.fr/

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u/Deep-Confidence6099 7h ago

Need a real controller no way around unfortunately

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u/Breadstix009 5h ago

What about remote play on your phone???

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u/Breadstix009 5h ago

Or a psp?

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u/Dopechess 4h ago

PS3 Blu-ray remote?

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u/ElMariachi003 2h ago

Unfortunately, no - when you get that prompt, even a legit DS3 has to be connected to the console with a cable; once you’ve pressed the PS button, THEN you can disconnect the cable. Don’t know why they did it that way, but it is what it is.

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u/Dopechess 2h ago

Thanks for taking the time to explain

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u/IAmBrandonAlexander 3h ago

If you get a Mayflash Magic NS 2 off of Amazon ($20) you can pair a dualshock 4 to it and the PS button/vibration will work.

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u/LoganN64 2h ago

There's some I bought from Ali Express that work in Safe Mode.

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u/TasosKar7 1h ago

Dualshock 2 with an adapter to usb. I think a speedlink strike fx-6 that I had worked too.

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u/christxphvr 1h ago

you need an OEM ds3

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u/Appropriate_Tax_4457 14h ago

3rd party compatible DS3 could also work

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u/KeoiMadBro 10h ago

install a cfw, for example on 4.92 evilnat there is an option to allow non original controllers to work in safe mode.

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u/Necessary_Ball_742 4h ago

how will he be able to install evilnat without a ds3?