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Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller: Lost USB dongle. Can I sync to another?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:03:41 -0700

I've lost the USB dongle to my afterglow controller, but I brought a used one off a neighbor and since my controller is in better condition than theirs is I was hoping to be able to sync my controller to their dongle…it doesn't seem to be working for me though so I'm starting to wonder if its even possible. There appears to be a sync button on the back of the controller though, so logically I would think it should go thru… can anyone tell me if I'm doing something wrong or if it's just impossible?

⟐ Commented Juli 24, 2024 at 6:03 GMT-7

Hori Split Pad Pro: My right controller is having problems

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:29:18 -0700

When I have my split pad pro it stops functioning mid game and it goes from running smoothly to the right one not responding and when I check the controller settings it shows the right one is not connected and I know it’s not my switch because the joy con works perfectly when connected. So in conclusion my right hori split pad pro is not connecting to my switch

⟐ Answered Januar 01, 2025 at 12:29 GMT-7

RIPPA RA903B Controller: Why it's not charging when I plug it?

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:46:02 -0700

why it's not charging when i plug it?

⟐ Answered August 08, 2024 at 14:46 GMT-7

Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller: USB Not connecting to PS3

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 19:58:19 -0700

My PS3 afterglow controller has always worked great but recently the USB drive just stopped connecting. Now whenever I plug in the USB to my system it just continuously blinks. My USB ports are working fine because I can still charge other controllers and the actual USB to the controller connects perfectly fine to my PC just not my PS3. So I have no clue what the issue is and I don't quite want to get a new controller yet because it seems like this one still works, it just isn't connecting to my PS3 right now. It'll be great if someone could answer this

⟐ Commented Oktober 18, 2020 at 19:58 GMT-7

Thrustmaster T Flight Hotas 4: What is the best type of grease to use on this if the joystick squeaks

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:21:07 -0700

I bought my T Flight 4 HOTAS a little under a year ago and it's been great; however, it has begun to squeak quite a bit during gameplay. Considering that the majority of time spent using it is when the kids and the gf are asleep, this presents a problem. I've looked up other question/answer forums regarding this subject and some suggest lithium grease, others suggest plain old WD-40. I do know how to get to the joint in the joystick to apply the grease but I don't want to kill my device by applying the wrong stuff. Any suggestions? Thank you for your assistance.

⟐ Commented September 01, 2021 at 14:21 GMT-7

Cronus Zen: Prog Port (Mini USB) not working

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:30:44 -0700

It would be amazing if someone capable could post a tutorial on how to replace a broken mini-USB port on the Cronus Zen.

⟐ Answered Mai 04, 2023 at 11:30 GMT-7

Afterglow Prismatic Wired Controller for Xbox One: I left my controller on all night and now it won't turn on.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:08:03 -0700

So I left my controller on last night when i went to bed and when i woke up it wouldn't turn on and when i felt the back of the controller it was hot, I don't know why but if i could get some answers quick that would be great.

⟐ Commented März 02, 2022 at 7:08 GMT-7

RedOctane X-Plorer: My Guitar was working fine until I tried using it on xbox 360

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:23:16 -0700

I was using my guitar that is for the xbox 360 and was using it for my pc. Everything was fine until i tried using it for my xbox 360 and the guitar didn't signal that it was on. I tried pressing any of the buttons but i wasn't getting a response. If i could get some help i would very much appreciate it

⟐ Answered Februar 10, 2021 at 13:23 GMT-7

RIPPA RA903B Controller: When I squeeze the controller it presses some buttons

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 06:40:12 -0700

Squeezing the controller presses some buttons like R2 and L2 and it might move the R3 and L3 when squeezing

⟐ Commented Juni 23, 2024 at 6:40 GMT-7

Backbone One: All the bottoms from the left side of my back bone don’t work

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:48:44 -0700

How to I replace the left side of my back bone and where can I fine the parts

⟐ Commented Dezember 13, 2022 at 22:48 GMT-7

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller: My left stick is screwing up, and I want to replace it.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:59:20 -0700

basically, when i input straight left, the controller decides it wants to alternate between upper left and downer left really fast. which is not good for games like smash bros or celeste. what should i get to replace it?

⟐ Commented Januar 18, 2025 at 17:59 GMT-7

Thustmaster Ferrari 458 Spider Racing Wheel: My wheel wont turn right or left

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 08:35:05 -0700

When I turn the wheel left or right in fh4 it wont turn at all.

⟐ Answered September 15, 2024 at 8:35 GMT-7

Les Paul Wireless Guitar: My red button flickers on and off and then shuts down

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:29:01 -0700

I was playing some Metallica (don't judge) and then my red button started flickering causing me to miss notes. It does it randomly unless you whammy. When you whammy it shuts down. I checked all of the games and it does it in them too. 3 the most ironically since the guitar came with that game.

I have it for the wii but I assume the guitars are the same so I am asking here.

⟐ Commented Oktober 24, 2023 at 12:29 GMT-7

Steelseries Nimbus: Battery Replacement for Steelseries Nimbus

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 23:26:50 -0700

There seems to be no source for a new battery for this controller. Seems ridiculous. Mine sat plugged in for a couple months and is dead. I’m not going to buy a new controller when all I need is a new battery.

⟐ Answered Juni 26, 2022 at 23:26 GMT-7

Saitek X52 Pro: Bad female connector on throttle side

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 11:17:00 -0700

The female connector on the throttle side is bad. Can i find a replacement?

⟐ Answered März 30, 2019 at 11:17 GMT-7

GameStop GS3 GameCube Controller: Why is my controller moving the character when I am not

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:52:27 -0700

My controller causes my character to move when I do not move the control stick. Is it dirty or is it just a bad signal?

⟐ Answered Dezember 08, 2016 at 23:52 GMT-7

PDP Afterglow Wired Xbox 360 Controller: Afterglow glows, but doesn't work

Sun, 24 May 2020 05:18:32 -0700

Hello, I have bought an Afterglow Wired Xbox360 Controller about a month ago and plugged it to my PC with Windows 10 64-bit. It was working perfectly, glowing and rumbling, I was playing Dark Souls. Then I went with my family for about 2 weeks, and came home 2 days ago. I tried with The Witcher 3, to see how would it work with Afterglow, and worked without problems.

Today's morning I plugged my Afterglow, and it's glowing green by all LEDs, but Guide Button doesn't, and whole controller isn't working, neither with Souls nor Witcher. Windows doesn't beep when I plug or unplug it, doesn't see it at joy.cpl, Device and Printers or Device Manager, controller just glows green so he must be powered-up. I tried with USB in front and back of PC, still only glowing. Same problem with my friend's PC and Xbox 360, just glowing, not working. Could you help me?

⟐ Answer accepted Mai 24, 2020 at 5:18 GMT-7

PowerA Fusion Controller For Xbox One: Where can I buy the correct trigger spring

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 03:56:09 -0700

My trigger spring broke so that when I press it down it gets stuck. I took a look inside and the spring has broken and I can't find a replacement.

⟐ Answered Februar 09, 2019 at 3:56 GMT-7

BSP-D9: Right Trigger RT stopped working

Wed, 07 May 2025 13:27:58 -0700

RT stopped working. If you turn the pad up side down , RT worked for some time. Now , RT is completely dead.

What could be the reason

⟐ Answered Mai 07, 2025 at 13:27 GMT-7

Thrustmaster T Flight Hotas 4: Sourcing a replacement potentiometer for t flight hotas

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:57:21 -0700

Try as I might, I've not managed to source a replacement potentiometer for my hotas. Is anyone aware of a company that might sell these parts? Thrustmaster customer services were no help at all and as far as they're concerned I should chuck my beloved flight stick on the scrap heap

⟐ Answered April 15, 2025 at 2:57 GMT-7