Ps3 Controller having random DPAD inputs

Hachi_Roku256563 · Oct 8, 2021

My ps3 controller is having random DPAD inputs
Most noticable in forza 7 and 4
Using SCPS driver to use on a pc
*PS3 is currently not working so cant test it*

Ferd · Oct 9, 2021

Maybe your joystick switches are worn out , they have a limited lifet

isit more noticeable in one direction compared to others?

EzioAs · Oct 9, 2021

He said it's the D-Pad.

elghinnarisa · Oct 9, 2021

if i recall, this is not a uncommon problem with the DS3 controllers. They have a ribbon cable thats held/pressed in to place with a small piece of foam, which degrades over the years.
So open it up and give it a good service and possibly replace said foam with something else.

Ferd · Oct 9, 2021

I didn’t pay attention, well for Dpad same story, switches have a limited amount of clicks , ps3 is quite old I guess time to change the switches

eidairaman1 · Oct 9, 2021

The switches are like what is seen on a membrane keyboard, the pcb would need repair or replacement. Just buy a new controller

Hachi_Roku256563 · Oct 9, 2021

elghinnarisa said:
replace said foam with something else.

i followed this advice and cleaned all the pins and stuff
and it seems to have fixed the problem

in the event i need a new controller what ones do you recommend for a pc?

Soup` · Oct 9, 2021

Xbox 360 or Xbox one controllers work really well for PC. No need for external tools. Just plug and play.

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Ps3 Controller having random DPAD inputs

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