Settings > Accessory Settings > Controller Vibration Function. Repeat for all the game saves you want to backup. You can adjust these settings so that content intended for mature audiences cannot be viewed by children. The dust is what did your PS3 in. The controller will then shut off, saving battery life while you take advantage of the PS3s other media capabilities such as watching a movie or listening to music. My PS3 freezes every user at boot up. Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Turn Off PS4]. What should I do if my controller isn't working in safe mode? Yes. Wait a few seconds and then press it again once. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. Its a wired controller btw. If your PS3 is frozen, you can … What should I do? After setting you will have the option to turn off even under … {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Reset-a-PS3-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Reset-a-PS3-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/1c\/Reset-a-PS3-Step-1.jpg\/aid3503094-v4-728px-Reset-a-PS3-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"

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