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PlayStation Move: Replaced the battery, still wont hold a charge.

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:55:58 -0700

I have replaced the battery however it still wont hold a charge, controller only works while plugged in. Im stumped.

Can i replace the entire pcb? If so where is best to source it?

PlayStation Move: How to remove drift when using controller?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:03:12 -0700

When choosing songs on Just Dance games, there is a drift which is very annoying and tedious, is there anyway to remove the drifting?

(I bought this in a CeX shop)

⟐ Commented October 26, 2022 at 23:03 MST

PlayStation Move: Why is PS Move controller's pointer moves right but not left?

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:33:53 -0700

My PS Move controller’s pointer moves to the right when moved right, but doesn’t move to left at all when moved to the left. What could be the reason and what can be done to fix it? It was like this from the time it was purchased.

⟐ Edited by author February 24, 2022 at 1:33 MST

PlayStation Move: Why is there something shaking in my playstation move

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:41:36 -0700

When i move the ps move there is something inside of it that is shaking or rattling. Why? How do i fix it/

PlayStation Move: Why my Move controller sphere light is not working?

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 01:32:31 -0700

From last 4-5 months I have not used my move controller but before that it working fine. Now 2 day ago when I connected it the sphere light is not on at all all other button are working fine. Please help me to get this correct.

⟐ Answer edited January 21, 2024 at 1:32 MST

PlayStation Move: Why globe light goes off?

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:37:22 -0700

Hello, will try to make this short but will see :)

Have a weird behaviour with my move controller, MODEL - CECH-ZCM1E.

The globe and (not sure if it’s right way to call it but gyro sensor) goes off whenever a rumble motor is activated by a game. This makes controller unusible.

To “recover” it’s either pressing reset button or power off and on the device with another one.

Things that tried so far:

Reset button.
Unpair/Pair using usb cabble.
Contacting PS fix and replace support(not even sure why).
Disassemble and clean contacts using alcohol.
Swapping batteries(used one from a working controller)
Swithed off the rumble feature from within PS4 settings(THIS DID WORK keeping light and tracking on)
Desoldered the motor(THIS DID WORK keeping light and tracking on)

And that’s where I’m at now, everything exept rumble is working. Another thing to mention is I did test motor with 1.5V AAA battery and it runs just fine.

P.S. Ain’t to confident with soldering that’s why haven’t test if swapping motors would solve this.

P.S.S. Just out of curiousity used jump wire to short connections on the board that motor uses. Result is exactly same behaviour as with motor it self (globe and gyro goes off), hinting a potential short somewhere.

PlayStation Move: Why is the T button on my move controller not responding

Wed, 06 May 2020 04:13:35 -0700

I recently bought PS move starter pack with Sports Champions game. The T/Move button is not responding. At beginning of game you have to pair front and move button, it accepts it, however, once in the game the T button does not respond at all. Cant play any of the games were T button is used i.e. archery, gladiator. Can also not move back from one screen to previous screen. Have to physically switch the game off and start over!!!! All other buttons works perfectly. Please help!!!

⟐ Answered May 06, 2020 at 4:13 MST

PlayStation Move: My controller is chagred but behaves as if it has no charge.

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 02:37:13 -0700

I have two move controllers and both were low on battery life so I charged them both on my way to bed. The next morning one worked and the other did not. When connecting to a power source it blinks quickly then goes dark. It does the same when I use it to try and power up the PS3. Where the working one flickers and eventually syncs giving a solid red light at the bottom of the controller the malfunctioning one will not. It flickers then goes dead without ever having turning on the PS3.

⟐ Answered April 06, 2020 at 2:37 MST

PlayStation Move: Why globe light off

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 13:33:51 -0700

I would like to play Time Crisis 4 on PS3 but no light on globe. I need help please.

PlayStation Move: My move controller only works plugged in?

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:51:07 -0700

One night both of my move controllers were fully charged, but the next morning only one worked, the other, only when plugged in. I have seen many people with the same problem, and they just changed the battery. I did the same and… nothing. Any help would be immensely!

PlayStation Move: My Sony motion controller is blinking red when I try to turn it on.

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 11:24:58 -0700

I have tried to charge it and it stops blink red after a short time. When i try to turn it on it just blinking red very fast for a long time before stopping. I have tried to reset but nothing . What can i do?

PlayStation Move: Why my move controller is appearing reversed in game?

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 06:41:16 -0700

The PS4 thinks the controller is upside down or backwards. When my son plays his

PSVR and holds the motion controller his "hand" is pointing towards himself instead of out wards.

I just took apart the motion controller because the trigger button wasn't working. Didn't find anything wrong out it back together and seems to be working but now the controller thinks it's upside down or something. Did I put something back wrong?

PlayStation Move: Why does LED brightness decrease with temperature?

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 23:53:31 -0700

Hi There

I know this isn't about the Move specifically but my curiosity has gotten the better of me, that and the fact I can't find anything using Google.

Why does LED brightness decrease with temperature?

⟐ Commented October 30, 2016 at 23:53 MST

PlayStation Move: globe does not turn on.will not connect .

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:07:19 -0700

when I try to use my motion controller the red light on the bottom of the unit blinks very fast bit the globe light does not light up.i am having the same problem with 2 different units .

one other unit works fine .the other 2 no go.

help.

⟐ Edited March 04, 2016 at 15:07 MST

PlayStation Move: How to fix the trigger in my ps move,which is not working?

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 07:40:27 -0700

i've tried opening and take a look on my t button, ive never noticed any physical damage.

please help me. I'm new to repairing.

⟐ Edited by author January 19, 2016 at 7:40 MST

PlayStation Move: Why is my MOVE PS 3 motion controller doesn't respond?

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:34:16 -0700

I push ps button and it starts the system. The red light is on. I try to choose the game pushing different buttons but it doesn't respond. It's on, but the buttons don't work. I've tried the reset button. It didn't help

PlayStation Move: Hidden PS Move controller boot sequence?

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:19:43 -0700

I would like to Fire up the LED cycling colors on my move. How can I do that without a PS3 near ?

⟐ Answer unaccepted November 20, 2015 at 12:19 MST

PlayStation Move: playstation move charging port break removing all prints from logic

Wed, 27 May 2015 10:46:56 -0700

My ps3 move charging port break it had removed all the prints from logic board.... now I am unable to put another charging port on it.... plz help me what to do....