[GH-ISSUE #201] Ps3 Mode only works on XMB #87

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opened 2026-10-22 05:03:18 +00:00 by roman · 5 comments
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Originally created by @brockbreacher on GitHub (Jul 29, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/safijari/openpuck/issues/201

unless I'm somehow doing something wrong (I'm triggering the PS3 mode after assigning it to one of the slots and it shows up as a PS3 controller on other devices) when attempting to use it on my PS3 it works fine on the main XMB menu but upon entering a game it is not detected as a wireless controller and therefore cannot go any further. if there are any other steps needed beyond connect to get to USB and switching it to PS3 mode I'm all ears.

using the latest openpuck firmware release (0.9.31) and PS3 slim (4.91) with PS3hen (3.4.1) (if that helps)

Originally created by @brockbreacher on GitHub (Jul 29, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/safijari/openpuck/issues/201 unless I'm somehow doing something wrong (I'm triggering the PS3 mode after assigning it to one of the slots and it shows up as a PS3 controller on other devices) when attempting to use it on my PS3 it works fine on the main XMB menu but upon entering a game it is not detected as a wireless controller and therefore cannot go any further. if there are any other steps needed beyond connect to get to USB and switching it to PS3 mode I'm all ears. using the latest openpuck firmware release (0.9.31) and PS3 slim (4.91) with PS3hen (3.4.1) (if that helps)
roman closed this issue 2026-10-22 05:03:18 +00:00
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@safijari commented on GitHub (Jul 29, 2026):

I'm unfortunately not able to test it anymore but I tried it on a ps3 slim (stock) and it worked in two games that I tested. I'd need someone else to chime in with more testing results.

<!-- gh-comment-id:5123798053 --> @safijari commented on GitHub (Jul 29, 2026): I'm unfortunately not able to test it anymore but I tried it on a ps3 slim (stock) and it worked in two games that I tested. I'd need someone else to chime in with more testing results.
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@Navy-Beans commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026):

Experiencing the same issue on a fat PS3 (original launch model) running stock firmware with firmware 0.9.31. Works on XMB but controller not detected in game. Different from brockbreacher who is on PS3hen — this is stock firmware on fat model. Constant notification "Press PS Button"

<!-- gh-comment-id:5127024150 --> @Navy-Beans commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026): Experiencing the same issue on a fat PS3 (original launch model) running stock firmware with firmware 0.9.31. Works on XMB but controller not detected in game. Different from brockbreacher who is on PS3hen — this is stock firmware on fat model. Constant notification "Press PS Button"
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@brockbreacher commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026):

Experiencing the same issue on a fat PS3 (original launch model) running stock firmware with firmware 0.9.31. Works on XMB but controller not detected in game. Different from brockbreacher who is on PS3hen — this is stock firmware on fat model. Constant notification "Press PS Button"

Glad to see it's not just me at least (or at least that I didn't do something specifically wrong lol)

I should probably add that the games I tried were Infamous and Infamous: Festival of Blood

however it DID work in multiman so

<!-- gh-comment-id:5136134739 --> @brockbreacher commented on GitHub (Jul 30, 2026): > Experiencing the same issue on a fat PS3 (original launch model) running stock firmware with firmware 0.9.31. Works on XMB but controller not detected in game. Different from brockbreacher who is on PS3hen — this is stock firmware on fat model. Constant notification "Press PS Button" > Glad to see it's not just me at least (or at least that I didn't do something specifically wrong lol) I should probably add that the games I tried were Infamous and Infamous: Festival of Blood however it DID work in multiman so
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@mashedpotates commented on GitHub (Jul 31, 2026):

I am also on custom firmware and having a similar issue, though my controller wont even work on the XMB while in DS3 mode but will work on lizard mode while in the XMB.

<!-- gh-comment-id:5143607055 --> @mashedpotates commented on GitHub (Jul 31, 2026): I am also on custom firmware and having a similar issue, though my controller wont even work on the XMB while in DS3 mode but will work on lizard mode while in the XMB.
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@CaelThunderwing commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2026):

i just tested w/ a Super Slim both without n with HEN active. No Issue w/ atleast Hoard ingame or in moving around in Playstation Home via that revival project. would haveto dig out my CECHA01 to test w/ CFW. but sofar no issues.

Just tried on the Phat. No issues in Lego Starwars, Drakenguard or .hack//Versus. but it does fail the PS2 check. (its been a verry mixed bag when a non OEM Controller will work or not in PS2 mode.) to checj by fail it isnt recognized at all while in the Native PS2 compat Mode dont have/care to set it w/ NetEmu to see if it work sunder that or if this is only just a Native BC Mode issue.

Edit2: seems its a Native BC Issue, in PS3 mode its detected under NetEmu (.hack//Infection was tested.)

<!-- gh-comment-id:5174039886 --> @CaelThunderwing commented on GitHub (Aug 4, 2026): i just tested w/ a Super Slim both without n with HEN active. No Issue w/ atleast Hoard ingame or in moving around in Playstation Home via that revival project. would haveto dig out my CECHA01 to test w/ CFW. but sofar no issues. Just tried on the Phat. No issues in Lego Starwars, Drakenguard or .hack//Versus. but it does fail the PS2 check. (its been a verry mixed bag when a non OEM Controller will work or not in PS2 mode.) to checj by fail it isnt recognized at all while in the Native PS2 compat Mode dont have/care to set it w/ NetEmu to see if it work sunder that or if this is only just a Native BC Mode issue. Edit2: seems its a Native BC Issue, in PS3 mode its detected under NetEmu (.hack//Infection was tested.)
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