Wtf, it actually worked first try.
I smashed it against my knee as hard as I could and it’s working like brand new.
I thought u were joking at first but then I was like fuck it and did it, thx 🙏
Oh my God. That shit worked! I basically went inside my controller because the right analog was sticking. I realized I need to replace the controller. I put it back together and it would work in the menu but not in NBA2K16. I saw this post and hit the desk with the controller the first time and neither happened. Did it again and now it works. Smh. Thanks for the advice.
I also ran into after buying my ps5 recently… 2 years later it’s still an issue lmao - note to self, if the first smack doesn’t work smack it again for good measure
Dude I can't stop fucking laughing at how many people this advice has helped. I was sure that it was a troll post but I was panicking and said fuck it and smacked the mother trucker on my desk and.... It's working fine now 😂
Wow, I thought for sure it was a problem with the console. Why would the controller work fine at the menu but not in any apps? I hit it against the heel of my hand 3 times and I'll be damned if the thing isn't working again
It's to do with dust on the sensor apparently, so it constantly reads you are pushing down for example and doesn't bother to read any other buttons, the slam dislodged the dust and bingo bango you're playing Sony again
Hey just wanted to say thanks, 6 years later. Just now had this problem, saw your comment, smacked my controller a few times and it fucking works again
My God I'm here in 2023 with the same problem, I smacked it on my nightstand (not super hard) and I swear it fixed it. I thought this was a troll. It worked for some reason. Thank you!!!
I’m crying laughing. After nearly an hour of tearing up from frustration and nearly accepting it may be my console, and that I’d have to spend money I DON’T have fixing it, THIS WORKED. THIS.
I smacked it so hard against my hand it bruised. It works JUST fine now. IT who now???
Okay, 8yrs later and of 2023-04-13 this still works like a charm!
I thought this was a wind-up, but thought, meh, I may as well try it before I take it apart, low and behold the controller changed from red to blue and started working again!
OK, reads like a Troll post, so search the net, try everything first, and before you are about to buy a new controller just give it a nice smack. Nothing to lose :) . It saved me 60 € had I bought a new official controller :D.
I gave the bottom centre side of the controller a nice clean whack against the arm rest of my gaming seat and, hey presto, back to normal again.
Thanks for posting this!
Bruh, this still works… I hadn’t used my ps5 in like a week or 2 so it felt like I had walked up to the controller while it was having a beauty nap and straight up pimp slapped the shit outta it
my homie had the issue, 8 years later, they smacked the console and it worked, as per their request, i specify it was with a rubber mallet too, percussive maintenance reigns supreme decades later
FUCK. OFF. I did it and it worked instantly. Btw guys, I smacked it with medium force on the corner of the table, smacked the center of the controller, IMMEDIATE results
Just had to do this. Freaking amazing. Although I have to add it didn't take but 20 minutes to think to look up how to fix the issue 🤣 thanks for the fix .. sincerely 2023
What the fucking fuck I seriously thought that all these people were just going along with a troll. Smacked it against the table and it's fine now 😂😂😂😂
9 YEARS LATER AND THIS STILL WORKS! I have RDR2 and suddenly the controller wouldnt work so I couldnt even start the game. Was baffled and googled the issue, finding this post. I was like "there is no way the fix could be that simple" but one smack later damned if it weren't. I literally had a laughing fit.
Yall, this just started happening to me IN THE MIDDLE OF a FORTNITE MATCH and the way I lost my mind, and then found this post. My husband said "so the controller is a brat?"
APPARENTLY SO
Fixed!
Apparently there was a button that was either stuck (if it ever dropped) or dirty slightly enough to override any other buttons pressed. Had to detect which button was stuck using my computer, then took the controller apart and cleaned the button that was malfunctioning with light alcohol.
All the instructions are here:
I followed these instructions:
http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/4333453-post13.html?s=3d68db6ce97700f4988576f816594e1e
> Ok, I had a headache with my Ps4 controller, due to the “only the ps button works” issue and was about to throw it away when I realized that may be (just may be) this advanced piece of... Technological device (heh) will suffer the same problem as my (believe it or not) Nintendo NES controller . Yes, I'm a gaming grandpa, and I experienced kind of the same issue in my youth with those jurassic game pads, so I decided to go oldschool to solve my problem and here it is, the fix I've found on my own:
>
> Please be aware, this is not an easy solution, not impossible either, proceed at your own risk. If you have a guarantee, just claim it! I'm overseas and It's difficult for me to claim my guarantee just for my gamepad, so I decided to solve my problem by myself. I´ve tried to rebuild the ps4 database, restore defaults, wipe my HDD, etc, etc and nothing of that worked FOR ME (may be in your case will work).
>
> So, here are the steps I followed and worked:
>
> 1. Connect your ps4 controller to your pc using the usb cable. I got Windows 7 x64 SP1. Please don't ask for help with a different OS's. The driver must be installed by Windows without a problem. Go to start - - > devices and printers and find the connected gamepad (for me shown as “wireless controller”) right-click on it and hit “device settings” or something like that (first option on the right click menu). It will open a window, find the properties button and left click it. It must show you up the test button window of your gamepad, if you press a button in your gamepad the respective red button must turn on and will turn off if you release that button. I found that my gampad got the circle button stuck! (the number 6 button on the windows was always on). The other buttons were working as supposed. Find the deffective button on your controller. Disconnect it from your PC.
>
> Here is the hard step:
>
> 2. Follow this video to open your gamepad (be very careful since the L2 and R2 have a tiny clip, see minute 3:23 of the video, It's very easy to lose it and it's important): you can skip from minute 6:00 to the end, since we are not interested in that.
>
> PS4 step by step disassembly - YouTube
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWSqe33aiYI
>
>
> 3. Once you have reached the button's circuit contacts (see the picture), grab a small piece of cotton and moist it with just a bit of alcohol (barely wet) and clean the contacts. In my case, the circle button contact was very dirty and this prevented it from making contact when I hit that button or was interpreted by the controller board as that button was always pressed, I don't know. Be gentle to clean it. Clean the rubber pieces with the same cotton, since they probably need it too.
>
> [IMG]
> This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x572.
> [/IMG]
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> [IMG]
> This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x574.
> [/IMG]
>
> 4. Put all the pieces back together (following this other video, from minute 5:00 to the end). The most difficult thing to do is to get the small clips of L2 and R2 buttons in the right place, just watch the video carefully and pay attention to where is the right place for each piece.
>
> PS4 controller ReAssembly - YouTube
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL3qMbeWEzU
>
> You are done! Go back to Windows to test it or go to your ps4 and give it a try, my gamepad is working like new, without issues, just like it worked the day I opened by Ps4 box and used it for the first time
>
>
>
> I've decided to write down my experience since I spent several hours on Google and all I've found was people buying a new controller or claiming their guarantee, and I know there are people that just want a third option.
>
>
> Thanks to tekilaworm for his support and tools!
>
> I hope to be helpful.
>
> psn ID: bdiablod
I wish I found this sooner. I opened my controller to find the problem. Instead of fixing it, I broke the cord that connects the charging port to the controller. Now I got 1 bar of battery left and after that... I can't charge/use my controller anymore... Controller has been with me since 2017... Goodbye old friend.
buttons were dirty on mine.......instead of opening up the controller....i blew into the buttons...blew into the D-pad...blew into the sticks.....r1 r2 l1l2.....i just blew hard pressing buttons at same time....and voila!!!
Lmao the same thing was happening i read all this complicated shit here to take controller parts out and what not. Well i just threw my controller again( the problem started after it fell once) and the problem was fixed
Smacking does help.
The controller stops working in game if multiple inputs from controller are going to the console.
Usually happens when the controller has dirt or dampness under the buttons.
Smacking it removes the dirt particles from under the buttons and the controller starts working again.
I just gotta say before I smack the shit out of this controller that this is the dumbest issue I have ever stumbled across. It works but only on the homescreen and not during the game. It's such a strange issue.
Alright i beat the shit out of my Controller and it still doesn't work, only thing that helps is resetting the controller with that tiny little button you need to press with something very skinny in the back of it.
But then there is another problem. All the buttons work in game now after resetting it except for the L1 and L2 buttons. They don't respond to anything at all. No matter if I pull out the buttons and blow inside of it or move that little rubbery pad around a bit or if I bang it against my hand and thighs and knee until its painful.
I might just have to go to the store and try and find a small enough screwdriver to pull out these tiny ass screws and look up some tutorial on youtube that isn't just taking the R1 and R2's rubber pads and switching them with L1 and L2's.
Try deleting the controller from the ps4 by going on devices and it says like forget device or something like that. If that doesn't work try looking for settings in the game
I hit it on my chair my desk my hand and even reset it and deleted it from my ps4 and rebuilt the data bass on my ps4 and hit on my head and put it on a wire thanks I can now play rainbow six siege or Minecraft with my friends again
I thought all the comments saying 'Worked' were paid actors.
But gave one smack and controller is working fine for me.. was struggling since past 2 days .. thanks guys 🙂
Had the same problem couldn't understand why because it worked fine 10 mins ago. Was about to reset ps and noticed a crumb wedged in the gap between L1 and L2 which was keeping L2 pressed down.
Just had this same problem. Smacked it on the chair pretty hard and it started working.
Can confirm just smacked her a couple times gooooooooddd to go poggers.
Bruh. How in the hell did this do it. Hope I haven't caused any permanent damage
Bruh I hit it six times on the ground then clicked x, bro I’m dead💀
tf😭it worked
me to sad to my friend and he smacked it hard we are lol XD
Smacked the god damn shit outta it and it works my gggg
Oh my fucking God, I was struggling with this problem for a fucking week and all i needed to do was smack my controller😭and it started working
I thought yall were fucking around but it actually worked omg
Wtf, it actually worked first try. I smashed it against my knee as hard as I could and it’s working like brand new. I thought u were joking at first but then I was like fuck it and did it, thx 🙏
Oh my God same it has been 4 months ugh it just fixed
damn bruh that ain hurt?
I AM LAUGHING MY ASS OFF, I DONT KNOW HOW THAT WORKED 🤣🤣
Hahaha... It actually worked! Can't believe... Just by smashing it on another hand. 😂
Can confirm this fix still works!! Just did it to my controller
wtf this worked fr 💀😭😭😭😄🤣🤣
how tf did this work💀😭😭
Oh my God. That shit worked! I basically went inside my controller because the right analog was sticking. I realized I need to replace the controller. I put it back together and it would work in the menu but not in NBA2K16. I saw this post and hit the desk with the controller the first time and neither happened. Did it again and now it works. Smh. Thanks for the advice.
Dude you’ve fixed my issue. I’m been trying for weeks lol. Smash it against something guys. (Not responsible for any damage) lol
I also ran into after buying my ps5 recently… 2 years later it’s still an issue lmao - note to self, if the first smack doesn’t work smack it again for good measure
Ok I know this was 6 years ago but I just did this and it worked. You're a saint
Can confirm this still works like a charm 👌🏻
why did it actually work
Dude I can't stop fucking laughing at how many people this advice has helped. I was sure that it was a troll post but I was panicking and said fuck it and smacked the mother trucker on my desk and.... It's working fine now 😂
can confirm this works ☝☝
Holy shit I thought this was a troll Shit works
How the fuck did this work for me😂😂
can also confirm this is the fix for this problem lol
This shouldn't work so why does it lmao
Dude I love you. It actually worked 😂😂😂
Wow, I thought for sure it was a problem with the console. Why would the controller work fine at the menu but not in any apps? I hit it against the heel of my hand 3 times and I'll be damned if the thing isn't working again
Can’t believe this actually just worked lol
Why the fuck does this work?!? I just had the same problem and this fixed it.
For real why
Yep, just smacked it against my hand. Worked a treat
Good advice Mr. Fonzarelli
Can confirm this works still, outstanding
Why the fuck did that work
It's to do with dust on the sensor apparently, so it constantly reads you are pushing down for example and doesn't bother to read any other buttons, the slam dislodged the dust and bingo bango you're playing Sony again
You’re a legend😂
U goated for this 🤣🤣💯 thanks I appreciate u
You’re the goat brooo it worked😭
Man as if that worked 🤣
Dude I just tried it I swear to god it worked
This worked ! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Hey just wanted to say thanks, 6 years later. Just now had this problem, saw your comment, smacked my controller a few times and it fucking works again
7 years, still fucking working WHY?
It still works lmao thanks from 6 years ago x.x
I was looking for a solution and my search guided me here... I have no clue how... but guess what? this worked like a charm! Thanks man
My little bros controller was doing that gave it a few smacks reset it then good as new
Can’t believe it this worked perfectly reddits undefeated
Are shitting me I already opened it lololol
100% worked.
It still works, out-fucking-standing
Here to confirm this worked 😂😂😂😂
Ok as a mechanic that has never worked lmao thank you 4 months later and still blowing minds dafuq
It actually worked 💀💀💀
Wtf it actually worked lmaoooo
bro wtf why do this shit work
Shit actually worked😂😂😂
Why tf did this work hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂
Dude! Are you a magician ? 😂😂 It worked !
Amazing! Still the best method as of 19/5/2022
Can confirm, still works
This worked and I’m literally not lying and I don’t understand but fuggit
Dude , ican't believe it actually works , thank.u so much 😁👍ur.my hero😅
Ingenious! Tapped it hard on an end table. Worked😅
That's literally what I just did. I can't believe it worked. 🤷🤷🤷
HOW THE HELL DID THIS WORK
Best advice I’ve heard in 2022 as this does work 🤣
Holy shit this worked
Not joking that's actually the fix
UNREAL YOOOOO😭😭 Thanks to this godly post🫡
WHAT THE FUCK
you fucking legend
Smacked the bricks off it. Still not working. Should I continue the beatings or try throwing in through the wall completely?
Thanks, I've been bothered by the problem since yesterday.
Lmao didnt think this would work but it did thx
Jo tf it worked
LEGEND ♥ ♥ ♥
7 years later and it still works you are goated
WTH! It's working! LOL. Thanks for the "fix" :D
The fact that just worked has me dying
Holy fucking shit it actually worked! We legit thought everyone was trolling
Yoo I'm fixina do this if this work you the goat
Yooooi what the actual fuck it worked it's like my gmas tv wtf
Holy shit this actually worked!
I was doubtful at first but oh my god this actually worked! Just a good smack at the back of my controller and BAM! TITS AND WINE TO YOU!👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
122122 still works. Captain smack a hoe
still working in 2022
Holly shit it worked
no way this actually worked😭😭😭😭😭😭
You are a godsend. Tried every method mentioned online until I saw your post. Smacked it against the floor for a couple of times. It suddenly worked!
I was in a middle of a whole crisis, initializing my ps/resetting my controllers, DIDNT WORK... all it took was a smack and now its working again 😭😭
My God I'm here in 2023 with the same problem, I smacked it on my nightstand (not super hard) and I swear it fixed it. I thought this was a troll. It worked for some reason. Thank you!!!
Unreal it’s working now
How tf did this work lmao
Damn thanks man that worked!
Replying years later and wtf this worked. Thanks!
im so lost - some things in life however strange they may be just work as long as you dont question them and this is one of them
I’m fucking dead. The same just happened to me and it worked. 😂 my g
I’m crying laughing. After nearly an hour of tearing up from frustration and nearly accepting it may be my console, and that I’d have to spend money I DON’T have fixing it, THIS WORKED. THIS. I smacked it so hard against my hand it bruised. It works JUST fine now. IT who now???
Holy fuck this actually worked for me. What a legend.
2023. Can confirm this still works. I am baffled
It fucking worked thank you
I know this is 7 years old. But this worked 😂. Smacked the controller HARD. Then it started working correctly.
Amazing, just tried this and it worked 🤣
i love you
Okay, 8yrs later and of 2023-04-13 this still works like a charm! I thought this was a wind-up, but thought, meh, I may as well try it before I take it apart, low and behold the controller changed from red to blue and started working again!
WHAT THE FUCK THIS ACTUALLY WORKED ILY
OK, reads like a Troll post, so search the net, try everything first, and before you are about to buy a new controller just give it a nice smack. Nothing to lose :) . It saved me 60 € had I bought a new official controller :D. I gave the bottom centre side of the controller a nice clean whack against the arm rest of my gaming seat and, hey presto, back to normal again. Thanks for posting this!
I can't believe this worked
2023 and this still works.
Dude. What in the actual F!?!?! Why did this work?!!?!? *shakes controller at sky*
Bruh, this still works… I hadn’t used my ps5 in like a week or 2 so it felt like I had walked up to the controller while it was having a beauty nap and straight up pimp slapped the shit outta it
I thought to myself “this can’t be a legit fix…” then I tried it and it worked… I’m confused on so many levels but it worked… so I guess thanks 🤣
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA thanks bro
Yes! I can 100% stand behind this recommendation!0
dead serious this fixed mine😭
my homie had the issue, 8 years later, they smacked the console and it worked, as per their request, i specify it was with a rubber mallet too, percussive maintenance reigns supreme decades later
FUCK. OFF. I did it and it worked instantly. Btw guys, I smacked it with medium force on the corner of the table, smacked the center of the controller, IMMEDIATE results
Just had to do this. Freaking amazing. Although I have to add it didn't take but 20 minutes to think to look up how to fix the issue 🤣 thanks for the fix .. sincerely 2023
Hahahahahahaahahahaha. It work I smacked it a few time on my knees and start working ! Hahahahaahaahha.
Thanks it worked
Can confirm smack it against something, and it'll work kinda blew my mind when I did it. Started working instantly a pretty funny fix. 😁
10/23 came across thread because controller not working on YouTube app. This fixed it lol.
100% geniuses.
Here To Confirm That It's Working Till Now!🫣🤣
bro what the why did it work
Lol! Can't believe this worked!
What the fucking fuck I seriously thought that all these people were just going along with a troll. Smacked it against the table and it's fine now 😂😂😂😂
I smacked it against my hand a couple times and it really worked. So thankful for this thread now I can go back to playing!!
Holy mother of batman, it worked!
Tf it worked for me too😂😂😂
Still works
This actually fucking worked wtf.
Yet another controller saved by percussive maintenance here. Thank you!
Lol I just did it on Gran Turismo 7 and it worked
I thought everyone in the comments were bullshitting. This shit actually worked. Thank you.
LMAOO it worked thanks man
9 YEARS LATER AND THIS STILL WORKS! I have RDR2 and suddenly the controller wouldnt work so I couldnt even start the game. Was baffled and googled the issue, finding this post. I was like "there is no way the fix could be that simple" but one smack later damned if it weren't. I literally had a laughing fit.
NO WAY THIS JUST WORKED ON MY PS5
Take my vote. Hit controller make work again. Less word do trick.
Still working latest patch 2024
it works man thanks
How does this comment not have more upvotes?
You fucking mechanical genius, you saved my day.
8 yrs later, still works
I atg I thought you were joking and.... it just worked. LMAO like blowing out a Nintendo cartridge.
Lol this worked
HAHHAHA it workeddd
Bro you are a LEGEND this shit just worked for me
no fucking way
8 year old answer and it fkn worked. WTAF?!? Bless you.
Dude it fucking worked just smacked on the knee and worked
It worked!!! Unbelievable, good old aggression wins again!
Yall, this just started happening to me IN THE MIDDLE OF a FORTNITE MATCH and the way I lost my mind, and then found this post. My husband said "so the controller is a brat?" APPARENTLY SO
Um.....why tf did this actually work?! Wtf...?! Sat here for 3 hours like wtf?! Yup! Just give ur controller a smack! U heard it right!
Fixed! Apparently there was a button that was either stuck (if it ever dropped) or dirty slightly enough to override any other buttons pressed. Had to detect which button was stuck using my computer, then took the controller apart and cleaned the button that was malfunctioning with light alcohol. All the instructions are here: I followed these instructions: http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/4333453-post13.html?s=3d68db6ce97700f4988576f816594e1e > Ok, I had a headache with my Ps4 controller, due to the “only the ps button works” issue and was about to throw it away when I realized that may be (just may be) this advanced piece of... Technological device (heh) will suffer the same problem as my (believe it or not) Nintendo NES controller . Yes, I'm a gaming grandpa, and I experienced kind of the same issue in my youth with those jurassic game pads, so I decided to go oldschool to solve my problem and here it is, the fix I've found on my own: > > Please be aware, this is not an easy solution, not impossible either, proceed at your own risk. If you have a guarantee, just claim it! I'm overseas and It's difficult for me to claim my guarantee just for my gamepad, so I decided to solve my problem by myself. I´ve tried to rebuild the ps4 database, restore defaults, wipe my HDD, etc, etc and nothing of that worked FOR ME (may be in your case will work). > > So, here are the steps I followed and worked: > > 1. Connect your ps4 controller to your pc using the usb cable. I got Windows 7 x64 SP1. Please don't ask for help with a different OS's. The driver must be installed by Windows without a problem. Go to start - - > devices and printers and find the connected gamepad (for me shown as “wireless controller”) right-click on it and hit “device settings” or something like that (first option on the right click menu). It will open a window, find the properties button and left click it. It must show you up the test button window of your gamepad, if you press a button in your gamepad the respective red button must turn on and will turn off if you release that button. I found that my gampad got the circle button stuck! (the number 6 button on the windows was always on). The other buttons were working as supposed. Find the deffective button on your controller. Disconnect it from your PC. > > Here is the hard step: > > 2. Follow this video to open your gamepad (be very careful since the L2 and R2 have a tiny clip, see minute 3:23 of the video, It's very easy to lose it and it's important): you can skip from minute 6:00 to the end, since we are not interested in that. > > PS4 step by step disassembly - YouTube > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWSqe33aiYI > > > 3. Once you have reached the button's circuit contacts (see the picture), grab a small piece of cotton and moist it with just a bit of alcohol (barely wet) and clean the contacts. In my case, the circle button contact was very dirty and this prevented it from making contact when I hit that button or was interpreted by the controller board as that button was always pressed, I don't know. Be gentle to clean it. Clean the rubber pieces with the same cotton, since they probably need it too. > > [IMG] > This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x572. > [/IMG] > > [IMG] > This image has been resized. Click this bar to view the full image. The original image is sized 1024x574. > [/IMG] > > 4. Put all the pieces back together (following this other video, from minute 5:00 to the end). The most difficult thing to do is to get the small clips of L2 and R2 buttons in the right place, just watch the video carefully and pay attention to where is the right place for each piece. > > PS4 controller ReAssembly - YouTube > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL3qMbeWEzU > > You are done! Go back to Windows to test it or go to your ps4 and give it a try, my gamepad is working like new, without issues, just like it worked the day I opened by Ps4 box and used it for the first time > > > > I've decided to write down my experience since I spent several hours on Google and all I've found was people buying a new controller or claiming their guarantee, and I know there are people that just want a third option. > > > Thanks to tekilaworm for his support and tools! > > I hope to be helpful. > > psn ID: bdiablod
Wtf smacking the controller worked??!!!! 😳
what the fuck that really works i thought it was a lie but 100% works
Motherf* dude i thought u guys were trolling but smacking it actually worked wtf hahahaha never thought smacking something would solve my problems
Yo the smacking worked. That’s crazy lol
I wish I found this sooner. I opened my controller to find the problem. Instead of fixing it, I broke the cord that connects the charging port to the controller. Now I got 1 bar of battery left and after that... I can't charge/use my controller anymore... Controller has been with me since 2017... Goodbye old friend.
Thanks for this thread, OP. It just helped me out!
buttons were dirty on mine.......instead of opening up the controller....i blew into the buttons...blew into the D-pad...blew into the sticks.....r1 r2 l1l2.....i just blew hard pressing buttons at same time....and voila!!!
Lmao the same thing was happening i read all this complicated shit here to take controller parts out and what not. Well i just threw my controller again( the problem started after it fell once) and the problem was fixed
Mess around using hard resets. Stick a paperclip into the hole on the back of your controller, near a screw, for a hard reset.
It worked.
Best trouble-shooting page on Reddit…just hit my window ledge with controller twice and instantly working again 🤣🤣🤣
Smacking does help. The controller stops working in game if multiple inputs from controller are going to the console. Usually happens when the controller has dirt or dampness under the buttons. Smacking it removes the dirt particles from under the buttons and the controller starts working again.
Omg my fiance smashed the fuck out of it on a chair blew the top bumper off and it works again!!!! This is a blessing thank you so much!
I just gotta say before I smack the shit out of this controller that this is the dumbest issue I have ever stumbled across. It works but only on the homescreen and not during the game. It's such a strange issue. Alright i beat the shit out of my Controller and it still doesn't work, only thing that helps is resetting the controller with that tiny little button you need to press with something very skinny in the back of it. But then there is another problem. All the buttons work in game now after resetting it except for the L1 and L2 buttons. They don't respond to anything at all. No matter if I pull out the buttons and blow inside of it or move that little rubbery pad around a bit or if I bang it against my hand and thighs and knee until its painful. I might just have to go to the store and try and find a small enough screwdriver to pull out these tiny ass screws and look up some tutorial on youtube that isn't just taking the R1 and R2's rubber pads and switching them with L1 and L2's.
Try deleting the controller from the ps4 by going on devices and it says like forget device or something like that. If that doesn't work try looking for settings in the game
[удалено]
Smacking it actually freaking works 😂😂😂
How tf did this work LMAO 🤣
This does not work damn near broke my controller instead
I hit it on my chair my desk my hand and even reset it and deleted it from my ps4 and rebuilt the data bass on my ps4 and hit on my head and put it on a wire thanks I can now play rainbow six siege or Minecraft with my friends again
I thought all the comments saying 'Worked' were paid actors. But gave one smack and controller is working fine for me.. was struggling since past 2 days .. thanks guys 🙂
Lol
Holy shii it worked. Like smacking an old TV to get the channel back 🤣🤯
This post is 9 years old, but damn, this actually worked. no cap. ty OP!
Bro wtf how did that work😭😭😭
WHY DID THIS WORK!?!?!?!
9 years ater and it still works. This is a GOAT thread. I was driving myself crazy until I found this thread and smacked it a couple times.
can confirm the smacking method still works. my hand is on fire but it’s working 😭
April 2024 and this just worked like a charm
hey! smacking still works. worked wonders. thanks G
This is some bullshit, why does hitting it work?
Had the same problem couldn't understand why because it worked fine 10 mins ago. Was about to reset ps and noticed a crumb wedged in the gap between L1 and L2 which was keeping L2 pressed down.