PS3 controller not connecting

[Butcher]

Just got a second controller but it wont sync with the console tried both ports and two different usb cables but no dice. any idea's.

[tinto]

Nothing actually happens on screen when they sync.
I just went through it with my move controllers and didn't think anything was working...
My process was:
Controller off
plug it in via USB
hit PS button - controller turns on
then it is synced (with no further info) on screen

... is it charged? maybe leave it plugged in for a bit.

[Joe]

Press the little reset button on the underside of the controller with a toothpick or something similarly small.. that will re-sync it.

[Butcher]

Fully charged overnight and reset it a few times trying to get it to work.
tested it by going in game to a twoplayer race, no go.

All that happens when you press the ps button is that it flashes for a bit then turns off instead of lighting up the p2 button. Im stumped not far off going back to eb and throwing it at him.

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

buy an Apple... Them shits work everytime.

[MGR]

Make sure both the PS3 and controller are turned off.

Manually turn the PS3 on and once it has booted up, THEN I plug the USB in and press the PS button.

[Butcher]

Still no good ill take the fucker back. Thanks for the replies.

[shifted]

Don't you have to sync them manually first? IE. like the Blu-Ray controllers? It is in settings I think from memory?

[Lasoya]

By plugging the controller in via USB it should charge and operate like normal, if thats not happening then either something is wrong with the controller, send it back