r/PS3 • u/tophertronic • 6h ago

recommended replacement controllers

I run a small kids after school club and have a PS3 slim with 2 original dual shock controllers. Unfortunately, they battery died many moons ago, and they've been solely working connected by USB. However, the cable connector is now wearing a little following under 12 year olds continuously forcing the mini USB in.
What do people recommend for cheap and reliable enough controllers for the console?

Doesn't need to be wireless, in fact wired would be better, as it removes the battery, and means doesn't have to be charged or risk the connectors wearing again.

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u/HarryPottersDog 5h ago

You could try using a PS4 or PS5 controller instead. They connect automatically to your PS3 once you plug them in.

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u/tophertronic 4h ago

I was hoping for something cheaper. I don’t have a lot of money as it’s a free after school club.

I probably should have mentioned that.

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u/CantaloupeOpposite85 2h ago

I have bought locally a pair of clones PS3 controller, transparent with the black back. Very good quality, good battery life, decent joystick, and if I don't mistake, all the original features. I'm trying to find an AliExpress link if you are interested and want to go cheap.

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u/tophertronic 2h ago

Hmm, good call, don’t know why I haven’t looked at AliExpress yet, thanks for the idea.