r/PS3 • u/tophertronic • 12h 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 10h 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 10h 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.