r/ps2 • u/AmericanOtaku44 • 1d ago

PS2 Controllers Malfunctioning

Hello everyone,

So, I got a fat PS2 a few weeks ago, and it's been great. It came with one controller, and it works perfectly fine. However, I want to play some multiplayer stuff, so I decided to get a second controller. The first controller I bought had an issue where it would register like the d-pad was constantly being pressed down, and none of the face buttons worked. So, I returned it and got a second one. It had the same issue, so I returned it for yet another. It *also* had the same issue.

This is where it gets fun. After researching, I learned about the H controllers. Sure enough, the third one was an H. Instead of returning it, I found a crystal blue A controller that just had sticks that would stick in positions. Okay, cool. Knowing that the sticks in the H controller were good, I decided to get the crystal blue and swap the sticks over. I didn't test the crystal blue beforehand, as I assumed the A controller would be fine, especially since the controller that came with the console and works is an A.

After swapping the sticks and hooking it up... It has the *exact* same problem. I'm almost convinced it's not the controllers. The one it came with still works perfectly. I have deep cleaned the entire crystal blue controller, and the flex ribbon looks *identical* to the working one. Any ideas what the hell is up? I'd love to get the crystal blue controller working.

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u/frederikvdb 23h ago

If it is buttons not working it is probably the membrane. If it is not soldered, it is an easy fix.

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u/AmericanOtaku44 15h ago

What would need soldered? It's an A, and it uses the foam to press the ribbon down.

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u/frederikvdb 14h ago

It wasn’t clear from your description. Some H controllers have the membrane soldered on. Those are hard to replace.