The controller won't turn on itself if I unplug the usb cord. Is there a possibility of having a battery problem?
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I assume that tried charging it for extended periods of time with no success? I can only assume that you have a faulty product, since I haven't run into that issue yet and it can play for several before needing to charge it.
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No...i haven't had any problem like such...The controller works perfect and i usually recharge it after 48-60 hours of gaming...It has a very strong long range..Actually the controller works together with the USB so if it aint connected it will be blinking red light. But when you connect the USB the red light will be steady meaning that it it is now active...However i'm only taking precautions about the charge but the lifespan of the battery might extend above the hours i'm talking about but to be on the safer side i don't allow it to be more than 60 hours without recharging it (meaning 60 hours of gaming). No...i haven't had any problem like such...The controller works perfect and i usually recharge it after 48-60 hours of gaming...It has a very strong long range..Actually the controller works together with the USB so if it aint connected it will be blinking red light. But when you connect the USB the red light will be steady meaning that it it is now active...However i'm only taking precautions about the charge but the lifespan of the battery might extend above the hours i'm talking about but to be on the safer side i don't allow it to be more than 60 hours without recharging it (meaning 60... » Read More No...i haven't had any problem like such...The controller works perfect and i usually recharge it after 48-60 hours of gaming...It has a very strong long range..Actually the controller works together with the USB so if it aint connected it will be blinking red light. But when you connect the USB the red light will be steady meaning that it it is now active...However i'm only taking precautions about the charge but the lifespan of the battery might extend above the hours i'm talking about but to be on the safer side i don't allow it to be more than 60 hours without recharging it (meaning 60 hours of gaming). « Show Less
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It may need to be charged longer, other than that it may just be that you havent installed the drivers correctly.
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I never could get mine to work finally threw it away it was a total waste of money
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jim,the controller should to go into a sleep mode. my new 216 is doing what yours is doing and needs to be sent back and replaced something is broke
45200
I had to buy the battery pack with a cord that plugs into the controller in order for the controller to work. You could also use regular batteries in order to get the controller to work, but I just went with the battery pack with a cord. I bought the battery pack from Gamestop, but I'm sure Wal-Mart or K-Mart have them also. Hope this answers your question.
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That totally happened to me. As I said in my review, after switching controllers, I eventually found one that worked. So, I would suggest using different controllers as the charging point until you find the one that will work consistently. If you only have one controller... I don't know what to tell you.
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I had the same problem and found the controller was not connected well. The battery connections are not very user friendly either. I took the motor and connected directly to the battery and it worked. I then checked power out of controller when I forced a turn on, all worked fine. So, it knew it was a bad controller to motor connection. I kept on messing with the connector , controller to motor, and it finally started working. I am talking about the connection inside the hopper that connects motor to controller.
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The battery is severely discharged. You have only about 2 hours or less left of the charge. Connect the Power Supply cable to the Charger/Controller's Power Input Jack.
2222427
The controller takes double A batteries, i believe 4 of them, however you can also plug it into a USB port and use it that way.
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The controller does not goes of to sleep unless you switch it off. The remote is always up and using the battery. But it still has been running for me for over 3 months.
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Make sure the L connection is connected to the controller. Update the firmware as well.
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You may want to contact the seller. I didnt have such issues. You may have already done this, but to double check unplug the power cord just to make sure the battery is working.
860786
Hello, my dear friend, please do not be worried, have you pulled out the plastic chip from the battery of the remote controller? Would you please tell us your order ID? We will try our best to resolve the problem for you. Best regards, lemonbest
476031
Like some of the other responses... It sounds like a power supply issue to me. Check the power line to the controller is aligned correctly. Confirm that the controller has power (the lights are on). Be sure to turn on the power switch. Be sure to push one of the cycle buttons. Good luck.
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It could just be the product. Sometimes I have the same issue with mine. Over time the connection between the battery and stand has become less consistent in keeping a steady charge. I spend a little too much time trying to find a "sweet spot" where my controllers will stay docked and charged. Maybe contacting Energizer for warranty information would be a good move.
1363735
Had the same issue... Changed the controller board and haven't had a single issue since
904742
I would consider replacing the battery annually. There is a small tab on the top right hand face of the controller that slides out. The battery is a small watch type battery.
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May sound overly simple and you probsbly did these things.. but make sure u have the volume up on the controller. I have mistakenly turned it off or down and didn't realize it. Other than that make sure it's connected to the computer. If still not working you should contact manufacturer or amazon to rerurn. Hope you get it fixed. It's a great system.
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If the LED's are not broken, the most likely problem is the appropriate plug is not properly seated in the controller. Re-seat all of the plugs and try again. If that doesn't work, then the LED's or connections are bad.