Unresponsive controllers
Hey all. I figured I'd post this, just in case it actually helps anyone.
Suddenly, for no apparent reason (no update done, nothing installed or uninstalled), neither of my controllers would 'wake up' or pair. I'd simply powered up the headset and the controllers were both dead....sort of.
They appeared unresponsive, but the lights worked, and a 'pointer' coming from the trigger seems to work but not do anything. The pointer moves with each controller, implying a connection of some kind.
Reboots and new batteries did nothing. They both unpaired, but once unpaired, I couldn't re-pair. I tried everything many, many times. Brand new batteries, hold the meta button + Y, hold X and tap the meta button five times, etc. Nothing worked.
So, last ditch effort, a factory reset.
When I ended-up at the controller pairing screen, I could do nothing. I'm hosed! Tried changing batteries a few times, hoping it might 'wake' them. Nothing.
At one point, with the battery out, I noticed three little contact points that are hidden behind the battery, when the battery is in the controller. Interesting. Why have three contact points that contact nothing? Maybe for special rechargeable batteries that I've never heard of? Doubtful there's a battery with side contact points.
I swiped my finger across the three contact points and the controller woke up and paired. Did the same with the other controller, and now I'm back up and running, reinstalling my games/apps (I don't seem to remember my backup pin number :( )
Cheers
