Logitech Wireless PS2 Action Controller

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I bought a brand new logitech controller a couple weeks ago, and it would not sync to the receiver, so I returned it. I bought another brand new controller a few days ago, and it also won't connect to the receiver. what's odd is that both controllers will connect to my other logitech's receiver. there are no issues with lag or anything. does anyone know what could be wrong? my only theory is that the router is causing interference (2.4GHz), but why wouldn't that affect an older receiver?
 
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I bought a brand new logitech controller a couple weeks ago, and it would not sync to the receiver, so I returned it. I bought another brand new controller a few days ago, and it also won't connect to the receiver. what's odd is that both controllers will connect to my other logitech's receiver. there are no issues with lag or anything. does anyone know what could be wrong? my only theory is that the router is causing interference (2.4GHz), but why wouldn't that affect an older receiver?
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Could It be... wireless..N..G...or B.. problem?
 
I did a bit of research and other people have had this problem. I don't think there's much in the way of fixing it other than people saying to keep trying. both of these controllers were still sealed. neither came with a manual, when it says that they do on the box.
 
I wanted the white controller to differentiate from my other logitech controllers (have 3 of them), but it had this ugly ea sports logo on it, which I was going to remove by repainting it. I do remember using the airflo controller instead of the logitech ones, because there was a hell of a lot of interference with them in the past. now, the controllers work 100%. I could sync them in the past, but it was difficult to play a game with latency issues. now, that's no longer a problem. I did notice some latency when I had the wii u on at the same time. under normal circumstances, nothing, no problems at all. that's what made me think it was interference.
 
@Yugonibblit , btw, the batteries that came with the controller -- they almost look as though they have some sort of corrosion on them. I'm using my own batteries (powerex rechargeable, the only batteries I've seen come with a holder for them). :-P
 
I put the batteries in for a moment, then cleaned the corrosion off. I will not try them again. I'm assuming that this has been sealed for years, and the batteries just went bad.
 
alright, the guy offered to send me a new receiver if I ship the other back. shouldn't cost too much shipping-wise, so I agreed.
 
I received the new receiver. the original could only be shipped for a flat rate cost of $8. anyway, the new receiver works just like my old ones. maybe something is happening to packaged receivers while they're in hot boxes? I dunno.
 
The solution is this.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ps2/comments/lihy58/solution_getting_the_logitech_cordless_action_ps2/

You have to replace the caps. This was expected, since you open new old stock stuff and found out that it is not working..i mean electronics don't just work...
The tricky part for me was that when opening the receiver the cap seemed fine, but was not. Still seems fine but is faulty.
When I replaced it with a new one everything worked flawlessly.

So anyone searching for an answer regarding the syncing problems of the Logitech wireless ps2 controller, the bad caps are the answer.
Still in 2024 you have the defender controller, and the Chinese blue retro stuff. Defender is awesome, but finding a new old stock Logitech is awesome too.
 
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