The settings menu has the ability to turn off both the PlayStation 3 and the controllers when not in use. You must set both to turn off if you want them to do so.
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leave the PS3 turned on and change the settings to turn off the controller when the PS3 is turned off. You can turn the controller and the PS3 back on by pressing the PS3 emblem on the controller
Yes if you are using the PS3 to charge it. You should also know that if you do not go to your settings menu and set the PS3 to automatically turn off the controller it will always need a charge because it will stay on when you turn your PS3 off.
It happens and the easiest method is to pull out the power cord and then plug it back in. Make sure you want the PS3 to turn off as it will override the PS3 protection from shutting down
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