Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button without original DUASHOCK controller
What to do when your PS3 boots into Safe Mode (Recovery Mode), whether it happened by accident or because of a hardware problem. This video explains why the PS3 enters Safe Mode, how to navigate the recovery menu, why an original PS3 controller is usually required, and what options you have if you don't have one. It also covers common hard drive issues, replacing a failed drive, and simple methods that may allow you to boot back into XMB normally.