PS2 controller - same buttons not working on both

Question

On both my PS2 controllers the up arrow and L1 and L2 have stopped working. The other buttons work. As its the same buttons on both controllers I'm doubting its an issue with the controllers. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Thanks

Answer 1

I have had buttons mess up on my controllers before but they were always with the joysticks. Maybe you have a game that requires those buttons to be pushedd alot? But I'm afraid you cant fix it you have to buy a new one.

Answer 2

Maype you press on them hard but if you want to no where is the problem try the controllers on one of your friend's consoles if they hadn't work try to buy new ones and not to press on the buttons hardly if they don't work too then the problem is in the shop you are buying them from..........somtimes I find unhonest shops