Blueretro on Playstation, controller "interference" maybe?

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After flashing to 1.7.3 and installing the esp32 devkitc in the original PlayStation, I get weird activity from the system. If i power the system on with the lid up and am on the "memory card/ cd player screen", the pointer arrow appears but flashes at random pulses. The controller somewhat works, but its either delayed or the buttons i hit are duplicated. If i power on with lid closed and go to the Xstation home screen, the screen goes somewhat wild with key strokes. Its as if different buttons are being hit at all different times. This is with the blueretro board wired into both controller ports, but same activity occurred when wired to port 1 only as well (with correct pins wired to 3v3 from port 2). the memory cards work fine and all points pinout to the ribbon cable.
The weird part is when i tried a wired controller. Once plugged in, the random buttons/movements stop. I can play a game with the wired controller in port 2 and use my ps5 controller via bluetooth as player one with 0 issue......so long as the wired controller is plugged in.
I'm beginning to think it might be something internal to my controller port, so i will be replacing it this weekend when another one delivers. Outside of that, anyone seen this issue or anything like it?