Ps3 Controller on Pc

Can I Use a Ps3 Controller on my PC?

To use your PS3 controller wirelessly, you'll either need a PC with built-in Bluetooth compatibility or a Bluetooth dongle plugged in. You must plug in the controller before you can play wirelessly.

How to Fix PlayStation 3 Controller Problems on PC

A PS3 controller is not working on your PC? This might be a connection or a driver problem. Try to reset your controller first as this simple tweak might get all things to normal again. Updating your drivers is a great way of fixing this issue fast if you use dedicated software.

How do I Get my PS3 Controller to Work on my PC?

Plug the DualShock 3 into your PC via a mini-USB cable. If your computer doesn't have built-in Bluetooth support, plug in your wireless Bluetooth dongle. Download and run ScpToolkit Setup.exe. It should automatically download all of the other files it needs, so just follow all the prompts.

Why is my PC not Detecting my Controller?

Windows might sometimes be unable to detect your gamepad due to an overload of devices plugged in to your machine. Try to disconnect other plug-and-play devices and see if the issue persists. In addition, if you're using a USB hub, be sure to disconnect your gamepad from the USB hub and connect it directly to your PC.

How do I Make my PS3 Controller Discoverable?

Make the controller recognizable to the Bluetooth. Unplug the controller from the computer. Press and hold the PS3 Home button on the center of the controller. This turns on the controller, and it is recognized on the computer.

How to Sync Your PS3 Controller

To sync to PS3, turn on PS3 > connect USB to controller > connect other end to PS3 > press PS button > wait for lights to stop flashing. When a PS3 controller won't sync, turn controller over > locate reset button access hole > insert paperclip into hole and hold for 2 seconds.

How do you Put a PlayStation Controller in Pairing Mode?

Press and hold the PS button and SHARE button on the wireless controller at the same time.
The light bar on the back of the wireless controller will start flashing once pairing mode is active.

Do PS3 Controllers have Bluetooth?

While PS3 controllers do have Bluetooth functionality, they don't seamlessly connect to other hardware like newer controllers. Both the original Sixaxis and DualShock 3 versions of the PS3 controller are specifically meant to connect to either the PS3 or the PSP Go.