Use PS3 Controller As PC Game Controller

by musick_08

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Intro: Use PS3 Controller As PC Game Controller

For my birthday I got a laptop and wanted to put an emulator on it. I wanted to use a controller for it but didn't want to spend money on a controller, adapter, or anything else. So I decided to use my Ps3 dualshock 3 controller. If you are having trouble or don't understand something, leave a comment and I'll do my best to help. Thanks for viewing :)

STEP 1: Software

For this to work you need the software which you can download here.  (Yes its free and for windows 7 32 and 64). Save the file. Then plug in the ps3 controller via usb and run the software application. Then you need to completely exit out of the DS3 tool and open it again.

If you want you can also use an emulator. (Im using project 64, can be found here).
Just download the emulator, download some roms, and your ready to go.

Follow the video tutorial in the next step to finish the configuration

STEP 2: Video Tutorial

Here is the link for the video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76H1pW91DcU

19 Comments

plasticman3 8 years ago

also is there a way to use a dual shock2

plasticman3 8 years ago

does this work on windows 10 emulator ppsspp playing final fantasy dissidia 012

taj.johnsonhicks 9 years ago

ok so i have windows 8 and the PPSSPP emulator. my controller wont sync to my laptop even though its plugged in. what do i need to do?

JrK1 9 years ago

how to pair ps3 controller to play PPSSPP game on PC?

ashfaqahammed07 9 years ago

How to Play Ps3 Games On Pc Via PlayStation 3 Emulator.

sonics1 9 years ago

well i have a mac so its easly done for me

sfoot1 10 years ago

When I plug in my ps3 controller the four red lights just continuously flash I push the button to make it connect but it still flashes ????

Ashish_Mishra 10 years ago

could u also make something like this for android tablet / phone gaming via otg?

Jayduf 10 years ago

so all I have to do is press download and ill be able to use my ps3 controller on my laytop?

Atlas Portal 2 10 years ago

Is this the original Far-Cry you're playing?

Atlas Portal 2 11 years ago

On crysis I can use a Xbox controller can I use a PS3 controller for Crysis?

musick_08 11 years ago

I have not tried it, but I did a quick google search and it looks like it is possible with some 3rd party software.

Revoker 11 years ago

Only One problem is that you have to be online to use the program

musick_08 11 years ago

I don't use this program anymore (sold my ps3), but I don't remember having to be online to use it.

zazenergy 13 years ago

Thanks for sharing. It would be great if you could include more detail on this.

musick_08 13 years ago

I'm trying to get this to work with bluetooth at the moment. If I figure it out then I'll make a version 2 on this, if not then I'll make sure I add more detail.

tthrower18 12 years ago

u need a bluetooth dongle. iv used it wired b4 and i taught a few people how to use it