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How to use a PS3 Controller On Your PC
Have you ever dreamt of using your PS3 controller on your PC? Well, dream no more because its possible!
Using your PS3 Controller on your PC
It’s recommended to have Windows XP or higher. It’s also been able to be used on a Mac via Boot Camp.
1. First of all download the driver and install the filter driver (libusb-win32-filter-bin-0.1.10.1.exe).
2. Unpack the ps3sixasis_en.
3. Plug the SIXASIS to your PC via the USB charging cable provided with your PS3.
4. Run ps3sixasis_en.exe once.
5. Push the PS button the SIXAXIS once if your computer doesn’t recognize it.
FAQ
1. How do I know its working?
Simply go to Windows -> Control Panel -> Joysticks. It should be labeled as a joystick.
2. The lights are flashing!
Don’t worry, simply check to see if its recognized and if it works. It worked fine for me even though the lights were flashing. I tested it out using SNES9x and DualShock 3 with no problem.
(6 votes, average: 3.33 out of 5)
December 18th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Man, I’m SO going to try this today!
January 9th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
hey, cn i play, say, cod 4 for pc and halo 4 pc with tha ps3 dualshok 3 controllr? pla email @ mozair.patel@gmail.com
May 10th, 2009 at 8:16 am
nice one guys, im going to try this tonight, as i grew up on the PS controller iv’e never really been able to get round using the mouse and keys to control a game on my PC
May 10th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
why doesnt this ever work for me? ive tried this a few times a few different ways.. does this not work with visa 64?
May 11th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I haven’t tried it with Vista 64 bit. That might be the case. I’m going to look into it.
May 13th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I was able to get it to work after going to Start->Control Panel->Hardware and Sound->Game Controllers->Properties (the controller should register as a PS3 controller)->Settings->Calibrate
And then it worked fine for me.
July 16th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Hey i connected my controller but i have 2 configure it on control pad plz help
July 17th, 2009 at 3:52 am
will this work for (Grand Theft Auto IV pc)?
Do you need the driver?
On XP-PRO 4gig-ram Dual core processor.
July 24th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
As long as it is recognized, it should work accordingly.
December 29th, 2009 at 12:18 am
Hey i got it to be recognized and all that but the button on my ps3 controller keeps flashing? Like if i go under the control panel and then to controller it says its there but it will not connect for some reason. please email me at doodoodod@gmail.com
January 20th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Okay, I have everything working, the lights are flashing, control panel recognizes that the controller is there, however whenever i try input or move directional buttons or whatever, I do not get a response. It is almost like it is picking up my controller except not picking it up when I push the buttons. If anyone has ANY idea on how to fix this please email me. That be great!
Chris89_forever@hotmail.com
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
@Kirinou have you tried restarting your computer? It might be a solution.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:42 am
So i have installed libusb-win32,plugged in controller,ran ps3sixaxis_en than when i go to calibrate and when playing SADX (what i wanted to use controller for) i get no response from the controller.I have Windows XP…plz help.I’m about to try to restart my computer if that works i will repost that its now working.
February 9th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Did you configure it in SADX?
When you run ps3sixaxis_en, make sure you can see it in the Control Player for Joysticks I believe.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Well,yes,i see it in the joysticks.The problem is that when I try to calibrate/set up the controls for SADX,the computer senses the controller is there but i get no response when i am trying to calibrate/set up controls for SADX.
February 26th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Help! the buttons say that Square is # 15 on the control panel game controller thing. I have this game that uses 1234 format. in other words, I would have to use the D-pad for square X Triangle and such. Help me.
February 27th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
@keyan Can you reassign the buttons withing your game?