The mouse and keyboard are the normal input devices that are connected to your PC while playing games. On the other hand, you can play games much better with a gamepad. If you own a PlayStation console, then we could use its DualShock control on Windows. PS3 Controller is one of the most popular Gamepad controllers for Windows.
Using PS3 Wireless Controllers with a PC. The new Bluetooth controller should appear on the list. Do not close the controller window. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on the computer and the mini-B end to your Dualshock 3 or Sixaxis wireless controller. A USB game controller now appears in the game controller window.
Here we are going to share how to Connect PS3 Controller to PC running on Windows 10 latest version. Windows 10 is designed for Microsoft’s own Xbox One games console, however, there is another gaming controller available in the market.
If you would like to use a PlayStation 3 controller to play games on a PC, then you might discover that linking the PS3 controller and syncing it to use with Windows games is very simple. The location of the USB port in the system may vary depending upon the make and model of the system you are using.
If you want to connect the controller using a wireless dongle, then ensure to download and install the Dongle’s driver. Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the installationStep 3: Navigate to SCP Toolkit WebsiteIn the process of “how to Connect the PS3 controller to PC”, now you need to to enable the controller of your PlayStation3 for steam games with your PC.Step 4: Download from “ScpToolkitSetup.exe” LinkIn the 4th step of “how to Connect PS3 Controller to PC” method, you need to download the toolkit to your Windows 10 PC to the default download folder.You need to ensure while downloading that you are getting the latest version of the toolkit and not the outdated version. Click on the large green button to start the downloading.Step 5: Setup of FileAfter you have completed with the downloading of the.exe file of the toolkit, you need to set up the file.
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You will see an icon that resembles the black PlayStation3 controller.Step 6: Follow On-screen InstructionsDouble-click the.exe file you will see the “Install” button, Click on it.Accept the terms and conditions.There are several components which will be downloaded in the process and hence you need to wait until the installation is over. You have to click Install option for multiple times.You will come across a step where you will see missing “prerequisites” required to run the program, simply click on Next until the prerequisites are installed or you may simply click on FinishAgain click on “Yes” when the pop-up window will be asked, whether or not you trust the setup file.Step 7: Double Click the SCP ToolKit Driver InstallerYou need to double click the SCPToolKit Driver Installer to start the driver installation. Step 8: Uncheck Install DualShock 4 ControllerThe Install DualShock 4 Controller option is available on left side of the driver installer window. Find it and uncheck it.Step 9: Check the Box under “Choose DualShock 3 Controller to Install”This is the option that is available on right side of the window and you need to choose the controller from this option Step 10: Check Wireless Controller OptionNow you will see the options for all devices that are connected to the PC. You will see the Play Station 3 Controller option marked “Wireless Controller” with a number which actually pertains to USB port where the controller is plugged.
Step 11: Click InstallThe Install Option is available on the right side of the driver installer window.This may take a few minutes to get installed with the compatible Windows 10 PC.After the installation is over, you will receive a beep sound to confirm the installationAlso Read:That’s all! I hope you enjoyed this reading this article.
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Contents.How to use PS3 Controller on PC?The Dualshock 3 is neither the toughest nor the easiest to use on PC. Nonetheless, it is worth it. That’s why, I’m presenting this Guidehere which will tell you How to use PS3 Controller, the Dualshock 3 on your computer.The process is really simple and fun.
Just keep reading carefully and do as I say so.Hardware Required. Dualshock 3. A mini-USB cable. Bluetooth dongle (Optional)Software RequiredBefore installing your controller you need to have some software installed in your PC. You can find all the download links below. ( Only needs to be installed when you are using Windows 7).After making sure that you have all the requirements fulfilled, proceed further to use PS3 Controller on PC. Installation of SoftwareStep-1.
Download the software listed above, and start by installing the four Microsoft packages. If you are using a Windows 7 PC, you’ll also need to install the Xbox 360 controller driver. On Windows 8 and 10, it’s already built in with the system.Key Note: Plug your Dualshock 3 into your PC with a mini-USB cable.Step-2. If you also want to be able to use the controller wirelessly over the Bluetooth connection, make sure you have a Bluetooth dongle plugged in or your motherboard’s Bluetooth is enabled. ScpToolkit notes you need a Bluetooth 2.0 or higher dongle that supports Enhanced Data Rate (EDR). If you don’t want to use PS3 Controller wirelessly, simply skip this Step.
Download and Install ScpToolkitStep-1. Download ScpToolkit and then run the installer. After accepting the terms & conditions, and choosing your install location, you’ll get a menu of all the options to install, as in the screenshot below. I recommend leaving this to the default. Click Install to begin the installation.Note: Make sure the ScpToolkit Bluetooth Pair Utility option is ticked if you want to use the PS3 Controller wirelessly.Step-2. After approximately 30 seconds, ScpToolkit will be installed, and you’ll see the screen, with a big green button that says Run Driver Installer. As this is a fresh install, that is what we need to do. Click the big green button.3.
Run ScpToolKitStep-1. The next screen may look a bit complex, but it’s still pretty simple. Just check the boxes for the drivers you want to install. In our case, we want to make sure Install Dualshock 3 driver is checked (it should be checked by default). Then click the arrow next to “Choose Dualshock 3 controllers to install” to see a dropdown list of USB devices attached to your computer. Find the PlayStation 3 controller in the list and check it too.Note: Check if the “Install Bluetooth driver” box is checked. Like you did with the Dualshock 3, click the arrow next to “Choose Bluetooth dongles to install” and then find your Bluetooth device in the list.
Check it.Another Note: If you are using Windows Vista, check the box for “Force Driver Installation.” Otherwise, leave it unchecked. Click Install.Step-2. Wait as the SCP Toolkit runs through its installation process. You can see lots of pop-ups on the side of your screen as it detects your hardware. Scroll to the bottom of the log and you should hopefully see “Dualshock 3 USB Driver installed” (and also “Bluetooth Driver installed” if you opted), indicating a successful installation. If everything went well, click Exit.4. Adjusting ScpToolkit SettingsNow that ScpTookit is installed successfully, you’ll see it as an icon in your system tray.
You can find the ScpToolkit Settings Manager in your Start menu. Here you can adjust some settings like disabling rumble, adjusting analog stick deadzones, and more. Most of these settings you should leave alone and not change unless you know what you are doing.ScpToolkit starts up with Windows by default and also plays some sound effects that you might find unwanted. To disable them, click the Sound settings tab and uncheck “Enable notification sounds.”. Key Note: The PCSX2 settings tab allows you to patch the emulator’s LilyPad controller plugin to support the pressure sensitive buttons.
If you want to use your PS3 controller with the emulator, click Browse to navigate to your PCSX2 installation folder, then click Enable to install the patch. Use PS3 Controller, the Dualshock 3 on PCAs it is installed now, the Dualshock 3 will behave like an Xbox 360 controller.
Any game with native XInput support (almost any modern PC game that supports gamepads) should recognize it without any problem. Unfortunately, this indicates that it won’t register as a PlayStation controller to the few games that have native DualShock 4 support, so you won’t get the proper Square/Cross/Triangle/Circle button icons by default.However, some games let you manually choose your button icons. You can look for that in the in-game settings. Use PS3 Controller wirelesslyIf you want to use PS3 Controller over the Bluetooth connection, and followed all the Bluetooth installation steps above, you should be able to use it very easily. Simply unplug the controller, and after a couple seconds, it will sync via Bluetooth. You’ll get a notification in the system tray when it does.
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Now you can use Dualshock 3 wirelessly. This works after a reboot, too. If you allow ScpToolkit to start with Windows, you should simply be able to plug in your PS3 controller again and it’ll instantly be recognized. Once the LED is on, unplug the controller, and it’ll once again be synced via Bluetooth.That’s it. This way you can use the PS 3 controller on PC.Also Read: ConclusionThis is how you use PS3 Controller on PC. If you are faced any trouble while the installation or while using ScpToolkit or Dualshock 3 on your computer, you can visit the to seek further help.Also, for Bluetooth connection related help, you should visit For any queries, doubts or suggestions, feel free to visit the Comments sections below.
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