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Enabling a PS3 Controller for use on PC

projectmayhemprojectmayhem Registered User regular
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Ello!

I am trying to figure out how to get my PS3 controller to work with my Win7 Laptop however I've spent a good hour messing with Motionjoy and I have had zero luck :(.

Are there any other drivers out there that work? Most everything I've found has led me to some shady websites that I rather not venture to unless there is some first hand knowledge of the drivers working.

Thanks for any info =D

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  • alexhollizalexholliz Registered User
    The first result of a google search "PS3 controller on PC" is a blog article explaining how to do with with a handy zip file containing everything you need.

    Link

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  • ShensShens Registered User regular
    A signed driver for the PS3 controller: http://www.motioninjoy.com/ (You will need a bluetooth adapter though)

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  • b0bd0db0bd0d Registered User regular
    i just did this using motionjoy, like, yesterday using the USB port and a charging cable. The newest version is 0.6.0003 but the default install instructions are for a different version. Here's the right install instructions: http://www.motioninjoy.com/wiki/en/install/latest

    You have to reboot after you install stuff. And for some reason, when I go to load the driver under the driver manager, the controller stops working. So I just start the DS3_tool like normal and select the right controller option. that's it. I read a few things that said the cable might not pass the correct data if you're using an aftermarket one. I'm using an energizer one I bought at walmart. it works.

    I'm using the vista/7 64-bit driver on xp pro 64-bit.

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  • IcemopperIcemopper Registered User regular
    Shens wrote: »
    A signed driver for the PS3 controller: http://www.motioninjoy.com/ (You will need a bluetooth adapter though)

    Mine works without a bluetooth adapter. I'm not sure how or why, but it somehow managed.

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  • ShensShens Registered User regular
    Oh nice. That is good to hear people have got it working without Bluetooth. I assumed that was still the case due to the verbage on the motionjoy site. To be honest, I haven't tried the driver in a long time because I gave up and bought an XBOX controller.

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  • IcemopperIcemopper Registered User regular
    Shens wrote: »
    Oh nice. That is good to hear people have got it working without Bluetooth. I assumed that was still the case due to the verbage on the motionjoy site. To be honest, I haven't tried the driver in a long time because I gave up and bought an XBOX controller.

    I was having difficulty setting mine up for a while, and I assumed it was due to needing a bluetooth adapter.

    Then I did something (still not sure what), and it worked! Lucky me I guess!

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  • The WolfmanThe Wolfman Registered User regular
    I was also trying to use motionjoy and failing. I eventually figured out that the trick was that I had to hit the home button after plugging in the USB.

    However, this has the slightly annoying side effect of causing my PS3 to turn on once I unplug the USB. I don't know if this is actually supposed to happen (I assume not), but I can't say I'm bothered enough to go hunting for a fix.

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  • AddaAdda Registered User regular
    The Wolfman wrote: »
    I was also trying to use motionjoy and failing. I eventually figured out that the trick was that I had to hit the home button after plugging in the USB.

    However, this has the slightly annoying side effect of causing my PS3 to turn on once I unplug the USB. I don't know if this is actually supposed to happen (I assume not), but I can't say I'm bothered enough to go hunting for a fix.

    Just open motionjoy and select disconnect controller before you unplug it.

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  • KainyKainy Registered User regular
    I had no idea that someone had made a signed driver for PS3 controllers.

    This is excellent news.

    Now I can use my crappy old Sixaxises for something.

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  • Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    Bringing back this thread as I need to know how I can switch on the ps3 controller to use on the PC, without actually having the PS3 itself come on. I've managed to get the drivers loaded up and it works wirelesssly on the PC but I've had to switch the ps3 off at the mains. I also have no idea how to switch the controller off when not in use.

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  • ED!ED! Registered User regular
    I'm going to suggest you do what I ended up doing - just get a wired XBOX360 controller. It sucks that Sony and MS can't play nice and create drivers for each other, but it is what it is. I had nothing trouble with MotionJoy and the other drivers (some completely f'd up my system); even when it worked it wouldn't (it would disconnect itself all of a sudden at times). I just said screw it and bought a 12 dollar XBOX360 controller on Amazon and haven't looked back.

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  • aakaidoaakaido Registered User
    Big Isy wrote: »
    Bringing back this thread as I need to know how I can switch on the ps3 controller to use on the PC, without actually having the PS3 itself come on. I've managed to get the drivers loaded up and it works wirelesssly on the PC but I've had to switch the ps3 off at the mains. I also have no idea how to switch the controller off when not in use.

    How do you do that exactly. My controller has suddenly started disconnect randomly and it's really irritating

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  • kuhlmeyekuhlmeye Registered User regular
    I'm just using mine with a charging cable, which causes no problems with the PS3 in the other room.

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