- 38 thoughts on “ Windows drivers for PS3 controllers. This would happen after may last failed attempt to get my ps3 controller working in Windows I bought a xb360 controller from Amazon a.
- Now I have no other options for PC gaming with a controller except this. Used this for my PS3 controller, works like a charm. Just download, install, plug the controller in and set it to 360 controller emulation and you're sorted.
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A keyboard and mouse may be the preferred input device for PC gaming, but there are others who are more comfortable with a console controller. Anyways, some genres-- like racing and fighting-- work better with a console controller (unless you are willing to fork over money for a special setup, like a fightstick).
Looking to Buy the PDP Afterflow Xbox One Controller Here is the link: Connecting and Afterglow Xbox one Controller to Window 10 PC.
No matter why you want to use a PS3 controller, we’ve got you covered.
In our guide to using a PS3 controller on the PC there are essentially, 2 ways to do this (the model of PS3 you own is not important):
- Connecting Your PS3 Controller on a PC via the SCP Driver Package
- Connecting Your PS3 Controller on a PC via SCP Toolkit
Note: looking for instructions on connecting your PS4 controller to your PC then check this out.
Also Note: you might have heard about MotioninJoy in the past, but it’s no longer a good option due to ads (and possible viruses). More about that below.
What You Need:
- Original DualShock 3 controller
- Mini-USB cable (aka default PS3 charging cable)
- Bluetooth dongle if you wish to connect wirelessly (optional)
Before anything else, make sure your PS3 is disconnected because if you press the PS button, it will connect with and turn on the PS3, thus not letting you connect it to your PC.
Then, connect your PS3 controller to your PC via the mini-USB cable to install the initial set of PS3 controller drivers. When the initial installation is complete, download the following (these are necessary for the SCP software to work):
Afterglow Ps3 Controller Windows 10
Afterglow Ps3 Controller Driver For Windows 7 64
- Xbox 360 Controller Driver (A PS3 controller driver for Windows 7 and older)
Note: Most of you may already have these installed but it’s worth checking to avoid problems in the long run, especially if you aren’t sure if you have these in the first place. The installation process will tell you if you already have them installed so you can just opt-out from the installation process if needed.
Recently, a Japanese coder on the DCEmu Forums released Windows drivers for DualShock 3 controllers. While the drivers only support using the controllers over USB and not bluetooth, they do include force feedback and Sixaxis support. Included with the drivers is a configuration tool, and though it appears to be in Japanese there is some explanation of how to use it included in the forum post. We have not tested these personally, but you can try out the drivers for yourself by downloading them from the forum here.
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