Connect ps3 controller to windows pc

[SiddallSYLWILLIAMS 10]

does anyone on here know how this is done tried everything on youtube

but nothing works

my pc can see the device and i can configure it in settings but how in f.....g

hell do you get the bas...d to work sorry for my french but the whole thing has got me so f.....g annoyed hope someone can help

[Locksley 10]

iirc you need a free program called 'motioninjoy'. That lets you set up the pad to emulate key presses and stuff. It also enables bluetooth connectivity if you have it

Edited February 12, 2015 by Locksley
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[Jace 10]

Note of caution, Did this successfully for about 30mins and the PS3 pad died, not battery, and being a VX8 board, there's no replacements out yet.

 

ended up getting a usb XBOX360 pad, and has worked flawlessly.

[SiddallSYLWILLIAMS 10]

cheers for the info will try an xbox pad

[Jace 10]

Just making myself clear, the xbox pad i got was for a pc, not for the xbox, just looks the same.

 

J

[Tek-no-logic 10]

You can buy wireless receiver for £12.99 from amazon. That's what I did and can use normal 360 controllers. Works perfectly

[Zedders 10]

You can buy wireless receiver for £12.99 from amazon. That's what I did and can use normal 360 controllers. Works perfectly

 

Or ebay for a tenner less.

[Tek-no-logic 10]

Or ebay for a tenner less.

 

Are these ones licence by Microsoft? I thought I got a deal but if you can link me official wireless receiver for £2.99 I'll be shocked

[Zedders 10]

Nope, but they don't need to be, work with the official drivers too, me and a mate have them working great.

[Ghozer 112]

Never had a problem getting PS3 pads working on PC works best with a Bluetooth dongle)

 

But indeed you need this - http://sourceforge.net/projects/ds3tool/

 

It's not that hard to set up once you have it

Edited March 29, 2015 by Ghozer