Getting a PS3 Controller to work

[Karachi]

Just dropping in to tell that PS4 controllers don't work with the game.

 

[ATMega169P]

The Ds3 tool method did not work for me. However, after watching this video which shows how to easily connect ps3 controller to pc, it worked great. It shows how to do it for windows 8, but the exact steps worked for windows 7 as well (which I have). It is also the easiest one I found. So watch the video and all the items that you need to download is on the description of the video.

Here is the link :How To Easily Connect PS3 Controller to PC (No Motioninjoy Required) - YouTube

This video is perfect. I used this and my ps3 controller is working perfectly. I was having a problem when disconnecting the controller which would crash my pc but to avoid any issues, follow this tutorial while running in a safe mode with networking. Once you are done then just restart your pc normally and everything should work.

 

[Frostyvegi]

I don't understand the issue people are having with Motioninjoy. Someone mentioned above a driver issue.. but for me it's worked perfectly with my Sixaxis Duelshock3 controller. Once you realise you need to select Xbox emulation and hit the enable button, no probs.

 

[ATMega169P]

I don't understand the issue people are having with Motioninjoy. Someone mentioned above a driver issue.. but for me it's worked perfectly with my Sixaxis Duelshock3 controller. Once you realise you need to select Xbox emulation and hit the enable button, no probs.

It causes problems with the drivers in Windows 8. Just to be on the safe side, its best to install everything in safe mode. I have windows 8 and the controller was working but when I disconnected it then my pc would crash.

 

[Frostyvegi]

It causes problems with the drivers in Windows 8. Just to be on the safe side, its best to install everything in safe mode. I have windows 8 and the controller was working but when I disconnected it then my pc would crash.

Also installed it on my Windows 8 (.1?) tablet and had no issues as well, installed and started normally.

 

[Orangzeb]

controller works fine with usb cable but whenever I try to connect it via bluetooth my controller lights freezes (as soon I plug out the usb cable out of it)

maybe my bluetooth adapter issue ?

 

[Gentoras]

That's what I thought too, I can't use it via bluetooth, so I ended up buying an usb extension cable

 

[kushari]

Hey need help buddy,

I can connect and play with my PS3 controller by following the instruction given in the 1st post, but how to connect it with my PC through Bluetooth, I mean my laptops inbuilt Bluetooth is not finding PS3 controller, so how to get it connected with my PC?

 

[Gentoras]

Hey need help buddy,

I can connect and play with my PS3 controller by following the instruction given in the 1st post, but how to connect it with my PC through Bluetooth, I mean my laptops inbuilt Bluetooth is not finding PS3 controller, so how to get it connected with my PC?

You are not alone,,,read our posts above

 

[kushari]

controller works fine with usb cable but whenever I try to connect it via bluetooth my controller lights freezes (as soon I plug out the usb cable out of it)

maybe my bluetooth adapter issue ?

How are you trying to connect it via bluetooth?

 

[Orangzeb]

How are you trying to connect it via bluetooth?

via bluetooth adapter / via dstool.... tried every option.....

 

[AngryPixel]

Gonna give Bluetooth method a try after reading some forums regarding this. There has to be some way. USB method works perfectly. I just downloaded the motioninjoy, loaded driver and enabled Xbox controller emulation and bingo. It worked perfectly.

 

[AngryPixel]

Got the PS3 controller to work in wireless mode. I'm going out, will post a detailed tutorial when I'm back.

 

[AngryPixel]

Steps to connect your PS3 controller via bluetooth to a computer.

1) Restart your pc in advance startup mode and select disable driver signature enforcement option.

2) Download and install sixaxispairtool from here http://www.dancingpixelstudios.com/sixaxiscontroller/SixaxisPairToolSetup-0.2.3.exe

2) Run sixaxispairtool and connect you PS3 controller using usb cable. It will ask to install some driver. Allow it.

3) Go to bluetooth settings and find out MAC address of your bluetooth. Copy that address and paste it in the empty window in sixaxispair tool. Now click update.

4) Close Sixaxis Pair Tool & plug-out the PS3 controller from your PC.

5) Go to your bluetooth suite in your pc and click add device. Remember to press PS button on controller before it starts searching for device. Once it is found click on pair. It will ask for a passcode. Ignore it and click next.

6) Download and install motioninjoy from here. http://www.xinputer.com/download/MotioninJoy_071001_signed.zip

7) Plug in your controller using usb cable. Start motioninjoy and go to "Device Manager". There you will see two ports mentioned. First would be your USB and second would be your bluetooth. Put a tick in check boxes in front of both of them and select " Install All " option. Then click on "Load Driver" option. Normally it will ask you for some permissions to install driver. If that happens allow it and you should see two ticks below montioninjoy column in device manager. If there is some error then go to the bottom of this guide. You'll find help there.

8)Now remove the USB cable and press PS button. Controller should be paired up. Sometimes you may have to select bluetooth pair option in motioninjoy.

9) Now select xbox 360 controller emulation option and enjoy.

*You dont have to run sixaxispairtool every time. It was just needed once. From now on you can just start motioninjoy and press PS on you PS3 controller and start using it.

*Error during step 7

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  Go to bluetooth settings and find out hardware id of you bluetooth. Copy it.
  
  Go to Program Files\MotioninJoy\ds3\drivers folder and open MijXinput.inf file in notepad. Press Ctrl+F and search for "Bluetooth Dongle". Everytime you find a bunch of lines which have ";BLUETOOTH DONGLE" on top, go to the bottom of that bunch of lines and paste this without quotes :
  "%MIJ.DeviceName%=CC_Install, <your hardware id>"
  
  After you are done. Save the file in some other location as system won't allow you to overwrite a inf file in this way. After you have saved it to some other location. Just copy it from there and paste it in Program Files\MotioninJoy\ds3\drivers folder and select overwrite.
  
  Now follow step 7 onwards and it should be done. If there is still any problem you are welcome to ask.

Sources:[Tutorial] Use PS3 Controller On PC With Unsupported Bluetooth 3.0+ Adapter | PS3Hax Network
How to Use a PS3 Controller in Windows 8 (and Win7) in Local Mode

 

[AL_Amin]

thanks for the guide - my laptop makes a beeping sound when i connect the controller using a USB but its not recognising the controller driver. i have bluetooths so what am i doing wrong?

Toshiba C55 windows 8