How to use PS3 Wireless Controller on PC?

[Exodias3219]

Hi! I want to buy these: https://www.olx.ph/item/sony-playstation-3-wireless-controller-brand-new-ID7nZFk.html?p=6&h=26bec992d9#26bec992d9

I want to know how to install it or maybe if it is compatible with my desktop. My motherboard doesn't have bluetooth module. I want to use the controller on games like fallout 4, gta 5,etc(on low-med settings). Here are my desktop's specs:

MB: Foxconn G31MXP-k
CPU: Q9400
RAM: 4gb ddr2
GPU: GTX 560 1gb ddr5

 

[Jasjar]

Plug them in with usb and: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-connect-a-ps3-controller-to-a-pc/

 

[ZeroRequiem]

Im using a PS3 Sixaxis controller with my PC on a daily basis but im using it with a cable. If you dont have a built in bluetooth adapter you gonna need one first. You just have to plug it in one of the USB slots and it will work. Price varies but should be expensive.

Now you have to pick a software for your controller. I use the DS3 tool cuz thats working for me and SCP doesn't. DS3 Tool also allows me to remap button as well as change controller type (i use x360 setting for Steam games, and PS2 controller for PS2/PSP emulator).

 

[James Mason]

It may seem cheaper to use a PS3 controller at first, but having to also buy a blue tooth dongle, and then deal with getting it all setup is far more of a hassle than it's worth when you can far more easily get an xbox one controller and a wireless adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Controller-Wireless-Adapter-Windows/dp/B015IX3X3E

And I also have a PS3 controller I've regularly used on my PC, but the Xbox One controller was so much less hassle to get working and is the least likely to cause a problem.

 

[Exodias3219]

Is that PS3 controller wireless? I really want a wireless one. Any suggestions?

 

[Jeff Kaos]

You'll need a USB Bluetooth receive, about $10 - $30 on Amazon, and probably some sort of 3rd party software like Xpadder or something to be able to use your PS3 controller effectively because unlike the Xbox controller most PC games don't have native support for PS3 controllers.

 

[Jach]

Plug them in with usb and: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-connect-a-ps3-controller-to-a-pc/

I can not suggest using that software. If you have a wireless mouse it might very well cut your wireless connection, even after uninstall.