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(Adding mayflash adapter as if it works the same as pro controller variant, it should be super easy way to use dualshock 3 wirelessly with PC and any other device. Ordering one now to test it.)
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{{ii}} Can connect one controller in XInput Mode and four controllers in DirectInput Mode.
 
{{ii}} Can connect one controller in XInput Mode and four controllers in DirectInput Mode.
 
{{++}} All controllers that can be paired and work with regular Playstation 3 should work, including third party ones.  
 
{{++}} All controllers that can be paired and work with regular Playstation 3 should work, including third party ones.  
{{ii}} Includes turbo mode. Pressing "Home" and button toggles turbo for that button. To disable turbo for all buttons press home button twice quickly.  
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{{ii}} Includes turbo mode. Pressing "Playstation" and button toggles turbo for that button. To disable turbo for all buttons press playstation button twice quickly.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==

Revision as of 10:09, 4 August 2015

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DualShock 3
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XInput support
Predecessor
Sixaxis, DualShock 2
Successor
DualShock 4
DualShock 3 on Wikipedia

Key points

The Sixaxis controller is an earlier variant of the DualShock 3 controller, lacking force feedback. See Sixaxis.
Controllers can be used both as wired with a USB Mini-B cable, and wireless only via Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR.

PS3 Controller on Windows

Uninstall MotioninJoy and Better DS3 if either are currently installed. See Removing MotionInJoy.
The central Home button acts as an XInput Guide button and cannot be used in games for other functions.

Step One

Instructions

Step Two

Make sure to follow these steps in the right order, choose the appropriate system from the list.
Uncheck the Bluetooth Driver checkbox if the controller is being used through a wire.
Do not erase the ScpServer folder after installing the wrapper, if needed it can be hidden instead.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

PS3 Controller on OS X

Instructions
Instructions

PS3 Controller on Linux

Instructions

Mayflash Wireless PS3 Controller to USB Adapter

Has switch on side of adapter, allowing for both XInput and DirectInput modes natively. XInput should work with regular drivers, for rumble to work with DirectInput mode, drivers needs to be downloaded manufacturers website.
Can connect one controller in XInput Mode and four controllers in DirectInput Mode.
All controllers that can be paired and work with regular Playstation 3 should work, including third party ones.
Includes turbo mode. Pressing "Playstation" and button toggles turbo for that button. To disable turbo for all buttons press playstation button twice quickly.

Issues fixed

Playing with multiple PlayStation 3 Controllers on Windows

Set up the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator, then play the desired multiplayer game with multiple controllers, such as Lego Marvel Super Heroes.

Other information

Removing MotionInJoy

Due to the way MotionInJoy behaves a full reformat is advised instead. The following steps could potentially harm Windows, backup any important files before following these instructions.
MotionInJoy should be always treated as malware due to its odd and overall harmful behaviour. It can often trigger BSODs, crashes and other major system issues.
Instructions
Instructions

References