Difference between revisions of "DualShock 3"
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==Using on a PC== | ==Using on a PC== | ||
| − | Previous | + | Previous DualShock controllers required a special adapter to work. However, the Dual Shock 3 can connect via USB to a PC without an adapter and only requires special software to work on a PC. |
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===Linux=== | ===Linux=== | ||
| − | On Linux, [http://qtsixa.sourceforge.net/ QtSixA] is available. | + | On Linux, [http://qtsixa.sourceforge.net/ QtSixA] is available but [http://pingus.seul.org/~grumbel/xboxdrv/ xboxdrv], although it doesn't include a GUI, is a much more active project; use it if you run into problems. |
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| + | ===Troubleshooting=== | ||
| + | ====The controller is detected but input doesn't work==== | ||
| + | Try the following steps: | ||
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| + | # Close the emulator and stop/close the DS3 software you are using | ||
| + | # Disconnect your controller and wait for its LEDs to turn off or begin blinking slowly | ||
| + | # Connect it back and press the PS button | ||
| + | # Run the controller software | ||
| + | # Run the emulator | ||
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[[Category:Controllers]] | [[Category:Controllers]] | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 27 January 2014
The standard Playstation 3 controller. It has a very good d-pad which is something that's hard to find nowadays. Very useful for emulating older consoles.
Contents
Features
- Very good d-pad
- 10-bit precision analog sticks, pressure sensitive buttons
- wired or wireless modes with a Bluetooth adapter.
Using on a PC
Previous DualShock controllers required a special adapter to work. However, the Dual Shock 3 can connect via USB to a PC without an adapter and only requires special software to work on a PC.
Windows
Use the new XInput Wrapper SCP. Do not use MotioninJoy if you can.
Linux
On Linux, QtSixA is available but xboxdrv, although it doesn't include a GUI, is a much more active project; use it if you run into problems.
Troubleshooting
The controller is detected but input doesn't work
Try the following steps:
- Close the emulator and stop/close the DS3 software you are using
- Disconnect your controller and wait for its LEDs to turn off or begin blinking slowly
- Connect it back and press the PS button
- Run the controller software
- Run the emulator
