DualShock 3

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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.

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:

  1. Close the emulator and stop/close the DS3 software you are using
  2. Disconnect your controller and wait for its LEDs to turn off or begin blinking slowly
  3. Connect it back and press the PS button
  4. Run the controller software
  5. Run the emulator