Difference between revisions of "MotioninJoy"

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The beta is is currently the recommended version to use, even if you are using wired.

Revision as of 23:11, 5 May 2013

MotioninJoy is a proprietary set of drivers available for Microsoft Windows, for the PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 (DS3) controller.

Features

  • Multiple controller types available to emulate (DS1, DS2, DS3, Xbox, custom)
  • Bluetooth support
  • 'Just werks'

Cons

  • Malware: Is known to load sh.com, a Chinese schooling website, in your browser when you open the included application, DS3 Tool (required to use the controller)
  • Must open DS3 Tool every time you plug your controller in
  • Must select a profile each time
  • Updated very infrequently
  • Is very difficult to remove once installed

Un-Installation instructions

Firstly uninstall it through Control Panel.

Next run the Command Prompt as an administrator and type this:

pnputil.exe -e

Find MotioninJoy in the list that comes up and type:

pnputil.exe -f -d oem#.inf

Replace the # with MotioninJoy's number. If you had problems with Bluetooth devices after installing MiJ you should now reinstall your original Bluetooth drivers.

Alternatives

SCP Xinput Wrapper is an open-source driver which allows for the DS3 to natively work on Microsoft Windows. There are two versions currently available:

  • XInput Wrapper
  • Bluetooth (Beta)

The beta is is currently the recommended version to use, even if you are using wired.