MotioninJoy

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.

NOTE: MiJ will still be in your registry even after this, it shouldn't cause any problems, but you may want to open regedit and delete anything tied to MotioninJoy.

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 - discontinued
• Bluetooth Driver Package (can also use USB)

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