SCP Driver Package
XInput Wrapper SCP is an open-source driver which allows for the DS3 (DualShock 3) to work natively 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.
Download
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller
Instructions for Use
Included in the download for the XInput Wrapper are three folders - System, Win32, Win64.
There is an EXE file, /bin/system/SCPFilterDriver.exe for stable or /bin/ScpDriver.exe for the Bluetooth Drivers. Run it to install.
You may need to run ScpMonitor.exe as well for the Bluetooth Drivers.
If using the XInput Wrapper
If the program you are going to use a DS3 with is 32-bit, take the XInput1_3.dll from the Win32 folder and place it in the program folder, in the same folder as the .exe for the program usually. For Steam games, this is usually in C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\. If the program is 64-bit, use the dll from the Win64 folder. If you use PCSX-Reloaded or PCSX2, you can also use the LilyPad plugin in the Win32 folder as your controller plugin.
The Bluetooth Drivers should not require manual DLL placement, but it still includes them just in case.