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| − | + | The '''DualShock 3''' is the standard controller for the [[PlayStation 3 emulators|PlayStation 3]]. It was originally intended to launch with the console, but [[wikipedia:Immersion v. Sony|a lawsuit by Immersion in 2002]] meant they were unable to include the controller's namesake feature, force feedback, until the case was over. As a stopgap measure, Sony announced the '''Sixaxis''' instead, and made the excuse at E3 2006 that force feedback would've interfered with the gyro sensors. With the eventual release of the DualShock 3 in 2008, owing to Sony's loss in court and eventual business deal for the patent, we now know this was a boldfaced lie. | |
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| + | Aside from the gyro gimmick, the Sixaxis and DualShock 3 don't just offer the same old DualShock 2 functionality. It has: | ||
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| + | *A good D-pad | ||
| + | *10-bit precision analog sticks, and pressure sensitive buttons | ||
| + | *Wireless connectivity using Bluetooth | ||
| + | *Wired connectivity through a Mini B-type USB connector | ||
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| + | ==Windows== | ||
| + | Use [https://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini/ DsHidMini]. For wireless functionality, see [https://github.com/ViGEm/BthPS3 BthPS3]. | ||
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| + | Sony's official driver for the controller, <code>sixaxis.sys</code>, was only released for the PlayStation Now service. If you have it installed, you may need to follow [https://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini/SIXAXIS.SYS-to-DsHidMini-Guide/ this guide] to remove it. | ||
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| + | For Windows 7 and 8, see [[SCP Driver Package]]. | ||
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| + | ==Linux== | ||
| + | Native support in modern kernels. | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | * [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:DualShock_3 DualShock 3] on PCGamingWiki | ||
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| + | [[Category:Controllers]] | ||
