How is a DUALSHOCK 3 controller used on PC

[xxission]

I have owned the ps3 version of the game since launch, and i finally got a PC strong enough to run the game smoothly, but I'm not that good with the keyboard and mouse, because I'm not a PC player really. Is there a program I can use to make it so i can use my ps3 controller on the PC version. I know i have to change my settings, but i tried plugging it in and it doesn't seem to take. i have tried both a 3rd party and official controller.

any help would be extremely appreciated. Thanks in advance

[MaethusXion]

I don't know if PS3 have corded, but I'm pretty sure if you have a Bluetooth Card in your PC you can pair them up that way, but I haven't tried myself (prefer the 360 controller when any controller gaming). But I'm pretty sure PS3s use Bluetooth between controllers and system.

[xxission]

i will check that out. if i have to get a 360 controller, no worries. odds are just have to calibrate it.

[Fensfield]

Have you looked into MotionJoy? It's a third party driver built to make PS3 controllers work with the PC; I used it for a long while with mine before eventually investing in a controller 'has a toggle for DirectInput and XInput.

[Estellios]

Skip MotionJoy. The Scarlet Crush drivers are a lot better. It makes your PS3 controller act like a 360 controller. Just install them, plug in the controller, and you should be good to go.

[HEC]

It makes your PS3 controller act like a 360 controller.

WHY would PS3 player want perfectly good PS3 controller "act" as xbox one?? MotionJoy migh not be best out there but works fine with PS3 controllers and FF so your recommendation make no sense whatsoever.

[Estellios]

WHY would PS3 player want perfectly good PS3 controller "act" as xbox one?? MotionJoy migh not be best out there but works fine with PS3 controllers and FF so your recommendation make no sense whatsoever.

? It just makes your computer recognize a PS3 controller (which it does not recognize on its own) as an Xbox controller (which it does recognize). The buttons work exactly the same and you don't have to mess around with anything. I think you are confused.

All you have to do is plug your controller into your usb with your charging cable, go into the system menu and enable gamepad, they under type select ps3. No need to download or install anything. The cross hotbar is labeled the exact same as the PS3. This does not, however, work with the PS4 controller.

Unless something changed recently, at least on Windows 7, the PS3 controller buttons won't actually work unless you install 3rd party drivers. The "Type" thing just changes the button displays on the UI to Playstation buttons instead of Xbox buttons.

[File2ish]

WHY would PS3 player want perfectly good PS3 controller "act" as xbox one?? MotionJoy migh not be best out there but works fine with PS3 controllers and FF so your recommendation make no sense whatsoever.

Having a PS3 controller recognized as an XInput controller is perfectly fine, Motioninjoy and BetterDS3 both have that option alongside direct input. XInput is great for some newer games since they already have the controller setup for XInput, using DInput you have to configure it to the game assuming the game allows controllers. Otherwise you'd need like Joytokey to use a controller in some games.

PS3 and Xbox 360 controllers share essentially the same button layout, with the left stick and d-pad switched around. On the PC version of ARR you can even set it so the buttons the game displays either the ABXY or cross/circle/square/triangle layout. Having the PS3 controller recognized as a 360 controller makes no difference.

[KarstenS]

Skip MotionJoy. The Scarlet Crush drivers are a lot better.

I've used MotionJoy over years. But this one is the better one. No need to run a config tool after every reboot. No ads. No calling home. Just plug in and be happy.