PS3 controller on PC

[epicelite]

I have my PS3 controller and a bluetooth dongle and a cable.

I can't get the *Can'tSayThisOnTV*er to work on my computer. I have fallowed dozens of tutorals word for word but it just refuses to work.

I am useing XPADDER and it can see the controller but doesn't detect any button presses.
Also I can't get it to connect over bluetooth.


WHAT THE *Can'tSayThisOnTV*?

 

[robm]

Screw the bluetooth dongle, just hook the controller up to your PC directly with a USB cable.

Then, go download the PS3 driver (it might work straight off as an HID device, but if not, just search for "Windows PS3 controller driver" on Google.)

 

[epicelite]

If I wanted another wire running across my desk I would have gotten a $10 PS2 to USB adapter!

 

[Jidan]

If I wanted another wire running across my desk I would have gotten a $10 PS2 to USB adapter!

Well, we could only assume that you wanted to use a PS3 controller on your PC - not that you specifically wanted it wireless. Besides, you specifically mentioned that you had a BT dongle AND a cable...

http://www.davieslim.com/ps3/use-ps3-controller-in-windows-wireless-bluetooth/ Have fun

 

[grossaffe]

if you use Windows, I believe a program called glovePIE is compatible with PS3 controllers. I know it works with Wii controllers.

 

[J.D]

Just about all PC gamepads are Dualshock clones. There are wireless PC gamepads.

 

[chrisssteeven]

Hi,
I have same problem as Epic and I have tried solutions posted here. But then also
I can not connect my PS3 to my computer. It is showing me that PS3 is connected
but when I run , It not responding and says check connections.So please solve my
problem, Thanks in advance.

 

[Mario]

The PS3 controller cannot be recognized through Bluetooth because it is not a standard HID device. To use it through Bluetooth on Windows, you would need to rewrite the operating system. There is a Linux fix for this, but not Windows.

The only thing you can do is use it with the USB cable.

 

[jleemero]

Actually, you can use the PS3 controller in Windows over Bluetooth.
A quick google search will show you this has been true for quite some time.

 

[Mario]

WHAAAAAT
A quick google search told me you cant.
But I'll trust you.