A variety of gamepads can be connected to modern computers. Using these devices, users play with special comfort, like on consoles. Next, try to connect the joystick for the PS3 to the PC. Can this be done? And if so, how exactly?
Sync option
Can I connect the joystick for the PS3 to a laptop or computer? Or is this a bad idea?
Ideally, you need to use the "native" gamepads. In stores, you can find a lot of joysticks for Windows. But also from gamepads from game consoles, they are also very successfully connected to a PC. The main thing is to follow the simplest instructions.
Connection Methods
It is worth paying attention to the fact that the joystick from the PS3 to the computer can be connected in different ways. It all depends on which device the user has.
Currently, there are the following connection methods:
All possible layouts will be presented below. We will separately consider the process of connecting DualShock 3 Sixaxis.
What needs to be prepared?
How to connect a joystick for PS3 to a computer? This will require:
- Six-BT program
- MotionJoy app
- Bluetooth Dongle and Bluetooth;
- USB wire
- drivers for the gamepad;
- joystick from PS3.
Now consider all the possible scenarios. In fact, everything is simpler than it seems.
Via USB cable
To begin, consider the process of connecting the joystick for the PS3 via USB. In the case of computers, you have to act like this:
- Connect the USB cable to the gamepad and then to the computer.
- Launch MotionJoy and open the "Driver Manager" tab.
- Mark the appropriate equipment with a tick and click on the "Download driver" button.
- Click on Select One Mode and check the box next to Custom. These actions are carried out in the "Profile" tab.
How to connect the joystick to the PS3? This will require:
- Connect the console to the computer.
- Insert the USB cable into the gamepad (if necessary) and into the game console unit.
- Enable PlayStation.
You donβt have to do anything else. The gamepad can be easily detected on the console. Now it can be used wirelessly if desired.
Wireless method
The second scenario is connecting the gamepad from the PS3 to the PC via bluetooth. This is not the most difficult task of all.
Guidelines for implementing ideas will take the following form:
- Insert the bluetooth adapter into the computer.
- Turn on the PS3 gamepad.
- Repeat the steps described in the previously proposed instructions.
- Enter BluetoothPair-Bluetooth in MotionJoy.
- Click on the PairNow button.
Once the connection is established, the joystick will vibrate. There is nothing difficult or incomprehensible in this.
When connecting the joystick via Bluetooth to the PS3, you need:
- Repeat the previously indicated instruction.
- Insert the bluetooth adapter into the game console.
- Turn on the device and enjoy the game.
Important: the wireless method only works after connecting the gamepad to the PS3 using USB.
DualShock 3 and connection
The most difficult thing is to connect the joystick for the PS3 DualShock 3 Sixais. In the case of the PlayStation there will be no problems, but computers will have to work hard.
Step-by-step procedure can be represented as follows:
- Enable BlueoothDingle and gamepad.
- Unpack Sixsxis + BT, pre-loaded on your PC.
- Install existing emulation applications.
- Update BluetoothDongle drivers via FreeBT USB.
- Launch ConfigJosticks in PPJoy and then add a new device.
- Configure the gamepad, and then connect it via USB.
- Launch BTSix and click on the Address button.
- Connect the Bluetooth Dongle, launch BTSix and click on the central button on the gamepad.
The 7th step is suitable for activating the PS3 joystick via USB, and the 8th step is for wireless connection. In fact, everything is not as difficult as it seems.
The instructions provided here work flawlessly. Especially if you strictly follow the instructions and correctly configure the gamepads. In just a few minutes, the user can connect the joystick from the PS3 to a game console or to a computer. Now these procedures will not cause questions.