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{{ii}} Uninstall MotioninJoy or Better DS3 if either is currently installed. See [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/MotioninJoy#Un-Installation_instructions uninstallation instructions].
 
{{ii}} The central Home button acts as an XInput Guide button and cannot be used in games for other functions.
 
{{ii}} The central Home button acts as an XInput Guide button and cannot be used in games for other functions.
 
{{ii}} [[x360ce]] can be used to adjust controller settings and button assignments.
 
{{ii}} [[x360ce]] can be used to adjust controller settings and button assignments.
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# Uninstall MotioninJoy or Better DS3 if either is currently installed. See [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/MotioninJoy#Un-Installation_instructions uninstallation instructions].
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# Download the [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller XInput Wrapper].
# Download [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller XInput Wrapper].
 
 
# Run <code>SCPDriver.exe</code>, check the '''Force Install''' checkbox and install the driver.  
 
# Run <code>SCPDriver.exe</code>, check the '''Force Install''' checkbox and install the driver.  
 
# Download and install the [https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows Xbox 360 Controller Drivers].
 
# Download and install the [https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows Xbox 360 Controller Drivers].
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# Uninstall MotioninJoy or Better DS3 if either is currently installed. See [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/MotioninJoy#Un-Installation_instructions uninstallation instructions].
 
 
# Download and install the [https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows Xbox 360 Controller Drivers].
 
# Download and install the [https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows Xbox 360 Controller Drivers].
# Download [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller XInput Wrapper].
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# Download the [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller XInput Wrapper].
 
# Run <code>SCPDriver.exe</code>, check the '''Force Install''' checkbox and install the driver.  
 
# Run <code>SCPDriver.exe</code>, check the '''Force Install''' checkbox and install the driver.  
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Windows 8}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Windows 8}}
# Uninstall MotioninJoy or Better DS3 if either is currently installed. See [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/MotioninJoy#Un-Installation_instructions uninstallation instructions].
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# Download the [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller XInput Wrapper].
# Download [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller XInput Wrapper].
 
 
# Run <code>SCPDriver.exe</code> and install the driver.
 
# Run <code>SCPDriver.exe</code> and install the driver.
 
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Revision as of 10:17, 16 June 2015

DualShock 3
Cover image missing, please upload it
XInput support
Predecessor
Sixaxis, DualShock 2
Successor
DualShock 4
DualShock 3 on Wikipedia

Key points

Sixaxis is earlier variant of the controller which is mostly identical, but lacking force feedback. More information at Sixaxis Wikipedia article.
Controllers can be used as both wired (with a USB Mini-B cable) and wireless (via Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR).
Works with most games once set up correctly.
Requires initial setup to show up in games with hard coded 360 controller support

Windows

Uninstall MotioninJoy or Better DS3 if either is currently installed. See uninstallation instructions.
The central Home button acts as an XInput Guide button and cannot be used in games for other functions.
x360ce can be used to adjust controller settings and button assignments.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

OS X

Instructions
Instructions

Linux

Instructions