Can I use a PC/PS3 game controller to play games on Steam? You can use a PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 controller, but they're not plug and play and overall people tend to go for a Logitech 710 or 770 because there's less hassle. Connecting with a USB registers it as a Generic USB Controller. Update your 360 controller drivers if you haven.
SCP Toolkit provides a PC-friendly interface to which your PS3 controller can connect, which will in turn allow you to use your PS3 controller with PC game services like Steam. 4 Click the 'ScpToolkit_Setup.exe' link.
Controller Works? Comments Steam Controller Yes Native, Adapter, USB. Native support. Wireless Xbox 360 Yes USB. Needs adapter, works natively with Steam Link. Wired controller works. Wired with charge and play attempts to connect to Xbox 360 and therefore does not work. PS3 Controller Yes Native, USB.
The PlayStation 3 is one of the most popular and widely used gaming consoles. If you are a gamer and want to connect the PS3 controller to PC, then this article Connect PS3 Controller to PC will help you. It is not very easy to connect Sony Playstation 3 with Windows 10. The mouse and keyboard are the only options for PC games. However, some games need a gamepad. If you are using Xbox or PlayStation 3 then gamepads or joypads are the primary input devices. In case you have the PlayStation 3 or 4 consoles, you can use it with your Windows PC. To Connect PS3 Controller to PC, we have to connect the controller to the USB port with drivers. All you will need is a couple of minutes and a Mini USB cable to sync your PlayStation 3 controller with your PC. Though the Xbox 360 gamepad is still quite simple to connect, the PS3 gamepad is straightforward but needs a couple of added measures. The keyboard and mouse will be the normal input apparatus for restraining PC games. On the other hand, the expertise of a few games is much better when we use a gamepad. You can easily install ps3 controller on pc running on Windows 10.
You have to download original drivers and required configuration. The drivers you will find on the official website. You have to manually download and install the drivers by your self. You have to download the appropriate driver for your PlayStation 3 joystick.
Connect PS3 Controller to PC
Ps3 Controller For Steam
Up to four controllers can be connected to a single receiver, making it a fantastic tool for gaming. After the program is downloaded, you simply have to plug the controller in to get started playing. If your computer isn’t Bluetooth capable, you can buy a Wireless Bluetooth adapter.
Installation of Software to run ps3 controller on pc
Step-1. Download the software on your Windows 10. Now first you have to install Microsoft Packages.
Step-2. If you want to use Ps3 Control Wirelessly then you have to download and install Bluetooth Dongle Driver. Also Download Bluetooth Drivers.
Download and Install ScpToolkit
Step 1: Turn on the Controller
If you are using PS controller for the first time then make sure that PS3 controller is on. There is a PS button on the controller that you need to press.
Step 2: Connect PS3 Controller to PC. Take a USB cable and connect PS3 the with PC. Make sure that the USB driver is installed correctly.
Step 3: Go to Scp Toolkit Website. You need to enable the controller of your PlayStation 3 to steam games.
Step 4: Install it.
Step 5: Follow on-screen Instructions while installing it.
Step 6: Download Scp Toolkit Driver Installer and open it.
Step 7: Uncheck install Dualshock 4 Controller. Make sure that you have downloaded latest driver as you are working with new Windows 10.
Step 9: Check the Box choose Dualshock 3 Controller to Install > Check Wireless Controller > Click install. Wait for some time be patient. Once installed, you are able to use your new PS3 controller with Windows 10 PC.
How to use PS3 Controller, the Dualshock 3 on PC
So now we have installed ScpToolkit on Windows 10. Now Dualshock 3 will behave like Xbox 360 controller.
That’s it. This way you can use the PS 3 controller on PC.
Troubleshooting Windows 10
Normally Windows 10 is designed to work with any Wireless and wired game controller. Microsoft has already installed Xbox One’s accessories and the Xbox Live ecosystem.
But there may be errors during the installation process. If you haven’t installed Windows 10 updates then you will face errors.
Fortunately, there is a solution to fix all installation errors. So, you will need to change some Windows settings.
Go to Settings (using Win + I) > Click on Update & Security.
Select Recovery > Click on Restart Now in an Advanced start-up.
System will boot and you can change firmware settings and startup.
After that, search for Disable Driver Signature Enforcement > press the F7.
PC and follow all the steps to install and configure ScpToolkit on Windows 10.
Conclusion
Above we have shared a complete guide on how you use PS3 Controller on PC. If you are facing any trouble while installing ScpToolkit or Dualshock 3 then comment below.
Thanks for reading this guide.
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[Configuration] How to use Dualshock 3 on Windows with Steam
UPD, Feb. 21, 2017:
A new, more clear and more helpful version of this guide has arrived!
0. Join Steam Beta program. After that, go to Big Picture Mode -> Gear icon -> Controller settings, UNcheck support for generic controllers. Now exit Steam and proceed to step 1.
1. Plug your Dualshock 3 in. If you had any DS3 software prior to this moment (DS3Tool, Better DS3, MotionInJoy, ScpToolkit etc) - consult the web on removal of those (especially MotionInJoy and Better DS3), remove them and proceed to step 2.
2. Get PlayStation Now and install it. It should ask for a permission for driver installation in the process, allow it to, and proceed to step 3. If something went wrong and it didn't happen - follow 'Manual Driver Override' section instructions, and then proceed to step 3.
3. Re-plug your Dualshock 3, go to the Control Panel -> Devices and Printers, find your Dualshock 3 there, right-click it, choose 'Game Controller Settings', select your Dualshock 3 and press 'Properties'. You should see a testing screen, check if the buttons work. If they do, proceed to step 4. If they don't - reboot your PC, then check again. If they still don't - it's possible that your Dualshock 3 has compatibility problems with the Sony driver, and this guide won't help you.
Right now, Dualshock 3 is working in pure DirectInput mode. If that's enough for you - you can use it right now, old games, some newer ones, emulators - they'll all work fine. But if you still need XInput version of Dualshock 3 - go ahead and proceed to step 4.
4. Start Steam. Head to the Big Picture Mode -> Gear icon -> Controller Settings, you'll see your Playstation 3 controller there, navigate to it and click it. The binding screen will open, it looks like this. This screenshot shows the ACTUAL bindings you should have, if they're not the same - rebind them. When you're done, press Save, name it, upload, and now you can actually check the generic controller support checkbox.
5. Exit your Steam again, and re-plug DS3 after that. Start Steam once more, and now it should be working, utilizing all the power (and weaknesses) of Steam Controller Configurator.
Manual Driver Override.
1. With your Dualshock 3 plugged in, go to Control Panel -> Devices and printers, find your Dualshock 3 there and open it's properties, go to 'Hardware' tab.
2. You will see two devices here, find one that has something like Port_#00XX.Hub_#00XX, remember those numbers and close all the stuff.
3. Now go to Control Panel -> Device Manager, expand 'Human Interface Devices' and find one with the numbers you've seen before, open it's properties and go to the 'Driver' tab, click 'Update' button.
4. Select 'Find my drivers manually', and choose the driver path X:WindowsSystem32DriverStoreFileRepositorysixaxis.inf_WXYZ, where X is your system drive, and WXYZ is some numbers and letters.
Steam Ps3 Controller Setup
5. Let it install the driver. You're done, close all the stuff and follow to step 3 of the main guide.
Some FAQ:
Q: Is it available for Mac/Linux?
A: No, PSNow is not, and AFAIK DS3 works great without all this commotion on those.
Q: Do I get working gyro?
A: Yes, you do. BUT you have to bind it instead of actual buttons/axes/d-pad on step 4, and if you're tired of it and want to go back to normal controls (or back to gyro again) - you'd have to uncheck generic gamepad support, restart Steam, replug DS3, rebind stuff the way you want, check generic gamepad support, restart Steam and replug DS3. Not really fast procedure, but if you actually want to use gyro - that's the way for now. Also, if you're going to use your DS3 after step 3 (DInput mode) in the games and apps that support it, then you should be able to use gyro without any problems.
UPD [Jan, 20th, 2018]:
According to /u/jbmoskow, you may need to disable Windows Driver Signature Verification to make it work on Windows 10 Home, x64. The process described here
Also, if you're having problems with connecting two Dualshock 3 controllers, you have to reset the second controller when it is plugged into computer. After that, it should be recognized.