Home >> Internet Games >> PlayStation 3

My PS3 Controller Is Not Working With My PC

An increasing number of PC gamers are moving away from the traditional keyboard-and-mouse configuration toward simpler, more ergonomic game pads. Sony's PlayStation 3 controller is a favorite among game pad enthusiasts due to its tight thumbsticks, reactive buttons and comfortable feel. Gamers that plug a PS3 controller into their computers will find that it won't work without the correct drivers. These drivers are free to download, install without hassle and ultimately unlock a PS3 controller for PC gaming.

Instructions

- 1
  Navigate your browser to the link listed in the "Resources" section.
- 2
  Click the "Download" button and save the file to your Desktop.
- 3
  Double-click the file to extract the files contained to the folder of your choosing. For ease of access, extract the files to your Desktop.
- 4
  Double-click the "libusb-win32-filter-bin-0.1.10.1.exe" file to install the drivers onto your PC. Doing so will also create a file called "ps3sixaxis_en.exe" at a location of your choosing.
- 5
  Plug your PS3 controller into your computer using the proprietary charging cable that came packaged with the controller.
- 6
  Double-click on the "ps3sixaxis_en.exe" file to activate the drivers. You will need to activate the drivers every time you plug in your PS3 controller.
- 7
  Boot up the computer game of your choice and access the "Controls" tab under "Options." Configure the controls as desired.

PlayStation 3