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How to Hook Up a PS3 Controller Via Bluetooth to a Computer

There are thousands of excellent computer games; however, many gamers avoid playing them, choosing console games instead. The reason for this is the input device: Many games are not suited to a keyboard/mouse setup. A solution to this problem is to use your PS3 controller as a joystick for PC games.

Things You'll Need

Bluetooth 2.0 dongle or Bluetooth 2.0 enabled computer
Mini USB cable (cable used to charge PS3 controller)

Instructions

- 1
  Download these files: FreeBT, libusb-win32, BtSix and PPJoy (see Resources).
- 2
  Install libusb-win32 and extract and install PPJoy.
- 3
  Extract FreeBT and plug in your USB Bluetooth Dongle or update your Bluetooth drivers to the driver files extracted from FreeBT.
- 4
  Connect the PS3 controller via the mini USB cable to your computer so that it can be recognized via Bluetooth, then launch BtSix and press the address button.
- 5
  Disconnect the PS3 controller from the USB cable and press the PS button on the controller.
- 6
  Launch PPJoy and add Virtual Joystick 1. At this point you will be able to map all of the buttons on the PS3 controller.

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