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How to Control a PS3 Controller

The Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) controllers are wireless, meaning you are not tethered to the console when gaming and people can walk across without tripping. The controllers need to be paired with the PS3 before they can be used. You can then use the controller with the PS3 and learn the different buttons depending on the game you are playing or software you are using.

Things You'll Need

Controller USB cord

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on the PS3. Connect the new controller to the PS3 with the provided cable to pair the controller with the device.
- 2
  Disconnect the USB cable to use the controller wirelessly. Reconnect the USB cable when you receive an on-screen message that the unit needs charging. There is also a battery charge meter on the back of the controller.
- 3
  Turn on the controller by pressing and holding the PS button in the middle. The light on the back of the controller will illuminate, indicating which number (up to 7) of controller you are.
- 4
  Use the right joystick to navigate around the menus in the PS3 system. Use the "X" button to select items and the "O" button to go back, or follow the on-screen instructions.

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