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How to Change the Layout on a PS3 Controller

The PlayStation 3 video game console utilizes the DualShock 3 controller for basic play and console operations. When playing a game on the PS3, some gamers may find that the controller layout unsatisfactory. Certain PlayStation 3 software titles allow you to customize the control scheme for the DualShock 3 controller, giving players the freedom to play the game more comfortably. Note that not all PlayStation 3 software titles enable users to customize the layout of the controller.

Instructions

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  Select the game you wish to play, and insert the disc into the PlayStation 3's drive. If the game does not automatically begin, select the title's icon from the PlayStation 3 menu and press the "X" button.
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  Select "Options" or "Settings" from the game's main menu. Note that in order to reach the main menu, you may need to press the start button at a title screen.
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  Navigate to the sub-menu that contains controller options. Depending on the software title, this may be "controller" or "controls" or may be something more complicated like "game" or "gameplay."
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  Select the controller layout from the controls sub-menu. Games that allow you to customize the controls will provide the option from this menu. Typically, to customize controls users select specific actions in the game and assign them to a button on the DualShock, but may be required to select one of multiple pre-determined button layouts.
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  Confirm your customized controls once you have finished making your selections. Save the game and return to the main menu. Your new control scheme will now be reflected during gameplay.

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