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How to Connect a PS3 Corded Controller to a PC

The PlayStation 3 controller comes in two types, the Sixaxis and the Dualshock 3. While they can plug into a computer, they won't work unless you install the appropriate software first. Once you've done this, you can play PS3 games on your computer through an emulator. Some features, such as controller vibration, may or may not work.

Things You'll Need

PS3 controller adapter for PC

Instructions

- 1
  Download the Sixaxis driver for PC to your computer. Right-click on the file once it has downloaded and select ̶0;Unpack.̶1;
- 2
  Connect the adapter to the controller. Plug your controller, either a Sixaxis or Dualshock 3, into your computer via the USB connection. Choose whichever USB port you want.
- 3
  Find the ̶0;ps3axis_en.exe̶1; file from the folder you unpacked in Step 1. Double-click it to run the program.
- 4
  Wait 30 seconds. Push the ̶0;PS̶1; button on your controller if the program doesn't run. This should prompt the program to run.

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