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How to Use a PS3 Remote With a Computer

The game controllers from past generations could not boast the ability to be easily used on a PC, but much has changed since the PlayStation 2 era. Now that game consoles like the PlayStation 3 are built more like specialized gaming computers, they use USB technology with their controllers, which makes them compatible with normal PCs as long as you have the drivers for them. If you would like to use your PS3 remote control with your computer games, all you need are the proper drivers and you'll be playing in no time.

Things You'll Need

PS3 controller drivers
Mini-B USB cable

Instructions

- 1
  Download the file from the link in Resources and double-click the file once it has downloaded to unpack the files.
- 2
  Find and run the file named "libusb-win32-filter-bin-0.1.10.1.exe" by double-clicking it. When you unpack the files in the file you downloaded earlier, the unpacked files will show up in the same directory where you saved the original file. Plug the SIXAXIS controller into your computer using a Mini-B USB cable.
- 3
  Find and run the file named "ps3sixaxis_en.exe" by double-clicking it. Wait for your computer to recognize the PS3 controller; if it doesn't after about one minute, press the PS button at the center of the controller.

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