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How to Use a Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller on PSP

The Dualshock 3 controller is a wireless controller made by Sony for the PlayStation 3. Unlike the previous Dualshock controllers, it is wireless and features motion sensing in addition to vibrational feedback. The PSP is a handheld game device made by Sony. It is possible to connect a Dualshock 3 to a PSP, but the user must have a PS3 and a PSPgo. The Sony PSPgo is a modified version of the PSP that features 16gb internal memory instead of a UMD disc drive.

Things You'll Need

PSPgo
PlayStation 3

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your PS3.
- 2
  Turn on your PSPgo.
- 3
  On your PSPgo, press the settings button. Select "Bluetooth Device Settings," then select "Manage Bluetooth Devices."
- 4
  Check the box that says "Register New Device."
- 5
  Select "Register a PS3 System Controller."
- 6
  Click "OK" when the PSP tell you that you need to connect your PSP to your PS3.
- 7
  Connect the PSPgo to the PS3 with the PSPgo USB cable.
- 8
  Click "OK" when the PSP tells you that you need to connect your Dualshock 3 to your PS3.
- 9
  Connect your Dualshock 3 controller to your PS3 with USB cable that was included with the controller.
- 10
  Wait for the prompt on the PSPgo to tell you that the pairing is complete.
- 11
  Disconnect the PSPGo and PS3 system controller from your PS3. Once the PS button on the controller is pressed, it will connect and control your PSPgo.

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