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Can I use a PS3 controller to play games on PC?

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October 2, 2014 10:52:54 PM


Hi all,

Just completed my first build this week and thinking due to my current pc playing on my tv monitor (42" plasma) and my couch set up a controller would be easier to play than using the wireless keyboard/mouse. (and absolutely loving the system full ultra on everything bioshock infinite was great - the tv held up nicely too).

Do I need any additional hardware (Bluetooth) for wireless ps3 controller?
Can I just plug it in with the cord into the usb?
What driver would I need?


i5 4690k
asus z97 maximus vii hero
evga gtx 970 acx
16gb 1866 ram
3tb hdd
250gb Samsung 850 pro ssd

Cheers

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October 2, 2014 11:27:09 PM

I'm not much into that, but AFAIK PCs do not offer native DualShock 3 compatibility, so you can't just plug the controller in and play.

Get yourself a software called Better DS3 (which is supposedly better than MotioninJoy) and configure it, then you'll be able to do what you want :) 
Provided you have a compatible Bluetooth adapter, it should make it work wirelessly too.

The best thing would be a 360 controller TBH, as the needed drivers for the PS3 controllers to work with such softwares are known to cause some issues with other peripherals.
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