Anyone using a Playstation Dualshock controller with their PC?

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I've been trying to get a wireless Dualshock 3 controller to work on my PC without much luck. I've followed several different online guides, but nothing seems to work for me.

I can get Windows to recognize it when it's plugged into a USB port with the mini-USB cable, but I can't get a wireless connection to my Bluetooth dongle no matter what I do.

Anyone here have some experience with this?
 
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If you're referring to the controller, it works fine. I can use it while it's plugged into a USB port just not wireless. It works fine in wireless mode for my PS3.
 
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I've used several Bluetooth drivers with no luck in regards to the controller. Other devices are detected without any issues.
 
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http://www.pcgamer.com/ps4-dualshock-4-on-pc-how-to-make-it-work/

In our testing, the DualShock 4's Bluetooth connection works well in Windows 8 and 8.1. But Windows 7 refuses to keep a connection active with our Broadcom BCM20702 Bluetooth 4.0 USB receiver. It's likely a driver issue and may be limited to our specific radio, but others have reported similar issues. It's unfortunate, but right now only the wired connection is guaranteed to work.
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JDR, you're on win 7, right?
 
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Nah.. 8.1

I might just need to try a different dongle. Some are more compatible for this than others.
 
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Do it.
btw, you have a friend with PC nearby?
If yes, I'd take the joystick and test at their place too.
 
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Have to disagree. The message is there, he'll choose.
 
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I used a PS4 one with TW3 for the first time and it worked fine.
 
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This was the first time I have used a controller on a PC in years. Last time was back in the late 90's when a group of us use to get together to play NHL.

It seems most games now are coming out for controllers over keyboard and mouse so instead of complaining I figured I might as well give it a try.

I must say I did enjoy it on some of the late nights with TW3 being able to lay back and play.
 
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Did you set the bluetooth address that the controller should connect to ? You have to do this at least once when it is connected by usb cable. Maybe on windows the driver/some app does that automatically, on linux you run a simple command.

The controller will remember that address until you connect to your ps3 again.
 
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I had this working a few years back. Can't remember exactly what I did, but I remember that I used the MotionInJoy drivers.
 
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MotionInJoy didn't work for me for some reason, but I finally got it working using SCP DS3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuxXUKN1vz8

Sheesh.. what a PITA. I probably spent around 4 or 5 hours before I finally found the setup that worked, but now all I have to do is press the PS button on my Dualshock 3 and it automatically connects to my PC wirelessly.

Sure, I could have saved myself some trouble and just purchased an Xbox controller, but I vastly prefer the feel of the Dualshock.

Ironically, it's also using Xbox 360 drivers, so my PC actually thinks it's a 360 controller.
 
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