Anyone using a Playstation Dualshock controller with their PC?

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?

Do you know if it's not defective? Tried exchanging it for another?

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.

I'm sure you checked for a driver update in windows for the bluetooth dongle? Does it work with other bluetooth devices?

I've used several Bluetooth drivers with no luck in regards to the controller. Other devices are detected without any issues.

Sounds like something is wrong with the controller transceiver then. I'd try an exchange if it's an easy thing to do.

http://www.pcgamer.com/ps4-dualshock…-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.

JDR, you're on win 7, right?

Nah.. 8.1

I might just need to try a different dongle. Some are more compatible for this than others.

Do it.
btw, you have a friend with PC nearby?
If yes, I'd take the joystick and test at their place too.

He's already established it works with other devices. So swapping one end or the other is the next move.

Have to disagree. The message is there, he'll choose.

I used a PS4 one with TW3 for the first time and it worked fine.

Originally Posted by CelticFrost
I used a PS4 one with TW3 for the first time and it worked fine.

What model is your Bluetooth dongle?

https://inputmapper.com/

Ah…ok. Maybe I can find something similar for a DS3 controller.

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.

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.

I had this working a few years back. Can't remember exactly what I did, but I remember that I used the MotionInJoy drivers.

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.

Originally Posted by JDR13
Ironically, it's also using Xbox 360 drivers, so my PC actually thinks it's a 360 controller.

That is hilarious