How To Use Playstation 3 Controller On Windows 10

DualShock 3

XInput back up
Predecessor
Sixaxis DualShock 2
Successor
PlayStation Motility DualShock iv

Cardinal points

Remove MotionInJoy and Improve DS3 if they are installed. See Removing MotionInJoy.

DualShock 3 controllers can exist used either wired via USB Mini-B cable or wireless with Bluetooth dongles supporting Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.

10-bit precision analog sticks, pressure sensitive buttons.

RPCS3 and PCSX2 emulators have native back up for DualShock 3.

Controller has Gyroscope and Pressure level Sensitive Face Buttons but features are supported only past emulators and GTA ports. However reWASD software allows remap force per unit area sensitive face buttons. ^[ane].

Has non-standard HID descriptors^[ii] and cleaved Bluetooth protocol^[3] that require specific drivers fixes to be used.

Inputs

• Movement sensing: 3 axes, 6 degrees of freedom
• 2 × clickable analog sticks (10-chip precision): L3, R3
• ii × analog triggers: L2, R2
• 2 × pressure-sensitive shoulder buttons: L1, R1
• iv × pressure-sensitive activeness buttons: △, ○, ×, □
• 4 × pressure-sensitive directional buttons (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →
• iii × digital buttons: sᴛᴀʀᴛ, sᴇʟᴇᴄᴛ, PlayStation

Controller variations [edit]

The Sixaxis controller is an earlier variant of the DualShock three controller, lacking haptic feedback. See Sixaxis.

Use with PC platforms [edit]

Windows [edit]

Windows x has no native drivers; drivers are needed. When the gamepad is plugged in for the first time, Windows x detects it and the device shows up as a placeholder device. Once the official drivers is installed, the device acts as a DirectInput gamepad. All buttons are tested to work under Windows "Game controller settings".

reWASD [edit]

Supports DualShock three controller via bluetooth adapter or cable, does not require manual commuter installment.

Allows to remap pressure sensitive face up buttons. Every button has 3 activation stages which tin can activate dissimilar action depends how hard button is pressed.

LED shows which config slot is active at the moment.

Allows emulate virtual DS4 controller to play PS4 Remote Play, PS Now or Dualshock 4 compatible games. Including gyro and accelerometer control.

Allows emulate virtual Xbox 360 controller to play XInput compatible games.

Supports analog face buttons feature which can be remapped to High, Medium and Depression zones.

Movement related functions non supported.

Not free of charge. 14-days trial.

Custom configs for DualShock 3 controller can be institute in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users.

DS4Windows [edit]

Needs to be running under DsHidMini driver and in DS4Windows Mode.

Requires BthPS3 for Bluetooth connexion (covered on DsHidMini installation guide).

Bluetooth ii.0 + EDR or higher required for wireless connectedness.

Rumble works as normal, though the minor motor has just 1 force level.

LEDs can be controller past setting the correct lightbar colors (more on this here).

Pressure sensitive buttons not supported.

Motion related functions non supported.

Wired connection - official drivers [edit]

Does not support gyroscope and analog confront buttons. For additional features it'south recommended to use ViGem drivers.

Setup

There is no need to have a plan running in the groundwork, once the drivers are installed the controller works. While the drivers might be official, they don't work on near every bit many games as the unofficial ones due to not supporting the 360 controllers Xinput, and to make matters fifty-fifty worse, not using conventional input values. Plug in the Dualshock three or SIXAXIS controller into the calculator, and if prompted, install the dummy drivers. These are not designed to make the controller usable, they are but there to make it so windows can identify them. Download and install the Official DualShock three drivers v3.0.0.0 for Windows and install information technology. Notes If the installer gets stuck, take a toothpick or a needle and press downwards the reset push button in the small pigsty on the back of the device.

Wired connexion - unofficial drivers [edit]

Using ViGem Drivers (old) [edit]

DualShock three tin be used as virtual DualShock iv controller.

Developments of Fireshock and Shibari take been discontinued.

Only suport Windows 10.

Installed Windows Service for the drivers sometimes doesn't outset at boot and need to be started manually.

Instructions[4]

Make sure no other DS3 drivers, like SCPDriver/XInput Wrapper, are installed. Plug-in the controller and let Windows install any drivers if prompted. Download Fireshock, ViGemBus and Shibari (cull the latest version). Extract FireShock archive and execute the dpinst.exe (or dpinst64.exe) in the folder. Run ViGemBus_Setup_XXXX.exe and finish the setup. Extract Shibari archive to your system bulldoze (usually C:). Take note on the folder path. Press ⊞ Win and type powershell, select Run as Administrator. On the powershell panel, depend on your Shibari folder path, type <Shibari binder path>\Shibari.Dom.Server.exe install (ex: C:\Shibari\Shibari.Dom.Server.exe install). Afterwards the process is complete, blazon Kickoff-Service Shibari.Dom.Server on the powershell panel to start the service and cease the drivers setup. Notes Sometimes Shibari service does non start at startup so you lot need to repeat the last step again.

Using ViGem Drivers (new) [edit]

Development of DsHidMini is nevertheless agile.

DualShock 3 tin can be used as virtual DualShock 4 controller.

No groundwork programme or service needed to use the controller, except on Xinput mode.

Only supports Windows 10.

Instructions[v]

Make certain no other DS3 drivers, like SCPDriver/XInput Wrapper/Fireshock/Sixaxis(Official commuter), are installed. Download DsHidMini from here Download the attached dshidmini_vX.X.X.X.zip annal to an arbitrary location on your machine Extract the annal (doesn't matter where to, e.g. your Downloads folder) Make sure y'all know your architecture : On x64 navigate to x64\dshidmini On x86 navigate to x86\dshidmini Right-click on dshidmini.inf and select Install, keep till the driver is installed. Right-click on igfilter.inf and select Install, continue till the driver is installed. Connect your controller via USB With your controller connected by USB, open the DsHidMini Control Utility (the DSHMC.exe file that comes along the commuter archive) to see if the controller gets detected Run it as Administrator to change settings, cheque the documentation for details. It is not required to go on the utility running for the driver to office, only if you want to find battery level or change settings.

Using SCPDriver/XInput Wrapper [edit]

Support Windows XP and upwards.

No longer maintained^[6].

Instructions

Plug-in the controller and let Windows install any drivers if prompted. Download the DualShock XInput Wrapper. Push button ⊞ Win+R and blazon %SystemDrive% then select OK and extract the ScpServer binder in that location. At present perform the following based on the operating organization: Windows 10, 8.10: Run ScpServer\Binaries\SCPDriver.exe and uncheck the Bluetooth checkbox then select Install. If the controller still does non connect (may involve the controller number LEDs all flashing), uninstall and so retry while having Force Install checked before selecting Install again. Windows 7: Download and install the Xbox 360 Controller Drivers. Run ScpServer\Binaries\SCPDriver.exe Cheque the Force Install checkbox and uncheck the Bluetooth checkbox and so select Install. Windows Vista, XP Run ScpServer\Binaries\SCPDriver.exe Cheque the Force Install checkbox and uncheck the Bluetooth checkbox then select Install. Download and install the Xbox 360 Controller Drivers.

Bluetooth connection [edit]

Using ViGem Drivers (old) [edit]

Can utilise other Bluetooth Devices.

Like the wired solution, service for the drivers sometimes does not start.

Instructions[7]

Brand sure your bluetooth is turned on and/or connected and there is no other DS3 drivers installed. Download BthPS3. Run BthPS3.Bluetooth.Drivers_vXXX.exe and finish the setup. Later on you finish the setup, you will go a link to the adjacent pace which is identical to the wired connection guide. Do the steps listed in in that location. Blazon Go-Service Shibari.Dom.Server on the Powershell window that was run every bit administrator to see if the service already started. Outset the service if information technology isn't. Plug-in your controller with USB cable and turn it on to pair it with your bluetooth if it hasn't. Unplug your controller and turn it on if information technology isn't. Notes If the light on your controller is just flashing, nigh probable it means that the Shibari service failed to kickoff. Try restarting the service manually.

Using ViGem Drivers (new) [edit]

Easier to utilise than one-time vigem drivers

Can use other bluetooth device, similar DS4.

No background program or service needed, if not using Xinput.

Need DS4Windows to utilise controller as Xinput.^[8]

Instructions[9]
Install BthPS3. Follow Using ViGem Drivers (new) wired setup. Controller should've been paired after connecting from USB if you lot take active supported bluetooth dongle.

Using SCPDriver/XInput Wrapper [edit]

Other Bluetooth devices cannot be used.

Instructions

Plug-in the controller and let Windows install any drivers if prompted. Download the DualShock XInput Wrapper. Push ⊞ Win+R and type %SystemDrive% then select OK and extract the ScpServer folder in that location. At present perform the following based on the operating organization: Windows x, 8.x: Run ScpServer\Binaries\SCPDriver.exe and cheque the Bluetooth checkbox and then select Install. Windows 7: Download and install the Xbox 360 Controller Drivers. Run ScpServer\Binaries\SCPDriver.exe Check the Force Install checkbox and bank check the Bluetooth checkbox then select Install. Windows Vista, XP: Run ScpServer\Binaries\SCPDriver.exe Check the Force Install checkbox and cheque the Bluetooth checkbox then select Install. Download and install the Xbox 360 Controller Drivers. Push button ⊞ Win+R and type control printers then select OK. Insert the Bluetooth dongle, then copy the last proper name which shows up. Run ScpServer\Binaries\zadig\zadig.exe Under Device select Load Preset Device and Bluetooth.cfg then select Open up. Nether Options select List All Devices. Select the name constitute in control printers from the dropdown card, then select Supercede Driver. Unplug the controller. Notes Pair the controller to the desired computer past plugging information technology in. Unplug it to use information technology with the Bluetooth dongle. If the controller isn't working push the key Domicile button to turn it on, plug information technology into the desired computer, then unplug it. If the device isn't being paired try reinstalling the DualShock 3 Commuter.

Bluetooth Commuter Removal [edit]

If the instructions didn't work and then remove the Bluetooth drivers and try something else.

If the device manager asks to restart select No.

Instructions

Plug-in the desired Bluetooth device. Push ⊞ Win+R and type devmgmt.msc then push button OK. Find the desired Bluetooth device under Universal Serial Bus devices. Correct Click on information technology then select Uninstall and select the Delete the driver software for this device checkbox. Unplug the Bluetooth device, and then plug information technology in once again. Discover the desired Bluetooth device nether Bluetooth. Right Click on it then select Uninstall and select the Delete the driver software for this device checkbox. Unplug the Bluetooth device, and then plug it in again. Reinstall the drivers for the appropiate device. See Bluetooth. Notes If the drivers are not working observe them on the manufacturer'due south website.

XInput wrapping [edit]

Interim as native DirectInput controller, it's possible to use whatsoever of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.

macOS [edit]

OS X 10.vii and Newer
Plug-in the desired controller and ignore the Pairing Request. Get to Bluetooth Preferences. Select Connected and Configured and deselect Paired if needed. Find the PlayStation3 controller in the listing, and add together it to the favourites.

OS Ten 10.six and Older
Download and install this commuter.

Linux [edit]

Download and install the Sixaxis Joystick Manager.

Chrome OS [edit]

This controller is "Plug and Play" on Chrome OS.

To apply Bluetooth connection, controller has to be continued via USB start. Otherwise it will not recognize proper controls.

Steam [edit]

Controller can be found in Supported Controller Database and it's correctly recognizable equally PlayStation DualShock 3 controller.

Natively supported wired and wireless (since beta build 554). To pair over bluetooth: connect via USB cable printing PlayStation button. Unplug USB cablevision then press again PlayStation push button and now DualShock 3 works over bluetooth.

Not capable of making full employ of Steam Input. Does non include back up for the DS3 gyro or analog face up buttons. Gyroscope is non visible in configuration carte du jour.

If you're using a DS3 on Windows you'll have to obtain the Sony driver through PlayStation Now.

Steam Link compatibility [edit]

Natively supported wired and wireless (since beta build 554).^[x]

Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.

Tin can be used but to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hitting △ and disable video and audio streaming.

To pair over bluetooth connect via USB cable press PlayStation push. Unplug USB cablevision then press again PlayStation button and now DS3 works over bluetooth.

Some clones (CECHZC2H Bluetooth DualShochIII and OUBANG PS3 Controller Wireless Dualshock3) won't piece of work wirelessly.^[eleven]

Won't work dandy unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.

Hardware [edit]

Adapters [edit]

Mayflash Wireless PS3 Controller to USB Adapter [edit]

All controllers that can exist paired and piece of work with regular PlayStation iii should work, including 3rd party ones.

Has switch on side of adapter, assuasive for both XInput and DirectInput modes natively. XInput should work with regular drivers, for rumble to work with DirectInput mode, drivers needs to be downloaded manufacturers website.

Tin connect one controller in XInput Mode and 4 controllers in DirectInput Mode.

Includes turbo mode. Pressing PlayStation and button toggles turbo for that button. To disable turbo for all buttons press PlayStation push twice quickly.

8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter or USB Wireless Adapter for PS classic edition [edit]

All controllers that can exist paired and work with regular PlayStation three should piece of work, including tertiary party ones.

Supports Ten-input, D-input, Mac style, Switch mode.

XIM Apex [edit]

XIM APEX provides the highest precision mouse and keyboard (and more) experience on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation iv (PS4), Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 (PS3). Software emulates Keyboard+Mouse inputs into signals from controllers connected to third USB port.

Supports official wireless Playstation 3 DualShock 3 controller connected with a mini-USB cable

Simple real-fourth dimension smartphone and tablet-based configuration. Real-time feedback to guide you lot to your optimal settings.

Firmware upgradable.

Active community forum.

Needs your controller plugged into USB port #three on your XIM HUB at all times to function.

PlayStation 3 headsets and chatpads are unsupported.

Expansions [edit]

Wireless Keypad [edit]

Problems fixed [edit]

Controller no longer detected or working (Windows) [edit]

Instructions
Plug-in the desired controller. Run ScpServer\Binaries\SCPDriver.exe and select Uninstall. Bank check the Bluetooth Driver checkbox if needed. See PS3 Controller on Windows.

Playing with multiple PlayStation 3 Controllers on Windows [edit]

Set the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator, so play the desired multiplayer game with multiple controllers, such as Lego Marvel Super Heroes.

Support in games [edit]

Games with generic DirectInput back up are supported by the controller, however button placements may exist out of place and demand to be rebound. Refer to game-specific articles for rebinding support.

Games with pressure sensitive face up buttons support [edit]

For a list of games, see List of games that support Pressure-Sensitive Face Buttons.

Pressure level-sensitive confront buttons are supported in PlayStation emulators PCSX2^[12] (thanks to ViGEm/FireShock) and RPCS3^[13].

Xbox emulator Cxbx-Reloaded do not recognize force per unit area-sensitive face buttons from Playstation controllers withal. Controller volition require Xbox OG Controller emulation to be recognized.

Pressure level-sensitive confront buttons are recognized by PC games thanks to reWASD application which allows to remap their three pressure zones (low, medium, loftier) to any key.

Mod GInput for GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas enables support for DualShock 3 controllers and SCP Driver Packet or DsHIdMini driver - including force per unit area sensitive buttons and SIXAXIS accelerometers^[14].

Games with move command support [edit]

For a list of games, see List of games that support tracked move controllers in non-VR gameplay.

Accelerometer is supported in emulators like RPCS3^[xiii], Cemu (via Cemuhook^[15]) or Dolphin (via DSU protocol^[16]).

Mod GInput for GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas enables back up for DualShock 3 controllers and SCP Driver Parcel or DsHIdMini commuter - including pressure sensitive buttons and SIXAXIS accelerometers^[xiv].

Number of games which natively support motility controls is express and accelerometer support is still non a PC standard.

Games with DualShock button prompts [edit]

Total number of games: 862.

Please note, that this is just list for games that offer DualShock button prompts.

Some may require employ of DualShock 4, which simply usable through ViGem commuter but non SCP driver. Refer to game-specific articles for details.

Game	Series	Developer	Publisher	First release	Bachelor on
11-11 Memories Retold		Aardman Animations, Digixart	Bandai Namco Amusement	November nine, 2018
20XX	20XX	Batterystaple Games, Fire Hose Games		August xvi, 2017
30XX	20XX	Batterystaple Games
428: Shibuya Scramble		Spike Chunsoft	Fasten Chunsoft	September 4, 2018
7 Days to Die		The Fun Pimps
A Hat in Fourth dimension		Gears for Breakfast		October 5, 2017
A Plague Tale: Innocence	A Plague Tale	Asobo Studio	Focus Dwelling house Interactive	May 14, 2019
A Robot Named Fight!		Matt Bitner		September 7, 2017
A Short Hike		adamgryu		April five, 2019
A Way Out		Hazelight	Electronic Arts	March 23, 2018
Ace Combat vii: Skies Unknown	Ace Combat	Project Aces	Bandai Namco Amusement	January 31, 2019
Adventures of Chris		Guin Entertainment	Graffiti Games	October eight, 2020
Adventures of Pip		TicToc Games		June 4, 2015
Aegis Defenders		GUTS Section	Humble Bundle	February viii, 2018
Aer: Memories of Sometime		Forgotten Primal	Daedalic Entertainment	October 25, 2017
AI: The Somnium Files	AI: The Somnium Files	Fasten Chunsoft		September 17, 2019
Airheart		Blindflug Studios		July 24, 2018
Alder's Claret		Shockwork Games	No Gravity Games	April 10, 2020
Alex Kidd in Phenomenon World DX	Alex Kidd	Jankenteam, Merge Games	Merge Games	June 22, 2021
Aliens: Fireteam Elite	Conflicting	Cold Iron Studios	Focus Domicile Interactive	August 24, 2021

More...

Other information [edit]

Removing MotionInJoy [edit]

Due to the mode MotionInJoy behaves a full reformat is advised instead. The post-obit steps could potentially impairment Windows, backup whatsoever of import files before following these instructions.

MotionInJoy should be always treated as malware due to its odd and overall harmful behaviour. It can trigger BSODs, crashes and other major system issues.

Instructions[17]

Download Geek Uninstaller, then extract information technology anywhere. Observe MotionInJoy in the list, then Double Click on it, select Finish when asked to remove any leftover items. Open a control prompt every bit an admin. Type and run pnputil.exe -e, and discover MotionInJoy's *.inf ID, under the Published name field. Supervene upon the star with MotionInJoy's ID in the following control pnputil.exe -f -d *.inf and run it. Navigate to %WINDIR%\System32\drivers\ and remove MijXfilt.sys. Notes Geek Uninstaller is portable and as such tin be easily removed later on. Deleting any arrangement files in utilize could potentially intermission the electric current Windows installation.

Overridden Bluetooth Commuter
Plug-in the desired bluetooth device. Open Devices and Printers, and find the desired device. Right Click on the device, select Properties, the Hardware tab, and Properties over again. Select Alter Settings, Authenticate, the Commuter tab, and Uninstall. When asked to remove the device'southward software select OK. Remove and plug-in again the desired device.

Technical information [edit]

Wireless controller, HWID: 054C:0268

Input lag [edit]

Wired connectedness input lag: 13.6 ms for button press and 10.i ms for joystick motion.^[18]

Connection	Input lag
Wired (push press)	xiii.vi ms (± 2.nine ms)
Wired (joystic move)	ten.1 ms (± 2.9 ms)
Bluetooth (button printing)	?
Bluetooth (joystic move)	?

References

1. ↑ PS3 analog face buttons support
2. ↑ https://github.com/torvalds/linux/hulk/a687c5765b5ae19fe559e14615ddc87ebb46d409/drivers/hid/hid-sony.c#L76
3. ↑ https://twitter.com/NefariusMaximus/status/770517683875876864
4. ↑ https://forums.vigem.org/topic/357/bthps3-post-setup-instructions
5. ↑ https://https://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini/How-to-Install/
6. ↑ https://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller
7. ↑ https://forums.vigem.org/topic/362/playstation-r-3-peripherals-unofficial-bluetooth-drivers-bthps3
8. ↑ https://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini/HID-Device-Modes-Explained
9. ↑ https://https://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini/How-to-Install/
10. ↑ List of compatible controllers with Steam Link - SteamWiki
11. ↑ SteamCommunity
12. ↑ Native Windows Bluetooth drivers for PlayStation iii Peripherals
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Using dedicated DualShock iii pad handler
14. ↑ ^{fourteen.0 14.1} GInput
15. ↑ ScpToolkit (supports DS3 and DS4 controllers, only requires that y'all dedicate a Bluetooth dongle to information technology)
16. ↑ DSU Client
17. ↑ Emulation Wiki - MotionInJoy
18. ↑ Ultimate Controller Comparison | Input lag, etc. (PS5, PS4, Xbox SX/Elite two/One, eSwap Pro)

Source: https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:DualShock_3

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