How to connect your DualShock 3 (PS3) controller


Windows

Required steps

  1. Click here to download ScpToolkit.
  2. Run ScpToolkit Setup.exe and select Run Driver Installer. Check Install DualShock 3 driver and uncheck Install DualShock 4 driver.
  3. Select Choose DualShock 3 controllers to install, choose your controller, and then select Install.
  4. If you use a Bluetooth dongle, check Install Bluetooth driver, then select the Choose Bluetooth dongles to install drop-down menu.

Wired

  1. Plug the DualShock 3 into your PC via a mini-USB cable.

Wireless via Bluetooth

  1. Plug the DualShock 3 into your PC via a mini-USB cable.
  2. Unplug the controller from the PC.

MacOS

Wired

  1. Plug the DualShock 3 into your PC via a mini-USB cable.

Wireless via Bluetooth

  1. Plug the DualShock 3 into your PC via a mini-USB cable.
  2. Unplug the controller from the PC.

Note: Third-party software and/or drivers are installed under your risk.