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PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Evanz19 » Jun 10th, '09, 16:11

Would a PS3 controller work in a computer using a usb cable?
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Ka0t1c » Jun 10th, '09, 16:45

no b/c sony made a button in the center of controller which turns it on and so it doesn't work on computers, i've tried it already
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby DelinQuent » Jun 10th, '09, 17:24

it DOES work.

you just have to find the right drivers. look for "GameSaike sixaxis driver" that's what i used to use, played tons of emulators with it.
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Ka0t1c » Jun 10th, '09, 17:26

oh ok, cool to know! :worship:
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Evanz19 » Jun 10th, '09, 18:21

Great thanks dont sound that difficult either
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Ka0t1c » Jun 10th, '09, 21:57

can u send me a d/l link?
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Evanz19 » Jun 10th, '09, 22:19

Its at the end of the article that Chet put a link up for
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Ka0t1c » Jun 10th, '09, 22:33

i see the link but it just won't d/l, i came across a dif. one but i need to install bluetooth drivers. so i may need help finding free software for xp
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Ka0t1c » Jun 11th, '09, 00:50

thanx, i found a way to do it now!! :worship:
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby DOPE » Jun 11th, '09, 11:07

so why use the PS3 controller with the PC? can u play PC games using this computer? if thats the case then just play the same game on the PS3
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Ka0t1c » Jun 11th, '09, 13:48

i'm just tryna play emulators of super nintendo, etc
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Slim Axel » Jul 19th, '09, 02:48

DelinQuent wrote:it DOES work.

you just have to find the right drivers. look for "GameSaike sixaxis driver" that's what i used to use, played tons of emulators with it.


Are the drivers compatible with Vista or XP?
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Ka0t1c » Jul 20th, '09, 01:42

Slim Axel wrote:
DelinQuent wrote:it DOES work.

you just have to find the right drivers. look for "GameSaike sixaxis driver" that's what i used to use, played tons of emulators with it.


Are the drivers compatible with Vista or XP?


yes
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby Slim Axel » Jul 20th, '09, 19:47

Kaotic wrote:
Slim Axel wrote:
DelinQuent wrote:it DOES work.

you just have to find the right drivers. look for "GameSaike sixaxis driver" that's what i used to use, played tons of emulators with it.


Are the drivers compatible with Vista or XP?


yes


Do you have the link for the XP driver please? :D
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Re: PS3 controller in computer?

Postby DelinQuent » Jul 21st, '09, 16:07

DelinQuent wrote:it DOES work.

you just have to find the right drivers. look for "GameSaike sixaxis driver" that's what i used to use, played tons of emulators with it.


do what i said to do, you'll find it.
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