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Since the PS3 controller is Bluetooth...

amacachi · 2010-01-07 05:34:04

Can it be used to control a PC? Got Windows 7 on the go. Unfortunately when I try to get the laptop to find the controller it won't detect it. *EDIT* I've also got an Xbox so if there was a way for that to work I'm all ears. Vista or XP would be cool too, got some old stuff lyin around. Don't want to control games,…

07-01-2010 5:34am

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amacachi

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Can it be used to control a PC? Got Windows 7 on the go. Unfortunately when I try to get the laptop to find the controller it won't detect it.

*EDIT* I've also got an Xbox so if there was a way for that to work I'm all ears. Vista or XP would be cool too, got some old stuff lyin around. Don't want to control games, basically thinking old hardware with external harddrive and connected to TV would kick ass, would mean MKVs etc. would work without having to get up all the time. Ultimate home entertainment system.

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#2 07-01-2010 6:41am

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I think I heard that you could get the Xbox controller to work on Ps3 but I dont know about other way around! Im too tired to google it!

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#3 07-01-2010 8:18am

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You can do it with xbox and ps3 controllers unfortunately its wired controller only and usb cable for ps3 controller but you can buy a dongle for the wireless 360 controller that should work .

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#4 07-01-2010 8:48am

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http://www.hardcoreware.net/how-to-playstation-3-controller-64-bit-windows-7-vista/

Haven't tried it yet but other people seem to have it working but it will need to be plugged in by USB.

EDIT: This says you can get it working over bluetooth: http://www.davieslim.com/ps3/use-ps3-controller-in-windows-wireless-bluetooth/

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#5 07-01-2010 9:34am

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I posted this a while back :
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055758819&highlight=controller

Handy for Emulators on PC if you need controller.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOP8OyxOLoQ&feature=related

Annoying kids voice but there are plenty of others videos on youtube.

Otherwise you could go straight to :
http://news.filefront.com/how-to-use-a-ps3-controller-on-a-pc/

I read elsewhere there are now drivers for motion sensing features as well.

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