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Using a PS3 Controller on Windows 7

If you use a PC and a games console you have probably noticed how much more comfortable gaming is with a controller than with a keyboard and mouse. PlayStation 3 consoles in particular have custom designed controllers that have been conceived and developed for PS3 owners to get the most out of games without putting too much strain on their hands and arms. Given that many games are also available for PC, it would make sense for a standard PC game controller to be developed.

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mushroomwig5631d ago

Does this work for every title?

Pandamobile5631d ago

Not natively, but there's software that you can get that will make it work in every game.

I use my PS3 controller for racing games.

mushroomwig5631d ago

Thanks, I'll definitely try this out since I'm getting back into PC gaming.

cakeisalie5631d ago

My brother initially didnt like gaming on PC because he liked the PS3 controller. However ever since we installed motionjoy he loves gaming on PC now. Buys all his multiplat games on PC.

imvix5631d ago (Edited 5631d ago )

Feels like playing on a PS3 with steroids as if it just has so much more muscle while playing the game with everything running in 1080p 60fps and a ton of AA.

fail0verflow5631d ago

I use my second ds3 constantly on PC with this

ProjectVulcan5631d ago (Edited 5631d ago )

It says there is no standard controller and while technically true, The 360 controller is really becoming a standard for a large amount of games. It also works perfectly on PC wirelessly with a cheap dongle. That is a real boon for playing in front of a HDTV from a sofa.

It is the best controller if you want plug and play, simply because a raft of top titles recognise it instantly and configure themselves automatically. Most racing and sports titles do and others including: Crysis, Fifa, Pro Evo, Red Faction Guerilla, Batman AA, F1 2010, Burnouts, Need for speeds, Hitman, Assassins creeds, Many source games now like Left 4 Dead 2 allow it to be selected, Prince of Persia, Metro 2033, Just Cause 2, H.A.W.X, Lost planet, Dead Rising, Fallout, Split second, Blur, GTA4, Dirt series, GRID, COD: Black ops, Mafia 2 etc etc just a small selection here from well over 200 games...This also means it mostly has rumble support for these games too, while other third party pads like the DS3 do not.

Using a Ps3 controller if you prefer it or do not have access to a 360 pad is a good way to save some money too. However if you are going to be playing Pc games long term and need a pad, the 360 pad is really the one you would probably want to get familiar with and spend the money on as its worth it, i strongly recommend it.

BattleAxe5631d ago

I prefer the PS3 controller, but the 360 controller is good too, and works natively with most new PC games, so thats what I use.

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Oldsnake0075631d ago

i play emulators (SNEs, n64, PS1)with a ps3 controller.

Just go on youtube and watch how to connect ps3 controller to your PC. It really easy, don't fear that it would be too complicated for u or anything.

ThanatosDMC5631d ago (Edited 5631d ago )

Yeah, this is old. I've been using my DS3 to play DMC3 or RE4 on PC. Still clunky though since im using another program that cant really use the accuracy of the sticks properly.

yess5631d ago

At the momment i am playing Just Cause 2 with DS3, emulating 360 controller via Motionjoy...

Nice and easy ;-)

rockleex5631d ago

MotionInJoy all the way.

ThanatosDMC5631d ago

Thanks. I'll look into this MotioninJoy.

Bnet3435631d ago

I tried doing this a while back, but it was weird. I need to try again.

vickers5005631d ago

MotionJoy doesn't really make a difference, Thanatos. I tried MotionJoy on several titles with my DS3, and they all felt clunky and inaccurate compared to the ps3 versions of the game.

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JsonHenry5631d ago

I use my wired 360 controller. But only for side scroller games/emulators.

I'll have to give this a try with my PS3 controller.

ALFAxD_CENTAURO5631d ago

Motionjoy is a good Program to use DS3 Controller on Windows for Games.
http://www.motioninjoy.com/...

Also, you can use PS Move on Windows.

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theonlylolking5631d ago

For those that are not as good with mouse and keyboard as they are with gamepad then its great.

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artsaber5631d ago (Edited 5631d ago )

Used it to play Mass Effect2 on my laptop. But there is software to custom program the buttons and even keep profiles for different games, etc. It works pretty well. I haven't tried it with W7 yet, but I am glad someone reports that it works fine.

kharma455631d ago

I'd recommend giving keyboard and mouse a go again for games like ME2, hotkeys are invaluable!

andrew1719945631d ago (Edited 5631d ago )

well there is a program to make it seem like its and xbox controller and it works like a charm actualy 95%of my games let me use my controller

cakeisalie5631d ago

its called motionjoy. Emulates the PS3 controller as it were 360 controller works like a charm.

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai45d ago (Edited 45d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio44d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing44d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9244d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit44d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing44d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9244d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company

Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.

If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply."