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PS3 Controller on Windows 7 64bit - No Go?

RPD

RPD

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I can't seem to get my PS3 controller (instead of buying a Logitec one) to work on my PC. Searched here for any threads, couldn't find anything.

Found a few websites that say it's not possible on 64bit OS's, but the articles were a few years old.

Anyone have any guidance on this? I'd really like to use it as I love the PS3 controller, or do I have to buy a Logitech one?
 
The feel and mainly the D-pad. Don't get me wrong I like the Xbox controller too just prefer the PS3.

Windows 7 detects it, says it's working fine, but no buttons or directional inputs register. If I try to calibrate it, nothing happens.
 
Soundmanred said:
Are you just tryting to connect it via USB (this won't work), or using X360 emulation mode through Motionjoy?
Get the $15 bluetooth dongle and use it wirelessly with Motionjoy.
It takes a bit to figure out how to get it working, be we can step you through that.
(I use one on both of my Win7 x64 machines)
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Yes, just through the USB connection.

Blue tooth dongle?
 
RPD said:
I can't seem to get my PS3 controller (instead of buying a Logitec one) to work on my PC. Searched here for any threads, couldn't find anything.

Found a few websites that say it's not possible on 64bit OS's, but the articles were a few years old.

Anyone have any guidance on this? I'd really like to use it as I love the PS3 controller, or do I have to buy a Logitech one?
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It works fine but it requires a step to be done prior to each boot to work properly. Because the driver available is unsigned, Win64 will not allow it to work, however this can be overridden. If you hit F8 and check your boot options, you will see one that allows you too allow unsigned drivers. This change is temporary so anytime you want to use the PS3 drivers you will have to use this boot option at boot. It's a PITA but it's the only way to do it ATM unless Sony releases some drivers that can get signed by MS. Good luck.
 
Anteaus said:
It works fine but it requires a step to be done prior to each boot to work properly. Because the driver available is unsigned, Win64 will not allow it to work, however this can be overridden. If you hit F8 and check your boot options, you will see one that allows you too allow unsigned drivers. This change is temporary so anytime you want to use the PS3 drivers you will have to use this boot option at boot. It's a PITA but it's the only way to do it ATM unless Sony releases some drivers that can get signed by MS. Good luck.
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I rescind my endorsement of Motionjoy.
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Thanks everyone, ordered one from Newegg. Local Bestbuy had some brand I've never heard of and of course over priced so I can wait for delivery 🙂
 
PS3 has a better d-pad, which is only really good for fighting games, which should only really be played on a console.
 
Thread necro I know, but I only just now got around to trying to get this to work on my PC, still can't get it on Bluetooth, but Montionjoy worked.

Soundmanred, why did you rescind your endorsement of Motionjoy?
 
Yeah why did you rescind? I've used motionjoy for my ps3 controller for use with TDU2. Worked perfectly.
 
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