Does a PS3 controller work for PC games?

A ps2 controller will if you get a usb converter for it.xmitchconnorx

Yeah I saw those and wondered "since the PS3 controllers are USB already, would it work?"

I set up my Mac Mini to run a SIXAXIS a while back. It can even recieve tilt controls if you want it to. I will take a look when I get home to see what the drivers were, but it was easy to set up and it works great.rragnaar

Thanks.

Find the drivers, and it will work.

I'm sure someone's written them already.

I set up my Mac Mini to run a SIXAXIS a while back. It can even recieve tilt controls if you want it to. I will take a look when I get home to see what the drivers were, but it was easy to set up and it works great.rragnaar

i dont suppose it would work wirelessly?

[QUOTE="rragnaar"]I set up my Mac Mini to run a SIXAXIS a while back. It can even recieve tilt controls if you want it to. I will take a look when I get home to see what the drivers were, but it was easy to set up and it works great.OneWingedAngeI

i dont suppose it would work wirelessly?

They are working on a bluetooth solution, but for now it is wired. It is kinda frustrating, but hopefully they fix it soon.

i gotcha. a bluetooth method would rock, although i would imagine you need to re-sync back to the ps3 each timeOneWingedAngeI

I don't mind using the wire. The situation is there is a computer lab at university set aside for gaming, and since I'm more of a PS3 gamer, I'm not used to the controls and such. I have the same game for PS3 so thought it might be a good idea to use a PS3 pad instead.

They are using Windows XP. Which drivers would I have to use in order to set it up? Or would it be blocked since it's on network? If so then I guess I'll just have to get used to K/M.

Yeah I saw those and wondered "since the PS3 controllers are USB already, would it work?"

Scorpion1813

I don't consider the Sixaxis a usb controller, it's a wireless controller. I'm positive the wire is for battery saving purposes only.

[QUOTE="Scorpion1813"]

Yeah I saw those and wondered "since the PS3 controllers are USB already, would it work?"

Black_Knight_00

I don't consider the Sixaxis a usb controller, it's a wireless controller. I'm positive the wire is for battery saving purposes only.

So it will work through USB, but I need to download drivers?? Which drivers and where can I find them?

There are ways to get a ps3 controller to work on a PC, but trust me, it's not worth the hassle. There's lots of console-style controllers you can buy that are specifically for the pc, though.

get the logitech chillstream xbox 360 controller. i dont even own a 360 but the thing is awesome on my comp. plus the fans in the controller are mega freakin sweet

Actually, when I hook it up to my Mac it is only communicating through USB since I have no way to register it as a bluetooth device.rragnaar

In that case, yes, but I think in its native setting, on the PS3, it's designed to be fully-wireless. I don't own one, so I may be wrong.

[QUOTE="Scorpion1813"]

Yeah I saw those and wondered "since the PS3 controllers are USB already, would it work?"

Black_Knight_00

I don't consider the Sixaxis a usb controller, it's a wireless controller. I'm positive the wire is for battery saving purposes only.

When you plug the USB port of a PS3 controller in it becomes a USB controller.

Note that this is not the same as the 360 wireless controller, which when you connect a USB plug and play kit simply acts as a recharger.

If it's really a lot of hassle, then I might as well not bother. Like I said it was inly so I could play on the PC's at uni, on a game I have on the PS3 (and know the buttons for), to save the having to get used to K/M and learn the controls.

Thanks anywa, though, much appreciated.

Yes, unless you have vista :(the_one34

Actually I have Vista and it works with all the games I can set it up with, like GTA:4 and San Andreas, and some flight games.

Yea, Officialy.

I personaly got Wii + 360 controls to PC n i got no X360(soon im gonna get also a PS3 one)

it wont be supported by(almost) any game(u can still map the keys in some games or use Keb+Mouse Emulation)

so-yea u can be its(almost)not officaly supported