Plug the PS3 controller into the USB port with a mini-USB-to-USB cable and click the Driver Manager tab. The controller will then pair with your Bluetooth adapter, letting you use it without the USB cable. If you want to go back to using it with your PS3, you’ll have to plug it into your system and pair it again.

How do I get my computer to recognize my PS3 controller?

How to Recognize a PS3 Controller on a PC

  1. Plug the mini USB charging cable into the PS3 controller, then plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
  2. Wait while Windows scans its driver files for a driver matching the new hardware.

Can I Charge my PS3 controller with any USB port?

The PS3 controller is much more finicky. Sure, it charges from the PS3 via that console’s USB port. But plug the controller into any other USB source , and it’s more of a 50/50 shot.

How to sync a PS3 controller?

Connect the controller’s charging cable to the controller.

  • Connect the other end of the cable to the PS3.
  • Turn on the controller.
  • Wait for the controller lights to finish blinking.
  • Disconnect the USB cable from the controller.
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    • Can I charge a PS3 controller on a PC?

    Yes the PS3 controller can be charged from a USB port on a computer, and there are also specialised controller charging stations available. It appears that generic AC-to-USB adapters won’t work, possibly because the controller requires device drivers on the host or some kind of “handshake” in order to charge.

    How to use PS3 controller on PC?

    Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 To check Microsoft .NET Framework’s version, please open File Explorer, type ” C:\\Windows\\Microsoft.NET\\Framework ” into the address bar, and hit Enter.

  • Turn on your controller by pressing the stylized “PS” button in the middle of your controller.
  • Click ScpToolkit to download it. Then, run the installer, accept the terms, choose your install location, and then you’ll get a menu of all the options to install.