Pressure-sensitivity does not work with Nefarius's version of ScpToolkit, need to use the original version linked below Need to uninstall third-party tools that access the DualShock 3 such as ScpToolkit
No support for third-party DS3 controllers (e.g. Some third-party DS3 controllers may work Permanently blocks all other Bluetooth device from connecting to the PC Slightly complex installation instructionsĬan be used in combination with other XInput devices in RPCS3Ĭurrently cannot be used in combination with other XInput devices in RPCS3īluetooth connectivity present when used in conjunction with Nefarius' BthPS3
Using dedicated DualShock 3 pad handler with official SONY driver Using dedicated DualShock 3 pad handler with DsHidMini driver The three approaches have advantages and disadvantages so here's a quick comparison between them:
Using RPCS3's dedicated DualShock 3 pad handler by installing the official DualShock 3 driver from Sony.Using RPCS3's dedicated DualShock 3 pad handler by installing Nefarius' DsHidMini driver.Additionally, the button labels on the controller will not match the ones that PlayStation 3 games display.Ĭurrently there are 3 methods of setting up your DualShock 3 (and SIXAXIS) to RPCS3: However, they will not support features such as motion controls or pressure-sensitive buttons, which means that you will not be able to play games on RPCS3 that require these features.
If you mainly want a controller for PC games or other emulators then Xbox (or any third-party XInput compatible) controllers are a great choice as they are widely supported and do not require any additional software or third-party tools to work. DualSense also has additional features such as Adaptive Triggers and HD vibration, but as the time of writing these features aren't utilised by RPCS3 or other PC software. The games and software with native support for DualShock 4 are often not compatible with DualSense, but DualSense support might be more common in the future. Some games do support DualShock 4 without third-party tools, but it's not common and is mostly limited to games that were released for the PlayStation 4.įor DualSense (PlayStation 5) controllers, the same notes apply as for DualShock 4 as these controllers are very similar for PC users. However, to use these controllers on other games and emulators might require third-party tools that interfere with RPCS3. These controllers support motion controls as well, allowing you to play the games which require these features, and additionally it has the same symbols on the buttons as the PlayStation 3. On top of that, even if you find a original controller then setting it up still involves installing additional software and requires far more effort than other options.ĭualShock 4 controllers are good choice for RPCS3 as they are commonly available in many colors and are easy to set up with the emulator. For this reason it's not recommended to purchase these controllers anymore. Fake controllers might be missing some features (such as motion controls or pressure-sensitive buttons) and they are often not compatible with DualShock 3 drivers. It's impossible to tell fake controllers apart as they are made with the same molds and have same symbols and labels on them as official DualShock 3 controllers. Most DualShock 3 controllers sold online these days are FAKE. This section is intended for those who do not own a controller right now and are looking into purchasing one, or who have a controller but need a new one with support for motion controls.
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Find and right click USB root hub select update driver and choose "Search automatically for updated driver software" First right click windows logo + X select "Device Manager" I would suggest to update USB root hub driver. I understand how difficult it is, when the device or app won't work in the way it should. I'm Independent Advisor and I'm happy to assist you.