How to Update Drivers to Fix Game Controller Problems Quickly & Easily
This is the official website of MotioninJoy and here you can get the latest version of MotioninJoy (v0.7.1001) which you can easily install on your windows based computer. Once drivers are installed you simply need to connect the PS3 controller (Dual Shock 3 controllers) with your Windows 10/8/7 PC. Uncheck the 'Install DualShock 4 Controller' box. This option is on the left side of the driver installer window. Since you're installing a PS3 controller (e.g.,. How to use a PS controller on your computer: Plug your PS3 controller with a USB cable to your PC. You should then see the window below: Download Microsoft.NET 4.0.
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Many Game Controller problems can be fixed by updating the drivers. After you upgrade to Windows 10, problems can occur because your current driver may work only for the prior version of Windows. There are two ways you can update your Game Controller drivers.
Jan 24, 2018 - The Playstation 3's controller, the Dualshock 3, isn't the easiest pad. If you're on a Windows 7 PC, you'll also need to install the Xbox 360 controller driver. PCSX2 emulator note: The PCSX2 settings tab allows you to patch.
Option 1: Update drivers manually - Use DriverGuide to find the correct driver for your device and operating system. Next, download and install it by following the step by step instructions. You’ll need average to intermediate level computer skills to use this method.
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Option 2 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Even computer newbies can update drivers with just a few clicks of a mouse. Use trusted software to identify, download and install the newest driver updates for your PC in one step. Your old drivers can be backed up and restored if you encounter any problems. You’ll need novice to beginner level computer skills to use this method.
Option 1: Update drivers manually
To get the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from our list of most popular Game Controller downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Game Controller model and your PC’s operating system.
Playstation 3 Controller On Pc
A keyboard and mouse may be the preferred input device for PC gaming, but there are others who are more comfortable with a console controller. Anyways, some genres-- like racing and fighting-- work better with a console controller (unless you are willing to fork over money for a special setup, like a fightstick).
No matter why you want to use a PS3 controller, we’ve got you covered.
In our guide to using a PS3 controller on the PC there are essentially, 2 ways to do this (the model of PS3 you own is not important):
- Connecting Your PS3 Controller on a PC via the SCP Driver Package
- Connecting Your PS3 Controller on a PC via SCP Toolkit
Note: looking for instructions on connecting your PS4 controller to your PC then check this out.
Ps3 Controller Pc Driver
Also Note: you might have heard about MotioninJoy in the past, but it’s no longer a good option due to ads (and possible viruses). More about that below.
What You Need:
- Original DualShock 3 controller
- Mini-USB cable (aka default PS3 charging cable)
- Bluetooth dongle if you wish to connect wirelessly (optional)
Before anything else, make sure your PS3 is disconnected because if you press the PS button, it will connect with and turn on the PS3, thus not letting you connect it to your PC.
Then, connect your PS3 controller to your PC via the mini-USB cable to install the initial set of PS3 controller drivers. When the initial installation is complete, download the following (these are necessary for the SCP software to work):
- Xbox 360 Controller Driver (A PS3 controller driver for Windows 7 and older)
Note: Most of you may already have these installed but it’s worth checking to avoid problems in the long run, especially if you aren’t sure if you have these in the first place. The installation process will tell you if you already have them installed so you can just opt-out from the installation process if needed.