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How to connect a ps3 controller to a pc digital trends. Sixaxisds3 x64 driver download ps3 controller on windows download. The ps3 dualshock 3 wireless controller features bluetooth technology for wireless game play. Using a dualshock 3 on the pc is similar to using any. This is correct, the dualshock 3 has rumble functionality and motion sensing, while the sixaxis has only motion sensing. However on dualshock 3 its made of a high quality plastic. This must be done with a miniusb cable and pc running windows. Jun 16, 2008 this is correct, the dualshock 3 has rumble functionality and motion sensing, while the sixaxis has only motion sensing. The playstation 3 system can support up to 7 wireless controllers at one time, multi player team games or pk games more funny.
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The sixaxis was succeeded by the dualshock 3, an updated version of the controller that, like the dualshock and dualshock 2 controllers. The sixaxis is the past, and its successor, the dualshock 3, is the present although it is not immune from trouble. The dualshock 3 is an upgraded version of the sixaxis, the original controller for the playstation 3. Keep in mind you need a bluetooth radio in your pc to talk to the controller. The dualshock 3 wireless controller for the playstation 3 system provides the most intuitive game play experience with pressure sensors in each action button and the inclusion of the highly sensitive sixaxis motion sensing technology. After windows installs its default driver, go to start all programs motioninjoy.
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