PlayStation 3 Controller Support?

[DziQQs]

Does anyone know if there is a way to play games on steam with ps3 dualschock , if you do could you link me a guide or something?

[ReBoot]

Using Steam Input, you can play any game with that thing. Any game that you can play with a gamepad, that is.

[Nico Radioactive]

I've played the GTA games with a PlayStation controller. I don't remember if it was PS3 or PS4.

[rawWwRrr]

You may still get prompts for an Xbox controller, but Steam will make the PS controller work. You'll just have to keep track of what PS button goes with what Xbox button.

[tintingaroo]

I don't know what stage you're at, but you first need a driver.
One option is to install an old version of PSNow but I'd suggest using DsHidMini and if you want a wireless connection, BthPS3.
can find info and a link to installation instructions here: https://docs.nefarius.at/projects/DsHidMini/


At PCGamingWiki, they cover options, steps and other info
https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:DualShock_3#Wired_connection_-_official_drivers
(set-up options starts where that link takes you, but there is also good info above it)

[crunchyfrog]

Just a heads up to what's already been said (which is good advice).

Do note that even though those plugins exist to make the PS3 be usable, be prepared that it won't ALWAYS work.

As with any proprietary controller (like a Nintendo or Sony controller) they emulate the Xbox cntroller, so you will get the messed up buttons prompts sometimes that someone spoke of above, but you can also find that a game you've been playing just suddenly refuses to work.

I've never found out a good answer why this is, but it commonly happens on these forums. So just a heads up.

Oh and watch out if you play games like a few of the Resident Evil titles (especially 4 - not the remake). There's a weird issue with them where not only does it do the button prompts as Xbox, but EVERY QTE section you will ALWAYS fail first time, as there's an issue with it recognising the inputs. You will do fine if you continue and reattempt the section though.