Windows 10: WX - Playstation 3 controller - ds3 tool? safe? effective? malware??

Hello,


I believe I would enjoy playing Dragon Age Inquisition more if I could use a ps3 controller. I can play well enough using keys but I like smoother motions. I am not tech savvy and loathe trying to uninstall things and pieces of things once I install something I believe will help in one way or another.


It appears that something called a ds3 tool is needed in order for my acer Predator and the controller to communicate. I've read that MotionInJoy is malware and a different tool needs the other tech to function. This sounds like a no win scenario to me.


What is safe, current, easy (un/installing) and necessary to get this done?

I don't have any type of Xbox or pieces for it, btw.


Thank you for your time.

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Windows 10 won't detect DS3 Controller (Device Descriptor Request Fail

• Hi, I have been going crazy, Windows 10 does not recognize my DS3 controller as a Playstation 3 controller, it shows "Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)" every time I plugg it in, so I can't install any of the softwares that make PS3 controllers work like x360 like MotionInJoy or SCPToolkit because these software can't see my controller in order to apply the custom drivers on, has anyone run into this?

 

Can't manage to connect a second Playstation 3 controller


I have 2 Playstation 3 controllers that I would like to use to play games on my laptop. I managed to install the first one following a guide about "ScpServer" to install it as a "Controller XBOX 360 For Windows" and it works perfectly.
When I try to use the second one it doesn't work. The 4 lights keep flashing and I tried reinstalling the driver using just the second controller but it still won't work.

Do you have any suggestion?
Thanks!

 

BH-902 and Playstations 3

I've just found the answer. It is possible to get the headset working with the PS3. You have to ensure that it does not find any other bluetooth paired devices when it's turned on.

The procedure is :-

1. Pair the device with your PS3. The headset will lock up once paired. Reset the headset using the charger+power+call button method.

2. Pair the device with your phone. The headset will then show 2 devices in it's paiting list. The phone and "Unknown Device" - the Playstation.

To use with the Playstation, disable Bluetooth on your phone and simply power on the headset. It will show as not connected and sit there scrolling "Searching for latest devices". In fact it will be connected to the Playstation and you can use it perfectly.
Do not try to manually connect it to the Playstation, this will again crash the headset.

This is very strange operation but seems to work. I hope this is useful for others.

Regards Paul.

Message Edited by herbo on 26-Mar-2008 08:28 AM