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    PS3 Sixaxis Controller can be used In Windows OS

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Arabian, May 14, 2007.

  1. Arabian

    Arabian Notebook Consultant

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    Heya,

    Download the driver from here http://dl.qj.net/SIXAXIS-driver-for-PC-PlayStation-3/pg/12/fid/11679/catid/518
    Then read the instructions before doing anything.

    Surprising? It was only a matter of time. Yes, the SIXAXIS can be used in Windows. wraggster was able to come up with a driver for you PC to recognize the PS3 controller. It works as a USB HID on Windows, but he still recommends that your OS should be Windows XP or higher.

    Here are the instructions:

    1. Download and install the filter driver (libusb-win32-filter-bin-0.1.10.1.exe).
    2. Unpack ps3sixaxis_en.exe
    3. Plug the SIXAXIS into your PC.
    4. Run ps3sixaxis_en.exe once.
    5. Push the PS button on the SIXAXIS once if it doesn't see it straight away.

    Now before anything else, we've been hearing that the driver doesn't work for a couple of people. We're really not sure why, but if you follow the instructions carefully, we're sure you'd do fine. We've even gotten confirmation that someone was able to run it on a MacBook Pro via Boot Camp Win XP.

    Someone posted a video on youtube that explains how to get it working.
    This worked for me.

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=5M2f1djOSOs

    1. After the drivers/software have been installed, you need to move the file ps3sixaxis_en.exe into system32 folder and execute the file from this directory.

    Every time you boot the PC, the file must be run also.

    2. Make sure that you press the PS button when you go into the game controller config in the control panel.
    The buttons should now respond in the config menu.


    Check this thread which helps to make it works with no problems too.

    http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=45209

    Yeah, the motion-sensing doesn't work, but hey!, it's a really good start as any other! If the Wiimote's motion-sensors are already recognized, then soon enough, the SIXAXIS would be just as competent.

    Enjoy it ;)
     
    Arabian, May 14, 2007
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  2. kg05

    kg05 Notebook Enthusiast

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    nice find, ill definitely be trying this out in the near future
     
    kg05, May 14, 2007
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