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    Ps3 Pad for Windows 7 & vista 64 Bit Fix found

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Pman, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. Pman

    Pman Company Representative

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    Hey All

    I know there were alot of people looking for a way to get thier PS3 pad working on windows 7/vista 64 bit

    This way worked for me

    d/load the software for free here

    http://www.motioninjoy.com/download/

    Then reboot spamming f8, disable forced driver authentication and follow instructions

    Need for speed never played so well :)

    Have fun Folks!
     
    Pman, Sep 21, 2009
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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    use command line to permanently disable required driver signing :D

    Opinion not fact :D

    I do prefer Xbox360 controller to PS3 esp because its easy to use wireless.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Sep 21, 2009
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  3. Pman

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    better then no pad and using arrow keys :p
     
    Pman, Sep 21, 2009
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  4. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah I tried to play GRID with keyboard and it was nigh impossible.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Sep 21, 2009
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  5. ajreynol

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    yea, I found this the other day and it works well. unfortunately, I can't get the right analog stick to work in Arkham Asylum. i had to map the stick to keyboard keys, losing the analog nature of the stick in the process.

    if anyone else got analog sticks to work without having to map them in Arkham Asylum, please let me know how.
     
    ajreynol, Sep 21, 2009
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  6. sentence

    sentence Notebook Consultant

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    i cant get this to work =/
    when i go into the tool it says no controllers found and device manager says the driver could not load line 39, if anyone knows a fix please help ^^
     
    sentence, Sep 21, 2009
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  7. ajreynol

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    downloaded an Xbox 360 controller emulator to go with this. can now play Arkham Asylum perfectly now. woot.
     
    ajreynol, Sep 22, 2009
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  8. NBRUser0159099

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    YEA TRUDAT srsly i played it with my newly acquired free controller and it was AWESOME GAME!! i still like shift tho, but for this week, i needa go buy ODST instead of the myriad of games i wanna buy like batman,shift, dozens of steam games...

    personal choice but i really hate the ps3 pads. the sticks are made for fighting games vs 360's action style. the triggers are horrible as well, it was much better when they had just buttons in the ps2 version instead of that slippery crap that you lose grip every 5 mins.

    btw does rumble work in the games with ur pc ps3 pad? 360 controllers always have the advantage tho cuz of windows LIVE released games, with much more compatibility.
     
    NBRUser0159099, Sep 23, 2009
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  9. ViciousXUSMC

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    What 360 control emu did you use?

    I have one that I have to use so that my home made joysticks work on Street Fighter 4, that game is incredibly picky about controllers and controls in general.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Sep 23, 2009
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  10. Vinyard

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    I will try this because I'm a huge fan of the PS3 controller. I'm not to fond of playing games on the computer but I'll give it a try. Thanks.
     
    Vinyard, Sep 23, 2009
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