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    PS3 Controller on M17x R3 Question.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by takasniper, Nov 14, 2011.

  1. takasniper

    takasniper Notebook Guru

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    I did search and have looked at a few threads. I plan on purchasing a bt dongle that works with motioninjoy. Because currently I already have my Razer orochi mouse paired to the built in bluetooth in my m17x r3. From reading the directions on motioninjoy they say to;

    "Option 3. (recommended) Have 2 BT adapters in the system with 1 unplugged/disabled while running the MiJ driver installer, so you can use the PS3 controller with 1 BT adapter, and other Bluetooth devices with the other adapter."

    So before I install the mij driver. I go to "device manager" click "bluetooth radios". I see two options "Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth Module" and "Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator." Do I disable both or just "Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth Module."

    Then install my usb bt dongle. After that I get everything installed and controller working then I can reenable "dell wireless 375 bluetooth module"? I'm wanting to use both my mouse and ps3 controller wireless.
     
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    takasniper Notebook Guru

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    Anyone know ?
     
  3. Shozuki

    Shozuki Notebook Consultant

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    as far as I know mate, even if you have 2 dongles plugged in, motioninjoy will take control of both even if you only select installation to one driver.

    I know because I tried this on my other PC. It's a bit annoying, but you could just use a PS3 controller via USB and stop it from taking over your BT functionality.
     
  4. takasniper

    takasniper Notebook Guru

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    Wow that's sucks wonder why the website says it will work. Shozuki did you try disabling one bt dongle before installing the drivers for mij? And then turning back on the dongle after its done installing?