Windows 10: How to use a PlayStation 3 controller

Last update: 04/10/2024

Windows 10 has a close relationship with the console Xbox One from Microsoft. But there are some exceptions. With the trick I'm about to share, you can make the joystick of the Xbox's toughest competitor work normally on your computer.

I'm sure Microsoft won't like this. That's why I feel sorry for Microsoft to see this.

How to use the remote control PlayStation 3 with a Windows PC

Motioninjoy allows you to use your PlayStation 3 controller on your PC.

There are two things you need to do to get your PS3 gamepad working on Windows 10. First, download the correct driver for your PlayStation 3 Joystick.

Although there are many controllers available for this purpose, I highly recommend Motioninjoy. Download it for free Follow this link .

Even though you have installed the driver, your PS3 joystick doesn't seem to work with Windows 10? It's okay, Microsoft doesn't allow you to use the hardware from the PS3 by default.

You'll need to disable driver signature enforcement to be able to use your PlayStation 3 controller on Windows 10.

These steps will disable driver signing applications:

  1. Visit Start Menu And opens Configuration.

  2. Visit Recovery and update

  3. Choose Recovery The left panel.

  4. This section Recovery Choose Advanced commissioning

  5. It will reboot and provide advanced startup options in the following Boot.

  6. Choose between these options Solve problems.

  7. Ir a Options for advanced users

  8. And so on Start setup

  9. Your computer will restart and display the list of settings you need to adjust.

  10. It is important to search Disable driver signature enforcement . To deactivate it, press F7.

  11. Turn off your computer and restart it.

Motionjoy drivers will work normally once you have disabled the driver signing enforcement. Please refer to this guide if you are unable to enter recovery mode.

Follow the steps in Motionjoy to set up your controllers and then you can use your PlayStation 3 controller with Windows 10 computers.

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We have extensive information in our complete guide on disabling driver signature enforcement.

Did you know that Windows 10 may allow you to install unsigned drivers? This guide will help you do it easily.

Use the PlayStation 3 controller with a PC that does not have Motioninjoy (or a Bluetooth dongle).

Motionjoy is the best way to link your PS3 controller and Windows PC. Some people prefer another way to connect the PS3 controller and Windows PC, but Motionjoy is a very popular option.

To start, make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your PC. You can find more information in this article.

Although we won't ask you your reasons for doing so, if you need another option, this is it:

  1. You need to make sure you are using the latest Xbox 360 drivers. You can manually download the drivers if you don't have them. Here .

  2. Then connect the PS3 controller and the USB. If you wish, you can connect a Bluetooth dongle. You must have the Bluetooth drivers installed.

  3. Download now the drivers from the XInput wrapper here

  4. You can use WinRAR or another compression program to extract the file and then run it ScpDriver.exe From the folder ScpServerbin

  5. Complete the installation

  6. Restart the computer

That's it. You should now be able to use official Xbox 360 controllers with your PS3 controller.

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Even though it's against Microsoft's guidelines, if your PS3 controller already works, there's no reason to spend money on expensive PC games. You can still enjoy what you have.

If you are looking for a new PS3 controller,

or any other Accessories for PS3 We suggest you buy it:

These are the best controllers available right now. You can also leave your questions in the comments section.

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Editor's note The original August 2015 publication of this post has been completely rewritten and updated to reflect the latest accuracy, completeness and freshness.