As any self-respecting gamer will tell you, physical controls always trump touchscreen interfaces when it comes to fast-paced, demanding titles. Seasoned thumb-bandits may also be aware that Google's Android platform is a hotbed of retro emulation goodness, with apps available that turn your humble handset into everything from a NES to a Sega Mega Drive.
It's now possible to get the most authentic gaming experience possible by linking a Sony PlayStation 3 controller with your Android device. The app that enables this astonishing combination is Sixaxis Controller, available for download from the Android Market for £1.01.
Before you purchase the app and dust off your PS3 pad in preparation for some old-school gaming action, take note: your phone has to be rooted in order for this to work. If you have no idea what rooting is, we'd advise you stop reading now.
It's kind of cool to pull emulators up on the big screen and have some friends with wireless 360 controllers playing old school mario kart. A ps3 controller to my. Jan 24, 2018 - A guide for using the Dualshock 3 wired and Bluetooth on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. The Playstation 3's controller, the Dualshock 3, isn't the easiest pad to get working on the PC. Here's the best way to get your PS3 controller working on PC using an open source tool. Old Skool's NES controllers are as close to the original as you can get with a nice, rounded feel to the buttons and a perfectly smooth D-pad. The controller features a 7-pin controller connector, eight-way directional pad and four digital buttons. This controller is only compatible with NES systems and clones that play cartridge games.
It's also worth stressing that Sixaxis Controller doesn't work with every single Android phone -- the developer has noted that some HTC and Samsung devices are incompatible, due to complexities in how they handle Bluetooth protocols.
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Run a compatibility check
The developer has kindly made a compatibility check tool available for free so you can be sure your device is up to the job before spending your cash on the full app. Download Sixaxis Compatibility Checker and run the test to ascertain if you're eligible for some controller-pairing goodness.
If you are, make note of the 'local Bluetooth address' at the very bottom of the screen -- you'll need this in a moment's time -- and then download the full application.
Install the SixaxisPairTool on your computer
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Once you're over the first hurdle, you'll need to download the SixaxisPairTool PC application from the developer's website. This allows you to manually create a bond between your phone and the PS3 pad.
Connect the PS3 controller to your PC
Use the mini-USB cable you got when you purchased your PS3 console -- it's the thing you use to charge up the pad's internal battery -- to connect the control pad to your computer.
Open the SixaxisPairTool -- it can be found in your computer's Start menu, assuming you're running Windows. It will probably install some drivers, but that's nothing to worry about -- the app's just making sure your PC can communicate with the pad itself.
Manually pair your phone with the PS3 controller
The SixaxisPairTool will display the current Bluetooth address that is paired with the pad. Input your phone's address -- the one you made note of at the bottom of the screen in the compatibility checker a few steps back -- into the blank box, and then click 'update'. Unplug the mini-USB cable.
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Configure the Sixaxis app
Open the Sixaxis app on your phone. It may prompt you for superuser permission. If you're a seasoned rooter, you'll be intimately familiar with this screen. Start a scan and press the power button on the PS3 pad. The four red LEDs at the top of the pad should blink, and then one should stay lit to indicate that the pad and your phone have successfully connected.
Select 'change input method' in the app and select 'Sixaxis Controller'. This basically makes the pad your primary interface with the phone -- it's essentially acting like a Bluetooth keyboard.
Bind keys to controller buttons
Press the menu button in the Sixaxis Controller app and select 'preferences'. You'll be able to bind Android keyboard keys to buttons on the pad itself. Make a note of the bindings you create here, as you'll need to know them when you set up the buttons in each individual emulator in the next step.
Bind buttons in your emulator
We tested the Sixaxis Controller with several emulators, including MD.emu, Snes9x EX and PCE.emu, but, in theory, it should work with any Android app that allows you to edit keyboard commands.
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You'll need to edit the bindings in the emulator's options menu -- in the example above, we've used MD.emu -- to ensure each key does what it should. Consoles like the NES and Mega Drive only use around two or three buttons for most games, so it's not too much of a headache.
Enjoy retro gaming
And there you have it -- proper gaming controls without the need to resort to buying a Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Yay!
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After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your Microsoft Game Controller Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your Game Controller driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.
Find Microsoft Game Controller Device Drivers by Model Name or Number
How to Update Device Drivers
There are two ways to update drivers.
Option 1 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Novice computer users can update drivers using trusted software in just a few mouse clicks. Automatic driver updates are fast, efficient and elimate all the guesswork. Your old drivers can even be backed up and restored in case any problems occur.
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Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your Game Controller and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.
Option 1: Update drivers automatically
The Driver Update Utility for Microsoft devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and Game Controller model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver. The Driver Update Utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily.
You can scan for driver updates automatically with the FREE version of the Driver Update Utility for Microsoft, and complete all necessary driver updates using the premium version.
Tech Tip: The Driver Update Utility for Microsoft will back up your current drivers for you. If you encounter any problems while updating your drivers, you can use this feature to restore your previous drivers and configuration settings.
Download the Driver Update Utility for Microsoft.
Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:
Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.
Option 2: Update drivers manually
To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular Microsoft Game Controller downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Game Controller model and your PC’s operating system.
If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble finding the right driver update, use the Microsoft Game Controller Driver Update Utility. It is software which finds, downloads and istalls the correct driver for you - automatically.
After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.
How to Install Drivers
After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.
- Power off your device.
- Disconnect the device from your computer.
- Reconnect the device and power it on.
- Double click the driver download to extract it.
- If a language option is given, select your language.
- Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
- Reboot your computer.
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