Hardware Controllers Game Pads How to use a PS3 controller on PC: Wired or Bluetooth Features By Wes Fenlon last updated August 20, 2025 ...

Want to connect a PS3 controller to your PC so you can jump into console-style action in your favorite games? Our guide lays out the basics for doing just that.

You can't play your best game with a mouse and keyboard. Follow these simple steps to use your PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 controller on your PC.

The PS3 controller is still special. You'll want one if you emulate PS2 or PS3 games on PC, because the DualShock 3 has something even the best PC controllers don't have: Pressure-sensitive analog ...