How to Sync a PS3 . Controller

Make sure you have the Sony handle and charging cord. The program used to connect the PlayStation 3 controller and the computer works just fine with the Sony DualShock 3 controller connected to the computer via the PS3 controller charging cord.

• While you can use a third-party controller (or a Sony controller that works wirelessly), the most reliable way to connect a PlayStation 3 controller to a Windows computer is to use a Sony controller and cable. manufacture.

Disconnect the PlayStation 3. If the PS3 and the controller are placed close to each other, it’s a good idea to unplug the PS3 so the controller doesn’t accidentally connect to it.

Reset the handle. Use a straightened paper clip and press the recessed Reset button located below the handle. This is to prevent the controller from losing connection because of past pairings.

Turn on the handle. Press the PlayStation button in the center of the controller to do this. The light on the handle is blinking.

• To avoid problems on some Windows computers, you need to turn on the controller before connecting to the computer.

Connect the controller to the computer. Attach the small end of the charging cord to the PS3 controller, and then attach the other end to one of your computer’s USB ports.

Download SCP Topkit. This is a program that allows Windows to use the PlayStation 3 controller.

• Access the SCP Topkit website using a browser.
• Click ScpTopkit_Setup.exe under the “Assets” heading.
• Wait for the file download to complete.

Install the SCP Topkit program. The operation is as follows:

• Double-click the installation file.
• Click Yes when asked.
• Follow the on-screen instructions until you see the Install button, then click it.
  • You may have to click multiple Install buttons.
• If asked to install the required elements, you need to click Next until the elements are installed.
• Click Finish when prompted.

Open the installation program “SCPTopkitDriver”. Double-click the app’s icon on the desktop to open it.

Disable unwanted selections. Uncheck both the “Install DualShock4 Contrpler” and “Bluetooth” boxes, along with other options in the window that you don’t want to use.

• If you don’t understand the boxes selected here, it’s best to leave the selections as they are.

Click the “Choose DualShock 3 Contrplers to Install” box (Select a DualShock 3 controller to install). You will see this option on the right side of the window.

Tick the “Wireless Contrpler” option. You will see a list of all devices connected to the computer (such as keyboard, mouse, webcam, etc.). Your PS3 controller is the selection that says “Wireless Contrpler (Interface [number])” here.

• The [number] part refers to the USB port the controller is using.

Click Install . It’s the option on the right side of the window. This will require SCP Topkit to install the controller’s driver.

• Once the installation is complete, you’ll hear a confirmation sound, and you’ll be able to use your PlayStation 3 controller with any compatible game.

Power off and disconnect the PS3. If the controller is normally connected to a certain PS3, it’s a good idea to turn it off and off the power so it doesn’t accidentally power on while you’re connecting the controller to your Mac.

Reset the handle. Using a straightened paper clip, press the recessed Reset button located below the handle. This prevents the controller from crashing due to previous connections.

• This step is optional, but recommended.

Open the Apple menu

. Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen. A menu will appear here.

Click System Preferences… (System Preferences…). This option is available in the currently displayed menu. The System Preferences window immediately appears on the screen.

Click Bluetooth . It’s the Bluetooth icon

in the middle of the System Preferences menu.

• If you don’t see this option, click the ⋮⋮⋮⋮ button to return to the main System Preferences menu.

Click Turn Bluetooth On . This is the button on the left side of the page. This will turn on your Mac’s Bluetooth.

• If the button shows Turn Bluetooth Off , it means Bluetooth is turned on.

Connect your PS3 controller to your Mac. Attach the small end of the charging cord that came with the PS3 controller to the controller’s charging port, and then attach the other end to your Mac’s USB port.

• If your Mac uses a USB-C (oval) port instead of a USB 3.0 (rectangular) port, you’ll need to purchase a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter for Mac before you can do this. You can find this product on Tiki/Shopee and at computer parts stores.

Charge the handle (if needed). If you haven’t charged the controller in a while, you need to charge the device for about 30 minutes before continuing to establish a Bluetooth connection.

Press and hold the PlayStation button for about 2 seconds. You will see the button in the center of the handle. With this operation, the light above the handle immediately flashes.

Disconnect the controller and wait for the synchronization to complete. The PS3 controller will show “Connected” in the list after a few seconds.

Enter a password of 0000 when prompted. If your Mac asks for your device’s password, enter 0000 and then click Pair . This step is optional on new Macs.

Install the controller when playing the game. Now that the PS3 controller is connected to your computer using Bluetooth, you can use it while playing any game that supports gamepads. You may have to manually set the controller buttons to match the game function; This operation will vary from game to game.