How do I connect my PS3 controller to my PC without Bluetooth?

Plug the DualShock 3 into your PC via a mini-USB cable. If your computer doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth support, plug in your wireless Bluetooth dongle. Download and run ScpToolkit Setup.exe. It should automatically download all of the other files it needs, so just follow all the prompts.

How do I connect my PS3 sound to my computer?

Connect the PS3 to the computer using an optical digital cable.

1. Attach one end of the cable to the digital optical output jack on the back of your PS3.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding input jack on your computer speakers for the optimal PlayStation 3 audio experience.

Can I use a PS3 controller on a PC?

This article explains how to connect and use a PS3’s DualShock 3 controller with a PC, with or without a Bluetooth dongle, so you can play games on Steam without a mouse and keyboard. We cover computers with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or macOS.

How do you connect a PS4 controller to a PC?

Steps Turn on your controller. To do so, press the stylized “PS” button in the middle of your controller. Connect your controller to your PC. Plug the narrow end of the controller’s USB charging cable into the controller and the large end of the USB cable into one of your computer’s USB ports. Navigate to the SCP Toolkit website.

How do I know if my PS3 controller is connected?

You’ll see a list of all devices attached to your computer (e.g., keyboards, mouses, webcams, etc.). Your PS3 controller is the option marked “Wireless Controller (Interface [number])” where the number pertains to the USB port to which the controller is attached.

How to connect PS3 controller to MacBook Air?

From the Apple menu on your Mac, select System Preferences > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on. Connect the controller to your Mac with a USB cable. Hold down the PS button on your controller for 1-3 seconds until you see the red lights on top of the DualShock 3 flashing. Unplug the controller from your Mac.