Is it true you can plug & play a ps3 controller to your pc?

Topic seems straight forward enough. I heard about this from my brother but does anyone use their ps3 controller on their pc, I'd like it if someone could confirm this for me :) thanks.

Yes, with the free software called Motioninjoy. With that said, the blu tooth (wired isnt too bad) setup is a serious pain. I just caved and bought a wirless 360 controller and I am so glad I did. It will make playing the few games I play with controller so much easier and more enjoyable.

Tes. Download Motionjoy and get Xpadder too (for button mapping)

Wireless is fine once you pair it up.

Just remember, you'll need a bluetooth dongle and you need to select Xbox controller emulator for the mode, even though you're using a PS3 pad.

Tes. Download Motionjoy and get Xpadder too (for button mapping)

bussinrounds

X360 emulator comes with button assignment presets, just rdy to play.

You can use pretty much any controller on a PC, including the PS3 one.

Do you absolutely need a blu tooth adapter or can you plug the controller in with the standard usb cord it comes with and use it that way?

According to the definition of "plug and play", no. If you're willing to get third party software and manually map your buttons, yes.

Do you absolutely need a blu tooth adapter or can you plug the controller in with the standard usb cord it comes with and use it that way?

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Both, I got $3 bluetooth that was unstable, but the wired way works much often than BT. So I think wired is better for uninterrupted play (batteries, etc) unless you must use BT.

So yeah by PC standards is it is plug n play as long as you download motionjoy and have an of at least iq 80+ to use it :P

Yeah, I use 360 controller though and most games are already preset for it on PC.

Yea it works great, thats what I used to use until I sold my PS3. Just use motionjoy and make sure its on Xbox 360 emulator. I also bought a bluetooth dongle on ebay for like $2 and it works flawlessly really happy with it and for $2 its hard not to love it.

Get the offline version with the improved UI.

Yes, with the free software called Motioninjoy. With that said, the blu tooth (wired isnt too bad) setup is a serious pain. I just caved and bought a wirless 360 controller and I am so glad I did. It will make playing the few games I play with controller so much easier and more enjoyable.

NaveedLife

Thanks for the input from everybody, you've all been helpful :)