Retropie 4.0 How To Set Up Bluetooth Ps3 Controller Raspberry pi 1 2 3 Or Zero

[@Jack_Wolfe]

AMAZING! This was exactly what I needed. Been through this process several times and got stuck because I assumed it was done and didn't realise I had to not press okay when plugging and unplugging the controller, and there's a slight skip when you select "manage cores" but I realised after watching instead of just listening. Thankyou so much I've been struggling on this for days by my self

[@SuperNovaNSP]

i used this video and it works! was getting frustrated with the Bluetooth setup process and this came along. made my day. im going to like and sub so keep it up !

[@Riffley02]

Thanks for this - even though you made this years ago, I could still use it today. Cheers!

[@nwrigley]

Thanks for the help! This was the best resource that I found for this after a bit of searching.

[@theonlyjjparker]

How are you "scrolling down to driver" at 2:20 when it isn't on your menu? This is not working in v4.4

[@borotes9125]

Jesse Parker Manage packages -> driver -> ps3 controller

[@freemdoom]

Borotes I think he forgot to say that. Goes too fast

[@rayanalsinan]

ur rlly good at explaining things

[@kenunsworth7221]

Hey Eta, thanks for your videos. I was wondering if you could setup multiple bluetooth controllers?

[@joshdobbin]

Thank you SO much for this!

[@mknightstalkerx]

Thank you. This helped me setup my, ps3 controller. I can now play, playstation games.

[@MaxWeir]

perfect, worked first time!

[@RN25899]

Works perfectly! Thanks a ton!

[@MrBonecrusher1989]

ETA Prime you are the best!!!! tks for your help you save my life ..... or my PS3 controller :)

[@andyboat1247]

I tried this with one of the original sixaxis contollers (non Dual Shock 3). When I get to the bit of trying to connect via Bluetooth, all that happens is all the 4 red leds blink on the back of the controller and Retropie doesn't see it. Do you know if there is any way to get this controller to work or do I need to have an updated one (with Dual Shock 3)?

[@matthewcb1970]

Thanks ETA, this was great :)

[@ShadraakGaming]

so it can only handle 1 bluetooth device at a time? so if you want to do multiplayer you'd have to put in 2 ps3 controllers but have them wired with usb to work?

[@tlogank]

Shadraak Gaming I play with multiple PS3 controllers without any issue

[@syrusse8660]

Mike Prescott If your BT key is BT 2.0 it may be the reason

[@Markboyy1984]

As long as they're not Bluetooth it's crap, if u have say 2 PS3 controllers connected at once sometimes one of the controllers will either have a late response or it won't respond at all this is seriously pissing me off! Sometimes when I use the controller say I press right on the d pad for a couple of seconds it will sometimes move in that direction by itself! There is a serious connectivity issue going on here, the people I brought from are obviously a dodgy company!

[@musicbykarma]

Thanks bro, you helped me a lot

[@victorvansande1019]

very helpful video! thanks man! 😀

[@DKNYxlife]

Hi ETA Prime, thank you for taking your time uploading video about setting up PS3 controller on Raspberry Pie. I have a question regarding this subject. I want to configure 2 PS3 controllers wirelessly on my Rasberry Pie 3 model B. Am I able to do that? Do I need to buy bluetooth dongles for 2 of them? Can I use the built-in bluetooth to set them up wirelessly? Regards,

[@ETAPRIME]

both will connect with the built in bluetooth, just set the first one up and then set the second up

[@DKNYxlife]

Thanks a lot, I will try to configure them controllers using the built-in bluetooth. I will get back to you when I'm finished.

[@dark202021]

thank u so much you have been very helpful to me

[@marinaroaugusto]

How to set up multiple PS3 controller? What is the maximum number of controls that can be configured?

[@JesseDoesComedy]

Interested in this too. I'm hoping that at least 2 can go at the same time

[@ETAPRIME]

+jjaeger4 I'm pretty sure 4 controllers will work at the same time

[@marinaroaugusto]

Thank you men! My Rasberry Pi 3 arrives next week for retrogaming purposes and i must be sure that i can configure multilple ps3 controllers

[@PMGK]

I'm having the exact same problem, as this guy on the Retropie Forum, only I can't get any ps3 bluetooth to connect. I'm using a super nintendo controller to configure but as soon as I plug in the ps3, after following your instructions, it just vibrates, nonstop, and unpugging and pressing the ps button doesn't pair the controllers; brand new btw. Thoughts?

[@PMGK]

retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/8278/second-ps3-controller-just-vibrates-when-plugged-in

[@matthewfountain2721]

Hi there. I have got two PS3 controllers connected to my Pi 4. I connected to my Pi via desktop (I didn't have any controllers plugged in) and ran the scrip "sudo sh ~/RetroPie-Setup/retropie_setup.sh" then used the instructions in this video and it worked fine. It has been a year since your comment, hopefully it is working for you.

[@Schottburg]

Outstanding video as usual :) Just wondering, if I pair a PS3 controller via BT will I still be able to use my SFC30? I would love to be able to switch between the two depending on emulator. Thanks and keep up the awesome vids, you have set the bar!

[@Steve013ADA]

So can you make a video about the problem that controllers (fake ps3) work in the retropie menu but when I select a game it doesn't

[@primalgraphx5747]

did you get an aftermarket PS3 controller to work???

[@Steve013ADA]

@@primalgraphx5747 yes

[@ec3314]

I get all the way to the area that asks you to plug in the controller to the USB and then unplug and press the PS button and it should work but it doesn't...I don't even get the vibration that you said you wait for. I don't even think that the Raspberry Pi even detects the controller while plugged into the USB. I need help. P.s.- I bought two controllers, once I find the problem to connecting the first one, do I just follow the same steps for the next one? Thanks ETA Prime, Ernest

[@Mattacko1978]

I have the same issue

[@benjamingilmore6442]

had the same issue... felt stuck, didn't get a confirmation of driver install like you did. but when i unplugged the controller and backed out, i was able to press the PS button and it connected wirelessly. just re-started and it worked again (woot). i did get the buzz after the install screen though (just not confirm message).

[@yy4ever1982]

I have the same issue. I just plug in a bluetooth receiver, then it works.

[@thecappy]

How about a tutorial video for the xbone wireless with dongle? I think it involves some sudo script.

[@DSilvergun]

Please release a video showing how to upgrade from 3.8 to 4.0

[@avaladez75]

Can you have two Bluetooth controllers running at the same time?

[@Markboyy1984]

Yes of course but coz it's Bluetooth the controllers can play up at times while playing video games especially on Mame. One controller with the Bluetooth can get mixed up with the other controller, could this be a syncing or an issue with Bluetooth when using 2 or more controllers?

[@wisolutions]

I'd like to see a video on configuring 2 Generic Controllers with PS3 controller on Bluetooth if you got it? On linux PC not a pi.

[@nintendad2099]

I need help...My PS3 controller is connected via Bluetooth. Works fine in the RetroPie menus but not in the emulators. I have Raspberry Pi 3 with update 4.1. Thanks for your help.

[@patrickgrudzinsky5217]

I am trying to setup the PS3 controller however when I go to retro Pi setup it's not showing any type of Bluetooth configuration for the ps3 controller on the next page is there a step that was missed in the video by any chance

[@xj53pq7]

Can you use multiple controllers at the same time?

[@powsniffer0110]

Tyler Clark wondering the same. over Bluetooth

[@ERIKJESSEN916]

Same question here. not only for 2 player, but is 4 player possible?

[@tlogank]

yes

[@ERIKJESSEN916]

Logan Kirkpatrick do you know how to hook up the 2 bluetooth to work together?

[@tlogank]

You just add a 2nd the same way you added the first.

[@justinstephens72]

Hey the controller just keeps vibrating when I plug it in. I have the latest Pi and latest retro pie. Nothing seems to work

[@73rmin8r]

I'm in the same boat :/

[@justinstephens72]

both

[@73rmin8r]

justin stephens I figured out that the controller I had was an eBay counterfeit. That may explain it.

[@gtPacheko]

Same for me, never found a fix

[@northernfocusmcr]

Pacheko try using a powered USB hub instead of plugging directly into the pi

[@acruz339]

you are the man!! thanks.

[@capt_p_shivers698]

Is there a way to setup a wireless ps3 controller to work with pifba?

[@SpaghettiEnterprises]

Could you do a video about using a USB hub to connect various different game pads? I've been having a lot of difficulty with this and I don't seem to be alone. The main issue seems to be controllers working in emulation station but not working in-game

[@jcvaluations]

This worked great and very easy thanks. I noticed it seems to have a little lag when I'm playing games. I really only tried Super Nintendo roms. Has anyone else noticed any lag?

[@co3906]

On your HDTV, make sure you have the Game Mode setting on... i found that makes a difference for lag.

[@NSXTypeRGTRLM]

Can you do a similar walkthrough on setup for a DualShock 4?

[@PatrickTheDevil]

ETA prime I have a question for you can you show the people how to install Moonlight so play as a client from steam share.

[@jab2928]

Hello ETA, I was wondering could you give me some advise on how to set up two Bluetooth controllers for player 1 and player 2? I've looked online pretty much everywhere and can't seem to find a good guide. I have two wii U pro controllers if that helps any. Thanks for all the awesome videos and helpful advise!

[@carlosobando3128]

hey bro, Im using clone versions of the PS3 controllers. I can get one to connect but I can't get two to connect at the same time. Both are paired to the pie. Any ideas in how to have both of them connected at the same time?

[@primalgraphx5747]

did you get this to work?

[@AnimEva_33]

Also interested to know if you got this to work. I have 1 real PS3 and 2 clone 3rd party PS3 controllers. Only the original PS3 controller works. the 3rd party ones only works if physically connected, but wont work thru bluetooth.

[@seanptaco]

Okay what about gamepad controllers? They don't have a PS button. So how would I do that? Using a 8BitDo N30

[@0halfasleep0]

im getting an error saying did not find needed packages when i try to install the ps3 driver.. maybe this method is outdated?

[@robertomaximilianosilveira8768]

Internet conection need to be checked maybe youre offline

[@spazmatron3605]

when I launch the retro pie setup it only launches the black screen with code, then goes back to the menu, any solutions?

[@stevesmith8026]

Hello ETA. I have a question. Can you make a Video or tell how to connect the PS3 Controller with RecalboxOS? I don't get it to work. Would bei great if you can help me. Greetings from Germany

[@ETAPRIME]

its not working on the pi 3 yet. if you have a pi 1 or 2 with a bluetooth dongle let me know

[@stevesmith8026]

thank you. I have a pi 3 so i need a Bluetooth adapter right?

[@ETAPRIME]

yes just make sure its supported by the raspberry pi. ive heard talk about an update soon that will fix the pi3 bluetooth in recalbox

[@stevesmith8026]

thank you. But first i've tried the RetroPi Software with the help from your Video. But the problem was that the NES, SNES and Mega Drive games runs to fast and I don't kno how to fix that. Can you help me on this?

[@toddhorst3047]

I also asked simply Austin, but not sure if he will do it, I'd like to see how to carry a save state on a psx game from disk one to two, such as ff7 or metal gear solid, some say you can rename the state file at the switch disc screen, other say you need to join disks, I'm just at a loss for the easiest route

[@MaRz0o]

Hey ETA. I just received my Pi 3 today and I've been following your tutorials to get Retropie working. I was able to get my PS3 controller connected via bluetooth and was able to map the PS3 inputs with my Pi. However, when I start any N64 game, my controls somewhat mess up. I mapped the X button on my PS3 controller as A but in the N64 emulator, its acts as Y. In addition, when I start any rom and that message for "Press a button to configure" shows up as the game loads, any button I press, it doesn't work. I have a SNES-like gamepad that came in my Pi bundle that lets me go to the configuration screen when I press a button but it won't work for my PS3 controller. Any ideas on how to fix it?

[@shahid1296ify]

If I don't have a keyboard, could I use a controller to configure another USB controller to make that one work ?

[@jordihoven2349]

Thanks! Worked!!!

[@hridoygovindadas914]

I followed all the steps and the controller rumbled at the end. Then apon trying to config input, it goes all crazy and assigns buttons on its own

[@mattlock3389]

I'm having trouble connecting my wii u and wii controller to my retro pie raspberry pi 3 do you have a video for these...

[@ralphkotwica6184]

How do u unsync the ps3 controller from the ps3 itself cause everytime I need to charge it use the ps3 it syncs back up and turns my ps3 on soooooo annoying

[@djjdtaylor]

Great vid Prime, thanks! I got all this working. But in mame, after I hitTab, I can configure U, D, L, R but when I get to buttons, only buttons that won't register are triangle, circle and X. Any ideas on how to fix?

[@gustavomarrara9660]

How to know if the Bluetooth dongle is working fine on PI? I have followed all the steps, the Dualshock vibrates, I get the "1" light on, but when I need to configure the input, it doesn't recognize the DS. Any hint? Thanks

[@leonelectrical]

nope not working for me. it did once show up in configure controller but nothing when the A button was pressed. on a pi zero with a usb4u hub. controller works when wired. will it make a difference if it's a very first 6axis. the controller and Bluetooth dongle both work on the arduino (probably irrelevant)

[@DSilvergun]

Same process with Retropie 3.8.1?

[@ETAPRIME]

The menu has changed a bit I have a video on setting up the controller in 3.8.1 also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4qyqmV_iN93Y68

[@SikoSoft]

When I follow the instructions shown here (and mentioned on screen), it doesn't work when I get to the point of "disconnecting the controller from the USB connection, then pressing the PS button to sync it via bluetooth". At that point, the 4 red LEDS just repeatedly flash, but no connection is ever made to the RetroPie. :( I have tried this with two controllers now. Any ideas?

[@eireian4939]

No chance of a reply..Great channel but no acknowledgement..

[@SikoSoft]

I started to guess as much. I just moved on and am going with PS4 controllers now. I ordered another Dual Shock 4 controller I'll dedicate to use with the retropie since it connects and can be used without issue.

[@richieploomba6029]

Is it possible to connect two PS3 (bluetooth) controllers to Nostalgia Dreams Damaso? I have two controllers PS3, but I can only connect wirelessly to one each time. Either pad no. 1 or pad no. 2 works. If pad no. 1 works wirelessly, then pad no.2 only works on the cable. Conversely, if pad no.2 works wirelessly, pad no.1 only works on the cable. How to connect both pads wirelessly?

[@mohsinmahesar8407]

Can I play sega, arcade neo geo games on retro pie using ps3 controller plz reply

[@impsol101180]

can you connect multiple ps3 controllers at once like players 1-4? will it auto assign each controller like the ps3 does?

[@ETAPRIME]

chris brown yes it will

[@impsol101180]

Awesome thank you

[@jamesgentekos68]

I need help,I can pair 2 but it gets laggy when 2 are used.All commands work and one shows as 1 and the other player 2 but it’s laggy.Any help???

[@aaronzyph7712]

Any chance you could do a xbox one wireless controller?

[@KynnessNuve]

hello ETA Prime could you please do a video tutorials for connecting xbox one Bluetooth controller for retropie? thank you in advance..

[@000SEAN000]

Do wireless controllers that use the 2.4ghz dongle configure just like worked USB controllers?

[@ETAPRIME]

BlackJack the only one I know Of that works is the Xbox 360 wireless adapter

[@000SEAN000]

ETA PRIME Are there any known working ps3 knockoff controllers? Got one official ps3 controller working,but its a loaner from a friend. Figured is just buy a cheap pair if they can work....

[@morechris89]

hey there just wondering I tried playing a 2 player game and it registered both my keyboard and wired ps3 controller as player 1 just won how do I fix this?

[@kirilhristov2349]

hi...my question is why i cant make ps1 emulator to run on my raspberry pi3 with retro pi4.0.... i have raspberry pi 2 and everything works perfect on that one .... i did same things on raspberry pi3 bat that ps1 emulator doesn't appear in the menu

[@Michael-R1Arone]

Hi ETA I would like to ask you if you know how to connect and pair the Shanwan PS3 controller? ( it's a replica controller of the official ps3 controller) P.S At my ps3 works great and pair BUT at my pi 3 only works with usb cable and the vibration doesn't stop until I disconnect the cable .

[@photog.prince]

Whenever I try to play any game my PS3 controller stops working.

[@troy2478]

I believe there is additional config through retroarch, but I have been unsuccessful there too.

[@photog.prince]

Thanks anyways.

[@Michael-R1Arone]

CWfilms24 I had the same issue you must reassign the controller with usb cable at accessories ps3 menu . P.S but if you want to play again with pi you must re - pair the controller with pi

[@troy2478]

The problem I'm having is on the pi. The PS3 controller works fine to go through menus, but when you launch a game it doesn't work in the game.

[@Michael-R1Arone]

Troy Wilborn I'm sorry I didn't understand. I thought that it didn't work with ps3. Then my friend probably is an issue with the drivers or retroarch. Try to re install the drivers.

[@4207Points]

is this process the same for those china knock off ps3 controllers I haven't put the drivers on my pi yet cause Everytime I connect it to usb on my pi zero w it continues to just vibrate before I new about the drivers but did get it to show up in Bluetooth menu ?

[@adamhafner4248]

Do you know how to make the bluetooth connection persist after a reboot? As soon as I reboot, I have to re-pair my controller. I saw the suggestion on the RetroPie wiki to add "sixad --start &" to the rc.local, but that doesn't seem to have fixed the issue. Any suggestions on how to get this to work? I am using RetroPie 4.1 Thanks in advance!

[@ETAPRIME]

I've never had a problem with it disconnecting after reboot. do you have an official ps3 controller?

[@adamhafner4248]

Yes It is an original controller

[@ETAPRIME]

im setting up a new image now ill see what happens here

[@adamhafner4248]

were you able to reproduce the issue or does the ps3 controller persist after a reboot for you?

[@adamhafner4248]

Anything to report on this?

[@piguy7287]

is it possible to plug in one ps3 controller to aid in the bluetooth setup of a second ps3 controller? I don't have a keyboard or any other usb controller and was wondering if it would work this way? Thanks

[@ETAPRIME]

i have not tried it, I'm not sure sorry

[@josephbollacker2893]

I successfully connected an 8bitdo to RetroPie but only works for some games. Like super Mario 3 does not work but my wired keyboard does. any suggestions?

[@somedudeonyoutubefrfr]

Do i have to reconnect them after reboot?

[@megamanx2sonic]

I had 2 ps3 controller connected. But I updated my script and install package now. Only can have one running at a time

[@hell0immatt]

I have tried this multiple times and no success. I have a aftermarket PS3 controller that i purchased from Amazon. It does work i know that for a fact but could this be my issue?

[@ZsStudio]

and again me, hahaha! One question: i saw in the video that the bluetooth once it connect to the PS3 controller, cant be used for something else. so that's mean that can't use a second PS3 controller in same time for two players? ( i checked if someone ask that question before but cant find anything ^^)

[@ETAPRIME]

+Said Chaou yes you can connect 1-4 Bluetooth controllers

[@ZsStudio]

awesome!!! Thanks!!! Sorry for those questions^^

[@EthanSweat]

How do u scroll down

[@lffpicard]

I have a official PS3 controller but I follow the steps and nothing happens, I plugged the USB in for 10 seconds, unplugged and it wont pair when pressing PS button. I have removed and re-installed a few times now. Any ideas? Thanks!

[@paulclooney3531]

Gary Thwaites have you used a dongle

[@lffpicard]

For? The PS3 controller, no as the Pi3 has built in BT.

[@paulclooney3531]

I try with no dongle couldn't get it to work, with dongle I did

[@RusselResthaven]

My keyboard is Player 1 and my ps3 controller is Player 2. How do I reassign them?

[@Huseeb94]

I just recently got rapberryy I have no controller setup.., how do I setup my first?

[@robertomaximilianosilveira8768]

Plug keyboard first pres Enter And then follow the last parte of video

[@MZONE3D]

Hello. Does Anyone know if the PS3 key pad that clips on to the PS3 controller works?

[@littlebr4d]

I have 2 Shanwan PS3 controllers and after following this video and selecting option 4 (clone support shanwan) I still have no luck. :( The controller works when plugged in, but it vibrates constantly and I can't seem to get it to stop. That, and it never seems to pair the Bluetooth. :( Any advice/guidance is appreciated! I'm running the latest builds of everything.

[@11tmaste]

I have the same problem. Have you figured it out?

[@littlebr4d]

11tmaste I returned them, but found out later that if you use a USB Bluetooth dongle they will work. good luck!

[@berniemackattack86]

What is shanwan??

[@noahmonroe-akahappytimesga3610]

you rock ETA Prime :)

[@alidashti9830]

could you pair a Wii u pro controller thanks

[@dankmemegamermemes1075]

My controller does not work at all even with the cord

[@wolff6883]

Could this also work with xbox 360?

[@paullewis2163]

how do you map the PS3 controller to work with mame in this version of retropie?

[@ETAPRIME]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Cyg6x_eahlnKsm24s

[@paullewis2163]

Thank you, I have set up the controller and it works great with everything except Mame. When in the Mame sub menus, it doesn't allow me to map the cross, circle, square or triangle buttons

[@bernardso9165]

Hello Eta Prime, first of all thank for you videos, you speak very clear all. I have a problem with my controller, it´s a chinese PS3 clon controller and i cant configure it, each time i connect it to the raspberry the controller starts to vibrate all time, do you know what could be happen? Thank you so much

[@ETAPRIME]

+Bernard So I don't own the Chinese version, but a lot of people are having trouble with them, Retropie had a setting for generic PS3 controllers, I'm not sure if it's still in the menu. I can look when I get home.

[@bernardso9165]

I still didnt find the solution. The controller Works ok in the laptop... If you have any idea i´ll be very grateful. Thank you!!!

[@kiby4912]

does it work with PS3 clone controller?

[@Cryptbomber]

This please!

[@engagedswitch]

isaac c I have the same question

[@Michael-R1Arone]

I have the Shanwan PS3 controller (clone controller) it only works with usb cable plugged and the vibration doesn't stop until I disconnect the cable. Also it doesn't pair with pi but with my ps3 works great. Only original ps3 controller works with pi.

[@PhantomHarlock78]

Anyone having problem of Retropie not finding any bluetooth device after PS3 controller setup? I was trying to pair a new Snes30 and find this problem.

[@lifewithmin]

Dualshock 3 vs 8bitdo sn30pro?

[@ScallopHolden]

Thanks

[@alexherrera1412]

Cheers mate! worked a treat.

[@bleming]

How does it work with KODI?

[@ETAPRIME]

I haven't tested it yet, but I'll be making a video tomorrow morning

[@toddhorst3047]

I have a pi 3 and while I haven't used it extensively it looks perfect to me

[@DIEKODELKO]

Yeah but you cannot use your ps3 controller on MAME

[@isaiahmcgee8527]

Can anybody tell me how to connect my Bluetooth ps3 controller to my PS3 system

[@thecommunistgamer9017]

We are now on reteopie 4.3 and my sixaxis ps3 controller acts totally hay-wire during mapping and I got a freakin temperature warning from my pi while trying to map it. F😈ck it, im done with that noise.

[@carbon4676]

lmao that's what u get for being a commie

RETROPIE or RETORPIE?

[@ETAPRIME]

thanks it was like 2am when I uploaded this, didn't even notice, thank you

[@dranrebn]

For me Lakka is better than RetroPie. Especially if you have a Retroarch collection in your PC.

[@reiatzhu5961]

How about ps4 controller?

[@ETAPRIME]

+Rei Atzhu I don't have one to text it with , but I'm pretty sure it works

[@ReddoX30]

I will be testing this in a few days, hope it works!

[@adityaaurora9869]

the ps4 controller doesn't work in retropie 4.2, I have tried installing the required drivers but no matter what, the controller isnt configured in games, even after looking around in the settings nothing is working, please help

[@calferath]

I have a wireless controller without USB. How do you set this up from the initial screen that asks to configure a controller?