How To Use A PS3 Controller On A PC Wirelessly

[@TheHowToGuy123]

UPDATE APRIL 2nd 2020 - Hey guys just wanted to give an update now that this video is a few years old: ○ First of all, this video is still working great in 2020 (hence why I updated the title). ○ Once you install the Bluetooth drivers, your Bluetooth adapter will be "locked" to just you PS3 controller. You will NOT be able to use anything but the PS3 controller, over Bluetooth, until the Bluetooth drivers are uninstalled. This is why you won't see the Bluetooth icon in your tray, and Windows will say you don't have a Bluetooth adapter. ○ If you are having any general issues, such as your controller not connecting after install (4 blinking lights), use the scp clean wipe tool to uninstall the drivers. It can be found by searching for it in the start menu. Run the the tool then restart your PC then reinstall the drivers. This fixes 95% of errors. ○ If your keyboard / mouse no longer works after install, this is a common bug where your keyboard and mouse drivers were replaced rather than your controller's, get another mouse then run the SCP clean wipe tool as mentioned above. ○ If your controller doesn't work after you shutdown or restart your computer refer to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp7Xg6mmp851pNE ○ The link to my discord server is here if your still need help: discord.gg/3s6gdtx

[@humanbeingprobably]

ooooh really good to know! maybe I will try to get a dongle instead, cause I forsure need my Bluetooth haha

[@ilivnwest4651]

We all watch this beacause of this quarantaine stuff going onn

[@Black._.E36]

bro this is amazing thanks for making this video

[@samagrasingh1695]

How do you uninstall the bluetooth drivers.....I wanna use it for speakers

[@rough1n392]

Hey I don't have a Bluetooth dongle on my desktop . Win 10 . I installed only ps3 driver only . I have a genuine controller . After installing controller is doesn't connect

[@andyliu1210]

It's 2021, and this tutorial is still spot on. Good job, and keep up the good work.

[@andyliu1210]

8 months later, I then realised that the SCP tool will install a very specific bluetooth driver for the PS controllers. In result, Windows will not be able to use bluetooth for other stuff, like keyboard/mouse and headset. Please be aware.

[@QP_lite]

@@andyliu1210 can you reverse the effects?

[@andyliu1210]

@@QP_lite yes, just uninstall the driver that SCP came with, then install a generic windows driver.

[@QP_lite]

@@andyliu1210 oh i see thanks, but where can you install a generic windows driver though?

[@RazorMediaYT]

absolutely works, thanks you so much man I had my ps3 controller sitting her and all this time I was using my broken xbox controller to play games......was very helpful thank you again.....btw I know how nice it is to see comments like this pop up in my feed so just passing on the love

[@ianpeter4121]

this guy deserves a grammy the software can actually repair incase it accidentally stops working

[@InternetTipsOfficial]

This is 2024, and your video was still able to help out. I really appreciate your help mate. The best part is that I can use two ps3 controllers wirelessly. I hardly leave comments under people's video, but yours truly deserves it. Keep up the good work. You just gain yourself another subscriber.

[@LoneTaurus82]

Never knew there was a full install program for this. I had been using slightly different version of SCP for awhile where you had to manually add the program folder and such but this is way more straight forward.

[@shudini985]

This is one of the best tutorials of anything i have ever seen, everything is explained so perfectly and is very understandable, thank you so much dude hope you live a long happy life.

[@ДимитријеМитић-в7ы]

You are good person.

[@anouarbouqdir6842]

@ Shu Hood Long life to you too bro , you re so pure

[@casadepistola]

Very nice appreciative comment, Shu Hood. Awesome, mate. You, Dimitrje Mitic, and Anouar Bouqdir...you all live a long and happy life. Take care, fellas!

[@lil_sauce_goblin3875]

bro i be watching a tutorial video and we just following what it says in 10 seconds hes on the moon sucking NASAs cock for 15cent but my caveman brain didnt get lost on this tutorial i agree w you

[@badelNT6]

@@lil_sauce_goblin3875 LMAO

[@ahmedali9941]

Finally after 3 years I can play without a wire 😭😭💖💖💖

[@Easym0ney]

Does this works via Bluetooth

[@sirm.a.g8000]

@@Easym0ney bruh

[@Ikzg]

@@Easym0ney yes lol

[@z_agent_6920]

Bro u did it so i want to ask when i restart my PC u know and want to use the controller do i have to do a all of this again ???plzz tell wireless and wired

[@z_agent_6920]

Is it just plug and play the second time ? But what about wireless ?

[@geckguy]

April 2021 and still works like an absolute charm!. thanks alot mann

[@Ansh-sp3ij]

Thank you man, this made my day. I was playing dark souls remastered with my ps3 controller for some time using another hack, but it stopped working mid-way, but now its good as new and all of that is thanks to you.

[@danielglimickcastillo886]

Allright! It's finally working for me. Thanks dude

[@beruangtrade6326]

hello may i ask u something, in my windows pc its working good BUT if i shutdown or restart the pc and i plug in bluetooth thats wont connect to my DS3. UNTIL i install bluetooth driver from SCP driver again. every i woke up the pc i must install again, how concect without repeatly install after shutdown? thanks, sorry for bad english. And i hope u reply Thans a lot

[@yohanesbarry6039]

Hello I have questions to you. So if I use Dualshock 3 on Bluetooth, I can not use Bluetooth for transfer file and anything? Do you have idea how to connect Dualshock 3 and Wii remote together same time(so can play Mario kart on dolphin 1 use Dualshock 3 and 1 use Wii remote)use Bluetooth? Or maybe try use 2 dongle Bluetooth?Sorry if my English not good.

[@Shadow-js7mc]

If I uninstall the drivers for the dongle, it won't show up in SCP. It doesn't work for me, help!

[@m1c4n07]

@@yohanesbarry6039 same with me , and now you found how to fix? If you found tell me pls

[@soly8354]

I just tried your method and it works like a charm ! (Even with a non genuine controller xD) Thanks m8!

[@aeonian_harshul]

Yup worked for me too

[@ghaithbhs9305]

hey dude I have a non genuine controller, but it didn't work could you help ? thanks

[@azeragaming]

a guide in 2018 that still works in ends of 2022 , this is a great one , thanks buddy you saved me a tons

[@ilkerelitok1505]

Suggestion: If you use a dongle, when you finish all the stuff and open the scpmonitor , probably you will se host isnt connected, "to fix that you need to unplug the dongle and plug it again". Then you ll see the host works fine. After that disconnect your ps3 controller. And sorry for my bad english i hope it helps you.

[@andrewkong5551]

Thankss

[@somka854]

how to unplug it?

[@ilkerelitok1505]

@@somka854 are u using a laptop or normal dongle on desktop?

[@iscsrip]

can i use a dongle from my old wireless mouse?

[@xEMOANHATARON]

If I use a dongle, will that allow me to use other Bluetooth devices while plugged in?

[@BoidikChandra]

This is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. Hats off to you, you deserve SO many more subscribers.

[@renanmtcvl]

Someday I'm sure that this video will bring peace to the world! TY man!

[@urRAWRsoundsfunnyLOL]

[Third Party Controller Works] Basically when you download SCP it will tell you that your PC "lacks prerequisites" to run it. If you simply click "next" nothing will happen. You need to check that tiny box so it will download those "prerequisites" for you. Once you do that the SCP Toolkit will run and you will see what he sees. Besides that great tutorial dude!

[@danielpickford6502]

Can confirm that this still works in 2020, I struggled for hours trying to do it on my own but this video was straightforward and only took me about 10 minutes, fantastic tutorial!

[@lmsf7258]

still works in 2023!

[@quantumangel737]

these drivers worked perfectly on my pc, thank you

[@syedaliahmed]

After years, I found the perfect tutorial. Amazing! Well explained and nicely presented. Thank you

[@sebastianestrada1311]

what so do you use??

[@lorrainehelberg6267]

@@sebastianestrada1311 FUCK

[@ArgentTech]

Doesnt work for me. Pc begins to recognize game pad as xbox but it doesn't connect to dongle

[@michaeljack6225]

2022 and still working perfectly bro. I encountered a problem when I was installing SCP Toolkit ( that some prerequisites cannot be downloaded because it was the wrong size) but luckily I was able to find a KZbin video which helped me to install them and it finally works perfectly.

[@Kkrish001]

I have a same problem

[@Kkrish001]

Suggest me your solution video

[@jordsfjords885]

Works very well with your tutorial. Just remember, use version 1.6 like some users say. I tried 1.7 and it didn't worked. Thank you!

[@izyk9916]

this tutorial makes so much sense i did what he said and i got it working also my dualshock 3 is fake but it still works

mines fake but did not work

[@KuyaMarkRCE]

Mine is fake. I connected it to bluetooth once but I dont know what I did now it doesnt work with bluetooth but works fine when plugged in. any tips?

[@pequenoguia]

Finally, after years, a tutorial that really works for me! Thank you very much!

[@maximmus202]

The first perfect and not a nonsensical tutorial that doesn't show bullshit like other channels

[@TurboTLTD]

finally saw this after 3 years , god bless me

[@dorusalman4000]

2019 !!! YOU ARE THE BEST ,YOU SAVE MY DAY !!!!!!

[@axleyymain7815]

holy shit thanks didnt expect this to actually work lmao

[@ugandaknuckles3419]

2021 and still works

[@mejjas5052]

noice

[@RadDadBasics]

Thanks for this video! Still works till this day in 2022. I use this to test controllers that I sell. It's awesome because it'll even tell you if a controller is fake! Thanks again

[@linkerDA]

nice and smooth, straight to the point I love it! Thanks a lot!

[@shadow_k1ng277]

Omg first time I found someone who's method actually works, thx so much bro ily (no homo) 😂

[@FS-qv1mb]

Thank you so much, perfect guide, subscribed after this ;)

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

I watched it and did not subscribe.

[@Anti-Yeet]

Stephen Brook nice fucking foot

[@Animevids736]

Iv tried many settling.. my controller wasn't even scrolling but now .. everything is just clean and smooth thank you so much

[@TranceXZero]

I was about to smash my controller with a sledgehammer until I found this video, thanks so much for your help! :D

[@rownald8098]

thanks man u made my day..fifa 2019 otw..

[@captoinrexx]

Worked fine, thanks a lot!

[@jakedezilla]

For real bro?

[@ggames9224]

2024 still works amazing!! ur a goat bro

[@ahmedehab4937]

''disclaimer'' SCP hijacks your Bluetooth dongle for its use and it's use only, even if u uninstall scp or even get a new windows, your dongle will be ruined and will not work with anything other than your ps3 controller and of course that only IF IT WORKS

[@TheHowToGuy123]

The SCP drivers does in fact hijack your Bluetooth dongle, but if you properly uninstall the drivers or reinstall Windows you will be able to use your Bluetooth dongle again.

[@ahmedehab4937]

In my case, it never worked again, i've tried every possible scenario that can fix it but it never worked again, i just gave up and got a new one

[@oxynofiring]

Tqs dude🤜🤛

[@root_sf]

​@@ahmedehab4937just install your Bluetooth driver from your pc website

[@Mango-sz9rl]

@@ahmedehab4937hey man, if i have a laptop with bluetooth, but use a dongle only for the ps3 controller - will it be fine ?

[@mjd3335]

thanks, bro u made me save up so much money I subbed and liked

[@ellerywealot7606]

This worked great for 2 of my controllers! Sadly the other two (that I bought online) were apparently nongenuine controllers. They could not connect over bluetooth. I would love to see a tutorial explaining how to make the nongenuines work over bluetooth.

[@depo_ynx]

It’s late 2022 it’s still works,thank you bro

[@temptressofsorrow]

for some reason my controller disconnects as soon as i pull the wire out, and i cant get it to go wireless ):

[@chad264]

you have a first copy my dude. i have controllers, with only 1 original. Only the original works wirelessly.

[@KibMuzan]

Yo did you fix it ? I have the same issue rn

[@aguio3917]

I can't do wireless,but yesterday it work just fine

[@KuyaMarkRCE]

same here

[@timsonsuperman]

it's because you guys using laptop's bluetooth :D

[@miguelcosta324]

Unistall and install the drivers again and it workshop again

[@weizhen77]

I play game in my living room, and I leave my laptop in my bedroom. I have 2 bluetooth devices: headphone and DS3. Upon reading review, it seems once installed, no other bluetooth devices can be used.

[@calixte12]

Same for me

[@mohammedahmedmasood4669]

Any solutions for that cuz the same is with me Not just that there is no bluetooth turning on or off function anywhere...

[@ising123100]

Did anybody find a solution to this? Maybe installing factory bluetooth directory/ drivers??

[@Bucket0213]

I spent whole night finding method to connect my DS3 to my computer, and I failed And this video only took me 10 minutes to get my work done Thanks a lot

[@scarl335]

Dude you are the best.

[@cicakburik2198]

Hey, i'already installed it but when i reinstalled the Bluetooth installation, my bluetooth cant be used. And then I already tried to reinstalled the Bluetooth again but it's say the service doesnt exist. Can u help my problem fix?

[@Roxes29]

mine as well

[@jeevankumar3444]

scam even mine

[@apostolisgiannopoulos9597]

mine too....

[@kaoosjolie]

i did all the steps but when i disconect my control it does not read it via bluetooth only when i connect it with the cable it works

[@skylightlmnc9284]

your controller probably doesn't support bluetooth connection for other devices

[@PauloVFSC]

Same here, using an original PS3 controller. Any solution?

[@brianfranco9006]

Hey so I have the same problem, here is what I have found, when you choose the Bluetooth dongle it lists the VID and PID numbers next to it. It turns out that the github page says which dongles it supports based on those two numbers, but the page hasn't been updated since 2016 so my newer PC's bluetooth isn't listed. You can check if yours is listed: github.com/nefarius/ScpToolkit/wiki/Compatible-Bluetooth-Devices Furthermore after I choose my Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) (VID: 8087, PID: 0029) motherboard bluetooth devide (which doesn't work for this tutorial) my regular bluetooth stopped working. I had to use the same tool and uninstall the driver to get my bluetooth back. So I think that it converts the dongle into a dedicated PS3 wireless dongle. I am gonna try to buy a dongle and see if I can get mine to work.

[@brianfranco9006]

So I got the dongle and still no luck. Also an interesting note, even though I had bluetooth through the motherboard and with the dongle, when I downloaded the dongle driver bluetooth just disappeared from the windows device manager. It sounds like the Windows 10 Creators update broke compatibility and the author of the software has been inactive for years. I am not sure if it would work with a PS4 controller, I might try that if I can borrow one soon.

[@ih8momjokes1]

Brian Franco I’ve been trying to get this to work also. With integrated Bluetooth it doesn’t work but I use to have it work before.

[@channelbobby5304]

OMG THANKS SO MUCH I have been searching for weeks and only yours has worked you are a legend thank you

[@terrorrex9293]

at the end of installing it giver 2 errors and doesn't work :((( PLEASE HELP ASAP

[@MixSonaProductions]

This is why i'm afraid of installing third party apps They come with risk, and its not user friendly. Why can't they just make things easy

[@matthewrl9130]

@@MixSonaProductions Thats true and this isns't good, i lost all of my bluetooth coz of this

[@onofrelacerda1468]

O único que deu certo, obrigado! congratulations!

[@Makkara2006]

Why do you have only 610 subs?

[@potato-rz5eq]

Petri Kinisselä moi mitä kuuluu

[@spitfire_saint4428]

it changed dont worry hes over a thousand now

[@respectfulremixer]

@@spitfire_saint4428 1001

[@vxnolimit]

You have no idea how this tutorial video that you had made helped me! THank you so much!!!

[@mikecinanni3815]

This messed up all of the wireless radios on my PC. No wifi no keyboard no mouse and no PS3 controller

[@amandugamage4642]

if you havent fixed that yet just goto device manager and reinstall all the drivers

[@comkver]

Restart your computer...

[@MyNameIsTwitted]

Same mouse and keyboard stopped working....

[@comkver]

@@MyNameIsTwitted uninstall the drivers

[@frankbailey7337]

@@comkver same issue, how to uninstall without mouse or keyboard? Will it work if I plug keyboard in directly (using mac)

[@radezaoktaziela7780]

i did everything like you said, the controller work fine with usb cable, but it cant connect if i unplug the usb, i did try using scpclean and reinstall the driver, but still nothing happen if i unplug the controller. please help

[@TheHowToGuy123]

The only thing I can think of at the moment is your bluetooth adapter is not compatible with the scp drivers. I look it to it and i'll let you know if I find a solution.

[@larsiparsii]

You may want to select "XBOX 360 Controller for Windows" as the DualShock 3 controller. ;)

[@putrapramuditha4014]

Same problem here... my ps 3 stick blinking after i unplugged the cable, my bluetooth showed on device manager but the setting won't open.

[@eemeli7093]

Radeza Oktaziela same

[@zakblacki]

did anyone find solution for this

[@neil5679]

When I do the ScpToolKit Monitor it always says Host adress error help pls

[@kezhere]

same, did you manage to solve it?

[@nikhilnanan30]

same?

[@baijokull]

Thanks, been playing a bit of trackmania recently and found one of my old Dualshock 3 controllers. This worked great!

[@VasyaNed]

To use controller via Bluetooth i need to reinstall drivers every time i disconnect my controller or restart pc Anyone know how to fix this?

[@Easym0ney]

Same

[@infotech224]

Thenku sooooooooo mush bro you are great

[@keanublue9619]

This made my keyboard and mouse stop working i cant do anything HELP!

[@TheHowToGuy123]

Get another mouse and use the on screen keyboard and search for SCP clean wipe tool in the search bar. Run it and restart your computer.

[@keanublue9619]

How do I even add a mouse, it's just stuck on the lockscreen.

[@TheHowToGuy123]

Plug in a new one.

[@keanublue9619]

Its bluetooth

[@TheHowToGuy123]

jaja kruez You're gonna need one that's not Bluetooth

[@overxgaming7948]

thanks thehowtoguy123 you are amazing bro this really worked, you have a like from me, my brother and emche! :D

[@SDFTDusername]

i am stuck on the installing and its still setting up the driver so i closed it

[@christophertorres3227]

Do your message say: "starting driver installation, this might take up to five minutes." It already pass 5 minutes and the controller led does not mark the "1". Please help.

[@gavrilostojanovic7287]

i installed everything like in the video but my joystick is blinking and it wont connect.

[@redd2689]

after the installation the 4 lights are still flashing, help!

[@arslane8122]

lol same bro

[@ItzGoldfish1]

Use a different USB port.

[@pinkiepie9604]

it's in scp toolkit settings manager under dualshock 3 specific and set it to pad id

[@pinkiepie9604]

also disable flash when charging or dying

[@yungboxer8360]

I fixed it just restart the program and change usb ports

[@ShawClash]

yah it didnt show the blue tooth icon it didnt want to connect wirelessly but i unplugged the dongle n plug it again it worked !!!! thanks man after many years this is first time im playing games on my new pc thanks !!

[@NewDawnFadesX]

Does anyone know if its possible to connect multiple controllers, on a single dongle?

[@NewDawnFadesX]

To answer my own question yes it does.

[@matheusmigge]

@@NewDawnFadesX how did you manage to work? its just pluging the usb and then unplug?

[@NewDawnFadesX]

Matheus Migge I just did the same process as the other one, I think. I don’t really recall. Its been a while. Sorry.

[@matheusmigge]

@@NewDawnFadesX no problem at all! i just found out that is simple as that: just connect the second controller with the cable, wait and then unplug. the bluetooth will start working just fine. if don't ,(happened to me), then unlug the dongle and plug it again

[@NewDawnFadesX]

Matheus Migge cool. Glad you got it to work. 👍🏼

[@jeostelar4474]

can i connect multiple controllers on a single dongle?

[@jacetamayei9167]

I got it to work once but then my keyboard and mouse stopped working so i uninstalled it and re installed it and it doesn't work anymore, I did everything the exact same but the ps3 controller just wont connect

[@syaifulfahrizal7099]

yeah me too, re install win 10 for 2 times

[@morfues3492]

Finally! The video itself work great! I just gave my DS 3 a new life!

[@whatsup272]

My mouse pointer just disappeared after i installed it. Help pls

[@kiawe0357]

rip bro

[@thelordkiller_ytxxshadowmi8813]

it doesnt connect to bluetooth

[@francisferguson4078]

Mine too

[@gibbous3931]

Will this still work with wired controllers?

[@TheHowToGuy123]

jp slingshot Yes it should.

[@ALittleMoreMe]

Didn't think this would help me, but it did.

[@Rissoe_Really]

my dad found a dongle let's goooo

[@cyberggs]

Can I do it without a usb?

[@TheHowToGuy123]

Cyberstar No

[@ethanroche7]

Today is september 4th 2020. This works very well for me. I was planning to get a separate xbox controller for PC but this works just well thanks!

[@greenbin3028]

thx man i was having problems connecting the controller with bluetooth and now it works

[@Jonan76]

It works in 2022, the only thing i had to skip 2 c++ things that i think windows 10 already got, other from that flawless

[@who_ls5495]

You are appreciated, had troubles connecting wirelessly but the clean wipe utility did it for me. thank you so much!

[@abelxotessema343]

U have my deepest gratitude, sire! Million thanks!!! Screw MotioninJoy, long-live ScpToolkit! lol

[@l8aero]

worked like a charm! saved my ps3 controllers from the dust!

[@ShivsCassettes]

after shutdown controller is not working ! pls help

[@danielbriglia4612]

Gave you a like. I was having trouble getting my new mobo to detect the controller with Dualshock 3. With your "lightbulb moment" video, I manually input some settings and away I was. I don't use my bluetooth for any other connections so I'm fine with this as opposed to having yet another USB cable connected (wired kb and mouse so no clash here!). Cheers.

[@Valce]

Awesome tutorial mate. Picked up a controller from Goodwill for a couple bucks and just connected to PC. Thanks again!

[@andresgsr8357]

It was a bit wonky for me. Had to install a few times, but worked wirelessly! I only hope it does not fail at some point, but I WAS able to play wirelessly. Thank you so much for this video man!

[@andresgsr8357]

UPDATE: R2 is not working when on bluetooth :( Some buttons also go crazy from time to time. Has anyone been able to fix it?

[@faizientertainment4225]

Thank you so much i m having issues with connecting it because of your video i finally connect it keep it up bro.

[@reubenkamtukule1741]

Ooh thank you so much man, finally I can play wirelessly

[@tahaxel1008]

2023,,,this helped man. thanks a million

[@ajgamer6282]

nice job dude now i can finally play with controller wirelessly thanks man

[@MUHN_-og5tq]

Wowzers it actually worked . I recommend this to anyone

[@snowythecat9159]

Thank you so much it's work perfectly 🤩😍😘😊😊 I liked and subscribed

[@bilalghannam3009]

yo. I just wanna say thank you for this, I was having problems connecting wirelessly but you helped.

[@elberethgilthoniel1397]

Hey guys. I was having problems with BLUETOOTH working. Wired connection was working fine, but I just couldn't get Bluetooth to work. If you managed to get your controller to work with a wired connection, but can't get Bluetooth to work, try this. Here's the solution that worked for me : 1. Open the "Install Driver" App 2. Uncheck the features you installed (PS3 Controller likely, USB drivers if you already tried once) 3. Click the "Uninstall" button on the right side 4. The program will Uninstall the drivers you Checked 5. Your controller should no longer be responsive 6. Now just go back to the "Install Driver" App, Check the features you want (PS3 contoller, Bluetooth dongle) (As shown in this video guide) And click the "Install" button. 7. Hopefully you now have Wired AND Bluetooth capability with your Controller 8. If you want Bluetooth back for other devices, just Uninstall only the Bluetooth drivers in "Install Drivers" App. Hope this helps!

[@АнтонЛадика]

your advice helpt me bro!

[@danilopablo9848]

this is actually the best tutorial there is on youtube.

[@robertomorales5347]

2021 and it still works!!! i buy a ps5 controller for play on my pc, this controller sucks, i end up with muscular pain in my hands, and the ps3 ergonomy is just beautiful, even the ps4 controller is great but the original ps controller shape is the best

[@IsenShark]

This video is very good. Many thanks dude. I was trying a LOT to have my controller connected wirelessly to my desktop, even I started hating it a bit hahaha. You give my controller a second chance in this life haha.

[@andrewaslame9138]

YOO WHAT THIS IS SO SIMPLE, THANKS MAN

[@andhikamahesa2514]

how to bring back bluetooth settings from quick access?

[@LINEKHENINEF]

thank you bro i had log time searching how to run my ps3 controller and you resolve my problem thank you

[@michaeljack6225]

Bro you are an absolute genius tux very much!!

[@igoralvespratescostaleite3577]

It works perfectly wired, but, when unplugged, the SCP Monitor shows the controller as "Reserved" and it doesn't connect by bluetooth. However, a helpfull video.