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Each game will have a different controller configuration process. If you're using Steam, look for "Full" or "Partial Controller Support" in the game's Details.
Start a game that supports controllers. Check the boxes for each DualShock 3 controller. Click Choose DualShock 3 controllers to install. If you have multiple dongles installed, make sure you're selecting the one you want to dedicate to PS3 controllers. Check the box for your Bluetooth dongle. Click Choose Bluetooth dongles to install. This appears at the end of the installation process. #PS3 CONTROLLER ON MAC SIERRA DRIVER#
Click the Run Driver Installer button. This will begin the installation process. This will begin downloading the installer. This is a utility created to allow the PS3 controller to appear in games as if it were an Xbox 360 controller (which is fully supported in Windows). #PS3 CONTROLLER ON MAC SIERRA INSTALL#
Allow Windows to install the default drivers. Make sure you connect all of the controllers that you plan on using before you start the setup process. Connect all of the PS3 controllers that you want to sync via USB.
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Allow Windows to install the default drivers automatically after connecting it. Even if your computer already has Bluetooth support, using a separate dongle is recommended since only PS3 controllers will work with it after setup. If you plan on using your PS3 controllers wirelessly with your PC, connect a Bluetooth dongle to an open USB port on your PC. Connect your Bluetooth dongle to your computer (optional). Try connecting and syncing the controller again. Use the paperclip to press the Reset button. You can find it along the top of the backside, near the L2 button. Turn over the controller and locate the Reset button. If you still can't get your controller to sync with the PS3, you may need to reset it: Reset the controller if it still won't sync. Keep it plugged in for a few hours with the PS3 on to charge the battery. If your controller turns off after unplugging it, it may be out of charge. Charge the controller if it doesn't stay on. Bluetooth wireless functionality is only available on official Sony DualShock 3 controllers. You can now use the controller wirelessly. Disconnect the USB cable from the controller. The light that is on indicates which controller you are using (P1, P2, etc.). Once a single light is on, your controller is synced with the PS3. Wait for the controller lights to finish blinking. You'll find this button in the center of the controller. Press the PlayStation button on the controller. You'll find two or four on the front of your PS3, depending on the model. Connect the other end to a USB port on the PS3. You'll find the Mini-USB port on the back of the controller. Connect a Mini-USB cable to your controller. Press the Power button on the front of the console. A must-have for Nintendo fans and game lovers everywhere. And it's constantly updated, so if you have trouble one day, just try again the next. Of course, it's best to use an ordinary game controller for almost every game.ĭolphin is the ultimate Wii and Gamecube emulator. #PS3 CONTROLLER ON MAC SIERRA PC#
You can also configure the Wii controllers however you want, even connecting the Wiimote to your PC (if you have an adapter). Setting up Dolphin can be a bit difficult, since there are a lot of options available that improve the performance but worsen the graphic quality. This is because the Wii hardware has a capacity that's quite inferior to modern graphics cards, and this can make all the difference in games with high definition (yes, Wii in HD). The best part of the emulator is that, in most cases (or at least if your computer is relatively new), the graphics will be even better than they are on the original consoles. With it, you can play virtually any game from the Nintendo catalog with no problems. Dolphin is the best emulator for Nintendo Wii and Gamecube currently available.