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How to connect a PS3 controller.md

How to connect a PS3 controller to a different machine (PS3, Mac, PC)

You will need a Mini USB cable. Overcome your laziness and go get one!

A big misconception is that keep holding PS button will reset the controller's pairing. It doesn't! From my testing, the controller pairs with the last machine it was CONNECTED VIA A USB CABLE.

Here are the real Steps:

  1. Turn OFF your PS3 controller by either...
  • (on PS3) hold PS button -> Turn off Controller, OR
  • (on Mac) open Apple menu System Preferences -> Bluetooth -> Click X button on the device list, OR
  • (on the controller itself) insert paperclip into pinhole near L2 button.
  1. Use a USB cable, connect the controller to your new machine you want.
  2. Wait just a second until the red light on the controller flashes, unplug the USB cable. Now the controller's setting is reset.
  3. Turn ON the controller by pressing the PS button. Wait a few seconds...
  4. If it asks for Access Code, enter 0000.
  5. Now connected! (yey)

Tested on:

  • PS3 Console
  • MacBook Pro (Early 2011) with OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Note:

  • If you have Steam opened, hitting PS button will switch Steam into full screen mode. Pretty sleek.
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