[OLD] PS3 Sixaxis Controller Can Be Used In Windows!

[DeNven]

Those of you who want to use "ps3sixaxis_en.exe, download the older version of libusb-win32-filter-bin. Use V 0.1.10.1
I had a problem when using V 0.1.12.1

Try this link:

http://nchc.dl.sourceforge.net/sourc...n-0.1.10.1.exe

Hope it helps

[machinelou]

I found two pages that describe the bluetooth pairing procedure between a computer and the sixaxis controller. So far, the technique has only been implemented in Linux and OS X. I am referencing them here so that more people will understand how the procedure works and so that hopefully someone might create a windows implementation.

Here are the links-
OS X:
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Blue.../msg00007.html

Linux:
http://www.pabr.org/sixlinux/sixlinux.en.html

The linux version contains some actual code.

Basically, the problem is that the sixaxis controller does not accept incoming bluetooth connections. When used with a PS3, the procedure is to first connect it via USB. When this happens, the PS3 tells the controller the bluetooth id of the PS3 and when the user presses the P button, a connection gets established.

The reason why several people have reported an inability to pair the sixaxis controller with their computers is because they would require connecting the sixaxis via USB first and then running a program to tell the sixaxis the computer's bt-id. At the moment, software for this only exists for OS X and Linux.

Why would someone want to connect a sixaxis to their computer in the first place? Here are some reasons.
1. You get a wireless controller to play PC games.
2. Developers can create software that takes advantage of the accelerometers and gyros in the sixaxis which would likely be innovative, interesting, and entertaining.
3. For my own purposes, a handheld wireless accelerometer package with 6-degrees of freedom (unlike the wimote's 3 degrees of freedom) is more or less a holy grail for studying movement. Typically, something like this might cost tens of thousands of dollars to a researcher like myself so, if there's anyway to make $50 controller do the same thing, that would be amazing.

[hockey2112]

Wow, I really hope that someones does create an app that enables bluetooth/sixaxis for Windows. That would be very excellent!

[bobxoxo]

Anyone know whats wrong here?

everytime i download something free its a virus lol

[mr_weapon]

Hi, I'm new on this... is any way i can play ps2 games on ps3 console of 40gb??? as far I know 60gb ps3 can... also 80bg ps3 has a software... but 40gb ps3 doesn't. anybody knows where to get that emultaor/software for ps3 40 gb?

thanks.

[aboutblank1]

Thanks! Worked flawlessly

[DeNven]

Reply: ps2 games on ps3 40 gb

As far as software has gone...you are going to wait for a looooong time. But *IF* software comes out, get ready to have a linux OS on your PlayStation.

[DeNven]

I got someting with VISTA. "Now motion sensor value(3-axis) is available via USB".
Check it out

http://onakasuita.org/ps3/

If you want a direct download link:

http://onakasuita.org/ps3/SixAxis_20070506.zip

[Merzu]

i have tried everything in the net about installing it and getting it to work.... but still i cant get it to work. it works with a japanese sixaxis driver but the most of the buttoms are gone, because there are 2 direction buttoms. (kinda retarded) så plz someone help me. send me mail plz [email protected]

[zulu290]

mine doesn't work either, but there is a you tube video of a guy doing it, and he shows you how.