PS3 Controller Problem

**pmaconi** · January 25th, 2009

I occasionally use my PS3 controller (plugged in a USB port) to play some games. However, when I unplug my controller it sends a signal to my PS3 and turns it on. Does anyone know how to get rid of this behavior?

**AdventWolf** · January 26th, 2009

Yea it's weird, I just unplug the PS3.

**graabein** · January 28th, 2009

LOL maybe it wants to play?

Seriously though, I've been thinking of getting a PS3 controller for the PC because I'm going to get a PS3 later anyhow, but I want to use it over bluetooth so I can sit in front of the tv and play on screen1 (tv-out).

Anyone tried that?

**pmaconi** · January 28th, 2009

It is possible to pair it over bluetooth, but doing so removes the pairing with the PS3 itself (I think). So I would rather just plug it in whenever I need it for my laptop.

**doorknob60** · January 29th, 2009

Originally Posted by pmaconi

It is possible to pair it over bluetooth, but doing so removes the pairing with the PS3 itself (I think). So I would rather just plug it in whenever I need it for my laptop.

I'm pretty sure simply plugging it in to the PS3 with a USB cable re-pairs it without going through the menus and stuff. That's what I did at my friend's house and it worked.

**graabein** · January 29th, 2009

Thanks for the info!

Approximately how long is the USB cable for the controller? Does it come with the controller or did you buy separate USB cables?

Another question: Does the dualshock controller from Sony have sixaxis?

**doorknob60** · January 30th, 2009

Originally Posted by graabein

Thanks for the info!

Approximately how long is the USB cable for the controller? Does it come with the controller or did you buy separate USB cables?

Another question: Does the dualshock controller from Sony have sixaxis?

1. It's a standard Mini USB cable. It came with the PS3, but I don't know if it comes with individual conrollers, but you probably have one lying around somewhere anyways.

2. Yes.

**zero777zero** · January 30th, 2009

i assume you play on emulators on ubuntu w/ ur ps3 controller, did u have to install any drivers to get it to work, or was it all plug n play?

**RAiN2M** · January 31st, 2009

Originally Posted by graabein

LOL maybe it wants to play?

Seriously though, I've been thinking of getting a PS3 controller for the PC because I'm going to get a PS3 later anyhow, but I want to use it over bluetooth so I can sit in front of the tv and play on screen1 (tv-out).

Anyone tried that?

Haha, Yea, It's a blast, you should get a PS3!

**falkTX** · February 6th, 2009

Originally Posted by graabein

I've been thinking of getting a PS3 controller for the PC because I'm going to get a PS3 later anyhow, but I want to use it over bluetooth so I can sit in front of the tv and play on screen1 (tv-out).

Anyone tried that?

I actually am writing a program just for that. It lets you use your PS3 joystick in both USB and bluetooth mode, and use it as Keyboard/Mouse.

check:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=973112