MotioninJoy is a small application that allows you to use the Playstation 3 controller, for lots of users one of the most comfortable of all times, with all the games on your computer. The only thing you need for this is a Playstation 3 controller (logically), the cable to recharge it (USB, miniUSB) and this application installed on your computer.
I normally charge the PS3 controller by connecting it to the PS3 while its idling, but I guess it's much easier to charge it through my PCs USB port.
Would this work?
Ivo FlipseIvo Flipse
9 Answers
- Connecting a ps3 controller to PC without bluetooth? (self.pcmasterrace) submitted 4. Looked in device manager to see if anything related to the controller/driver but found nothing. Installed the xbox 360 drivers from the link. Re-installed SCP driver with force install on and it gave me this install summary. (even with hidden devices.
- Released Use ps3 controller with beamng without. To use the ps3 controller with beamng drive without motioninjoi!! If search in internet for drivers or browse.
bwarnerbwarner
With respect to charging the controller with a PC: If the controller does not start charging when plugged in to your PC (for me, light was on/solid), open Device Manager, find the game controller listed under Human Interface Devices, disable the controller using the right-click context menu, unplug the controller, plug the controller back in, and the controller should start charging (light(s) on/blinking). I just verified this procedure works on Windows 8.1
HalHal
The PS3 controllers were designed before USB charging was standardised (DCP), so they need to do some simple negotiation with the host they're connected to before they'll charge.
All the made for ps3 chargers have a simple chip in them which tells the controller it can charge up.
Paul MPaul M
Yes the PS3 controller can be charged from a USB port on a computer, and there are also specialised controller charging stations available. It appears that generic AC-to-USB adapters won't work, possibly because the controller requires device drivers on the host or some kind of 'handshake' in order to charge.
jwaddelljwaddell
Yes. As long as your charger can successfully negotiate with the object is it charging from, it will work. The chances depend on a lot of things.
Experience: I have tried this successfully with my laptop.
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SomeoneSomeone
Can also be a bad cable. That was my problem I had to get a new cable online. After I did it worked like a charm.
And yes they are right you'll have to connect to a host to charge the controller. A simple usb wall plug won't do it.
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david2278david2278
Yes charging on PC works. Had mine plugged in through a USB 4 way port took ages to complete the handshake, hence my finding this thread be patient It'll start blinking eventually.
OliverOliver
I'm charging my PS3 controller using a portable backup power supply right now, it also worked with my PC as well as my laptop. It worked with my wall fastcharger for my Motorola but not the wall chargers for my notebook, i-phone, nor Samsung.
SoerinSoerin
PS3 controllers will not charge using a wall charger, however they will charge when using a USB cable connected to a PC or any other port.
Shane Shivnesh ChandShane Shivnesh Chand