To connect your DualShock 4 controller to your PlayStation 3, follow these steps:
- Connect the DualShock 4 to the PlayStation 3 using a USB cable.
- Access the "Settings" menu on the console.
- Go to "Accessories".
- Choose "Manage Bluetooth Devices".
- Select "Scan for Device".
- The DualShock 4 controller should appear in the Bluetooth devices list.
- Choose the controller to connect it to the PlayStation 3.
To remove the cable from the PS4 controller, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the "SHARE" button and the "$" button on the PS4 controller you want to disconnect.
- Hold the buttons for about five seconds.
- The Bluetooth devices screen should display the PS4 controller.
- Select the controller to disconnect it from the PlayStation 4.
To charge the DualShock 3 controller, you can either connect it to the PlayStation 3 using a USB cable or charge it through a PC. When you press the central button on the controller, the LED lights will flash, indicating that the battery is charging.
To use the PlayStation 3 joystick on your PC, you need to download and install the MotioninJoy software. This free software allows you to use common console controllers directly on your PC. Make sure you have the controller and the USB cable available before starting.
To reset the PlayStation 4 controller, follow these steps:
- Turn off the PlayStation 4.
- Press and hold the reset button on the controller for 5 seconds.
- Use a USB cable to connect the controller to the PS4.
- Start the console and press the PlayStation button.
If you have a lower firmware version, follow these steps to update the PlayStation 3:
- Download the official Sony firmware version 3.55.
- Create a "PS3" folder and within it, create an "UPDATE" folder.
- Open the firmware file.
- Connect a USB flash drive to the PlayStation 3.
- Confirm the installation and wait for the process to complete.
To connect a joystick without a cable on Windows, simply connect it to the computer using a USB cable or directly through Bluetooth, following the same process as with any other peripheral. If you are using a specific controller like PlayStation 4 or Xbox, it is recommended to install the relevant drivers.
If the joystick is not connecting to the PlayStation, try the following steps:
- Reset the controller by pressing the reset button near the L2 button for a few seconds after turning off the PS4.
- Make sure the controller is charged.
- Ensure that the Bluetooth connection is enabled on the PlayStation.
To connect a controller to the PlayStation 4, follow these steps:
- Use the USB cable included with the system to connect the controller to the PlayStation 4.
- The controller will start charging as long as the PS4 is on or in rest mode.
- You can charge up to two controllers simultaneously.
To check if the PS3 joystick is charging, follow these steps:
- A red light will appear on the front side of the joystick.
- Wait for the controller to light up, indicating that it is charging.
- Make sure to charge the controller for at least one hour before disconnecting it.