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Plug the DualShock 3 into your PC via a mini-USB cable.
If your setup doesn’t have built-inBluetoothsupport, plug in your wireless Bluetooth dongle.
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Download and run ScpToolkit Setup.exe.
It should automatically download all of the other files it needs, so just follow all the prompts.
UncheckInstall DualShock 4 driver(and uncheckInstall Bluetooth driverif you don’t have a Bluetooth dongle).
snag the arrow besideChoose DualShock 3 controllers to installand choose your PlayStation 3 controller from the drop-down menu.
When finished, selectExit.
The ScpToolkit options Manager will then appear in your system tray.
Select it to add another machine.
When you’re done playing, turn off the DualShock by holding down thePSbuttonon the center of the controller.
ScpToolkit must be running for the DualShock 3 controller to work on your PC.
You must plug in the controller before you could play wirelessly.
But setting up wireless connectivity requires some extra steps.
From the Apple menu on your Mac, selectSystem Preferences>Bluetoothand turn Bluetooth on.
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Connect the controller to your Mac with a USB cable.
Unplug the controller from your Mac.
nudge the+icon in theSystem Preferencesmenu, then selectBluetooth Setup Assistant.
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When prompted for an access code, enter0000and selectAccept.
shut the assistant and selectPLAYSTATION3 Controllerin the Bluetooth list in your System Preferences.
Select thegearicon and chooseAdd To FavoritesandUpdate Services.
Turn off your Mac’s Bluetooth and wait a second.
Enable Bluetooth again and wait another second.
Your DualShock 3 should now work with games that supports controllers.
You may not be able to use multiple PS3 controllers wirelessly.
Just plug the controllers into your setup’s USB ports.
