Want to connect a PS3 controller to your PC so you can jump into console-style action in your favorite games? Our guide lays out the basics for doing just that.

The DualShock 3 isn't quite as easy to use on PC as a modern Xbox controller, but these days it thankfully doesn't require the effort or arcane pile of community-made hardware it once did.

Gaming Console controllers don't always work immediately after plugging them. The guide helps you understand how to connect a game controller with your android phone or PC.

Connect your controller to another PS3, or connect a different PS3 controller to your PS3 to make sure the problem isn't with the console itself. Check the USB connection.

Connect the controller to your PlayStation 3 using the USB cable. Press the PS button of the controller to boot your PlayStation. Sync the controller with the PlayStation. How to reset PlayStation ...

One of the most common reasons you might want to use a DS4 controller with your PC is PlayStation Now, the streaming game service that delivers PS3 and PS4 games to your computer.