Getting a PS3 Controller working with Windows7 x64 and LIBUSB (Video)

Playstation 3 Dualshock on Windows 7 x64 RC

This video tutorial is based on Windows 7 x64 RC but should also work on the future Windows 7 builds 32/64 Bit Versions.

Sixaxis & Dualshock 3 drivers

Sxiaxis Dualshock 3 driver for 32bits Windows xp,Windows vista,Windows 7

Sxiaxis Dualshock 3 driver for 64bits Windows vista,Windows 7

The software available here from MotionInJoy.com are provided “as is” with NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

Installation instructions

Download the drivers from here

Another tutorial more detailled:

Note: These instructions were originally for iPod, but works for any generic USB device you want to get working on a 64 bit Windows OS. Simply replace every instance of “iPod” with “PS3 controller” in the instructions.

Works like a charm, no need to disable driver signature enforcement on every reboot!
FOR WIN7 USERS:
Since it seems that MS changed the add hardware wizard for Windows 7, when you get to “3) OPEN START MENU and type “hdwwiz.cpl” and PRESS ENTER” on the Add Hardware Wizard readme instructions, you need to do this instead:

via “PS3 Controller on 64 bit windows 2.0!”

Interesting comment:

Well guess what. Lib Usb is back. with this thing of motion joy there was games that didn´t work like Tomb raider Series. With Lib Usb everything is working. No need to disable that driver thingy every reboot. just plug in the controller,run sixasis64.exe, press PS button and run sixasis64.exe again.

via “How to Use a Playstation 3 Controller in 64 bit Windows 7 and Vista”

LIBUSB Windows Vista 64-bit Fix

Instructions for installing LIBUSB on Windows Vista 64-bit Download

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