MacBook and Dual Shock 3 Controller (Gaming)

tobsmonster2 · 7 Jul 2012 at 20:05

I bought the recent Humble Indie Bundle including Bastion, Limbo, Braid and a few others, and now I'm wondering if there's a way I can use my PS3 controller to play them.

I ideally want to use the DS3 controller since being a bluetooth device I won't need to carry extra dongles and things, but if there are any other controllers you'd like to recommend, I'm happy to consider those too. Thanks.

The__Malteser · 7 Jul 2012 at 20:21

I use my Sixaxis controller with my PC. it is easy.

Download Motioninjoy from here and install it. Plug in your controller via USB (I do not know if it works via bluetooth. I heard it does but I use the cord) and choose Play Station 3 controller. Press enable and BOOM, it works.

At times, it is better to use the XBox option. This is because in a few games, the controls with the PS3 are mucked up, as they are made for 360. Still, choosing the 360 controller option will work. Games like Driver: SF crash if you chose the PS3 option, but work fine with the 360 option. No idea why, it just does.

tobsmonster2 · 7 Jul 2012 at 20:57

I've used MotionJoy in the past to play games on my gaming PC a few times, but I wasn't aware it worked on Apple computers as well? I'll have a look later on, thanks

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tobsmonster2 · 8 Jul 2012 at 16:05

No luck, motion-joy is Windows only. Any ideas?

The__Malteser · 8 Jul 2012 at 16:06

tobsmonster2 said:
I've used MotionJoy in the past to play games on my gaming PC a few times, but I wasn't aware it worked on Apple computers as well? I'll have a look later on, thanks .

I really didn't see MacBook part :confused:

Sorry.

bloodiedathame · 8 Jul 2012 at 16:48

This might be of some help: http://tattiebogle.net/index.php/ProjectRoot/Ps3Controller