PS3 pad on Vista 64bit? Is it possible?

Robert1986 · 2 Oct 2008 at 11:19

I'd like to use my PS3 controller with windows vista 64bit but It just doesn't want to work. Vista recognizes that controller, but none of the buttons work. I've looked on google but all the drivers I've tried don't work.

Has anyone managed to get this working?

t31os · 2 Oct 2008 at 11:30

Tried this?
http://news.filefront.com/how-to-use-a-ps3-controller-on-a-pc/

I think it's only reported to work in 32bit, though you could try an XP version in XP combatibility i guess, other then that you'll just have to wait for someone to crack it, or just buy an PC Xbox 360 controller...

Can pick them up cheaper online.

Robert1986 · 2 Oct 2008 at 11:45

Looks like I'll just pick up the Adaptor for the Xbox 360 Wireless pad. £10 though.

t31os · 2 Oct 2008 at 18:10

You could pick the PC Xbox 360 controller for £15-£17 online last time i looked, i got desperate though and paid in a highstreet shop for £25.

Damn great investment to, great controller for games, button navigation is also supported in some games such as GRID.

Just took some getting use to, i've never owned an Xbox.

Dave85 · 2 Oct 2008 at 19:49

Not possible at the moment i tried all available but none work with vista x64, i changed to 32bit and it worked fine.

t31os · 3 Oct 2008 at 17:59

DAvE18 said:
Not possible at the moment i tried all available but none work with vista x64, i changed to 32bit and it worked fine.

Well i can say for sure the Xbox controller will work on Vista 64bit, i'm using one on it now....

Dave85 · 3 Oct 2008 at 18:42

yeh i meant the ps3 pad

Dimebag · 28 Dec 2008 at 00:51

wow thats pretty damn pathetic
i was chuffed when i put the pad into the machine and vista just picked it up straight away
didnt take me long to realise none of the buttons ney any input worked at all
what a crock of ****!

cokecan · 28 Dec 2008 at 01:02

Dimebag said:
wow thats pretty damn pathetic
i was chuffed when i put the pad into the machine and vista just picked it up straight away
didnt take me long to realise none of the buttons ney any input worked at all
what a crock of ****!

That's a bit harsh isn't it seeing as the controller wasn't intended to work on anything other than the PS3 in the first place?

the only reason the xbox one does work is because its a microsoft product and not to mention microsoft are pushing the whole games for windows thing

Also, edit out your swearie