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Kirin_gaming said:
Kirin_gaming said:

Actually I would advise you not to use motion joy,there are better alternatives now and much more simpler.

That video save my ass when I was still using my DS3 on PC, since motinjoy was becoming a mess.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpSaOJJIun8

 

EDIT: was not able to embed the video lol

 



I'll be giving this a try I've had bad experience with motionjoy.



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Better figure out how to use motioninJoy properly. PS4 controllers don't work with every game. I have an extremely difficult problem when it comes to steam. The triggers, and analog make things very difficult to set. Some games will use the PS4's analog as default when I want the pad. Pad is absolutely required in fighting games.

It gave me problems too, at first. But, it's easy when you figure it out.



Do not use MotionInJoy it is complete manure! Works fine but is basically adware!

Use this instead: http://betterds3.ciebiera.net/

It makes MIJ work offline, no ads or monitoring crap, better layout too.



Burning Typhoon said:
Better figure out how to use motioninJoy properly. PS4 controllers don't work with every game. I have an extremely difficult problem when it comes to steam. The triggers, and analog make things very difficult to set. Some games will use the PS4's analog as default when I want the pad. Pad is absolutely required in fighting games.

It gave me problems too, at first. But, it's easy when you figure it out.

http://ds4windows.com/

In the most basic case, you install this programme and it will make Windows think you are using a 360 controller and it works flawlessly

You can also get more advanced and adjust sensitivity or swap buttons, which should help you with fighting games. I, however, haven't tried this aspect yet



Here is best solution I found not long ago and it works like charm, in post #5: http://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/864976115260012271



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After so many headaches with motionjoy, I decided to pick up an Xbox controller for PC, it was really frustating all those bugs.



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Great choice :)



Do not use motion joy it has adware last time I used it, try better DS3 here: http://betterds3.ciebiera.net/

Edit: I found this on gaf also: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=507445&page=5

Originally Posted by FoxHimself

Okay, fuck MotionInJoy. It's practically a trojan (even though it might not always do stupid things apparently). It's ugly as sin, it's difficult to understand and navigate at first and it won't work for everyone. Also, ads.

After spending an insane amount of time trying to get my DS3 to connect to my PC (an ACER Aspire 5943G), I've found this somewhat easy way of doing it.


GETTING YOUR PS3 CONTROLLER TO RUN ON A WINDOWS COMPUTER IN TWO MINUTES WITHOUT MOTIONINJOY:


1: Download the official drivers for the Xbox 360 controller from Microsoft's site. I use the 64 bit version, but you should choose the appropriate Windows version here: DOWNLOAD



2: Install the Xbox 360 controller drivers.



3: Plug in your PS3 controller with USB. Also plug in your bluetooth dongle if you want to use that (and install the drivers if you haven't already).



4: Download the XInput Wrapper drivers from here: DOWNLOAD



5: Unpack the file and run the ScpDriver.exe file from the ScpServerbin folder.



6: Windows XP or Vista users - check the Force Install option. Windows 7 or 8 users - leave it unchecked. Click the install button.



7: YOU ARE DONE! Your PS3 controller will now work, using the official 360 controller drivers (it just tricks the computer into thinking it's a 360 controller).

8: Run whatever game that supports the 360 controller. The PS3 controller will automatically pair with your bluetooth hardware if it's connected to USB while the program is running.

Thanks to user Scarlet.Crush over at the PCSX2 forums for this wonderful fix!



Lastgengamer said:

Do not use motion joy it has adware last time I used it, try better DS3 here: http://betterds3.ciebiera.net/

Edit: I found this on gaf also: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=507445&page=5

Originally Posted by FoxHimself

Okay, fuck MotionInJoy. It's practically a trojan (even though it might not always do stupid things apparently). It's ugly as sin, it's difficult to understand and navigate at first and it won't work for everyone. Also, ads.

After spending an insane amount of time trying to get my DS3 to connect to my PC (an ACER Aspire 5943G), I've found this somewhat easy way of doing it.


GETTING YOUR PS3 CONTROLLER TO RUN ON A WINDOWS COMPUTER IN TWO MINUTES WITHOUT MOTIONINJOY:


1: Download the official drivers for the Xbox 360 controller from Microsoft's site. I use the 64 bit version, but you should choose the appropriate Windows version here: DOWNLOAD



2: Install the Xbox 360 controller drivers.



3: Plug in your PS3 controller with USB. Also plug in your bluetooth dongle if you want to use that (and install the drivers if you haven't already).



4: Download the XInput Wrapper drivers from here: DOWNLOAD



5: Unpack the file and run the ScpDriver.exe file from the ScpServerbin folder.



6: Windows XP or Vista users - check the Force Install option. Windows 7 or 8 users - leave it unchecked. Click the install button.



7: YOU ARE DONE! Your PS3 controller will now work, using the official 360 controller drivers (it just tricks the computer into thinking it's a 360 controller).

8: Run whatever game that supports the 360 controller. The PS3 controller will automatically pair with your bluetooth hardware if it's connected to USB while the program is running.

Thanks to user Scarlet.Crush over at the PCSX2 forums for this wonderful fix!

+1. I used this method and it worked with the controller compatible games I have.



Geez, I searched and searched in vain for the solution Lastgengamer posted above. I've been using it with no issues or fuss for some time now.