@@SagarGol I said it works on Mojave too... It also works on Catalina and El Captain so I seriously doubt anyone will have trouble connecting their PS3 controller to their Mac
i was so surprised when this worked, I've been looking on and off for years to find a way to connect my ps3 controller, and all the third party apps didn't work, thanks for the video
Thank you so much for this tutorial, I just spent $25 on a Hyperkin Brave Knight controller damn thing didn't even work on my MacBook Pro, even when on the box says it's compatible, I gonna take that controller back to get my money back.
thanks. I read other guides how to do it but it didn't work The reason is because they did not mention to hit the small reset button on the ps3 controller.
I bought a usb adapter for PS2 joystick, can you tell me if openemu also reads the analog and so if I can play vice city or dante's inferno? Thanks in advance
I don't have the play station emulator. I used Paul the wall's Porting Kit to download SW Battlefront II (windows) and run it on my MacBook Air. Is there a way to use the ps3 controller for this or do I have to buy a a third party thing like a logitec controller?
Hi Simon, my PS3 could not turn on anymore and I want to use 1 of my four PS3 controllers on my Macbook Pro M2 Max 2023 (macOS Sonoma 14.6.1). Any ideas if it's possible? I have charged 2 of my PS3 controllers, reset it via the pin hole, pressed PS button to turned on the controller, and it blinked! However, my Macbook Pro M2 Max Bluetooth panel cannot find the PS3 controller.
Hi alhanouf, there is currently no full proof way to getting PCSX2 to run on the latest mac os, Which is Sierra right now. But if your running an older os like el capitan, i recommend you check out this video. ruclips.net/video/i5k1Bk3d59s/видео.html
I followed your instructions and although it is connected according to the bluetooth, it still doesn't work. none of the buttons actually do anything despite openemu and other programmes recognising that the controller is connected.
I've spent basically all of today searching the internet for solutions and none of them have worked, and curiously, the knock off controller I picked up first had exactly the same problem with the wired connection (I never expected to be able to connect it via bluetooth)
Seemed to link and rumble but then would not stop rumbling until i unplugged it :( then keeps doing the same so cannot use it, any ideas? 2012 imc 27 running High Sierra 10.13.6
Hey Simon! Thanks for the tutorial and cool video! I was just wondering, the only way to disconnect the controller if by cancelling it manually via the setting on bluetooth, is that correct? Also I noticed that when I use it with a joystick modifier, I'm not able to move my curser on a different screen, any idea on how to fix this? Thanks so much!! :)
After pairing is connected, and we removed the cable. The 4 lights constant flash really fast. Does that indicate I need to recharge the controller? How do you know when to recharge the controller?
Hi Max, try resetting the controller again. Poke the little hole with a paperclip and try again. Another thing it could be is that your controller needs to charge for a bit. Let me know how it goes :D
It’s connected to the Bluetooth but even when I have it plugged in or out the red light just keeps flashing and sometimes turning off and it doesn’t let me use the controller nothin works
L.O.G I charged it for about 45 mins and when I finish the instructions u do my controller just keeps flashing red but really fast flashes, and the controller still just work? And then eventually my controller turns off
@@sumzeditz3797 mine does that too with ps3 controllers.but ps4 controllers work perfect. its weird i guess it only works for a more updated ps4 controller
These controllers are just plug and play, man. It's just that simple. I never had to reset any of my controllers - both ps3 and ps4. Simply plug it in and it works instantly.
Yo, I was so shocked when this worked! I'm almost in disbelief really. Dude thanks for this video.
Enjoy dude! :D
Still works on a MacBook Pro 2019 on Mojave. Thanks!
does it turn on your playstation?
This works on the M1 MacBook Pro 2020 on BigSur. Also works on MacBook Air 2017 on Mojave and BigSur. Thank you!
Only on big sur??
@@SagarGol I said it works on Mojave too... It also works on Catalina and El Captain so I seriously doubt anyone will have trouble connecting their PS3 controller to their Mac
Odd coincidence that you're the top video for PS3 and PS4 to Macbook connections haha - subscribed!
Cheers once again for featuring our music Simon ! :D
Keep up the good work guys! :D
i was so surprised when this worked, I've been looking on and off for years to find a way to connect my ps3 controller, and all the third party apps didn't work, thanks for the video
Wow that's so much easier and cheaper than the 360 controller, thank you. Why don't you monetise your channel? You should qualify for it
Thank you so much for this tutorial, I just spent $25 on a Hyperkin Brave Knight controller damn thing didn't even work on my MacBook Pro, even when on the box says it's compatible, I gonna take that controller back to get my money back.
thanks.
I read other guides how to do it but it didn't work
The reason is because they did not mention to hit the small reset button on the ps3 controller.
:D
there’s no ps3 controller showing up, i have the same macbook as you with the same controller lighting up red and nothing is showing in the bluetooth
You must charge the controller a bit first. Otherwise it will have difficulty pairing and might give you an error message of "unable to connect."
100% correct! :D
ah thanks, i thought it didnt work but it turned out that my controller was almost empty
does this work on Monterey
Thanks for the upload, been wondering how to do this for a while and worked first time!
Awesome! :D
Better then any tiger video I watched
I bought a usb adapter for PS2 joystick, can you tell me if openemu also reads the analog and so if I can play vice city or dante's inferno? Thanks in advance
hey simon! good video as I had a doubt. Can we play any game with dualshock3 or only ps3 games?
Thanks man, this was great
bro ur actually awesome
THANK SO MUCH MAN! UR THE BEST
I don't have the play station emulator. I used Paul the wall's Porting Kit to download SW Battlefront II (windows) and run it on my MacBook Air. Is there a way to use the ps3 controller for this or do I have to buy a a third party thing like a logitec controller?
Thanks for the tutorial. How is the latency? Is it noticeable compared to the wired connection?
it varies, depends on your other devices bluetooth hardware and other factors come into play.
just need to run some tests
wow i had no idea it was PnP. My 360 failed on all git drivers. Thanks for sharing.
This actually worked noway !!
Worked perfectly. Using my DS3 in Steam in Big Picture mode via bluetooth - aces :D
Does it work on Steam
@@venedikyaynlar8219 yes, it does
Hi Simon, my PS3 could not turn on anymore and I want to use 1 of my four PS3 controllers on my Macbook Pro M2 Max 2023 (macOS Sonoma 14.6.1). Any ideas if it's possible? I have charged 2 of my PS3 controllers, reset it via the pin hole, pressed PS button to turned on the controller, and it blinked! However, my Macbook Pro M2 Max Bluetooth panel cannot find the PS3 controller.
same here it worked. thanks you da man!!!
:D
cool i will do this , LOG can you make video how to download PCSX2 on mac? please.
Hi alhanouf, there is currently no full proof way to getting PCSX2 to run on the latest mac os, Which is Sierra right now. But if your running an older os like el capitan, i recommend you check out this video.
ruclips.net/video/i5k1Bk3d59s/видео.html
Amazing my friend, but how can I disconnect it?
Hold Down the PS button for 30 seconds and it should disconnect
Thanks for the video. 👍
Hi can help me please I have controller Ipega 9021 but no connect in my laptop i dont know make more settings.
does this still work for macOS Mojave
yes i think
works for me
I followed your instructions and although it is connected according to the bluetooth, it still doesn't work. none of the buttons actually do anything despite openemu and other programmes recognising that the controller is connected.
Hi captaintarel! With openemu have you tried going to preference and then setting the controls?
Yes, it doesn't register any inputs from the controller despite recognising that it is connected.
Try a wired connection ive found that it works better. After playing a few games try the wireless connection. Let me know how it goes.
The wired connection does work better, but the left analog stick, select and start buttons don't work
I've spent basically all of today searching the internet for solutions and none of them have worked, and curiously, the knock off controller I picked up first had exactly the same problem with the wired connection (I never expected to be able to connect it via bluetooth)
Seemed to link and rumble but then would not stop rumbling until i unplugged it :( then keeps doing the same so cannot use it, any ideas? 2012 imc 27 running High Sierra 10.13.6
Hey Simon! Thanks for the tutorial and cool video! I was just wondering, the only way to disconnect the controller if by cancelling it manually via the setting on bluetooth, is that correct? Also I noticed that when I use it with a joystick modifier, I'm not able to move my curser on a different screen, any idea on how to fix this? Thanks so much!! :)
Work to connect to Mac, any idea how to get it to connect to Apple TV?
Hey do you know if the ps3 controller is compatible with Mugen 1.0?
Thanks for the help. This worked...
Just curious...why do you say, "Bluetoof?"
Its my accent i cant help it haha
How about two controllers?
When I go into a game it just doesn't work.... and the red lights blink rapidly
same
thank you so much; i appreciate this quick tutorial!
Can the PS3 controller be used to play gba games with? Is there a way to change the settings?
If yours using the Openemu yes, it lets you set the controls for all the systems it has
@@LevelOneGamer awesome cheers for getting back to me mate, appreciate it 👍🏻
How can I emulate a PSOne game in openemulator? they ask for a disc image.. please help
What out Macbook air? I'd tried it and it's still flashing and connected.
Do you know how to connect the PS3 to the iPad 2017? Thanks .
Sorry i dont know how to do that yet.
does this work with steam games?
Can we connect 2 for multiplayer?? :O
I don't need to do the first part I only need to connect the wire to the mac and then I play some games, like brawlhalla or maybe cs go
Very useful
thanks man is great
After pairing is connected, and we removed the cable.
The 4 lights constant flash really fast.
Does that indicate I need to recharge the controller?
How do you know when to recharge the controller?
the ps3 controller neecs charging when you plug it in and it is blinking red. solid red means it ready for you to use :D
Thanx bro!
my bluetooth isn't even finding the controller...
Hi Max, try resetting the controller again. Poke the little hole with a paperclip and try again. Another thing it could be is that your controller needs to charge for a bit. Let me know how it goes :D
K4RL1 wait really!!?
Oh I did not watch the whole video
@@LevelOneGamer what do you plug the controller into when it runs out of charge ??
Actually it was my remote I was using idk why The remote wasnt working but I tried another remote and it worked
Im glad it worked, hmm weird that the first one didnt work
does this work for ps3 GH guitars on Clone Hero????
I don't have my GH guitar to try it out, but it should connect because its the same connection. but will it work with clone hero i don't know.
How to connect 2 (two) ps3 controllers so i can use them both to play games?
thanks mate, worked in nov 2020
No problem 👍
@God gaming 044 it should, it works on my mac book 2011
Will this work on any game for example Fortnite?
thanks a lot, that really helped. how did you download the game tho?
you can download them at romsmania
How do i make this work for steam?
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ScrapesDZN | Channel Restart! Thank you :D
Works but only onc
is it possible to connect a ps2 controller to a mac?
Does this work on the MacBook Air M1?
nope.
my Mac dosent detect the controller on bluetooth when wired works fine
Thank You! Muchas Gracias!
Does anyone know if it works on Catalina? I'm gonna try it and let yall know but I want to see if anyone has tried it beforehand.
Thnxs a lot!
Does it have to be an official dualshock 3?
I have never tried with unofficial one so i dont know.
I tried it with a clone. It doesn't work. It *has* to be an original.
Really works
👍
Thank you so much
this didnt work for me
It’s connected to the Bluetooth but even when I have it plugged in or out the red light just keeps flashing and sometimes turning off and it doesn’t let me use the controller nothin works
It sounds like it needs charging. Let it charge up and then try again
L.O.G alright I will leave it charged for a couple of hours and I will reply back whether it works or not, thanks
L.O.G I charged it for about 45 mins and when I finish the instructions u do my controller just keeps flashing red but really fast flashes, and the controller still just work? And then eventually my controller turns off
@@sumzeditz3797 mine does that too with ps3 controllers.but ps4 controllers work perfect. its weird i guess it only works for a more updated ps4 controller
@@sumzeditz3797 do you fix it?
Works on a 2019 iMac too
Does fortnite work with the ps3 controller?
My controller just does not show up in bluetooth settings
How do I disconnect and reconnect with the ps3 after?
Plug into ps3 and press the same sync buttons
when you chosed arcade mode thats when it's confirm working...
Well its working when im playing tekken 3
Omg ! Working
Everytime it works for some is a small victory for my video :D
thank u very very very much
(:
:D
i love you... THANK YOU!!!
how can I get this game on my MacBook?
openemu.org/
my will just keep on blinking for a willel and then turn. off
doesnt work anymore... not past july 2021.. you need a ps4 or 5 controller now
Cuuute!
Can i play minecraft with it?
These controllers are just plug and play, man. It's just that simple. I never had to reset any of my controllers - both ps3 and ps4. Simply plug it in and it works instantly.
can anyone find their ps3 controller on the bluetooth menu(macos mojave btw)
Lol🤣 this is awesome ps1 game ps3 controller and a MAC... I’ll try that...
still works Catalina
i cant it work even with my Xbox 360 controller
tysm
👍
i have a snakebyte Basic Wired Controller SB01426 v 1.2, and it's doesn't have on of those reset things in the back and it doesn't really work.
I DONT HAVE A PAPER CLIP
Do you have one of the things that pokes the sim card out of phones?
@@LevelOneGamer i did it with that thank you
For some reason my ps3 controller can not be identified
How did you get the ps2 emulator on openemu? I cant seem to find it :"o
Its ps1 emulator. To run it you need to add bios folders
I got it to connect to the MacBook, but I couldn't get OpenEmu to recognize the controller input for some reason. That happen to anyone else?
it didn't work it had it on bp but didn't connect
Hi Sophia, make sure you reset the controller first, at the back there is a pinhole under the L2 button
My ps controler is detected as keyboard. wtf?
it doesnt show up in bluetooth pleasehelp
yup. it doesnt work anymore. no idea why.
2022: 12.3 Monterey can't see my controller 🥲
I'll do a update vid on this soon now i have a new macbook
@@LevelOneGamer thank you! 😊