In case you’re using the Windows 7 operating system. The versions of these software packages change constantly, so you’ll need to do a bit of Googling to find the correct one. After that is completed, make sure these are installed on your PC: Connect the controller to the PC via USB or Bluetooth and install the DualShock 3 drivers Windows should automatically prompt you to do this. The console itself can possibly prevent the connection of the controllers to the PC. First, make sure the PS3 console is unplugged from your wall socket. Preparationīefore we start the installation, we have to check a few things. (Some PCs have built-in Bluetooth support, so check that before you spend extra cash on an adapter.) There are two main methods to install a PS3 controller: with SCP driver package or with SCP Toolkit. To connect your PS3 controller to your gaming PC, you will need a USB cable (that’s the one which functions as a charging cable for DualShock controllers), or a Bluetooth adapter if you intend to connect the controller wirelessly. Sit tight and let us show you how to connect your PS3 controller to a PC without breaking a sweat. So, this one is for all you control freaks out there.