cometowner Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 My original Dualshock 3 is dying and cannot find a genuine one in my region. What are the best third-party/alternative Dualshock 3 controllersi can buy in 2021? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnichoj Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 7 Alternative Playstation 4 controllers [SUPER UPDATE] (videogamethings.com) Of the ones on this list I've only used the Hori Pad FPS which I really liked. I just don't know if you'll find any of those at good prices if you can't find the originals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aecesaje_ Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Just plug in the DS4 on the PS3 and you can use it for most games 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSabre500 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I use an adapter converter that let's me use a Dualshock 4 for my PS3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kehaan Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, BlackSabre500 said: I use an adapter converter that let's me use a Dualshock 4 for my PS3 As far as i know, you don't need to use a adapter anymore on PS3, to use the Dualshock 4 controller. They made a update a while ago to the console, that lets you just plug in the controller. Edited July 6, 2021 by Kehaan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSabre500 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Kehaan said: As far as i know, you don't need to use a adapter anymore on PS3, to use the Dualshock 4 controller. They made a update a while ago to the console, that lets you just plug in the controller. I didn't know that, that is good to know, thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometowner Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, mcnichoj said: 7 Alternative Playstation 4 controllers [SUPER UPDATE] (videogamethings.com) Of the ones on this list I've only used the Hori Pad FPS which I really liked. I just don't know if you'll find any of those at good prices if you can't find the originals. PS3 alternative, not PS4 28 minutes ago, maiathewinners said: Just plug in the DS4 on the PS3 and you can use it for most games PS4 controller doesn't work with Max Payne 3 Edited July 6, 2021 by cometowner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazkowicz6 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 As far as DS4 goes,you can use it without wire. Shame it doesn't work in all games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdinhoN Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, cometowner said: My original Dualshock 3 is dying and cannot find a genuine one in my region. What are the best third-party/alternative Dualshock 3 controllersi can buy in 2021? Finding good controllers is a headache for PS3, you can't find good quality ones easily, most will suffer from inacurate analogs and sensors (if they even have sixaxis sensors). If you can, buy a CronusMax, it has good compatibility (and you can use it as a buffed turbo controller for combo scripts) and will make Dualshock 4 work pretty good on PS3 (probably even with Max Payne 3, as the system detects cronusmax as a PS3 controller). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JavaNext Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) You can always use the Dualsense, its supposed be PS3 compatible. Will try it with Max Payne 3 and post result. Edit: Sadly, it works on the xmb but not in game. Edited July 6, 2021 by JavaNext 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed_Gary Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I just got a Hori Pad FPS in the mail yesterday. I haven't used it on the PS3 yet, but I think it could be good. The form factor feels better than a DS3 to my hands, but not as nice as a DS4. I was previously using a DS4 connected to the PS3 with USB cable or TPLGO. My favorite is the DS4, but you don't get full functionality. The TPLGO was... fine. It worked with everything I tried playing with it, form factor was pretty good, buttons were a little too stiff. It doesn't look like they are available now, but the info might be useful if you see a review comparing another third party controller to the TPLGO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XchocomanX Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I've been using this one for a year now https://www.amazon.com/-/es/PowerA-Wired-Controller-PS3-Black/dp/B01LB4KGU2/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_es_US=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=2ECC3CVRTJLKW&dchild=1&keywords=ps3%2Bpowera%2Bcontroller&qid=1625580224&sprefix=ps3%2Bpower%2BA%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-3&th=1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saiyanbloodstyle Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 You can always use a PS5 controller, it works. But personally i find this one really good, cheap too. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08C9PQZN4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Mighty_Ducks Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I'm probably the only one in here who hates the DS4. It feels like they put bike handle bars on the goddamn thing. Would have been perfect if it was a lil flatter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazkowicz6 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Haha,true. I tried to play Bad Company online with DS4 but the sticks just felt so stiff so I went back to DS3 and had way more success. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I just recently bought a Hori FPS Pro and its the best controller purchase I ever made. You can use it with PS3 AND PS4, plus its got turbos and other things...its also wired, super long wire, just perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometowner Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 2 hours ago, NERVergoproxy said: I just recently bought a Hori FPS Pro and its the best controller purchase I ever made. You can use it with PS3 AND PS4, plus its got turbos and other things...its also wired, super long wire, just perfect. can you confirm once if it's at least working with max payne 3. if yes then it would be compatible with most of the ps3 games? by the way its not available in my region and need to buy it from amazaon cost+delivery charges is 71.24 USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, cometowner said: can you confirm once if it's at least working with max payne 3. if yes then it would be compatible with most of the ps3 games? by the way its not available in my region and need to buy it from amazaon cost+delivery charges is 71.24 USD I have used it on many PS3 games with no issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometowner Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, NERVergoproxy said: Unfortunately I cannot confirm it working with max payne 3, I dont have that game but the controller should work with all games. I don't see why it doesnt work. It is a legit controller. So deliver charge is around what? 15-20$ USD for you because amazon is about 60$ for the controller, I got mine off ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/262627952792 blue https://www.ebay.com/itm/262627952815 red https://www.ebay.com/itm/252541917493 black all free shipping but may vary by your region. this the rate if to be shipped to my region 54+18 USD ? in amazon 56.5+11.35 i think will order it. product review is ok Edited July 8, 2021 by cometowner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 7 hours ago, cometowner said: amazon 56.5+11.35 i think will order it. product review is ok Oh that shipping isn't bad. That's good. You should be happy with purchase, these are like the last of the best controllers. Wont be around much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eraezr Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 06/07/2021 at 9:27 PM, maiathewinners said: Just plug in the DS4 on the PS3 and you can use it for most games Anyone know if it's a thing where some digital PS3 games don't work with the DS4 paired? This happened to when I tried Okami HD. Not sure if it's a one-time glitch or something that happens with some games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owtasmh Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Eraezr said: Anyone know if it's a thing where some digital PS3 games don't work with the DS4 paired? This happened to when I tried Okami HD. Not sure if it's a one-time glitch or something that happens with some games. Happened to me with a digital copy of MGSV: The Phantom Pain, seems to be an issue with the DS4 showing as a generic offbrand bluetooth controller to the PS3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadiantFlamberge Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 If the PS3 game uses Sixaxis functions, they won't work with the PS4 controller. A letdown, considering that the DS4 has Sixaxis motion sensors in it as well. Nice try Sony but it's not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gueeds Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I hated the Hori pad that people are recommending, the analog triggers for R2/L2 suck, they are basically flat buttons that never seemed to register properly. I had a few and they all did the same thing. I like the PowerA version, but that is getting harder to find and it doesn't support rumble or Six Axis which I've needed in some games, so I have to pull out the original DS3s for some games to progress. The cheap ones on amazon are all Chinese junk from the same factory. They might work for a month or so, but they'll drift in no time. Absolute junk I'd love to find a good alternative, but not sure there are any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnichoj Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Gueeds said: I hated the Hori pad that people are recommending, the analog triggers for R2/L2 suck, they are basically flat buttons that never seemed to register properly. I had a few and they all did the same thing. I used it fine for Fortnite and whatever other games were coming out when that released back in 2017. (Had a huge rat infestation around this time, so they chewed up the cable and I replaced it once with another Hori but after they destroyed the second one I reluctantly went back to the DS3/4, Hori to this day was one of the best unofficial alternatives I've used for any console.) Personally outside of their GameCube controllers I've had no use for PowerA products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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