Lady Lilith Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-4-controller-now-works-wirelessly-with-playstation-3/1100-6420866/ When the PlayStation 4 launched last November, Sony made the DualShock 4 controller compatible with the PlayStation 3 if it is plugged in via USB charge cable. With recently-released update 4.60 to the PS3, you can now use a DualShock 4 wirelessly to control PS3 games. A post on Reddit details the new feature, which simply requires you to pair a PS4 controller with the PS3 using Bluetooth. Unfortunately, the PlayStation button, vibration, and Sixaxis tilt controls still do not work. But you can now turn on the PS3 using the DualShock 4's PS button, which was not possible before. You can see the step-by-step guide to pairing a DualShock 4 with a PS3 below. Select "Manage Bluetooth Devices" under "Accessory Settings" in the PS3 settings menu. Select "Register New Device," then start the PS3's bluetooth scanning. While it's scanning, press and hold the share and PS buttons on the DualShock 4 at the same time until the light bar starts blinking. The PS3 should then detect the controller, which will appear as "Wireless Controller.' Select the controller and complete the pairing. This will not turn on both a PS3 and PS4 simultaneously if the consoles are close together. The controller must be re-paired with the PS4 before it can be used. Seems like it'd be weird to use a PS4 controller on PS3 with these limitations... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WuTangJase- Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yadilie Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's odd how they can't get the PS Home button to work. If they could get that to work and make the touch pad act as the Select button then I'd probably never use my PS3 controllers again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Not that I'm complaining but the controller is still pretty much half-baked with the current limitations, It would have made alot more sense just to give the controller full functionally if possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im-Xero Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Bitchin'. My rate of using the DS4 on my PS3 went up 0%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrickenBiged Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's really weird that they can't get the PS button to work. It means you have to pick up the DS3 anyway to exit a game, which is daft. I've been using the DS4 wired for some time now. I doubt I'll change to wireless as it will add the inconvenience of having to re-pair with PS4 the whole time. If they could get the PS button to work I'd make the switch permanent for one of my DS4s as I vastly prefer it to the DS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willstown Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Would rather they dropped the price of the DS3, I have one new pad and my older ones by now have really suspect analog sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goekie Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Would prefer it the other way around, PS4 pads don't come cheap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Rhilat Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 The DS4 feels like purple-king silk in my hands compared to the DS3's comfort level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmill97 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatCauthon Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I love the DS4, but I'll continue to use my DS3 controllers with my PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 This is good news for those who use the DS4 on their PS3 but I'll still be using the DS3 on PS3 and DS4 on PS4. Parker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakuen-san Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Like Parker I'll be using my DS3 on PS3 and DS4 on my PS4. Don't see a point switching. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryumoau Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) This would be perfect if they got the ps button to also work. i think the led light in the back of the DS4 doesn't come on sometimes when you use it on ps3, so that may extend the battery life as well. Edit: just tried to do this and it wouldn't work for me. I tried pressing both Share and PS buttonb together, but the lights didn't blink. I tried while my ps4 contoller was still connected to the ps3 with the usb cable. Am i suppose to disconnect the cable? Edited July 2, 2014 by Ryumoau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner49 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 My rate of using the DS4 on my PS3 went up 0%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrManBuz Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) This would be perfect if they got the ps button to also work. i think the led light in the back of the DS4 doesn't come on sometimes when you use it on ps3, so that may extend the battery life as well. Edit: just tried to do this and it wouldn't work for me. I tried pressing both Share and PS buttonb together, but the lights didn't blink. I tried while my ps4 contoller was still connected to the ps3 with the usb cable. Am i suppose to disconnect the cable? Yeah you gotta disconnect it first. And this is great for me, my Bravia lets me use the remote to control the PS3 so I can use the remote for the PS button Edited July 5, 2014 by NIALLERMANBUZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuzzieWingman Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I don't think it would've mattered if the PS home button did work. Shooting with forward triggers just feels alienating now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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