To operate as a wireless controller, our wireless controllers require the use of their included USB Controller Adapter. Insert the USB Controller Adaptor into any available USB port on the PS3™ console. Press the “Connect” button on the USB Controller Adaptor. The LED light will begin flash rapidly.

Is PS3 controller Bluetooth or WIFI?

While PS3 controllers do have Bluetooth functionality, they don’t seamlessly connect to other hardware like newer controllers. Both the original Sixaxis and DualShock 3 versions of the PS3 controller are specifically meant to connect to either the PS3 or the PSP Go.

OK, so you pretty much have to use the PS3 itself to charge your PS3 controllers. Fine–you’ll just leave them to juice up overnight, right? Wrong. Controllers can only charge while the PS3 is powered up.

How can I charge my PS3 controller without the cord?

Yes the PS3 controller can be charged from a USB port on a computer, and there are also specialised controller charging stations available. It appears that generic AC-to-USB adapters won’t work, possibly because the controller requires device drivers on the host or some kind of “handshake” in order to charge.

Press the PlayStation button on the controller to turn it on. Unplug the controller. Look for your PS3 controller in the list of Bluetooth devices on your Mac. When prompted, enter the code 0000 and select Pair or Accept.