Can you connect Dualshock 3 to Android via Bluetooth?
For non-rooted devices, an OTG (On-The-Go) USB cable, which roughly costs $5-$10, is all you need to start using your PlayStation 3 controller with your Android device. For those of you with root access, the Sixaxis Controller app for Android will allow you to use your PS3 controller wirelessly with Bluetooth.
How do I connect my DualShock 3 to Bluetooth?
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.
Do you need root to use Dual Shock?
The current apps I see used for Dual Shock/Sixaxis either require root (“Sixaxis Controller” app from Dancing Pixels) or don’t require root but require an OTG cable to connect (Sixaxis Enabler) instead of being able to set the mac address. Would be great to know if there’s another app out there that’s got the best of both worlds here.
How do I connect my DualShock 3 controller to my PC?
Connect the DualShock 3 controller to your PC. With the USB cable that you use charging the controller to the PS3, connect the controller to the PC. Once you connect, you will see that the text from step 5 will change to a code format. This is the controller’s Bluetooth address.
Can you use Sixaxis on a PS3 without root?
Sixaxis + root allows for multiple Bluetooth to connect wirelessly. If you do not root then you have to do wired. It used root to override the normal Android bluetooth stack with the one the PS3 uses, as Sony used a custom bluetooth stack on the PS3.
Where can I get a tether APK for my phone?
If you come across a problem with this step, you can always grab the Tether APK directly from ClockworkMod. Step 5: Once the APK is installed on your phone, click the Start button within the Tether application window on your computer to establish a connection.