How to connect a PS3 controller to your PC

Five years into a new console generation, the PlayStation 3 is all but extinct. Gamers have few reasons to break out their PS3 (unless they need an oversized paperweight). Still, if you’ve got a game-worthy PC, those old DualShock 3 controllers can be put to good use. With a few minutes and a Mini USB cable — which currently costs less than $2 on Amazon — you can sync your PlayStation 3 Controller with your PC. If that interests you, we’ve thrown together the guide below, so you can ditch the mouse and keyboard for something a bit more traditional.Connect your PlayStation 3 controller to your PC via USB, and Windows should begin installing an initial set of drivers.