“How do I use my PS4 Dualshock 4 controller on the PS3?”
I’ll walk you through the steps for pairing Playstation 4 Dualshock 4 controller to the Playstation 3.
How to use your PS4 controller on the PS3:
1. Let’s turn on the PS3 and grab your PS3 controller. From the menu bar scroll over to ‘Settings.’
2. From Settings, scroll down to ‘Accessory Settings’ and hit the X button.
3. Find ‘Manage Bluetooth Devices’ from the menu and tap the X button.
4. Scroll down to ‘Register New Device’.
5. Press the X button to Start Scanning.
6. While the PS3 is scanning for Bluetooth devices grab your PS4 controller and press and hold the ‘Share’ and the ‘PS Home’ button at the same time until the controller light starts blinking.
7. The PS3 should see the PS4 controller and display ‘Wireless Controller’ on the screen. Now grab the PS3 controller and hit the X button to complete the syncing. ‘Register Complete’ should appear on the screen. You can now begin using your PS4 controller on the PS3 console.
The PS4 Dualshock 4 controller should now be working on the PS3.
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