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BthPS3		ViGEm.NET
	Project
11	Mentions	6
554	Stars	98
1.3%	Growth	-
8.0	Activity	0.0
2 months ago	Latest Commit	8 months ago
HTML	Language	C#
BSD 3-clause "New" or "Revised" License	License	MIT License

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BthPS3

Posts with mentions or reviews of BthPS3. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-08-20.

Controller issues with PS3 controller
1 project | /r/FrontiersOfPandora | 9 Dec 2023

Like the title says I play all my games using my PS3 controllers on PC. I use something called bthPS3. It works great for all my game that I use a controller to play instead of keyboard and mouse and allows me to play wirelessly so no need to mess around with wires that just don't last.
Is there a way to connect a PS3 controller wirelessly to a SteamDeck?
1 project | /r/SteamDeckTricks | 30 Dec 2022
How to use a PS3 Controller Wirelessly With RetroArch on a Windows 10 PC?
2 projects | /r/RetroArch | 20 Aug 2022

Link to BthPS3 (x64 zip file) Github Page: https://github.com/ViGEm/BthPS3/releases/tag/v2.5.148.0
DS4Windows not detecting Sony Playstation Dualshock 3 controller
3 projects | /r/DS4Windows | 13 Aug 2022
SCP Toolkit Not Working All of a Sudden
3 projects | /r/pcmasterrace | 28 Sep 2021

With BthPS3 they have a filed bug where Windows 11 seems to be throwing out the driver every time there is a software update https://github.com/ViGEm/BthPS3/issues/26
PS3 controller.
4 projects | /r/linux | 18 Jul 2021

There is a solution for Windows, I still rock a DS3 myself, here it is https://vigem.org/projects/BthPS3/
[How to] Dual Shock 3 on Windows 10, wirelessly and with rumble effects
2 projects | /r/PS3 | 10 Jun 2021

Download and install these bluetooth drivers (follow instructions therein) https://github.com/ViGEm/BthPS3/releases. If you get an error, make sure that your bluetooth is on before launching the installer. See the FAQ at the DsHidMini page if you still has errors (https://vigem.org/projects/DsHidMini)
Anyone managed to get *both* a PS3 & a PS4 controller to work on PC?
1 project | /r/gaming | 2 May 2021

ScpToolkit is abandoned for a long time and you should avoid using it, as it has various issues that will never get fixed. The replacement for it is BthPS3 + DsHidMini, they're in early beta but already works very well.
PS3 Hook Up using ScpToolkit
2 projects | /r/pcmasterrace | 7 Apr 2021

Huh, you might not be totally SoL, see if https://vigem.org/projects/BthPS3/ makes any sense.
[Humble Bundle] Dark Futures Sale | Plague Inc: Evolved (€5.99 / -60%), Metro Exodus (€15.99 / -60%), Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition (€0.97 / -86%) and more
1 project | /r/GameDeals | 4 Jan 2021

I'm using https://github.com/ViGEm/BthPS3 for example so that I can use my PS3 controllers.

ViGEm.NET

Posts with mentions or reviews of ViGEm.NET. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-11-30.

Opinionated Steam Controller
6 projects | /r/WindowsOnDeck | 30 Nov 2022

Project uses ViGem.NET which exposes ability to emulate [DS4](https://github.com/ViGEm/ViGEm.NET/blob/master/ViGEmClient/Targets/IDualShock4Controller.cs]
Steam MK11 Playstation 3 Controller
1 project | /r/MortalKombat | 3 Oct 2022

use vigem.org drivers for better use of ds3. sony driver just sucks
Getting horizontal stick movement flipping to work?
2 projects | /r/PCSX2 | 9 Oct 2021

Alright, where can I get an executable or installer? vigem.org has viruses
SCP Toolkit Not Working All of a Sudden
3 projects | /r/pcmasterrace | 28 Sep 2021

Out of the four items on vigem.org I think you can skip HidHide. Maybe? Shouldn't hurt either way
Controller emulator questions
1 project | /r/rust | 15 Mar 2021

You probably want https://vigem.org/.
Controller problems
1 project | /r/ParsecGaming | 14 Mar 2021

What are some alternatives?

When comparing BthPS3 and ViGEm.NET you can also consider the following projects:

DsHidMini - Virtual HID Mini-user-mode-driver for Sony DualShock 3 Controllers

ScpToolkit - Windows Driver and XInput Wrapper for Sony DualShock 3/4 Controllers

steam-deck-tools - (Windows) Steam Deck Tools - Fan, Overlay, Power Control and Steam Controller for Windows

DS4Windows - Like those other ds4tools, but sexier

ViGEmBus - Windows kernel-mode driver emulating well-known USB game controllers.

GIMX - The GIMX software.

linux - Linux kernel source tree

PlayStation-1-Reset-Mod - PlayStation 1 Controller Reset mod

WinRing0 - WinRing0 is a hardware access library for Windows.

linux - Kernel source tree for Raspberry Pi-provided kernel builds. Issues unrelated to the linux kernel should be posted on the community forum at https://forums.raspberrypi.com/

chiaki-builds - Unofficial Chiaki builds, using github actions and updated software