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Unlike the XBOX 360 controller, the Dualshock 3 PS3 controller can be connected to your Android device via bluetooth with a rooted app called Sixaxis Controller. It’s a paid app, and they’ve got a free app that lets you test whether or not your device is compatible using a PS3 controller. You’ll also need your PC and a mini USB cable for the controller to connect to the PC for pairing. For devices with USB2.0 ports or some forms of adapters, you won’t need to use a PC for testing compatibility and pairing. | Unlike the XBOX 360 controller, the Dualshock 3 PS3 controller can be connected to your Android device via bluetooth with a rooted app called Sixaxis Controller. It’s a paid app, and they’ve got a free app that lets you test whether or not your device is compatible using a PS3 controller. You’ll also need your PC and a mini USB cable for the controller to connect to the PC for pairing. For devices with USB2.0 ports or some forms of adapters, you won’t need to use a PC for testing compatibility and pairing. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#*If you’ve left Google Play, tap on the app’s icon on your home screen or app drawer to launch it. | #*If you’ve left Google Play, tap on the app’s icon on your home screen or app drawer to launch it. | ||
#Tap on "Start.'''"''' This will run a series of operations trying to confirm compatibility. If compatibility is achieved, it should notify you. If compatibility is shown, proceed to the next steps. Take note of whatever address is shown in the notification. | #Tap on "Start.'''"''' This will run a series of operations trying to confirm compatibility. If compatibility is achieved, it should notify you. If compatibility is shown, proceed to the next steps. Take note of whatever address is shown in the notification. | ||
| − | #*You will need to have [[Root | + | #*You will need to have [[Root an Android Phone with UnlockRoot Software|root access]] for your device in order to successfully pair your controller. |
=== Downloading the Pair Tool === | === Downloading the Pair Tool === | ||
