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DualShock 3

Sony · 2007 · PlayStation

USB, BluetoothHIDretro✓ Input Supported✓ Rumble / Feedback

Overview

The DualShock 3 (SIXAXIS) is Sony's wireless controller for the PlayStation 3. It features pressure-sensitive buttons, dual analog sticks, rumble feedback, and SIXAXIS motion sensing.

History

Originally launched as the SIXAXIS without rumble in 2006, Sony re-introduced vibration feedback with the DualShock 3 in 2007 after settling a patent dispute with Immersion. The controller uses Bluetooth for wireless and Mini-USB for wired connections. It requires a special USB activation handshake before sending input reports.

Technical Details

Connection

USB, Bluetooth

Protocol

HID

VID:PID

054C:0268

Era

Retro

Platform

PlayStation

Year

2007

Joypad Adapter Compatibility

This controller works with the following Joypad adapters powered by joypad-os:

USB-to-USB

Universal USB adapter

BT-to-USB

Bluetooth to USB adapter

USB-to-GameCube

GameCube / Wii adapter

USB-to-SNES

Super Nintendo adapter

USB-to-NES

Nintendo NES adapter

USB-to-Genesis

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive adapter

USB-to-PlayStation

PS1 / PS2 adapter

USB-to-N64

Nintendo 64 adapter

USB-to-PCEngine

PC Engine / TurboGrafx adapter

USB-to-Saturn

Sega Saturn adapter

USB-to-Wii

Wii / Wii U adapter

DIY Build Guides

Build your own adapter for the DualShock 3 with these step-by-step guides:

Build a Bluetooth-to-USB Controller Adapter

Easy difficulty

Build a USB-to-GameCube Controller Adapter

Medium difficulty

Build a USB-to-NES Controller Adapter

Medium difficulty

Build a USB-to-SNES Controller Adapter

Medium difficulty

Build a USB-to-USB Controller Adapter

Easy difficulty

Test This Controller

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Support Status

✅Input (Controller → Console)

All buttons, analog sticks, and triggers are fully supported.

✅Output (Console → Controller)

Rumble/vibration feedback and LED indicators are supported.

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