How to setup PS3 DualShock 3 and SixAxis gamepads on RPCS3.
Platform
Controller

NOTES

  • PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 controllers can be connected via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth. For Bluetooth, you need a Bluetooth receiver to connect to your computer.
  • This setup has only been tested on DsHidMini. AVOID ScpToolKit AS IT IS OUTDATED!
  • There is no binding file as all controls are default.
  • This controller auto-strums like god intended.
  • To play Guitar/Bass/Keys/Drums parts on a Controller (Padtar), you will need Rock Band 3 Deluxe.
    • You can also rebind your controller within Deluxe.
      Menu > Options > Deluxe Settings > Advanced > Controller > Pad Button Remap

How do I set up gamepad up?

    Click on the Pads icon at the top of RPCS3.

    A screenshot of RPCS3, showing the cursor over the Pads menu.

    Follow the instructions and/or match the assignments below.

    A picture showing how the instrument page and RPCS3 can be used as a mapping reference.

Pad Information

Handlers Devices
DualShock 3 DS3 Pad
Device Class Device Subtype
Standard (Pad) PS3 Controller

Default Guitars/Bass/Keys

DS3 Rock Band
L2 Trigger Green Fret
L1 Button Red Fret
R1 Button Yellow Fret
R2 Trigger Blue Fret
Cross Button Orange Fret
Left Stick Whammy Bar
Select Button Overdrive

Default Drums

DS3 Rock Band
L2 Trigger Foot Pedal
L1 Button Red Pad
R1 Button Yellow Pad
R2 Trigger Blue Pad
Cross Button Green Pad

Vocals

PlayStation (DS3) Use Alt Use
Left Stick Navigation  
D-Pad Navigation  
Cross Button Select  
Circle Button Back Mic 3 Volume (Song)
Square Button Mic 1 Volume (Song)  
Triangle Button View More Info (Library) Mic 2 Volume (Song)
Start Button Options Pause (Song)
Select Button Filters (Library) Overdrive (Song)
L1 Button Guide Part Selection (Practice)  
L2 Trigger Voice Chat Vocal Part Selection (Practice)
R1 Button Vocal Track Volume (Song)  
R2 Trigger Pitch Correction (Song)  
Mapping

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