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PS3: Xbox-Controller - as is

  • Nov 12, 2025
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In this practice tip, you will learn how to connect a wired Xbox 360 Controller to your PS3 and use.

Xbox Controller connect to the PS3

  • A Xbox 360 Controller to your Playstation 3 to be able to use, you will need the Controller and the game console called "Xbox 360 Controller Adapter" for around 20 euros. Such an Adapter is mandatory to use the Xbox Controller to the Playstation 3.
  • Once you have 3 plugged in a Controller Adapter to the Playstation and the Xbox 360 Controller with the Adapter connected, you can operate your Playstation with an Xbox Controller.

The disadvantages of the Xbox controller on the PS3

Before buying an adapter, however, should consider some things. Although you can operate using the adapter for the Playstation 3 and most games. Nevertheless, there are some problem spots:
  • All of the Controller-Adapter only support the wired Xbox 360 Controller.
  • You can start your Playstation 3 with an Xbox 360 Controller.
  • The Xbox 360 Controller with no SIXAXIS function (motion sensor). In turn, that means you have some games like "Heavy Rain", "Beyond: Two Souls" and "Uncharted" can not play, because the function is an integral part of the game principle.
wired Xbox 360 Controller
How to make your Xbox 360 Controller without the Adapter to connect to a Computer, read the practice tip "Xbox 360 Controller PC connect - so's".

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