So it works to use': new Controller to a PS3
- A switch on the console and connect the Controller with the USB cable to the device.
- Press the PS button (middle button with a "Playstation"icon), so that the Controller receives an assigned number.
- The process is completed, if the light of a number lights up permanently.
- You can use the Controller now also wireless, if the battery of the controller is adequately charged. This is indicated by the battery icon at the bottom left, after you have pressed the PS button (see image).
This practice tip was carried out with the Playstation 3 with firmware Version 4.6. The difference between the PS4 and the PS3 Controller you can read in our next practice tip.