Using the RetroPie shell to configure the PS3 Controller Bluetooth Connection (for sixaxis)Īt the EmulationStation Home Screen, press F4 to quit EmulationStation and run the RetroPie Setup script from the terminal. Your controller should now work using the same mappings configured via USB.
If you are overclocking, for example, it will be much safer to use a powered USB hub than drawing current from the Pi itself.Īfter your Pi boots up, you need to enter RetroPie setup. While a separate powered USB hub is not required to set up a controller, be mindful of your overall power draw when attaching peripherals. If you have a Playstation 3 console near by, make sure it is totally powered off-either unplugged or switched off in the back-because the PS3 controller may try to automatically pair with the console otherwise.
If you are having trouble pairing, check if other drivers are installed and try removing them. NOTE: Installing multiple controller drivers may cause conflicting issues. Connecting a PS3 controller via Bluetooth requires installation of a special PS3 driver located in RetroPie setup. Connecting over USB is Plug-and-Play-literally just plug your controller into the Pi while EmulationStation is running and it should detect a gamepad to configure. The most recent versions of RetroPie include the packages needed for setting up a PS3 controller. PS3 Recent Versions of RetroPie (3.0+, 4.0+) Universal Controller Calibration & Mapping Using xboxdrvĬonvert RetroPie SD Card Image to NOOBS Image Ghost inputs, controller sending key presses on its own Input Lags or problems to connect more then 2 players Manually setting input (ps3controller only) Persisting bluetooth (ps3controller only) Using the RetroPie shell to configure the PS3 Controller Bluetooth Connection (for ps3controller) Using the RetroPie-Setup GUI to configure the PS3 Controller Bluetooth Connection (for ps3controller)
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