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The question regarding connecting a PlayStation 3 controller to an Acer monitor is unclear.

The question regarding connecting a PlayStation 3 controller to an Acer monitor is unclear.

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scorps5121
Member
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07-31-2025, 02:21 AM
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My Acer computer does not recognize the PS3 controller; it doesn't show up at all, even when connected. It previously functioned correctly, but after a factory reset of my computer, I’ve attempted various drivers (including what I believe is called “betterDS3” and an SCP toolkit).
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scorps5121
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM #1

My Acer computer does not recognize the PS3 controller; it doesn't show up at all, even when connected. It previously functioned correctly, but after a factory reset of my computer, I’ve attempted various drivers (including what I believe is called “betterDS3” and an SCP toolkit).

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linc9
Junior Member
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07-31-2025, 02:21 AM
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The device should appear on the controller display upon USB connection, though on my systems it occasionally presented as a PlayStation controller, a standard controller, or even an Xbox controller. Following SCP completion, it transfers as an Xbox One and is then recognized that way by devices. I suspect you’ve explored different USB ports…are all entries visible within device manager, with no driver errors or yellow warning symbols?
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linc9
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM #2

The device should appear on the controller display upon USB connection, though on my systems it occasionally presented as a PlayStation controller, a standard controller, or even an Xbox controller. Following SCP completion, it transfers as an Xbox One and is then recognized that way by devices. I suspect you’ve explored different USB ports…are all entries visible within device manager, with no driver errors or yellow warning symbols?

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Vichoflo
Senior Member
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07-31-2025, 02:21 AM
#3
I have attempted to utilize three distinct USB connections. There are no yellow warning symbols appearing within the device administrator panel.
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Vichoflo
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM #3

I have attempted to utilize three distinct USB connections. There are no yellow warning symbols appearing within the device administrator panel.

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ItsTheSoul
Senior Member
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07-31-2025, 02:21 AM
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The device indicates a PlayStation controller and upon attempting connection, a passcode is requested.
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ItsTheSoul
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM #4

The device indicates a PlayStation controller and upon attempting connection, a passcode is requested.

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comiminhamae
Member
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07-31-2025, 02:21 AM
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Does one possess a restore function upon a Dualshock controller? Would attempting such a feature be beneficial?
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comiminhamae
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM #5

Does one possess a restore function upon a Dualshock controller? Would attempting such a feature be beneficial?

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josh_k1310
Member
224
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM
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There’s a designated choice button, the PlayStation symbol button, and an initiate button.
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josh_k1310
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM #6

There’s a designated choice button, the PlayStation symbol button, and an initiate button.

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BossCupcakez
Junior Member
44
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM
#7
The PlayStation support documentation regarding DualShock 3 sixaxis controllers did not prove useful.
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BossCupcakez
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM #7

The PlayStation support documentation regarding DualShock 3 sixaxis controllers did not prove useful.

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mat_fram
Posting Freak
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07-31-2025, 02:21 AM
#8
An action was performed by clicking “add a device,” resulting in an error message.
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mat_fram
07-31-2025, 02:21 AM #8

An action was performed by clicking “add a device,” resulting in an error message.