How to connect a second joystick to PS3

Unlike computer games, consoles have their own control system. It consists of using special joysticks connected to separate ports in the case on the front panel. The convenience of this control option lies in its compactness, a small number of buttons used and their close location relative to each other.

Consoles have several operating modes: one or several players. Depending on what mode the game is designed for, you can play alone or with friends. Connecting one joystick is not difficult. If you select multiplayer mode, you will need to connect a separate gamepad for each player. We will tell you how to do this in the article and consider models suitable for connecting and controlling the game process.

How to connect a second gamepad to PS3

There are several possible connection options. They differ mainly in the model of joystick used, connected to the console. First, let's look at the classic option using “native” equipment from Sony. The process of connecting a DualShock3 gamepad to a PS3 consists of the following steps:

1. Connect the console to a power source. Press and hold the front panel start button for approximately 10 seconds until the second beep sounds.
2. After that, connect the joystick to the console using a USB cable.When connecting for the first time, be sure to use the wired method so that the system recognizes the device.
3. If the controller has been discharged, you will have to wait about 10–15 minutes until the desired charge level is reached. When reconnecting to the console, the device will sync automatically after pressing the center PS button.
4. To enable the second controller, plug the USB cable into the second free port. Perform the same manipulations as with the first device. Everything should work, and the console will function in multiplayer mode for two players.

IMPORTANT! In the 3rd generation of PlayStation platforms, controllers can operate autonomously due to the built-in battery for up to 12 hours. Don't forget to recharge it periodically for quality control and interaction with the game.

What joysticks are suitable for PS3

We considered the “native” gamepad as the connected equipment, but this is far from the only option. In addition to the original version of DualShock 3, you can try connecting other devices. Among the possible options, consider the following:

1. Connection with controller of previous versions of platforms. It's difficult to do, but possible. With this method, you will have to install special emulators and purchase adapters for the wires, since the cord and port for turning on older models were significantly different.
2. It will be easiest to use the new versions of Dualshock 4 from PlayStation 4. They are practically no different from the previous version and are compatible with the console.

The use of pirated models does not always provide good quality and does not correspond to the control modes of the original equipment.

When using other models, you may not get the desired result and at the same time spend a lot of money adapting them to the type of platform. It will be much more profitable to purchase a native controller and enjoy the gameplay.