Can you setup a PS3 without a controller?
I have just bought a used PS3 to use as a streaming media player. I've also bought a PS3 Blu-Ray remote (the one that looks like a TV remote) to use with it.
The PS3 I bought didn't come with a PS3 controller.
I've just powered the PS3 on, and got the setup screen asking me to plug a controller in via USB:
Is there any way to get past this screen without a PS3 controller?
Best Answer
Try doing an HDMI-CEC control, that might be able to get you far enough to be able to pair the remote. I don't know what the PS button would be, but it might be worth a try
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How can I connect my PS3 without a controller?
Luckily, there are a lot of different ways to use your PS4 without a controller. You can use your PS4 through the official PlayStation app which is available on both Android and Apple devices. You can also connect a keyboard or a mouse to operate the PlayStation and even play games.Can you control PlayStation without controller?
Unfortunately, there is no way to use the iPhone as a game controller natively. In the past, if you were jailbroken, you could use an app such as WeBe++ to control your PS3. It seems that the app has stopped being supported, however, so if your jailbroken device is running iOS 9 or higher, it won't work very well.DYI Arduino Hack PS3 CONTROLLER To Bypass PS3 Set Up Screen \u0026 Fixing YLOD With Heat gun
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Answer 2
I plugged in a wireless mouse to the usb port and used it to navigate the screen. Got the controller programmed in a few minutes. Worked great.
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