PS4 controller on PS3 not working

When I plug it into the PS3 it dosen't work/light up. Everywhere else it works, bluetooth also works. I have tried resetting the control via the thing in the back plugging it in and out.

Best Answer

The PS4 DualShock controller cannot be connected to the PS3 through a wired connection, only through a bluetooth one. sorry.

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How do I get my PS4 controller to work on my PS3?

Here are the steps:

Plug in DS4 controller via USB.

Go to Accessory Settings and Manage Bluetooth Devices.

Scan for Bluetooth Device.

Unplug DS4, press Share and PS Buttons.

Once device is found, plug DS4 back in and select Wireless Controller.

Congratulations! You now have a rumble-free DS4 working with your PS3!

Will PS4 controllers work on PS3?

PlayStation 4 controllers will work with a PlayStation 3 console, and when you use a wired connection, there is no setup involved. You can also pair a PS4 controller to a PS3 for a wireless connection, though the process of connecting the two devices is more involved.

Why is my controller not connecting to my PS3?

If your PlayStation 3 is located anywhere near your computer, unplug it so your controller doesn't accidentally connect to it. Reset your PS3 controller by inserting a paperclip into the reset button hole located on the back of the controller. Press the PlayStation button on your controller to turn it on.

How do I get my PS3 to recognize my controller?

Reset Your PS3 Controller

Turn off your PS3 console.

Plug the controller into the USB port on the console.

Turn on your PS3.

Look for a small hole on the back on the controller near the L2 shoulder button. ...

Press the PS button on the controller to re-pair it with the PS3.

UPDATE on connecting ps4 controller to the ps3 ( May 2019, part 2)

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