Regarding Playstation 3 Controllers

[Gabe Givens]

Can you pair a playstation 3 controller to a Nexus 7?

 

[Mac.World]

Yes

 

[Antic]

I know you can with Sixaxis (in the Play store).

My main question is one that I've not found a definite answer for yet... can a PS3 controller be paired to more than just one device ? ie; if I paired it to my N7 via Sixaxis, can I also use it for my PS3 ? Or do I need to keep pairing it to each device I want to use it on each time ?

 

[anon(847090)]

I know you can with Sixaxis (in the Play store).

My main question is one that I've not found a definite answer for yet... can a PS3 controller be paired to more than just one device ? ie; if I paired it to my N7 via Sixaxis, can I also use it for my PS3 ? Or do I need to keep pairing it to each device I want to use it on each time ?

I would take a guess and say you have to pair every time you switch device. the PS3 controller dont support multiple device at a time.
I have 2 PS3 and 2 controller. when i have to use those 2 controller with one PS3 i have to pair it and have to do the reverse when i use it with other ps3.

 

[Dragon7507]

Unfortunately, you have to re-pair to PS3 when done. I have two controllers so just dedicated one for my tablet until needing to play a two player game.

 

[Antic]

Ugghh... I was afraid of that. Oh well, time to go shopping for a good after xmas sale on a 3rd controller then.

Thanks for the help !!

 

[Camaihofer]

Do you have to be rooted to use a controller with the 7?

 

[retsaw]

If you want to connect a PS3 controller with Bluetooth then you need to be rooted, but for a USB connection you don't.