Can you use a PS3 controller with Windows?

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Are you able to connect a Dualshock 3 to a PC and use it as a controller to play Steam games the same way you can with the Xbox 360 controller?

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Yea you can use a PS3 controller with PC games. I don’t think there is an official way to do it like there is for the PS4 controller, but this guide will help you get everything set up so you can use the Dualshock 3 on a Windows PC. https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-PS3-Controller-on-a-PC 

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