PlayStation 3 DualShock 3/SixAxis


- PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 controllers can be connected via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth. For Bluetooth, you need a Bluetooth receiver to connect to your computer.
- This setup has only been tested on DsHidMini. AVOID ScpToolKit AS IT IS OUTDATED!
- More information is available on [RPCS3’s Help page].
- There is no binding file as all controls are default.
- This controller auto-strums like god intended.
- To play Guitar/Bass/Keys/Drums parts on a Controller (Padtar), you will need Rock Band 3 Deluxe.
- You can also rebind your controller within Deluxe.
Menu > Options > Deluxe Settings > Advanced > Controller > Pad Button Remap
- You can also rebind your controller within Deluxe.
How do I set my gamepad up?
Click on the Pads icon at the top of RPCS3.

Follow the instructions and/or match the assignments below.

Pad Information
Section titled “Pad Information”| Handlers | Devices |
|---|---|
| DualShock 3 | DS3 Pad |
| Device Class | Device Subtype |
|---|---|
| Standard (Pad) | PS3 Controller |
Guitars/Bass/Keys
Section titled “Guitars/Bass/Keys”| DS3 | Rock Band |
|---|---|
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![]() | Overdrive |
| DS3 | Rock Band |
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Vocals
Section titled “Vocals”| PlayStation (DS3) | Use | Alt Use |
|---|---|---|
![]() | Navigation | |
![]() | Navigation | |
![]() | Select | |
![]() | Back | Mic 3 volume (Song) |
![]() | Mic 1 volume (Song) | |
![]() | View more info (Library) | Mic 2 volume (Song) |
![]() | Options | Pause (Song) |
![]() | Filters (Library) | Overdrive (Song) |
![]() | Guide part selection (Practice) | |
![]() | Voice Chat | Vocal part selection (Practice) |
![]() | Vocal track volume (Song) | |
![]() | Pitch correction (Song) |
Navigation Pad
Section titled “Navigation Pad”Enable this to dedicate a gamepad for navigation. Great for MIDI instruments!
- You can enable this in
[Menu] > [Options] > [Deluxe Settings] > [Controller] > [Navigation Pad]
| PlayStation (DS2) | Use | Alt Use |
|---|---|---|
![]() | Navigation | |
![]() | Navigation | |
![]() | Select | |
![]() | Back | |
![]() | Rate song (Library) | |
![]() | View more info (Library) | |
![]() | Options | Pause (Song) |
![]() | Filters (Library) | Overdrive (Song) |
![]() | Song shortcuts | |
![]() | Open song search | Cancel setlist |
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![]() | Start setlist |

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