93w ago - Today Dancing Pixel Studios have released a PS3 SixAxis Controller v0.1 application for Android users that allows the SixAxis and DualShock 3 PlayStation 3 controllers to be used as Bluetooth input devices on many mobile phones and tablets alongside a video of it in action below.

Download: PS3 SixAxis & DualShock 3 App ($1.69 via Android Market) / PS3 SixAxis Compatibility Checker / SixAxisPairToolSetup v0.2.3 / FAQ Page

To quote: Up to four controllers are supported at once, and key mappings are completely configurable, as well as the analog sticks, which are currently emulated as digital key presses.

Important - Due to the non-standard protocol that the controllers use to communicate with the host, this application requires root access. Additionally, it is incompatible with most HTC devices and some newer Samsung devices. This is due to the required bluetooth protocol not being implemented on these devices. We are actively...

100w ago - You can now update to multiMAN PS3 Backup Manager version 02.00.05, which includes extended support for the PlayStation 3 BD Remote Controller among the changes detailed below.

multiMAN 2.00.05 Changes:

• Changed: Coverflow mode completely rewritten to use XMMB engine
  
• Changed: Coverflow shows covers in perspective
  
• Changed: Better memory management
  
• Changed: XMMB display mode visualization
  
• Changed: Caching only of Photo, Music and Retro XMMB columns with their actual size (faster boot and exit/restart) (16MB HDD space freed)
  
• Added: Option in XMMB Settings column "XMMB Game Icon Swap" to select mode for covers/icons for Game column
  
• Added: Options in XMMB Settings column "Key Repeat Delay" and "Key Repeat Speed"
  
• Added: Launch .zip ROMs from File Manager (from emulator folders or dev_hdd0 or dev_usb00* ./ROMS/[emulator])
  
• Added: Support for FBA Next emulator (port mods by squarepusher2)
  
• Fixed: PPU crashreport about MultiStream on exit (thanks to an0nymous for the backtrace log)
  
• Fixed: Minor issues when applying themes
  
• Fixed: Minor issues/garbage with boot screen on rare occasions
  
• Removed: Use of virtual memory
  

MP3/Audio related:

• Changed: MP3...

110w ago - Today i3urn has shared news of a DIY PS3 Controller project featuring PlayStation 3 controller automation utilizing a Teensy 2.0++ Macro hexcode.

Download: Teensy PS3 Macro Hexcode

To quote: I have recently been able to use my Teensy 2.0++ as a macro controller for my PS3. I have used it to automatically start a B-Spec race, wait for the race to finish (~9 mins), then press the correct keys to get the race started again. [And repeat].

This project is made possible by Mathieu Laurendeau's source code for his diyps3controller project on google code.

You may download and setup your development environment by following his instructions here.

After getting everything setup you may take a look at my PS3Controller.c file to get a feel for how to send buttons to the PS3. If you would like to learn more about sending different buttons/moving axis take a look in his usb_joystick.c file.

The zip file below will also contain TWO hex files for Teensy 2.0++ other devices will need to compile their own, one will press the X button every 11 seconds (useful in GT5 where you need your...

110w ago - Today PlayStation 3 developer jjolano has released a PS3 homebrew application dubbed PSVibe v1.0, which as the name implies allows users to turn their DualShock 3 controller into a tuneable vibrating device followed by some updates below.

The release includes a normal PKG file and one for GeoHot PS3 CFW for PlayStation 3 Custom Firmware users.

Download: PSVibe v1.0 for PS3 / PSVibe v2.0 for PS3 / GIT

PSVibe Version 2.0 Changelog:

• Added Move compatibility (untested since I don't have a Move)
• Optimized some code
• Fixed separation of settings for each controller
• Rewrote code for PSL1GHT v2

From the ReadMe file: PSVibe turns your PS3 controller into a controllable vibrator - complete with fine tuning of the amount of force you want and the activation of motors.

Coming soon: Vibration wave (force goes high, low, high, low, etc.)

This program is licensed under the GNU GPLv3.

137w ago - Today Hermes has updated his PSGroove payload on the Spanish site Elotrolado.net and French site Logic-Sunrise.com (linked above) has made available some updated hex codes, both of which reportedly fix PS3 controller issues with some titles including F1 2010 and Street Fighter.

In addition, wanapaki and evilsperm has shared a PSGroove Hermes v2 Pack which includes most compatible boards.

Download: Hermes v2 PSGroove Payload / USBKey/Teensy Hex Codes / PSGroove Hermes v2 Pack / Hermes v2 PSGroove Hex Code/SRC

To quote, roughly translated: "Looking looking, I've noticed where the problem that makes the game Formula1 2010, does not recognize the controls.