How to Use SCP Driver to Connect PS3 and Xbox Controllers on Your PC ?

 

Whether you’re a casual gamer or a retro gaming enthusiast, using a console controller on your PC can significantly enhance your gaming experience. While modern controllers like the DualShock 4 and Xbox Series X pad offer native Windows support, older models such as the PS3’s DualShock 3 or the Xbox 360 controller require a bit more work to get running. That’s where SCP Driver comes into play.

In this guide, we’ll walk through what SCP Driver is, how it works, and how to set it up so you can use your PS3 and Xbox controllers seamlessly on your PC.

🎮 What is SCP Driver?

SCP Driver Package is a Windows driver wrapper developed by Scarlet.Crush that enables your PlayStation 3 DualShock controllers to communicate with your PC using the XInput API, which is the same standard used by Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers. This means games that support Xbox controllers will recognize your PS3 controller without any extra setup.

It also supports Xbox 360 controllers via USB or wireless adapter — which is useful if you want a single unified driver stack for multiple gamepads.

🎥 Video Installation Guides

For a visual walkthrough, check out these video tutorials:

• How to Install ScpToolkit | Play PS3 Controller on Windows:
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🧰 What You Need

Before we get into the installation, here’s what you’ll need:

For PS3 Controllers:

• A DualShock 3 or Sixaxis controller

• A mini-USB cable

• SCP Driver Package

For Xbox 360 Controllers:

• A wired Xbox 360 controller or a wireless receiver

• SCP Driver (optional if you just need basic support — Windows often handles Xbox 360 controllers natively)

🔧 Installation Guide (PS3 Controller)

⚠️ Always create a system restore point before installing drivers manually.

1. Download the SCP Driver Package

   • Link Below

2. Connect Your PS3 Controller via USB

   • Plug the controller into your PC. Windows may try to install default drivers—this is expected.

3. Extract and Run SCPDriver.exe

   • Locate and run SCPDriver.exe inside the extracted folder.

   • Check the boxes for:

     • “Install Bluetooth Driver” (only if using a supported Bluetooth dongle)

     • “Force Install” if needed

   • Click Install.

4. Verification

   • Once installed, your PS3 controller will show up as an Xbox 360 controller in Windows' “Devices and Printers” panel.

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📡 Optional: Bluetooth Support

If you have a supported Bluetooth adapter (usually CSR-based), SCPDriver can also allow wireless support for your DualShock 3 controller.

• Only one controller is supported wirelessly at a time via SCP Bluetooth (unless modified).

• Your Bluetooth dongle will be permanently bound to the driver and may no longer work with other Bluetooth devices.

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✅ Xbox 360 Controller Support

Xbox 360 controllers are natively supported in Windows. However, SCPDriver can help manage and unify multiple controller types or provide alternative methods of connectivity through the same interface.

• Plug in your Xbox 360 controller (wired or wireless via receiver)

• It should work out-of-the-box, but SCPDriver can enhance support or provide fallback drivers in rare cases.

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🧼 Uninstallation

If something goes wrong or you want to uninstall SCP:

1. Open SCPDriver.exe and click Uninstall.

2. Remove any remaining files or use Device Manager to remove drivers manually.

3. Use a cleanup utility if necessary to restore original Bluetooth functionality.

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Final Thoughts

SCP Driver is a powerful tool for bringing older controllers like the PS3’s DualShock 3 back to life on modern PCs. While it takes a few steps to install, once set up, it provides a stable and consistent gaming experience with full XInput support. Perfect for emulators, retro games, or just playing your favorite titles the way they were meant to be played — with a controller in hand.

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