I've used MotionInJoy for years and I've never had a problem with it other than the required internet connection but being a guy that deals with EA, that's no big deal lolJust wanted to add some information to this article. I've been trying to get my PS3 controller to work for quite some time on my PC and, although I haven't tried the BetterDS3 application, I see that they are based on the MotionInJoy drivers. In most cases that I've used the MotionInJoy drivers, I find them to be very, very unstable and often crashing my computer with a blue screen (This has happened to me on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1). Seeing that BetterDS3 uses the same drivers I would assume that a lot of people that had problems with MotionInJoy crashing would continue to have those same problems.
I've used MotionInJoy for years and I've never had a problem with it other than the required internet connection but being a guy that deals with EA, that's no big deal lol
Seriously though, I don't have problems because I just plug my PS3 controller into my pc with the cord instead of purchasing a bluetooth dongle. I like how MotionInJoy can make the controller mimic an xbox controller thus allowing it to be plug-and-play on most games like the xbox controller.
You pay for the compatibility (and quality). If the game detects a controller with ID containing 'XBOX', it'll revert to the alternate Xbox 360 button mapping and configuration (if it contains it, which is a lot of games these days...). Absolutely no issues at all, it's like you're playing Xbox. Generic controllers require key mapping a lot of the time, which if you don't map correctly you get a bad experience.You can buy a USB controller for like 10$ on newegg, xbox 360 controllers are way over priced
There's a time and place for controller.. Dirt 2 as mentioned, and any other racing games, are very silly when playing on KB.Keyboard and mouse > controller.
You pay for the compatibility (and quality). If the game detects a controller with ID containing 'XBOX', it'll revert to the alternate Xbox 360 button mapping and configuration (if it contains it, which is a lot of games these days...). Absolutely no issues at all, it's like you're playing Xbox. Generic controllers require key mapping a lot of the time, which if you don't map correctly you get a bad experience.
There's a time and place for controller.. Dirt 2 as mentioned, and any other racing games, are very silly when playing on KB.
There is 4 buttons (5-8) for the index finger. I do understand what you are saying about mapping though. I guess mapping would be a trial and error, to see if it's capable with each game. I've never used an XBox controller and would not know how the two compares.That's good too, cliffordcooley. Not guaranteed to map to xbox buttons is all, and probably doesn't have triggers. I've used one like it for years!
Ahh, I see what you are saying now. Yeah you are right, my controller buttons are not analog(ue).And by triggers, I meant analogue ones, usually used for throttle/brakes in racing games. I just used the the right analogue stick on my old Logitech if I was playing such a hardcore game.
When it is no longer just "plug it in and it works" and drivers are needed that are not official things, yes an article might be needed.Hard to believe that somebody writes a article on how to plug in an adaptor or controller
ThisXbox controller is also widely considered to be the pinnacle of controllers, due to the comfort. It's only surpassed by the XB1 controller apparently.
And by triggers, I meant analogue ones, usually used for throttle/brakes in racing games. I just used the the right analogue stick on my old Logitech if I was playing such a hardcore game.