Can you use PS3 controller on PS4?

The answer to this question is yes, you can use a PS3 controller on a PS4, but it requires a special controller converter since the PS3 controller lacks a trackpad and the PS4 does not support PS3 controllers natively. This converter makes the PS3 controller act like a PS4 controller, allowing you to play PS4 games without the touchpad functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Using PS3 Controllers on PS4

1. How do you connect a PS3 controller to a PS4? You need a special controller converter to use a PS3 controller with the PS4, as Sony doesn’t make such adapters, so you must purchase one from a third-party.
2. Can you use PS3 controller on PS2? Any perceived quality advantage of the PS3 controller will likely be lost, and you’d need the PS2 to have the driver installed for the PS3 controller, which requires system modding and complications.
3. Is there a difference between PS3 and PS4 controller? The PS4 DualShock controls feature a game DVR share button, a clickable touchpad, a built-in mono speaker and headphone jack, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and a stereo camera interface that senses players’ surroundings, which are not found in PS3 DualShock 3 controllers.
4. What controllers can I use on PS4? You can use the Nacon Revolution Pro Controller 3, PDP’s Victrix Pro BFG Wireless PS4|5 controller, Sony DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, SCUF Impact Pro, Hori PS4 Mini Wired Gamepad, and other third-party controllers.
5. Does PS3 and PS4 controller use the same cable? No, the PS4 cable is different from the PS3 cable, as the PS4 cable is the same used in most smartphones, and you can buy an adapter to use the PS3 controller with the PS4.
6. Can you use PS3 controller on phone? To use a PlayStation 3 controller with Android Nougat, you’ll need an OTG cable that supports your device, and then connect your OTG cable to your phone or tablet, and the USB charging cable to your PS3 controller.
7. Will PS4 controller work on PS2? No, PS4 dual shock controllers work on Bluetooth and USB cable, while PS2 controllers were a specific plug for that console.
8. What happens if you put a PS2 disc in a PS3? While you can usually just pop the PS2 disc into a compatible PS3 and start playing without issues, some PS2 games have known compatibility problems.
9. Can you use a PS5 or PS4 controller with a PS3? You can use the Dualshock 4 with the PS3, but the Home button isn’t compatible, so you’ll need your Dualshock 3 on standby to exit games, read messages, etc.
10. Do PS4 and PS5 controllers work on PS3? PS3 recognizes those as any other generic third-party controller, which is why the Home/PS button doesn’t work at all in PS3 when using those controllers.
11. Can you use other controllers on PS4? You cannot just plug any USB controller into the PS4 system and expect it to work, as the only two controller types that are 100% PS4 compatible are the PS4 controller and the PS Vita paired and linked to that console.
12. Can I use my phone as a PS4 controller? With PS Remote Play, you can display the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 screen on your mobile device, use the on-screen controller on your mobile device to control your PS5 or PS4, and connect your DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller.
13. Can you use PS4 controller on PS3 wirelessly? You are allowed to connect PS4 controller to PS3 wirelessly, but before starting the operation, you need to ensure the PS3 system software is version 4.6 or higher.
14. What controllers work on a PS2? The DualShock 2 Analog Controller is the standard controller for the PlayStation 2 and is almost identical to the original DualShock controller for the original PlayStation console.
15. Are PS3 controllers Bluetooth? The Dualshock 3 wireless controller utilizes Bluetooth technology for wireless game play and the controller’s USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller through the PlayStation 3 system at any time.