Along with many other platforms, you can play Fortnite on Xbox, PS4, and PC. Usually, the PC players prefer to use a keyboard and mouse as it allows more freedom and you can improve your aim rapidly while using a keyboard and mouse. However, the aim assists feature with the controllers can help bridge the skill gap between the players.
A lot of console players want to use their PS3 controllers to play Fortnite on their PC. Let’s go over whether or not you can use the PS3 controller with your PC to play Fortnite.
PS3 Controller on PC To Play Fortnite
You can easily connect the PS3 or PS4 controller with your PC to play the game. After connecting the controller with the PC, you can use it in the game without any issues. However, you will still connect to lobbies on the same platform. Meaning that you will compete against players that are on the keyboard and mouse. So, if you’re not exceptionally skilled at using a PS3 controller it is better to just stick to the keyboard and mouse.
Even though the aim assist feature can be helpful, beginners can have issues with managing their build buttons. Moreover, you will be going against players that are already used to keyboard and mouse. Overall, the keyboard and mouse are more beginner-friendly but you can try using a PS3 controller as well if you’re confident in your skills.
How To Setup PS3 Controller on PC Fortnite
Start by using the PS3 charging cable with your PC and then go to the control panel to verify whether or not the device is recognized by the PC. You can check the hardware and sound options to view devices connected to your PC. Ideally, you should see your PS3 controller in the list of connected devices. If it doesn’t show then try using a different port on your PC or change the cable that you used to connect your controller with the PC.
Now you will have to install the SCP drivers and then run the SCP server application on your PC. You can find a download link for these drivers on the internet. After downloading all the necessary drivers, you can go ahead and check the hardware and sound options. You should now be able to see an Xbox controller listed there along with your PS3 controller. The SCP drivers mask your PS3 device to show as an Xbox controller.
Now, you will be able to use the controller in your game without any issues. Make sure to go through the controller layout options to bind different actions to your controller. After everything is done, just queue for a match and try to secure a win using a PS3 controller with your PC. If you’re unable to get the controller to work with the game or are stuck at any step then use online forums to ask other players for help regarding your issue. That way you can try out troubleshooting steps that helped other users get their PS3 controller to work with PC.