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PlayStation 3 - DualShock 3 / Sixaxis

Sixaxis Controller

The Sixaxis controller, released on November 11, 2006, is the wireless gamepad developed by Sony for the PlayStation 3 console. It features motion sensing technology but lacks vibration feedback. The Sixaxis was the original controller for the PlayStation 3 until it was replaced by the DualShock 3 in 2008.

DualShock 3 Controller

The DualShock 3 controller, is the wireless gamepad developed by Sony for the PlayStation 3 console. It features Sixaxis motion sensing technology and vibration feedback. The controller has undergone several revisions.

Steam Input support

Yes

Linux Kernel Support

Yes, 2.17 hid-sony

Udev rules

# Sony PlayStation DualShock 3; Bluetooth; USB
KERNEL=="hidraw*", KERNELS=="*054C:0268*", MODE="0660", TAG+="uaccess"
KERNEL=="hidraw*", ATTRS{idVendor}=="054c", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0268", MODE="0660", TAG+="uaccess"

## Motion Sensors
SUBSYSTEM=="input", KERNEL=="event*|input*", KERNELS=="*054C:0268*", TAG+="uaccess"

What is the Official RetroDECK - Steam Input Profile called?

  • DualShock 3 / Sixaxis: RetroDECK: DualShock 3

RetroDECK Hotkeys

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RetroDECK: Controller Hotkeys