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Pair Playstation 3 Controller (PS3) to Samsung Galaxy S3

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''Is it difficult to play a game on your Samsung Galaxy S3 using the touchscreen controls? Don't worry! Here's a HowTo on pairing a PlayStation 3 controller with your Samsung Galaxy S3.''

== Prerequisites (What You Need To Make This Happen) ==
* Your Samsung Galaxy S3 must be rooted, or it must have a root access.
* Sixaxis Controller app must be installed on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
* Samsung phone USB cable (Type A USB to micro USB) It's the cable that came with your phone.
* Convert (Type A USB female to mini 5 pin male) You can purchase this on eBay or Amazon for $2.
* Samsung Galaxy S3 desk stand (optional).

== Root Your Samsung Galaxy S3. ==
If your phone is already rooted then skip these steps.
# First, check the model number of your phone. Tap "Menu" | "Settings" | "About Device" | "Model Number". Make sure your model number is GT-i9300 or GT-i9300T because if its not, then it may not work or it may ruin your phone.
# Turn on debugging mode. Tap "Menu" | "Settings" | "Developer Options" | tap "USB debugging" | "OK".
# Turn off the phone (complete power off).
# Go to download mode. Press and hold the "Power" button + "Volume Down" button + "Home" button, at the same time until you see a warning message.
# Press the "Volume Up" button to continue.
# Connect the USB cable of the phone, to your computer. Make sure the (Kies) driver is installed.
# Go online on your computer and download the [http://download.chainfire.eu/196/CF-Root/SGS3/CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.zip CF-ROOT FILE HERE.]
# After the zip file has been download, extract the file on your computer. The outcome of the file must be a ".tar" extension.
# Download ODIN 1.85 [http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00007/qy6/Odin3_v1.85.zip HERE], and extract the two files in it.
# Run the Odin3_v1.85.exe and check if the ID:COM box if its yellow. A yellow box indicates your phone is connected. If the box is not yellow, you need to check your connections or install the phone drive on your computer.
# Tick "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time", and don't tick anything else in that section.
# Tick "PDA". Click the PDA button and browse the *.tar file that you have just extracted and click "Open".
# Click the "Start" button and wait until the box on the left turns green. You will see "Finish". [[File:Odin Android SLP Howik.png|690px|center]]
# Meanwhile, on your Samsung Galaxy S3, wait until it reboots twice automatically, and you're done rooting it!

== Connect the Cables ==
# Connect the micro USB port to your phone. [[File:Micro USB Data Cable howik.jpg|center]]
# Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB converter. [[File:Female USB to 5 pin male.jpg|center]]
# Connect the converter to the PlayStation 3 controller port. [[File:Playstation 3 controller howik.jpg|center]]

==  Sixaxis Controller App ==
# On your Samsung Galaxy S3, go to the Google Play Store.
# Search and install the "Sixaxis Controller" app.
# Run the app and tap "Start".
# Tap "Grant" root access.
# Once it has paired, and Bluetooth has been activated on the controller, you can now unplug the USB cables.
# Run a game (like Grand Theft Auto) and start playing with your wireless PS3 controller! [[File:Playing a game on Samsung Galaxy S3 using PS3 controller howik copy.png|center]]

== Tips Tricks & Warnings ==
* '''Warning: Rooting your phone will void its warranty.''' You are the solely responsible for your phone, so do so at your own risk. 
* Not all games are supported.
* If you want to see if your Android device is compatible with the "Sixaxis Controller" app, you can install the app called "Sixaxis Compatibility Checker", available on Google Play Store.
* If you are done playing, you need to tap "Stop" on the Sixaxis Controller app to set your keyboard back to normal mode.
* You can also read this similar article: [https://visihow.com/Connect_Xbox_360_controller_to_Samsung_Galaxy_S4 How to connect Xbox 360 controller on Samsung Galaxy S4.]

==Questions and Answers==
===Can you tell me what I need to play Android games on HDTV with PlayStation 3 controller?===
''My phone is Galaxy S3 Neo. I will buy an MHL cable with HDMI and USB.''

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