PCSX2 emulator note: The PCSX2 settings tab allows you to patch the emulator's LilyPad controller plugin to support the ...

I usually prefer the PS3 controller, but went 360 pad for my PC. The native support in many games is very nice and I wasn't willing to deal with any possible headaches of getting a DS3 recognized ...

Connect your controller to another PS3, or connect a different PS3 controller to your PS3 to make sure the problem isn't with the console itself. Check the USB connection.