: Even after uninstallation, MotioninJoy often leaves behind registry entries and drivers that continue to cause compatibility issues.
| Software | Pros | |----------|------| | (by Ryochan7) | Actively maintained, open source, no malware, works great on Win10/11 | | Steam Input | Built into Steam, zero extra downloads | | BetterDS3 (for PS3 controllers) | Lightweight alternative if you really need PS3 support |
The free version of Motion Joy is infamous for injecting browser pop-ups. Even when the software is closed, users report random ads appearing in their browsers, redirecting to “driver update” scams.
MotioninJoy is a free Windows utility designed to bridge the gap between Sony's proprietary hardware and Microsoft's XInput standard. How to Use A PS3 Controller On Your PC - Motioninjoy
After installing and launching Motion Joy Download, follow these steps to get started:
, search for "Ryochan7 DS4Windows" (it also supports DualShock 3) or look into SCP Toolkit (more technical, but safer than MotioninJoy).