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Take that iPhone! There is now an app available for Android devices that will enable the user to use their PS3 controller to play games on those devices. This handy app is developed by Dancing Pixel Studios and the name of the app is called Sixaxis Controller–available for $ 1.69 (USD) on Android Market. Download Sixaxis Controller Dancing Pixel Studios is exclusive for rooted Android phones, since it requires super-user access. However,download Android Sixaxis Controller is not compatible with every rooted phones. The app uses a special Bluetooth protocol which is not available on most HTC Android phones—running the Sense UI, or on some of the latest Samsung Android phones. Currently, the developers are trying to find a solution for this problem. With that said, you can use the Sixaxis Compatibility Checker app (download link below) to see if your phone is compatible. PS3 Wireless Keyboard an error output from the app means that your device is not supported.
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From SIXAXIS PAIR TOOL OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
Sixaxis Controller is an Android application which allows the sixaxis controller android and DualShock 3 Playstation controllers to be used as bluetooth input devices on many mobile phones and tablets. This sixaxis android enables the ultimate gaming experience to be had in a completely portable form factor.
Up to four android app sixaxis controller compatibility are supported at once, and key mappings are completely configurable, as well as the analog sticks, which are currently emulated as digital key presses.
The user will be able to play any games that support key bindings. Some of those are emulators such as NESoid, PSX4Droid, Sixaxis pairing tool etc. If your phone is also HDMI ready, you will be able to connect your phone to a supported display. If your phone is compatible, follow the instructions below.
Instructions:
Step 1: Purchase, download and install the sixaxis controller pkg from the Android Market (link embedded at the end).
Step 2: If your phone is compatible, download the Sixaxis Pairing Tool for Windows from here. Once installed and launched, you will see a window that has a line which says Current Master: Searching.
Step 3: You must now connect your DualShock 3 controller via USB to your PC (cable is included with every PS3) and the text in Step 2 will change to a sort of code in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx. This is the Bluetooth address with which the DualShock 3 controller is currently paired with.
Step 4: You need to find the Bluetooth address of your phone. This can be found inside the Sixaxis Controller app. At the bottom you will see Local Bluetooth Address. This address must be entered into the desktop Pairing Tool. Once entered, click on Update.
Step 5: Disconnect the DualShock 3 controller from your PC and press the PS/Home button it. If you followed the steps correctly and if your phone is compatible, the DualShock 3 controller will now be paired with your Android smartphone. Pressing left/right/up/down on the d-pad will show up in the app.
Step 6: Tap on Change Input Method from inside the app on your phone and select Sixaxis Controller.

Free Sixaxis Controller download android:
Sixaxis Compatibility Checker (Market Link)
Sixaxis Controller (Market Link)

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