Alternatives to Better DS3

A simple way to configure and play desktop games on your PC with a Playstation controller

Counter Strike 1.6 Zombie Plague

Program license: Free

Try to survive against the undead horde in this popular Counter Strike mod

Norton Utilities Ultimate

Program license: Full

Diagnoses and fixes common PC problems that reduce system efficiency

ASAP Utilities

Program license: Free

Microsoft Excel add-in that effortlessly increases efficiency

Glary Utilities

Program license: Free

Suite of utilities to clean your PC and boost performance

Hola Better Internet

Program license: Free

Firefox and Chrome extension that unlocks blocked internet content

Game Controller Tester

Program license: Free

Easily test and calibrate your game controllers for optimal performance

Scptoolkit

Program license: Free

An input driver for Windows that allows users to play games online with a PlayStation controller

Controller Companion

Program license: Full

Give yourself the ability to operate your Windows desktop with a game controller

DS3 Tool

Program license: Free

Allows users to connect their personal computers to Play Station 3 units

DS4Windows

Program license: Free

Emulates an Xbox 360 controller to give PC games the complete Dual Shock 4 experience

GlovePIE

Program license: Free

Allows users to control their PC with any controller

Joypad

Program license: Full

App for turning an iPhone into a video game controller

Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver

Program license: Free

Enables smooth PC compatibility, configuration, and vibration support for wired Xbox 360 controllers

MotioninJoy

Program license: Free

Enables PS3 controller use on PC with customization options but poses significant security risks

Xpadder

Program license: Free

Keyboard and mouse simulator that allows users to mimic mouse movements using a game controller

Input Mapper

Program license: Free

Free tool that maps any console controller to PC games with customizable profiles and macros