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Monday, 09 March 2026 4.24 AM IST

Unlike Xbox 360 controllers, which utilized the native XInput standard supported by Microsoft, the DualShock 3 used a proprietary Bluetooth and USB communication method that Windows did not recognize natively. MotioninJoy filled this gap by providing:

: It tricked Windows into seeing the PS3 controller as an Xbox 360 controller, enabling compatibility with modern games.

The Legacy and Controversy of MotioninJoy: A Case Study in Unofficial Driver Software