I believe you have to connect it under device settings under the settings menu. As headsets are connected this way, if its wireless or not. If its wired, the USB port will generally pickup the device and automatically bring up the register device menu.
Please note: YOU WILL NEED AN ORIGINAL PS3 CONTROLLER TO DO THIS PROCESS
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To connect any controller to a PS3 first plug in a USB cable to the controller. Connect this cable to the PS3 you want to connect the controller to. Press the PS button and the controller will connect.
You use the charging cable to connect the PS3 to Controller and press the Playstation Emblem on the controller
The PS3 Dual Shock 3 controller is a Bluray controller for the PS3 exclusively
turn on a ps3 then turn on a controller, any ps3, any controller.
When the PS3 is on use the charging cable to connect the controller to the PS3 and press the Playstation Emblem on the controller