It's a PC controller and you need a PS3 controller. It's a PS3 and the accessories are not interchangeable any more than the games are. Get the PS3 move bundle that comes with a game and both a Move and a navigational controller as well as the Playstation Eye camera.
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You cannot connect a Dualshock 3 to a PS2.
The PS3 Dual Shock 3 controller is a Bluray controller for the PS3 exclusively
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Connect the cable supplied with the PS3 to the controller and press the PlayStation emblem until it reads the controller and makes it the next number. Sometimes you can just press the emblem in the center of the Dual Shock 3 controller
If your PlayStation 3 controller ceases to function, first check the LED indicator lights on the front of the controller to ensure that it is still connected to the system. If the lights are off, first attempt to connect the controller to the PlayStation 3 or a power source with the USB cable. Press the PS button and the controller will reconnect with the system. If all four lights on the controller are flashing simultaneously, the controller is functioning, but cannot connect to the system. In this scenario, move the controller closer to the PlayStation and wait for the connection to complete. When connecting the controller to the PS3 via USB or Bluetooth fail to suffice, contact Sony eSupport for assistance.