How to Sync a PS3 Controller Without a Cable
To sync a PS3 controller without a cable, press the PS button and make sure the console is on. Hold it close to the console and it should auto-pair!
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You need a cable for the initial sync. After that, you can use it wirelessly. PS3 controllers don't support Bluetooth pairing from scratch.
Just plug in a USB cable for the first sync, then after that, use it wirelessly. There's no way to do it completely without the cable once.
Had to do this myself. First, connect it with a cable. Once synced, then you can go wireless. No way around the first connection!
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