By Isaac Anjorin, Controllers made for the PlayStation 3 are not compatible with the PlayStation 4 by default; however, with the right hardware and software, figuring out how to connect a PS3 controller to a PS4 console is fairly straightforward.
Can You Use a PS3 Controller With a PS4 Console?
Despite what Sony claims on the PlayStation website, official PS3 controllers do work with the PS4, provided you have the right hardware. That said, the PS3 controller was not designed to work with PS4 games, so some game features might not function properly. For example, PS3 controllers lack the track pad and share button found on the PS4's DualShock 4 controller. Nonetheless, you should have no problem using the PS3 controller with the appropriate adapter to play games designed for the PS2 or PS3.
What You Need to Pair a PS3 Controller With a PS4
You need a special controller converter to use a PS3 controller with the PS4. Sony doesn't make such adapters, so you must purchase one from a third-party. Some adapters, like the Gam3Gear Brook Super Converter, are specifically for using PS3 controllers with the PS4, but others let you use several different controllers with multiple devices. The former are generally less expensive than the latter. Each adapter comes with its own instructions and connection cables, and most of them require you to download additional software.
How to Connect a PS3 Controller to a PS4 Console
Do this after you've disconnected your PS4 controllers from the PS4 console.
2 Download and install the free Cronus Pro software.
3 Open Cronus Pro, then select Tools > Options.
4 Select the Device tab, select the box under Output Protocol, then select PS4.
5 Select the following options:
◦ Enable remote control of slot on each device
◦ The device will remember the last active slot when restarted
◦ Inframe Out
◦ 1ms Response
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