ScpToolkit Bluetooth Setup Guide: Pair PS3 & PS4 Wirelessly on PC

Playing PC games with a wired controller is convenient, but nothing matches the freedom of wireless gaming from your couch or chair. With ScpToolkit, you can turn your Sony PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 into a full-fledged wireless PC controller with full rumble and analog precision.

However, Bluetooth setup with ScpToolkit is notoriously specific. In this complete guide, you will learn the exact hardware requirements, how to flash the custom Bluetooth host driver, and how to pair your controllers without headaches.

Important: How ScpToolkit Handles Bluetooth

Bluetooth Hardware Requirements

Not every Bluetooth chipset is compatible with the DualShock 3’s non-standard connection handshake. Look for:

• Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Bluetooth 4.0, or Bluetooth 5.0 adapters.
• Compatible Chipsets: Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR), Broadcom (BCM20702), and standard generic adapters with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR).
• Incompatible Chipsets: Some Intel integrated motherboard Wi-Fi/BT combo chipsets (like Intel AX200/AX210) can fail or refuse driver overwrite due to OEM firmware restrictions.

Step-by-Step Wireless Pairing Instructions

Step 1: Install ScpToolkit

If you haven't already installed the software, download the latest package from our ScpToolkit Download Center and complete the initial setup wizard.

Step 2: Connect Both the Dongle and Controller via USB

1. Plug your dedicated Bluetooth USB adapter into a USB port on your PC.
2. Connect your DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 controller via a Mini-USB/Micro-USB data cable. (The controller must first be paired through USB before it can communicate wirelessly).

Step 3: Run the ScpToolkit Driver Installer

1. Open ScpToolkit Driver Installer as Administrator.
2. Check the box for Install DualShock 3 driver (or DualShock 4).
3. Check the box for Install Bluetooth driver.
4. Open the dropdown under "Choose Bluetooth dongle to install". Select your Bluetooth adapter.
5. Open the dropdown under "Choose DualShock 3 controllers to install". Select your plugged-in gamepad.
6. Click Install on the right pane and wait for the log to display "Install Succeeded".

Step 4: The Wireless Handshake

1. Once the driver installation finishes, unplug the USB cable from your controller.
2. The four red LEDs on the front of the controller will flash together for 2-3 seconds.
3. When the controller successfully pairs to the Bluetooth adapter, LED 1 will stay solid, indicating Player 1 wireless connection.

Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems

1. Controller Keeps Blinking and Turns Off

If the LEDs flash continuously and turn off without connecting:

• Reset the controller: Insert a paperclip into the small reset pinhole on the back of the DualShock 3 for 5 seconds.
• Plug the USB cable back in for 10 seconds to allow the ScpService to re-write the PC Bluetooth MAC address onto the controller, then unplug again.

2. Error During Driver Installation

If the installer throws error codes or driver conflicts occur, follow our comprehensive tutorial: How to Fix ScpToolkit Driver Installation Errors.

3. Want to Revert Your Bluetooth Dongle to Normal?

If you ever need your Bluetooth dongle back for audio or office peripherals, follow our verified ScpToolkit Clean Uninstall Guide.