Heres how to use a PS3 controller on Madden 08 PC

[truetothegame13]

updated as of 8-31-12

* Generic PS controller (only) setup & button image pack link
* Offline patch for the regular PS3 controller (to use MotionInJoy while disconnected from internet). Install the .0.6.0005 program below first.

for the initial set-up of a regular ps3 controller,

1. download Version 0.6.0005 (make sure by looking at file save name).
* "How can I tell if my computer is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows?"
- if you dont have winrar, download it from here and install.
- double-click the motionjoy download, continue thru, JUST click on "extract to", continue thru, and it should eventually extract it to where ever you downloaded the original download file to. then click on the new install file.
2. plug in your ps3 controller with its usb cord. download any software needed automatically.
3. run the new motionjoy/ds3 tool program.
4. click on "driver manager" tab.
5. check the box next to "playstation controller", and then "load driver".
6. be patient and let it all install properly. then click on "install all". be patient again.
7. click on "profiles" tab at very top.
8. select "Xbox 360 Controller Emulator" under "Select one mode:",
9. and then, right next to that, click on "options".
10. where you see dualshock 3 controller highlighted in dark pink, change that to xbox 360 controller.
11. hit save changes on that same screen.
12. go back to "profiles" (tab).
13 click "enable".
14. next, and also whenever you want to use your ps3 controller for madden in the future, if you havent unplugged your controller, make sure "xbox controller" is selected under "Select one mode:", and "enable", and then make sure that orange loading bar is finished loading @ "%100".
15. leave motioninjoy running, begin madden.
16. in the controller section in madden just switch "keyboard" to "xbox 360 controller" and you should be all set. reminder; always start the ds3 tool, properly, BEFORE starting madden, otherwise the controller will not show up.

* if you unplug your controller and want to use it again, plug in controller, "load driver", "install all", go back to "profiles" tab & "enable".

- TIP: if you click on the "options" tab and check the box next to "Placing it in system tray when click close button", itll help your game run smoother by safetly minimizing the ds3 tool program window.

as for madden controller configuration, you shouldnt have to change anything but i would make sure your resolution is at least 1080x720 (via madden system options) to help the controller deadzone act perfectly. if your right analog is off, go into xbox360 controller options and toggle the right stick x & y reverse option.

*if im missing anything on how to install motionjoy, ps3 controller driver, or winrar, ask your question in google search. there's a lot of instructions thru there. or you can see if i can help.

[ycleped]

How do you use an Xbox 360 controller with Madden 08?

[Sidelion]

Simply plug it into your PC- the controller must be wired or have an adapter. Madden 08 recognizes 360 controllers.

[ycleped]

What if it is a mad catz gamepad? It tries to get me to install new hardware.

[BUS36]

Logitech make a controller(310) that looks just like the playstation controller ..it goes for around $30 or $40 ..Dual shock ..plug in and play everytime you open Madden it is there

[Sidelion]

The F310 is twenty bucks at my local Best Buy. (Great gamepad if you play old PC games as well as new-gen ones.)

[truetothegame13]

What if it is a mad catz gamepad? It tries to get me to install new hardware.

as for installing new hardware, i would go though with it. i think you should also download motioninjoy though. i would also connect that through the 360 controller option.

other than that, you could try looking on the net.

[quade1337]

I am trying to remap the buttons because you need to remap the buttons to get the menus to work correctly.

I have having trouble getting the right stick left and right stick right to work. and L3 R3 buttons.

[truetothegame13]

i dont have to remap the buttons. i think you are doing something wrong.

id say, plug in controller before running the ds3 tool. run ds3 & goto driver manager. "load driver". if u can click on game controller panel, click on properties, then move your left & right stick. if there is activity you should be ok. then go to profile tab, click on xbox controller, then options, then make sure "xbox controller" is selected. then go back to profile and click on enable.

if that doesnt work, go to driver manager, "install all", then "load driver", and then do everything above.

as for L3 & R3, i dont think that'll be possible.

[quade1337]

R3 does fake snap. You should be able to program r3 and l3 buttons.

you have to remap buttons. by default button 1 on the Logitech dual action is the square button. with the default Xbox controller setup in motioninjoy button 1 is not square it is X. so the controllers have to be remapped. my right analog stick does not work left or right. only up and down.