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Have you checked out RetroPie, the distribution mentioned in the article? In my experience, using a PS3 controller with that consisted of connecting the controller via a USB cable, selecting 'configure controller' from the main menu, and mapping all the buttons. All in all that took maybe a minute or two.

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I've tried using RetroPie with the PS3 controller over bluetooth and it works.....50% of the time. The problem is that when it doesn't, there's literally nothing you can do, you have to log in through ssh and restart the Pi, and it's incredibly frustrating.

I did use RetroPie. That is true, PS3 controller is pretty easy to connect via the USB cable. I tried it to connect it wirelessly. That's where it gets tricky and unreliable.

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