PS4 controllers will work with a PS3 console, and when you use a wired connection, there is no setup involved. Here's what you need to know.

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We show you how to use your DualShock 4 controller on your PS3 in order to play a wide range of PS3 games with a PS4 controller.

For example, the home button won’t work. The DS4 can power on the PS3 wirelessly as long as it is paired with the console. The DualShock 4 is the latest redesign of Sony’s PlayStation controller.