This controller does not work in the Bluetooth but the 2.4 Mhz range. The receiver (USB dongle) is plugged into one of the USB slots of the PS3. The PS3 can not be started directly with the controller, but the power switch must be pressed only at your fingertips. Then, the controller works comparable to the PS3 original controller. The design (layout of the controls) was the XBox controller borrowed. Special features of this controller are that non-slip surface and handy size. The controller has a power saving feature that simply shuts it after a predetermined time of inactivity. Which can be downloaded to the USB socket of the built-in battery, has significantly more capacity than that of the original controller. Along with the economy circuit you have fun for days before recharging is necessary. If the battery wears red LEDs indicate early enough that he has to the charging cable. But the highlight is a built Mikroprozessorschaltung.mit may be the gradual programmable rapid fire (automatic fire) and even whole sequences of commands programmed and recalled by pressing a button. Modified original controller cost about 100 euros, this one a fraction of it. Most gamers anyway on several consoles and should get along so well with the XBox design of this controller. Of course off the PS3 with the controller works. Conclusion: A super part for little money.