New To DiRT 3

[ndog65]

I just got DiRT 3 and having come from a PS3 I am not used to using the keyboard to drive. I have tried to use MOTIONJOY's Xbox controller emulator, but it wont recognize either of my PS3 controllers on either of my computers. One is a MacBook PRO running XP and the other is a HP Pavilion running Vista. Any help would be appreciated.

[MrPegiShixteen]

Originally Posted by ndog65

I just got DiRT 3 and having come from a PS3 I am not used to using the keyboard to drive. I have tried to use MOTIONJOY's Xbox controller emulator, but it wont recognize either of my PS3 controllers on either of my computers. One is a MacBook PRO running XP and the other is a HP Pavilion running Vista. Any help would be appreciated.

If I am playing a driving game with a keyboard I will use these keys generally:

Steering Keys:

Forwards = Up Arrow
Backwards/Brake = Down Arrow
Left = Left Arrow
Right = Right Arrow

For Manual Gear Change I use:

Gear Up = A
Gear Down = Z

Handbrake = Space Bar

Change Camera = C

Have I missed anything?

I am sure in Dirt 3 there will be a default mapping for the keys already? I can't remember as I use a wheel.

[nonplus++]

Buy an xbox controller for windows I first got mine for Streetfighter and it's just a must have.

Plugs into a usb socket and is just great.

[Laivasse]

Originally Posted by ndog65

I just got DiRT 3 and having come from a PS3 I am not used to using the keyboard to drive. I have tried to use MOTIONJOY's Xbox controller emulator, but it wont recognize either of my PS3 controllers on either of my computers. One is a MacBook PRO running XP and the other is a HP Pavilion running Vista. Any help would be appreciated.

I don't know much about MotionInJoy but it's probably worth persevering with it since keyboard is kind of a last resort for racing games.

Maybe this video tutorial will be of some use:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc6CcEE3Jdc

The uploader also has some footage of himself using MotionInJoy to play DiRT 3 with a PS3 pad as proof that it works (for him at least).

Also ensure you're using the latest MIJ version: http://www.motioninjoy.com/download

Finally, MIJ has its own forums which might be of assistance: http://forums.motioninjoy.com/

[MrPegiShixteen]

Has the OP died?