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BT + PLATFORM PS3

Connecting to the console

TODO: Where to split and what are instructions for second-time connection?

  1. Open gimx-launcher.
  2. In the "Output" drop-down menu, select "Bluetooth / PS3".
  3. If no previous pairing was defined, you will be asked to create a new pairing. Click on "Yes".
  4. As requested, connect a Sixaxis / Dualshock 3, and click on "Yes".
  5. Select the pairing to use and click on "Validate".
  6. As requested, connect a bluetooth dongle, and click on "Yes".
  7. Save the bluetooth dongle address as you may wish to restore it later.
  8. Select the bluetooth dongle, and click on "Validate".
  9. Make sure you saved the dongle address, and click on "Yes".
  10. The dongle address will be modified to match the address of the Sixaxis / Dualshock 3.
  11. If you get an error message, buy a compatible bluetooth dongle.
  12. Unplug your sixaxis and if it doesn't power off by itself, press the PS button until it powers off.
  13. In the "Config" drop-down menu, select the configuration file to use.
  14. Click on "Start".
  15. Play.
  16. Press Left Shift + Escape to quit.


USB + PLATFORM PS4

Connecting to the console

Now you need to connect the USB adapter to both your computer and the console.

In this guide official GIMX adapter from GIMX shop is used. If you use a DIY USB adapter, several steps may be different from this guide.


  1. Connect AVR board (USB cable) to the console
  2. Connect UART converter (the other side) to the computer
  3. Turn off Dualshock 4 controller (this is really important)
  4. Connect turned off controller to the computer using a USB cable in good condition

USB + PLATFORM PS3

Connecting to the console

Now you need to connect the USB adapter to both your computer and the console.

In this guide official GIMX adapter from GIMX shop is used. If you use a DIY USB adapter, several steps may be different from this guide.


  1. Connect AVR board (USB cable) to the console
  2. Connect UART converter (the other side) to the computer

USB + PLATFORM XBOX360

Connecting to the console

Now you need to connect the USB adapter to both your computer and the console.

In this guide official GIMX adapter from GIMX shop is used. If you use a DIY USB adapter, several steps may be different from this guide.


  1. Connect AVR board (USB cable) to the console
  2. Connect UART converter (the other side) to the computer
  3. Connect your wired Xbox 360 controller to the computer (Play and charge kit WILL NOT WORK)

USB + PLATFORM XBOXONE

Connecting to the console

Now you need to connect the USB adapter to both your computer and the console.

In this guide official GIMX adapter from GIMX shop is used. If you use a DIY USB adapter, several steps may be different from this guide.


  1. Connect AVR board (USB cable) to the console
  2. Connect UART converter (the other side) to the computer
  3. Connect your Xbox One controller to the computer