Bthps3 Bluetooth Host Radio Not Found [upd]

A: No. If you plug your PS3 controller directly into the PC via USB, you do not need the BthPS3 Bluetooth driver. This error will not affect wired play.

Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & devices and toggle Bluetooth On .

: Type services.msc in the Windows search bar. Find Bluetooth Support Service , right-click it, select Properties , set Startup type to Automatic , and click Start . bthps3 bluetooth host radio not found

If you are trying to remove the BthPS3 software but are met with the "Bluetooth Host Radio not found" error, the BthPS3 uninstaller still requires access to a working Bluetooth stack to safely roll back the drivers.

Go to Windows Settings > Apps > Installed Apps, search for "BthPS3," and uninstall all components. Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & devices and

If the hardware is fixed but the error persists during software usage (like inside DsHydra or Ds3Service), the BthPS3 service might be stalled. Press Win + R , type services.msc , and press .

By restoring your Bluetooth hardware to its intended factory driver state, BthPS3 will successfully detect the host radio, allowing you to enjoy lag-free, wireless PlayStation 3 controller gameplay on your PC. To help narrow down the problem, tell me: If you are trying to remove the BthPS3

This is a registry edit. Proceed with caution and create a system restore point before beginning.

If you previously used other controller mapping tools like ScpToolkit or older drivers, leftover filter drivers can block your Bluetooth radio from responding to BthPS3. You can use PowerShell to clear this interference safely.