PS3 controller on a PC

[Anubis_E]

ah, you see, this is my issue. i have heard of the motioninjoy piece... but i've also heard it has some security issue which makes win 8 somewhat open to attacks.
no idea how it effects win8.1, but i don't like to take that risk

[venethus]

ah, you see, this is my issue. i have heard of the motioninjoy piece... but i've also heard it has some security issue which makes win 8 somewhat open to attacks.
no idea how it effects win8.1, but i don't like to take that risk

Windows in general is open to attacks, LOL. Java which is one of the most used pieces of software has had major security glitches for years, yet people still use it daily. Have a firewall and a good AV and you are fine.

The one complaint I found is a guy that sounds like he knows just enough to be dangerous and probably just downloaded a trojan or already had a compromised system. A good majority of people on the internet blame things because they cant figure out the true problem since they lack the knowledge.

It's your system, so do as you like. Sony has decided they can't be bothered to offer official drivers, so use 3rd party utilities and a workaround with the 360 driver or use a 360 controller which would be less complicated. It's up to you.