How To Use Usb Game Controller On Mac

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Connect your wireless controller to play supported games from Apple Arcade or the App Store, navigate your Apple TV, and more.

First, connect the controller to your Mac, and then open the Bluetooth system preferences and make sure Bluetooth is both on and discoverable. Once your Mac reboots, connect your Xbox One controller using a Micro-USB to Type A USB cable and you’ll see the controller’s Xbox light turn on if the driver installation was successful. To configure your Xbox One controller for use with your Mac, head to System Preferences, where you’ll find a new “Xone Controller” preference pane. Instead of configuring controller options on a game-by-game basis, you can also use the Accessories app to change button mapping, swap and invert sticks and triggers, and enable or disable rumble.

See which wireless controllers are supported

  • Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
  • Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
  • Xbox Adaptive Controller
  • PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
  • Other MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth controllers might be supported

How To Use Usb Game Controller On Mac Computer

Microsoft and Apple are working together to bring compatibility for the Xbox Series X controller to customers in a future update.

Pair a controller with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac

Use the instructions that came with your wireless controller to put it into pairing mode. Then learn how to pair a controller with your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.

Pairing mode steps, button controls, and button customization vary across game controllers. Check with your game controller manufacturer for details.

How To Use Usb Game Controller

If your controller doesn't connect or work as expected

How To Use Usb Game Controller On Macbook Air

  • Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or macOS.
  • If you need to update the firmware on your controller, check with your game controller manufacturer.
  • Check that you’re in range of your device and there isn’t interference in the area.
  • If you still can't pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.