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#HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM MAC HOW TO#
#HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM MAC DRIVERS#
#HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM MAC SOFTWARE#
#HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM MAC PS4#

Just wanted to say for other users of the forum that I didn't download anything and was OK using the DS4, but seems irrelevant. What I thought happened was that I told my PC to basically pretend the DS4 is a 360 controller, but (as you can tell) I really have no idea what's going on under the hood. Oh okay, so probably just the game I was playing allowed DirectInput and that's why it was just plug and play? (OR AM I TOTALLY LOST?) Additionally using the wrappers add more functionality than can really even be listed in a forum post, but I believe it definitely gives the edge to the DS4 over other controllers, in fact I've had users approach me who already have x360 controllers wanting me to make the controllers work in my app to allow them the extra features.

#HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM MAC DRIVERS#

You can get a 360 controller to work with OS X, but it requires third-party drivers and a remapping tool like Joystick The issue is many games are now adopting XInput as the sole input allowed, well DS4 uses DirectInput, so that forces us to use a wrapper (like mine, thanks for the plug -)) or stick with a x360/1 controller. Bluetooth can be a bit unreliable, though. Because it registers as a standard HID controller, OS X supports it natively over USB and Bluetooth and doesn't require button remapping. I'd recommend a Dualshock 4 over a 360 controller. I'd need the PC adapter, right? After that would the gamepad automatically configure with Steam on Mac? Thanks. A pain, but it will work.ĭo you think I'd be better off getting a 360 controller then? I'm trying to make this as easy as possible.

#HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM MAC SOFTWARE#

On OSX, you'll probably need to connect the controller via Bluetooth, then use software like Joystick Mapper to map buttons to the keyboard.

#HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM MAC PS4#

On the Mac, it may not be usable at all on the PC, there's a tool for emulating an XInput device using a PS4 controller that works okay, though you'll want to test it on a game by game basis, since games that actually support the PS4 controller (Transistor and Broforce so far in my testing) will then register two controllers from one set of inputs. The bad news is that most games on Steam support XInput controls (used by 360 controllers) and not DirectInput (used by the PS4 controller). On my PC, it even recognizes the audio channel as a bluetooth speaker, so I think I could get PC audio out through the controller.

Click on the Connect button next to “DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller” to pair your controller with your Mac.The good news is that connecting it to any PC (Mac or Windows) is pretty straightforward using guides like this.

A few seconds later, you’ll see “ DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller” at the bottom of the Devices section of the window.

Make sure that Bluetooth is on in the menu that loads.

Open System Preferences and click on Bluetooth.

#HOW TO USE PS4 CONTROLLER ON STEAM MAC HOW TO#

How to pair a PS4 controller with a Mac Apple via Polygon And speaking of games that support controllers, make sure to check out some of the best games from Apple Arcade at launch. You are now free to use your DualShock 4 controller with games that support … well, controllers. That’s it for almost everything (macOS notwithstanding). Navigate down with your remote, and click on those words to pair your PS4 controller with your Apple TV.

A few seconds later, you’ll see DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller at the bottom of the Bluetooth settings screen.

Select Bluetooth in the menu that loads.

Open Settings and select Remotes and Devices.

Paring a PS4 controller to an Apple TV is more or less the same. How to pair a PS4 controller with an Apple TV

Or your device may just display a pop-up notification.

A few seconds later, you’ll see DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller at the bottom of the Bluetooth settings screen on your Apple device.

On your PS4 controller, hold down the PlayStation button and the Share button (that’s the one to the left of the touchpad) at the same time for a few seconds until the light on the back of the controller starts blinking quickly.

Go to Settings > Bluetooth, and make sure that Bluetooth is toggled on.