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It can be hard to switch from playing games on a console to playing games on a Mac, especially if you believe that the average Mac gamer is better than the average console gamer. Also, you should think about the fact that if you switch to Mac, you won’t be able to use your library of console games or play with the friends you’ve made there. You’ll also need to know how to Use PS4 Controller. Or will you?
If you want to know how to use an Xbox One or PS4 controller on a Mac, you’re in the right place. This article tells you how to use an Xbox One controller on a Mac or PS4 to play games like Over watch, Minecraft, Eve: Valkyrie, House of the Dying Sun, Thumper, Elite Dangerous, and Star Trek: Bridge Crew. Be aware that some of these games may require virtual PC software.
How to Use PS4 Controller on PC or Mac
Via Micro-USB cable
- Use a Micro-USB cable to connect the PS4 controller to your Mac.
- Press the PlayStation button in the middle of the gamepad (to turn it on).
- Choose Apple > About this Mac.
- Click System Report.
- Choose USB.
- Look for Wireless Controller under USB.
If you can see Wireless Controller (it’s called “wireless” even though it’s connected via a cable), then your PS4 controller is connected to the Mac.
Via Bluetooth
Setting up a PS4 controller to a Mac via Bluetooth takes a bit more effort, but it’s still not that difficult. Follow these steps to set up your DualShock 4 controller with a Mac wirelessly.
- Open System Preferences (Apple menu > System Preferences).
- Click Bluetooth.
- Put the PS4 controller in Discovery Mode by holding down the PlayStation button and Share button at the same time.
- The light on the front of the controller will flash quickly, and Wireless Controller will appear in the Bluetooth window. Click Pair.
FAQs
If your PC is using an older version of Bluetooth or you have added the Bluetooth functionality using an external adapter, the PS4 controller might not be able to connect. Do not worry, as you can use a USB cable to connect. Make sure you have Steam or DS4Windows to support the controller before connecting the device.5 days ago
Without question, the very first thing you must do when you find out that your Windows PC is unable to recognize your gamepad is restart the gamepad. This is the same as turning the gamepad off, if it has an on/off button, and turning it back on. If that does not work, you can plug it into a different port.
Some USB devices, including incompatible or defective USB cables, can interfere with wireless signals. Unplug all USB devices connected to your Xbox or PC (wireless hardware, external hard drives, other wired controllers, keyboards, and so on). Restart your Xbox or PC and try connecting the controller again.
Any controller that has two analog sticks, two shoulder buttons, and two trigger buttons, and is capable of connecting to your computer via USB, is usable with PC games. Some require more configuration than others, which we’ll cover below.