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Whether youâre trying to no-scope that enemy on COD or score a last-minute slam-dunk on NBA, the touchpad just doesnât do it.
So, we thought weâd share the best tips on how to connect an Xbox 360 controller to your Mac, to make them tense gaming moments a little easier.
Before you do: Clean up your Mac
BUT, before we get into all the juicy techy stuff, letâs remind you of how beneficial cleaning up your Mac can be.
Before installing any new hardware, itâs important to have an un-cluttered file space so the new software can run efficiently, and you can keep an eye on whatâs where.
With CleanMyMac X, itâs easy. Itâs one-click cleaning approach and powerful scanning means you can swiftly dispose of useless documents and apps which may be slowing your Mac down.
So, to get optimal controller connectivity, you should download CleanMyMac and tidy up your digital space â prior to any installations. Now, onto how to use an Xbox 360 controller on a Mac.
How to use the Xbox 360 controller on Mac
Not many of us know it, but there could be a handy use for all those old Xbox 360 or Xbox One controllers lying around. But, before you get set up, you need to have the correct hardware installed on your Mac to enable connectivity.
Hereâs how.
First of all, you will need either a wired or wireless Xbox controller. Both work fine, but for all those passionate gamers with a tendency to erupt, a wireless device would be best to save any damages to wires (or opponents). These wireless receivers can be bought for around $20 on Amazon, and can handle up to 4 Xbox 360 controllers.
Free Drivers
Obviously, Macs donât have an in-built driver for Xbox controllers as Apple are in no way affiliated with Microsoft. Similarly, Microsoft doesnât supply drivers for Mac users for their hardware, which leaves us wanting users having to find our own way.
So back in 2006, it was music to gamerâs ears to hear that Tattie Bogle had developed their own driver free of charge to users across the gaming globe. However, this driver hasnât been updated since 2012, and is therefore sticky when it comes to compatibility with MacOS X.
For a more streamlined approach to this conundrum, download GitHubâs free driver â itâs maintained and updated frequently and is free to all Mac users.
1. Install the driver
After opening the GitHub link, double click on the DMG file visible under âAssetsâ. This will start the installing process, where you will have to follow the appropriate instructions.
Remember though, as with any new program installation, it will reboot your Mac, so donât panic. After the restart, you should be able to find âXbox 360 Controllersâ in the system preferences.
2. Connect the Xbox 360 Controller to your Mac
Now youâve installed the driver, the next step is to connect the controller, which is simple and only needs to be done once.
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Firstly, you need to plug the USB receiver into a free USB port on your Mac. Once plugged in, the USB receiverâs light should start blinking
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Press the big Xbox logo button on the controller so it lights up green
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Press the button on the USB receiver
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Press the connect button on the controller, which can be found at the top - in-between the left and right toggles
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The top left quarter of the circle around the Xbox button should now light up, indicating you are the first controller connected
Now the controller and Mac are linked - so in the future if you want to connect again, all you need do is press the big Xbox logo button to get going. Told you it was simple!
3. Test the Controller
As with all things techy, thereâs always loopholes. So, itâs important to test the connections to ensure the controller works before we embark upon a mobile-gaming-gallivant.
Go to âSystem Preferencesâ, âXbox 360 Controllersâ and youâll see a screen like below.
This is a control pad, which indicates whether all the buttons on the controller are working properly. Thatâs about all you can do on this, as well as shutting the controller down by clicking âpower offâ.
4. Configuring for multiple games on your Mac
We all have different tastes in games - some of us like sports and some of us like military, thereâs no right or wrong (asides from Half-Life, thatâs just awesome and itâs not up for debate).
With these different games come different control configurations, which can get tedious when you only have one type of controller.
For full flexibility of use, there are many tools and apps available which allow you to play any game with any Mac compatible joystick or controller â even the ones that are not compatible with joysticks.
5. Use Joystick Mapper
Out of the many apps to choose from, Joystick Mapper is our pick. And at only $4.99 from the App Store, itâs real value for money â especially when considering the amount of effort it takes to develop such a complex tool.
Hereâs how it works â
Once you download the Joystick Mapper app, you need to create a pre-set for your game preferences. To do this, open the app and click âAdd new pre-setâ.
Enter a name for future reference such as âMy Gameâ, and for each joystick, click âAdd a new joystickâ.
Now that youâve identified the joystick, you need to âbindâ joystick inputs to keyboard or mouse movements - which is easier than it sounds.
Click on âAdd new bindâ, and then âScanâ, and press the button of your game controller that youâd like to use. Next select a mouse or keyboard action, and that will âbindâ the chosen inputs.
Simply repeat this process until youâve bound all the buttons youâd like to use.
If by chance youâre using a controller other than an Xbox 360 or Xbox One, you can replicate these actions and apply them to different controllers. To do this, simply click the âCloneâ icon in the top right corner. To put the pre-set into action, set a checkmark before the preferred pre-set/profile youâve created for the game youâre about to play. Now, youâre good to go!
BUT â donât close the Joystick Mapper app before starting the game, it needs to keep running to work. Simply select âcmd + Hâ to hide the window.
Declutter your Mac to make more room for games
Remember, all of these processes wonât work as effectively if you have a messy Mac.
On average, there is a whopping 62GB of junk found on Macs, with jam-packed caches and folders full of useless documents cluttering the hard drive.
This considerably slows down the performance of your Mac, preventing quick and easy installations, and can even hinder the controller connectivity.
CleanMyMac X is an app dedicated to cleaning your Mac head-to-toe. It scans everything on the computer - even old folders that have been evading your wrath for years - identifying what needs to be removed.
The Mac is inspected rigorously, and with its smart one-click clean-up, CleanMyMac sweeps away the unwanted rubbish to organize folders and speed up performance.
Furthermore, CleanMyMac X is free to download. So, what are you waiting for? Download it for free here.
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Computer gaming on a Mac isnât always easy. Not all games have Mac support, Macs tend to have less graphical power, and figuring out how to connect your favorite controller can be a challenge.
Luckily, you can use almost all of your controllers on a Mac, including an Xbox One controller. Unfortunately, itâs something of an involved process.
You can indeed use an Xbox One controller with a Mac, but youâll need a wired connection via microUSB cable â you canât play wirelessly. Youâll also need to install both the 360Controller driver. Once you do so, you can use your Xbox One controller, or an Xbox 360 controller.
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How to connect an Xbox One controller to your Mac
1. On the website GitHub.com, download the latest 360Controller driver to your Mac. As of this writing, the current version is â360Controller 1.0.0-alpha.3â â find that heading, and underneath it, click âAssetsâ and then the .dmg file.
2. Install the 360Controller driver by opening the .dmg file that downloads, then follow the installation steps, which consist of clicking âContinueâ and âAgreeâ when prompted. Youâll need to restart your computer afterwards.
3. Once your computer restarts, click the Apple logo at the top-left of your screen and select âSystem Preferencesâ¦â
4. Click on the âXbox 360 Controllerâ icon.
5. Now connect the Xbox One controller to the Mac via a microUSB to USB cable, or via microUSB to USB-C, depending on how new your Mac is.
6. A picture of an Xbox 360 controller will appear on the screen, along with a number of customization options. The dropdown menu at the top of the page should read, âXbox One Wired Controller (Wired).â
(Note that you may need an adapter to make the controller connect to your computerâs inputs.)
You can now configure the remoteâs buttons as you see fit, then start playing your favorite games on a Mac using your Xbox controller.
If the Xbox 360 Controller menu isnât detecting your controller, make sure that itâs plugged in and turned on (you can turn on the controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button in the center).
If it still isnât detected:
1. Make sure that youâve installed the latest version of 360controller.
2. Open System Preferences again.
3. Click âSecurity & Privacy.â
4. At the bottom of the menu that opens, there will be a notice saying that your Mac blocked a program signed by âDrew Mills.â Click âAllowâ next to this message.
5. Try plugging in your controller and going to the Xbox 360 Controllers menu again.
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