Let's say the Space key means Jump, and you want to map that to the A button: Press A on your controller, click on "Single Key." in the Action menu, then press Space on your keyboard. (We'll map controls to the thumbsticks and triggers next.) Key mapping in Gamepad Companion is simple. By connecting an Xbox 360 Controller to your Mac and mapping its buttons to keystrokes (or mouse actions), you can bring the console experience to your Mac without breaking the bank - or a sweat. Map Keystrokes to your Controller's Basic Buttonsįire up Gamepad Companion and click the Stop button on the right to select your controller in the left-most panel.įor now, let's stick to single-action buttons. But it's still the best simple key-mapper, and plenty of great games hardly rely on the mouse anyway. Mac users' simplest option here is Gamepad Companion, (a bargain at $7.99 in the Mac App Store) and installing it is as easy as authorizing the purchase.īefore you buy, be advised that the app's debut build is having mouse-compatibility issues. You can now use it with gaming apps on your Mac. After a few seconds, the controller should pair to your Mac.
Once it starts blinking, return to your Mac and you should see it in the Bluetooth menu.
#How to connect xbox controller to mac driver#
Unfortunately, lots of Mac games force their default control schemes on us, and we hardly expected a shareware driver to be immediately compatible with every game. Press and hold it until the Xbox button on your controller starts to blink. And while we haven't tested this, Feral Interactive has hinted at support for the driver in Bioshock. Halo should have no trouble with your controller once the driver's installed. If this works, you can forget Gamepad Companion (because you won't need it) and skip right down to our very last step. Follow the steps to pair a controller to your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac. Press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds to put your controller into pairing mode. Xbox one controller is like the joystick you use while playing.
#How to connect xbox controller to mac how to#
Although the process is incredibly simple, you can run into some complicated problems. In this article, I will show you how to connect xbox one controller to Xbox one console.
Now, your Xbox One Controller is connected to your Mac. Press the Xbox button to turn on your controller. Click Connect next to your Xbox controller. A few Mac games are accommodating enough that they'll recognize your connected controller, and might even let you pick your own control scheme. Pair a controller to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac.