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#USING PS4 CONTROLLER ON MAC STEAM HOW TO#
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It also worked in Tomb Raider: Underworld via USB (but not via Bluetooth), GangStar: Miami Vindication via USB (but not via Bluetooth), and Borderlands 2 over both USB and Bluetooth. While we have yet to find an official list of supported games, we’ve tested this using Steam’s Big Picture mode, and found it to work flawlessly. Note:Don’t forget to turn off the controller after your gaming session by holding down the Playstation button till the light bar shuts off. The process will now complete automatically.

Select “Wireless Device” and click Pair.

Wait for the Wireless Controller device to show up in Bluetooth (select Add Device in OS X Mountain Lion or earlier – shows up automatically in Mavericks).

Put the DualShock 4 into Pairing mode by pressing and holding the PlayStation and Share buttons until the light bar blinks rapidly.

Open Bluetooth preferences on your Mac.

#USING PS4 CONTROLLER ON MAC STEAM FULL#

Here are your full instructions, via Reddit(thanks to Patrick McCarron for the link!) It’s also possible to set up the controller via Bluetooth – although it uses a different method than pairing a PlayStation 3 controller. The DS4 automatically works as a joystick in most Mac games over USB. The easiest and most hassle-free way to use the DualShock 4 with your Mac is to simply plug in using a MicroUSB cable.

#USING PS4 CONTROLLER ON MAC STEAM HOW TO#

Here’s how to get it set up and working over both USB and Bluetooth on your Mac! We tested this on OS X Mavericks, and found it is compatible with a fair number of games. The good news is that the DualShock 4 also includes baked-in support for both Mac and PC gaming – and it’s a bit easier to set up than the PlayStation 3 controller (although it works with fewer games).

We’ve already pointed out a method for using your existing PlayStation 3 controller with your Mac – but what about the new PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 controller? Plus, if you’re already used to a Sony DualShock PlayStation controller, using something different can be a confusing experience. Gaming on the Mac can be a rewarding experience, but there aren’t a great deal of Mac game controllers available.