Connect your wireless controller to play supported games from Apple Arcade or the App Store, navigate your Apple TV, and more.
- How To Play Games With Xbox 360 Controller On Mac Catalina
- Xbox 360 Controller Driver
- How To Play Pc Games With Xbox 360 Controller
See which wireless controllers are supported
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- Other MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth controllers might be supported
Oct 15, 2019 I really like most of the games in Apple Arcade, Apple’s streaming game service that allows you to play games on — and across — Macs, iPhones, iPads, iPod touches, and Apple TVs. And I really like that you can pair a PlayStation DUALSHOCK 4 or Xbox Wireless Controller for gameplay. Here’s how to connect of the controllers to your Mac.
“As of macOS 10.11, Wireless Xbox 360 controller support causes kernel panics. This issue cannot be resolved with minor changes to the driver, and requires that the driver be re-written from scratch to resolve the issue. Due to an excess of caution, we have disabled Wireless Xbox 360 controller support as of 0.16.6. Mar 29, 2019 In the event you lack access to a router, you can connect your Xbox 360 to your Mac so you can play games using your Mac’s wireless Internet connection. You can establish a connection between your Xbox 360 and Mac by modifying system preferences on both your computer and the Xbox 360.
Microsoft and Apple are working together to bring compatibility for the Xbox Series X controller to customers in a future update.
How To Play Games With Xbox 360 Controller On Mac Catalina
Pair a controller with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV or Mac
Use the instructions that came with your wireless controller to put it into pairing mode. Then find out how to pair a controller with your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.
Pairing mode steps, button controls and button customisation vary across game controllers. Check with your game controller manufacturer for details.
Xbox 360 Controller Driver
If your controller doesn't connect or work as expected
How To Play Pc Games With Xbox 360 Controller
- Make sure you have the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, tvOS or macOS.
- If you need to update the firmware on your controller, check with your game controller manufacturer.
- Check that you’re in range of your device and that there isn’t interference in the area.
- If you still can't pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.