Ps3 Controller For Mac Yosemite

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Oct 26, 2014  I tried my PS3 controller but was unsuccessful in getting it to pair. Reading online I see that the Wired Xbox 360 controller is highly recommended. I had a 360 back in the day and did really like the controller so that is a definite option however, I also read that there are some compatibility issues with it and Yosemite. It's the same thing for me. The controller works fine via bluetooth on my MacBook Air Early 2014 but doesn't work on my Mac Pro Late 2013 even though it's connected, I can see it in bluetooth preferences but no input is transmitted. Both machines have the exact same bluetooth version. Jul 25, 2015  Any update on this issue, were any of you successful with pairing your PS3 controller to your Mac with Yosemite? Dec 24, 2014 10:25 AM Reply Helpful. Thread reply - more options. Link to this Post; User profile for user: carbonrich carbonrich User. Jan 16, 2013 Gaming on the Mac can be a rewarding experience, but there aren't a great deal of Mac game controllers available (especially that you know you can rely on). Plus, if you're already used to a Playstation 3 controller, using something different can be a confusing experience. Fortunately, you don't have to worry about it - you can use your existing PlayStation 3 controller with your Mac via.


I have been having a devil of a time getting my PS3 controller to pair. It looks like it's connected, it shows up in the menubar list of connected peripherals. But in all of the games I have used it with successfully in the past, it does not work. It also does not show up in the Bluetooth System Preferences.


I have tried resetting the PRAM, resetting the controller with the indented button on the bottom, removing the Bluetooth plist in the system library. All with no success. My Apple keyboard and Magic Mouse work fine. The PS3 controller works fine on my other Macs. What the hey hey?


Any advice? Any other plists I should remove? Its a brand new iMac that came with Mavericks installed so I updated it to Yosemite right after I took it out of the box. Would a clean install correct this issue? Thanks for any help!

iMac 27' Late 2013-OTHER, OS X Yosemite (10.10), 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M

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  • Starting with iOS 13, iPadOS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina, Apple devices and computers support pairing with and using Xbox and PlayStation wireless game controllers.
  • 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 there isn’t interference in the area.

See which wireless controllers are supported

  • Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
  • PlayStation DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller
  • MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth controllers, like the SteelSeries Nimbus, Horipad Ultimate, and more may be supported.

Pair or unpair a controller with your iOS device

  1. Begin with your controller turned off. Then to put your controller in pairing mode:
    • With an Xbox Wireless Controller, press the Xbox button to turn on the controller. Then press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds.
    • With a DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller, press and hold the PS and Share buttons at the same time until the light bar begins to flash.
  2. On your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, tap Settings.
  3. Select Bluetooth and check that it's turned on.
    • To pair, find the name of your controller under Other Devices. Tap the name to connect.
    • To unpair, tap Information next to the name of the device, then tap Forget This Device.

Pair or unpair a controller with your Apple TV

  1. Begin with your controller turned off. Then to put your controller in pairing mode:
    • With an Xbox Wireless Controller, press the Xbox button to turn on the controller. Then press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds.
    • With a DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller, press and hold the PS and Share buttons at the same time until the light bar begins to flash.
  2. On your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth.
  3. Wait while your Apple TV searches for nearby Bluetooth Accessories.
    • To pair, select the name of your controller. You'll know that your controller is connected when a notification that says Controller Connected briefly appears on your TV.
    • To unpair, select the name of your controller, then select Unpair Device. You'll see a notification on your TV that says Controller Connection Lost.

Pair or unpair a controller with your Mac

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  1. Begin with your controller turned off. Then to put your controller in pairing mode:
    • With an Xbox Wireless Controller, press the Xbox button to turn on the controller. Then press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds.
    • With a DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller, press and hold the PS and Share buttons at the same time until the light bar begins to flash.
  2. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
  3. Click Bluetooth and check that it's turned on.
  4. Find the name of your controller under Devices.
    • To pair, Control-click the name of your controller, then click Connect.
    • To unpair, Control-click the name of your controller, then click Remove.

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  • Unpair it, then pair it again. If you still can't pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.
  • If your DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller pairs but then you see a Connection Unsuccessful notification, press the PS button in the middle of the controller and wait for it to connect.
  • Make sure that you're not trying to connect too many Bluetooth accessories at once. Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD support up to two controllers at once, and other Bluetooth limits vary by device.
  • Some controller functions aren't supported when paired with an Apple device, including the controller's audio jack. Contact Apple Support for more details.