The requested URL /forums/showthread.php?t=3267359 was not found on this server.Gaming on the Mac can be a rewarding experience, but there aren’t a great deal of Mac game controllers available. Plus, if you’re already used to a Sony DualShock PlayStation controller, using something different can be a confusing experience. 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? 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). 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 easiest and most hassle-free way to use the DualShock 4 with your Mac is to simply plug in using a MicroUSB cable.
The DS4 automatically works as a joystick in most Mac games over USB. This method requires no setup. It’s also possible to set up the controller via Bluetooth – although it uses a different method than pairing a PlayStation 3 controller. Here are your full instructions, via Reddit (thanks to Patrick McCarron for the link!) 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. 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. 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. Overall, current compatibility is far better over USB at the moment. Steam’s Big Picture mode support both USB and Bluetooth modes flawlessly. The DualShock 4 isn’t technically set for release until November 15 – but U.S. users can pick one up online (or via in-store pickup) today via GameStop ($59.99, direct link).
– $59.96, with free 2-day shipping for Amazon Prime members! Remember – you can also use a DualShock 3 PS3 controller to play games on your Mac, which is supported by almost all Mac games! We also expect DualShock 4 compatibility to improve significantly over time. UPDATE (12/16/2013): According to a tip received from MacTrast reader Tom Crown, backed up by a statement from Feral Games, you can now add DualShock 4 support to any and all of Feral’s official Mac games! From the official email from Feral Games: In order to use your Official Sony PS4 DualShock 4 controller, please follow the below steps: Find your copy of your Feral Interactive game (usually in the Applications folder). Right click (or ctrl click) and click “Show Package Contents” from the dropdown menu Open the “Contents” folder, then the “Resources” folder and finally “Input Devices”. Drag the attached PS4Dualshock.plist file into the folder (you will be asked to Authenticate using your username and password, please do so).
Close the Finder window and restart the game with the pad plugged in. The game should now recognize the pad correctly. UPDATE 2 (12/16/2013): Confirmed working in Tomb Raider Underworld – although we could NOT get this to work in LEGO Batman 2 and certain other titles. Also: This trick works in Mac App Store versions of the games, as well at the official Steam versions. Click here to download the custom .plist file! A full list of Feral Games titles can be found below, along with links to the Mac App Store: Sign up or log in to customize your list. Here's how it works: Anybody can ask a question The best answers are voted up and rise to the top I'm trying to use a PS3 controller to play Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga on PC. I managed to use "DS3 Tool" to connect the PS3 controller. As far as I could tell this worked fine; I could bring up the Windows calibration dialog and calibrate the controller. But when I started the game and tried to use the controller it didn't work: the in-game controller select menu didn't react when I was instructed to press a button on the controller.
Have you tried MotioninJoy? MotioninJoy is a driver, designed by a developer unconnected with Sony, intended to use all the features of the Sixaxis and Dualshock 3 controllers on a PC running Windows. Use the latest version of motionjoy (060001) and set the ps3 controllers up to emulate xbox controllers. MotionJoy probably works, but I prefer open sourced ScpToolkit which also doesn't show any ads. Install drivers for you ps3/ps4 controller with it, but then don't forget to install xbox controller drivers, which will also virtually map ps3 controls to xbox controls. They only inconvenience is that you'll see xbox style button names A/B/X/Y instead of X/O/square/triangle Sign up or log in Sign up using Google Sign up using Email and Password Post as a guest By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service. Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged controllers motioninjoy-ds3tool lego-star-wars or ask your own question.
Then you're in luck! Almost all Feral games support gamepads. That's because we want you to play our games with a tool that's designed for the job. Of our recent games, the only ones that don't support gamepads are those that are designed to be played with a keyboard and mouse, such as strategy games. There are many different makes and models of gamepad. However, we have spent some time to make sure that all gamepads work in an identical way with our games. All you have to do is plug in the gamepad and start playing. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves... The first thing to do if you want to play with a gamepad is find out which gamepads your game already supports. Each of the games in the following dropdown menu has a list of supported gamepads in its FAQs; select the game to go directly to its list: Alien: Isolation™ - The CollectionBatman: Arkham AsylumBatman: Arkham City Game of the Year EditionCastle of Illusion Starring Mickey MouseDeus Ex: Human Revolution - Ultimate EditionDiRT 2DiRT 3 Complete EditionF1 2012™F1™ 2013GRID™GRID 2 Reloaded EditionGRID™ AutosportHitman: Absolution - Elite EditionLEGO Batman 2: DC Super HeroesLEGO® Batman™ 3: Beyond GothamLEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7LEGO® The Hobbit™LEGO® Jurassic World™LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™LEGO® Marvel™ Super HeroesLEGO® Marvel's AvengersThe LEGO® Movie VideogameLEGO Star Wars III
: The Clone WarsLEGO® Star Wars™: The Force AwakensLife Is Strange™The Lord of the Rings: War in the NorthMad MaxMafia II: Director’s CutMiddle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ GOTYRayman® OriginsSEGA Superstars TennisSleeping Dogs™: Definitive EditionSonic & SEGA All-Stars RacingThief™Tomb RaiderTomb Raider: AnniversaryTomb Raider: UnderworldXCOM: Enemy Unknown - Elite Edition If your game is not on that dropdown menu, it doesn't mean it doesn't support any gamepads; most of our older games support the Logitech Rumblepad 2 and the MadCatz USB pads. Many other standard USB pads will work with these games, but they have not been tested by Feral.You will be able to start playing with the gamepad right away. Firstly, make sure the gamepad is switched to DirectInput mode. Not all gamepads have this feature, but those that do have a switch with the options "D" (DirectInput) and "X" (XInput) on either side. Make sure the switch is switched to "D". Once you have done this, plug your gamepad into your Mac and launch the game.
In most cases, the game will ask you to choose an input method (i.e. the peripheral you will be using to control the game) at the Main Menu. Simply press any button on the gamepad, and the game will recognise it. If it does not, check the game-specific FAQs or the manual. Some games require you to adjust the control settings in an in-game menu before they will recognise a gamepad. You will be able to play the game using any of the gamepads on this list, but they do not have enough buttons to support all the game’s input requirements. This means you may still need a keyboard or mouse to do certain things in-game. In order to play the game using one of these pads (typically Xbox 360 controllers), you will need to download and install a device driver, a piece of software that allows your computer to interact with other pieces of hardware.This driver is the most popular Xbox 360 gamepad driver for the Mac gaming community and has received good feedback from users. If your Mac is running OS X 10.8 or earlier, then we recommend Tattiebogle's original driver, however this driver lacks support for OS X 10.10 and supports a smaller number of third party devices.
Both versions of the drivers are free to download and licensed under the GNU General Public Licence (GPL). If you are having difficulty installing or operating the driver, instructions can be found on tattiebogle.net. Although the gamepads that these drivers support are fully tested, Feral does not offer support with their installation or operation. If you provide some information about your gamepad we may be able to add it to the supported list. Then you’ll be wondering which to buy. If you have a specific game you want to play with a gamepad, the first thing to do is check the list of gamepads supported by that game. Then, since it’s worth investing in one that’s likely to be supported by as many games as possible (even future games), take a minute to read to the end of this section before you make your decision. In recent years, two major consoles, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, have standardised gamepad design by releasing gamepads with the same number of digital and analogue inputs.
A digital input has only two settings, "on" or "off". In the world of gamepads, this means that a button is either "pressed" or "not pressed". An analogue input has an infinite number of settings within a certain range. Think of it like a car accelerator, which (fortunately) has settings in between "stationary" and "full throttle". "But wait," you say, "since we're talking about computers here, aren't all inputs digital?"However, gamepads are a special case. You see, while true analogue inputs do indeed have an infinite number of settings within a range, the "analogue" inputs you find on a gamepad are actually made up of hundreds of tiny digital inputs. It's just that there are so many, and the distances between them are so small that you won't notice the difference between each one, meaning that gamepads mimic true analogue inputs. This gives you the impression of having the freedom to move your character in any possible direction or gradually accelerate a vehicle in a game.