A lightweight and easy-to-install driver for the wired and wireless Xbox 360 controller that will help you use the controller on your Mac
What's new in Xbox 360 Controller Driver 1.0.0 Alpha 6:
Jan 04, 2019 They do have an app for iOS, but as macOS it seems not yet, not sure why though. The PlayStation app doesn't let you stream either I believe. Changing platform simply because there isn't an app available seems like an odd thing, but it is all about user preference and if that is what you prefer go for it. The 'Xbox' app on Windows (which is different than the 'Xbox Console Companion' app) allows you to play any game from the Xbox Play Anywhere list. The benefit of this method is that you get to choose whether you'd like to play with your mouse and keyboard or use a controller connected to the PC.
- This is the final release of 360Controller (barring some big issue with the creation of this release). This is due to the new DriverKit system that Apple is implementing in favor of kernel extensions. My focus will now be on working on this DriverKit solution. No further updates will be made to this driver by me (@FranticRain).
- Alpha 6 adds a few more third party devices.
Some macOS games come with support for the Xbox controller, yet the operating system does not provide native support for the devices. The Xbox 360 Controller Driver closes this gap and allows you to play games on your Mac using either the wired or the wireless Xbox controller.
Quick to install driver software for the Xbox gamepad controllers
The Xbox 360 Controller Driver software archive comes with an installer package that reduces the deployment procedure to merely following instructions. Keep in mind that you need to restart your Mac to complete the installation.
Once everything is in place, you will be able to access the Xbox 360 Controllers panel via the System Preferences window. There you will be able to see the currently connected Xbox controllers and test if the buttons work.
The same area offers you the possibility to invert the X or Y axes for the left or right stick, to adjust the movement accuracy, or to swap sticks.
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Visualize the default key binding and manually remap the layout
Within the Binding tab of the Xbox 360 Controllers panel, you have the option to see all the default key bindings for the Xbox controller buttons.
What’s more, the driver panel also offers you the possibility to completely reconfigure the key mapping. However, the changes can be reversed anytime with a simple mouse click.
Worth mentioning is that the Xbox 360 Controller Driver can be disabled temporarily to deal with particular situations, but the companion System Preferences pane also includes an uninstallation button that completely removes the software from your system.
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Driver software for connecting Xbox wired or wireless controllers to your Mac
All in all, having the Xbox 360 Controller Driver installed on your Mac is necessary if you want to use your gamepad controller to play games.
The driver also comes with a companion System Preferences pane that enables you to test or customize the Xbox controller configuration and integrates remapping capabilities.
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Xbox 360 Controller Driver was reviewed by Sergiu GatlanXbox Companion App Mac
- Wired or wireless Xbox 360 controller
- Microsoft Wireless Gaming Receiver (only for wireless controller)
Xbox 360 Controller Driver 0.16.11 / 1.0.0 Alpha 6
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- runs on:
- OS X 10.11 or later (Intel only)
- file size:
- 1.2 MB
- filename:
- 360ControllerInstall_0.16.11.dmg
- main category:
- Drivers
- developer:
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