Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about it – you can use your existing PlayStation 3 controller with your Mac via Bluetooth. Drivers to support the Sony DualShock 3 PlayStation controller are already included in OS X Snow Leopard or later. Reset PS3 controller by inserting paperclip into pinhole near L2 button.
Can you play DiRT Rally 2 with a controller?
Can I play DiRT Rally with a gamepad? The game supports gamepads using the SDL 2.0 API.
What games can you play on Mac with a PS3 controller?
For reference, I’ve used it for:
- Risk of Rain.
- Tomb Raider.
- Dirt 2.
- Grid 2.
- GTA games (had to remap all the buttons, but it worked)
- FEZ.
- Star Wars KOTOR.
- Lego Star Wars.
How do I find the Mac address of my PS3 controller?
Getting Your MAC Address: PlayStation 3 (PS3)
- Start up your PlayStation 3 without a disk in the drive.
- Find the System Settings icon and select the X.
- Click System Information and press the X.
- Your Mac Address will display.
How do you activate a controller in DiRT rally?
A) From the game’s main menu use your controller or the keyboard F3 / F4 keys to select “Options & Extras”. B) Now using your controller or the keyboard arrow keys select “Input”. C) To choose the device you wish to change or configure, highlight it using the arrow keys and then press enter.
How do I connect my USB controller to my Mac?
Simply plug the controller into your Mac’s USB port or pair it via Bluetooth and it’s ready to customise. If you’re wanting to use the controller via USB then there’s nothing further you need to do. However, pairing it via Bluetooth is a little more involved but only takes a few moments.
How do I find my PS3 controller Bluetooth address?
Go to Settings>About Phone>Status and find the line that says “Bluetooth address”. A number that looks like this – 1A:2B:3C:4D:5E:6F, should be displayed, and if it is not, make sure your Bluetooth radio is really switched on.
What is the pin for PS3 controller?
0000
When prompted, enter the code 0000 and select Pair or Accept. Your PS3 controller is now connected and ready to use.
How do I connect My PS3 controller to my Mac?
Wait a moment to see “PLAYSTATION (r) 3 Controller” appear in the Bluetooth Devices list with “Connected” appearing underneath the text, once it displays “Connected” you can now disconnect the USB cable and use the Playstation 3 controller wirelessly with the Mac
Can I use a PS3 DualShock 3 controller with a MacBook Pro?
The best functionality for now appears to be achieved with the MotionInJoy software which provides drivers for the PS3 Dualshock 3 controller BUT you are completely unable to get it to recognise the inbuilt Bluetooth adapter, in my case which is inside the MacBook Pro.
Why is My PS3 controller not showing up on my Mac?
If the Playstation 3 controller is not found by Mac OS X when plugging it in and turning it on, you may want to turn Bluetooth off and back on again on the Mac, this can help with the discovery process.
How do I transfer my PS3 controller to a new computer?
Turn OFF your PS3 controller by either… (on Mac) open Apple menu System Preferences -> Bluetooth -> Click X button on the device list, OR (on the controller itself) insert paperclip into pinhole near L2 button. Use a USB cable, connect the controller to your new machine you want.
