How to connect a PS4 or Xbox One controller to a Mac

If you don't want to use your Mac keyboard and mouse to control your games, you can use an Xbox or PS4 controller instead. Connecting them to a MacBook Pro, iMac or MacBook Air via Bluetooth is actually quite simple.

While the Mac was never really known as a gaming computer, that didn't stop people from clicking the arrow and spacebar keys while playing games like Minecraft and Fortnite. But if you don't want to use your Mac keyboard and mouse to control your games, you can use an Xbox or PS4 controller instead. Connecting them to a MacBook Pro, iMac or MacBook Air via Bluetooth - no need to download drivers or use dongles - is actually quite simple.

Now that Apple Arcade is available, there are even more reasons to rethink ways to make Mac gaming better. Launched in October, the $ 5 gaming subscription service (VND 115,000) / month gives unlimited access to a portfolio of over 100 games that you can play on Mac, iPhone, iPad or AppleTV. Follow these steps to connect the gaming controller of your choice to your Mac.

Connect the wireless PS4 gaming controller to the Mac

1. Press and hold the PlayStation button, plus the Share button to put the controller into pairing mode.

2. On a Mac, go to Bluetooth settings from the Bluetooth drop-down menu in the Menu bar or from System Preferences.

3. In the device list for Bluetooth settings, look for "wireless controller".

4. Click the Connect button .

How to connect a PS4 or Xbox One controller to a Mac Picture 1 — Connect the gaming controller to the Mac

Connect your Xbox One wireless gaming controller to your Mac

1. Turn on the Xbox controller.

2. Press and hold the Pairing button at the top edge of the handle until the Xbox logo flashes continuously.

3. Go to the Bluetooth settings on your Mac and find "Xbox wireless controller" that appears in the device list.

4. Click the Connect button .

Troubleshoot when the handle is not connected

If you have trouble connecting to a computer, make sure that the game console is away from the PlayStation or Xbox One console. Also, make sure the battery is fully charged. Once setup, it's time to explore all of the game options included in Apple Arcade.