How? Help please! (Xbox 360 wired controller and Macbook Pro)

[HalfbloodHanime]

So, I'm a growing gamer and I'm trying to set up my xbox 360 wired controller to my new Macbook Pro. I have done this before on my previous laptop, but it was not a Mac.

I have already installed the drivers that were required. My xbox controller just won't connect with the laptop. It will light up for a second then just not won't work. But it works when i use it for my xbox.

Any ideas what the problem could be? :c

 

[Trey M]

Not sure if Microsoft explicitly supports Mac OS, even if the drivers are supposedly installed. I'm guessing you're not running your games in bootcamp or a VM, or are you?

 

[HalfbloodHanime]

No I am not running my games on bootcamp or vm. I'm not even really sure what those are.

 

[Time Less]

have you tried this driver?

http://tattiebogle.net/index.php/ProjectRoot/Xbox360Controller/OsxDriver#toc11

 

[HalfbloodHanime]

Yes, I have tried that one. It did not work. :c

 

[latestmonkey]

I assume you have GamePad companion?

 

[rever3nce]

I downloaded my file from here http://download.cnet.com/Xbox-360-Controller/3000-18490_4-90204.html

 

[01mggt]

It sucks that microsoft is to lame to release a mac driver. It's not like it's that complicated.

 

[NMF]

Do you have a PS3 controller? In my experience those are easier to set up since OSX natively recognizes them with bluetooth. You'll still need some sort of gamepad mapping software though.

 

[brand]

It sucks that microsoft is to lame to release a mac driver. It's not like it's that complicated.

Why would you expect Microsoft to release drivers for a competing operating system? It being complicated has nothing to do with it.

 

[PhaserFuzz]

There is a microsoft dongle that you have to plug into the USB port to make the 360 controller work on a PC. I doubt it'll work on a mac.

 

[Slivortal]

No I am not running my games on bootcamp or vm. I'm not even really sure what those are.

Bootcamp and Virtual Machines are ways of allowing your machine to run Windows, which is necessary for most games (as they use Microsoft's proprietary DirectX over OpenGL). If you run Windows, you'll probably have an easier time of getting the necessary drivers for running your Xbox controller.

 

[01mggt]

Why would you expect Microsoft to release drivers for a competing operating system? It being complicated has nothing to do with it.

Microsoft Office ring a bell?

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There is a microsoft dongle that you have to plug into the USB port to make the 360 controller work on a PC. I doubt it'll work on a mac.

Only if you are using the wireless controller. This isn't required with the wired version.

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It should be noted that even with a Mac, you can use the onlive gaming service and plug in the 360 controller and it works right away with no fuss. Would be nice if game devs added that kind of support

 

[beamer8912]

No I am not running my games on bootcamp or vm. I'm not even really sure what those are.

Bootcamp allows you to install windows on your mac. Many games run better on windows (bootcamp) than on mac. It would also solve your controller issue.

 

[Queen6]

Bootcamp allows you to install windows on your mac. Many games run better on windows (bootcamp) than on mac. It would also solve your controller issue.

Just use a PS3 controller, they work perfectly over USB, and can be made to work over Bluetooth, assuming you don't want windows on the system.

 

[beamer8912]

Just use a PS3 controller, they work perfectly over USB, and can be made to work over Bluetooth, assuming you don't want windows on the system.

You'll have to map the buttons. Using the 360 controller on windows is a much simpler setup, not to mention your games will run smoother.

 

[mikeo007]

If a game supports the controller explicitly, it will just work. Tried it with a few games from the humble bundles and it works just fine.

 

[Queen6]

You'll have to map the buttons. Using the 360 controller on windows is a much simpler setup, not to mention your games will run smoother.

Agreed but not everyone want`s or needs Windows on their Mac, some of my Mac`s are now running SSD`s and the trade off is disk space compared to HDD. Windows 7 is a good OS, just not for me i prefer OS X and have always run Mac`s.

 

[beamer8912]

Agreed but not everyone want`s or needs Windows on their Mac, some of my Mac`s are now running SSD`s and the trade off is disk space compared to HDD. Windows 7 is a good OS, just not for me i prefer OS X and have always run Mac`s.

Totally agree, but still doesn't change the gaming aspect. Many games just run better on windows, and others aren't even offered on Mac.

 

[boy-better-know]

Ps3 controlers are incredibly easy to set up over bluetooth. Pick one up second hand if you dont have one.

 

[Queen6]

Totally agree, but still doesn't change the gaming aspect. Many games just run better on windows, and others aren't even offered on Mac.

I know, but what to do, i dont game enough or need any specific MS apps to warrant the space usage, it`s all good i can still get the odd fix over here in OS X

just one last, going to game on a Mac, game on a Retina

 

[beamer8912]

I know, but what to do, i dont game enough or need any specific MS apps to warrant the space usage, it`s all good i can still get the odd fix over here in OS X

just one last, going to game on a Mac, game on a Retina

I hear that!

 

[mykelala01]

I use "On Live". And my xbox 360 controller on my Mac it works for me just plug and Play.

 

[brand]

Microsoft Office ring a bell?

Microsoft Office for the Mac existed before it did for Microsoft Windows.

 

[01mggt]

Microsoft Office for the Mac existed before it did for Microsoft Windows.

lol you are still not seeing my point. Office would sell alot more Windows operating systems than xbox 360 controller drivers