Share on Facebook Tweet this Share Mac OS isn’t the gaming wasteland that it once was. The machines themselves are more powerful now, and an increasingly vast assortment of games, from AAA heavy-hitters to indie darlings, are baking in support for Apple’s PC hardware on day one. It’s also easier than ever to get into the game thanks to Mac OS support for a variety of USB controllers.

The PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4 is a particular favorite for those that seek an alternative to mouse/keyboard setups. All you need is a Bluetooth-ready controller, a mini-USB cable, and your Mac. Note: Before starting to connect a DualShock 4 to your Mac, we recommend you completely disconnect your PS4 console (if you have one). Doing so will help prevent you from accidentally turning on the console while syncing the controller to your machine.

Step 1: Get Dolphin. The Dolphin app is an emulator for both Gamecube and Wii. Download and install Dolphin emulator and you should see this screen when you open the app: Step 2 (Optional): Get the Wiimote Dependencies. This step is only required if you want to use real wiimotes to play wii games on your Mac. Has anyone been able to get PS4 controller to work with Dolphin via steam wirelessly because the issues is that when have the DS4Windows running its causes controller issues not only with dolphin but other games too, so now I just keep it off since if you run the game through steam, it will be recognised as a regular controller.

Step 1: Turn on your Mac’s Bluetooth You need to turn on your Mac’s Bluetooth functionality before you can properly connect your wireless PS4 controller to your machine. To do this, click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the desktop, click System Preferences in the drop-down menu, and select the Bluetooth panel, then click Turn Bluetooth On. Step 2: Pair the PS4 controller via Bluetooth Once you’ve activated Bluetooth on your Mac, simultaneously press and hold the PlayStation and Share buttons until your controller’s light bar begins to blink rapidly. The controller should automatically appear beneath the Devices list in the Bluetooth panel if your computer utilizes Mac OS X Mavericks or later. Otherwise, you will need to click Add Device and locate the controller. Once done, highlight the controller in the panel, click Pair, and enter “0000” if prompted for a password. You should now be able to use the PS4 controller with any controller-compatible title available for your system.

Have you ever thought about using your PS4 controller on your Windows PC? Perhaps you’re thinking that your controller is designed specifically for Sony’s PlayStation 4 console, so it may not be working on a Windows computer. But the truth is you can! And the process of setting it up is very easy. You don’t need any advanced computer skill to accomplish this. Just follow the three simple steps below, and you’ll be able to use your PS4 controller to play your Windows games. Step 1: Connect your PS4 Controller via USB or Bluetooth To use your PS4 controller on your PC, the first step you need to take is to connect it to your computer physically. There are two ways to connect your controller to your computer.