How to use Xbox 360 controller on Mac?

Xbox 360 is one of the brand names in the gaming industry. And the applications as well as functionalities of Xbox 360 is finding newer dimensions with the users now having the ability to make use of Xbox 360 controller on their Mac device. The greatest advantage being the reduction in the strain that the users feel while managing to control the 30+ keys on their Mac device.

Basic Requirements

Mac that makes use of Snow Leopard OS

User should also have a Controller Driver with them

Microsoft Wireless Controller as well as Receiver

Gamepad Companion is also required

Opting for the right tools

Users will have to opt for the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows also arrives with a wireless receiver

The receiver is capable of connecting to four wireless controllers at a time simultaneously

Installing the Drivers

Users will have to download the latest disk image of the driver

Once the downloading is completed, users will have to open the .dmg file

Then run the installer package

Connect Controller

If the user is making use of a wired controller, then plugging in to the Mac’s USB port will do the rest

Where as if the user is making use of a wireless controller;

Users will have to plug in the USB Receiver

Users will then have to turn on the controller

Then hold on the connect buttons on both the devices that are present until the connection is being established

If the driver has to be monitored;

Users will have to open the system preferences

Then select ‘Xbox 360 controllers’ that is represented in the bottom row

Install Gamepad companion

Download Gamepad companion from the Mac App store

Then install the Gamepad companion

Always ensure that the app comes with mouse compatibility

Considered to be one of the best simple key-mapper

Map Keystrokes to controllers Basic Buttons

Start the Gamepad companion

Select the Stop button

Select the users controller that is located in the left most panel

It is often desirable that the users stick on to single-action buttons

Key Mapping is done by clicking on the ‘Single Key’ from the Action menu and finally pressing space on the users keyboard

It is often desirable to make use of the manual to get more clarity regarding the key mapping

Map Keystrokes

Move the corresponding thumbstick to the X-axis or Y-axis

Click on ‘Multiple Keys’

Now the users will have to enter two different keystrokes

Thumbsticks, X-axis can be used to move the stick to right and then to left

Thumbsticks, Y-axis: it can be used to move up first and then move down second

Triggers: Select input for the trigger initiallyand then click two times on the Capslock

Test Drive

Save the users new control scheme by saving it on to the Gamepad Companion’s Configuration Menu

Select Start that is present on the right side of the windows screen

Selecting Start will activate the controls

Finally run the game

It has to be taken note that it is always desirable that users should respect the intellectual property rights and the laws abiding by it before moving towards developing the new control schemes by themselves.

This is how users can make use of Xbox 360 on their Mac devices.