The DualShock 3 and 4 can be paired with your Mac with Bluetooth or they can be plugged into USB. The following are instructions for pairing over Bluetooth. Press the reset next to the L2 button with a paperclip. Open Bluetooth preferences (System Preferences Bluetooth). Connect your controller via USB. Gaming on the Mac can be a rewarding experience, but there aren't a great deal of Mac game controllers available (especially that you know you can rely on). Plus, if you're already used to a Playstation 3 controller, using something different can be a confusing experience.
This is how you connect PS3 controller to Mac OSX, PC, etc. when previously connected to a PS3.You will need a Mini USB cable. Overcome your laziness, get up of your chair, and go get one!
A big misconception is that keep holding PS button will reset the controller's pairing. It DOES NOT!From my testings, the controller keeps paring with the last machine it was CONNECTED VIA A USB CABLE.
Here are the steps:
- Turn OFF your PS3 controller by either...
- (on PS3) hold PS button -> Turn off Controller, OR
- (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.
- Wait just a second until the red light on the controller flashes, unplug the USB cable. Now the controller's setting is reset.
- On your computer, go to System Preferences (OS X) or Control Panel (PC)
- Open Bluetooth settings page. Start Scanning.
- Turn ON the controller by pressing the PS button. Wait a few seconds.
- If it asks for Access Code, enter 0000.
- Now connected! (yey)
Tested on:
Ps3 Controller Mac Address Ap
- PS3 Console
- MacBook Pro (Early 2011) with OS X Mavericks (10.9)
Note:
Change Ps3 Controller Bluetooth Address Mac
- If you have Steam opened, hitting PS button will switch Steam into full screen mode. Pretty sleek.