{"id":54301,"date":"2019-10-15T08:30:23","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T13:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=54301"},"modified":"2019-10-23T15:43:46","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T20:43:46","slug":"catalina-quick-tip-connecting-a-wireless-game-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/54301-catalina-quick-tip-connecting-a-wireless-game-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalina Quick Tip: How to Connect a Wireless Game Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I really like most of the games in Apple Arcade, Apple\u2019s streaming game service that allows you to play games on \u2014 and across \u2014 Macs, iPhones, iPads, iPod touches, and Apple TVs. And I really like that you can pair a PlayStation DUALSHOCK 4 or Xbox Wireless Controller for gameplay. Here\u2019s how to connect of the controllers to your Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Screenshot
Enable Bluetooth in System Preferences<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Begin with your controller turned off. (I\u2019m using the DUALSHOCK 4). Then to put your controller in pairing mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect an Xbox Controller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With an Xbox Wireless Controller, press the Xbox button to turn on the controller. Then press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect a PS Controller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With a DUALSHOCK4 Wireless Controller, press and hold the PS and Share buttons at the same time until the light bar begins to flash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the list of Devices, the name of your controller should appear. Click its name and choose Connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Screenshot<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To unpair, Control-click the name of your controller, then click Remove.
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