Control Sticks not working, help :(

So I've been wanting to play some games via Parsec and play with a controller, but the Mac does not respond to control stick inputs weirdly. Other buttons work but control sticks won't.

I've tried a GameCube Controller via adapter, Switch Pro Controller via Bluetooth.

I'm on Mac OS 10.15.7 Catalina with a MacBook Air 2018.

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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 4, 2021 2:10 AM

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i_rina

Community Specialist

May 5, 2021 6:22 AM in response to raffael257

Hi raffael257,

It sounds like you're looking to use a game controller with your Mac. We're glad you've joined us in Apple Support Communities. Let's see if this helps.

Some wireless controllers are supported to connect with an Apple device. Here's a list of them in Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device. Are any of your controllers on that list? If not, they aren't supported. If so, let us know which one you have.

We hope that helps with your question and take care!

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