how to install xbox 360 controller on mac mavericks?

This worked for someone in another discussion. Make sure it works before you click solved or Csound 1 will be telling you to repost. 😁

http://tattiebogle.net/index.php/ProjectRoot/Xbox360Controller/OsxDriver

Has anybody managed to get this to work? The driver does not work on Mavericks for me. The Xbox360 preferences pane installs just fine, however it does not recognise the controller.

Mine is plugged in with the USB cable. OSX Mavericks. I've tried the latest driver from Tattiebogle.net.

I'm using the wireless controller, which I got working under Mavericks but after a while (usually, it seems, after the Mac has gone to sleep and resumed) the controller isn't recognised. A full restart of the Mac seems to be necessary to get it to reconnect, which is a pain. Anyone have it working reliably for a number of days, after Mac sleeping? Happy to invest in a wired controller if that's the issue, no mention of Mavericks on the Tattiebogle website.

I just got it recognized in 10.9. I read on another post somewhere to instsll the .11 version and not the newest version. (FYI: The newest version forces a restart after installation.)

Collin,

As expected it added a preferences pane and it is recognized. BUT the controller name comes up as "Controller 1 (Wired)". I was expecting to say "Xbox 360 Controller" So far I have tried it with the Dolphin Wii Emulator only. In the emulator there is only one option for the controller and it says, "Input/0/Controller". Unfortunately, it does not work. Choosing a different option allows the keyboard controls to work only.

-Shaf

Here's where the problem seems to be for me... I should have read the FAQ more closely! 😊

@mtnbkr81,

So you are trying to use the wireless controller? All that I have read points to more reliability for the wired when using it on a computer. Perhaps you should save money for a wired one?

I also forgot to mention the installation procedures on the .11 version. My controller does get recognized but as a genereric controller. Not specific to xbox360. But you can try this:

-Uninstall the pref pant and the couple of other files that have been written to your MAC. Use the search on "controller"

-once deleted run the .11 version of tthe driver. MAKE SURE THE CONTROLLER IS NOT IN THE USB PORT.

-after the installation is complete open up preferences adn you should see an xbox360 option

-open it and then plug in the controller

-it should then get recognized. You may need to play with some of the options.

@Sunnah,

Yep, using a wireless controller (had it left over from an old 360). I was looking at the wireless receiver but given the cost, you're probably right - might be worth saving for a wired controller instead.

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Cheers,

JC

Which files are you uninstalling?

I have deleted the PrefPane and all of the files I can find (only 3).

I made the mistake of installing version .12 before I found this thread and now it will not let me go back and install version .11

@mtbkr81,

Glad I could help. I hope you get to the solution you are looking for. Take care bud.

-SunnaH

@iamjdr4him,

I gave up. I do not remember exactly which ones I uninstalled but as I said previously the 12 forces a restart ofthe system and the 11 does not. That should give you insight on which version your machine is reading. Perhaps there will be a more intuitive option that a developer may code for version 10.7.5. Right now I installed The Walking Dead Ep 1-5 which is pretty much a point and click game. But I do have Halo which would be nice for the controller to work although not critical.

-SunnaH

For those looking to use their xbox 360 wired remotes on Mac OSX Mavericks. This worked for me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9XagkBpnNo

I know it's been a while, but the answer is to follow steps 1-4 on this page: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1327396

This uses a script called UnTattie which will completely remove the driver and allow you to install an earlier version.

Also, I can confirm that version 0.11 works great with an official wired controller.