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I have an iMac 5K. Been searching Amazon and a few gaming controller maker sites, but I'm seeing very very very few Mac compatible controllers. I'm also wanting something that isn't like the PS3 or Xbox controllers. Something better designed, since both cause my hands to cramp after a short time of use. Also want it to work with Steam.
Any suggestions?
iMac with Retina 5K display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)
not sure if it's too much like the xbox/ ps controller but the steam one would work on steam i guess http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/10/18/first-look-steam-controller
I haven't held one, but the touch pads on it are an instant no. Plus it just looks like a fancier Xbox controller.
Really want something like the GameCube controller, but the reviews on the USB one aren't great.
To put it simply, your best options boil down to the Logitech F series, a Dual Shock 3, a Wii remote or the Xbox 360 wireless controller. Only the Logitech pad is supported natively in OS X. The other devices will require their own third-party drivers that are not officially supported in OS X. The Xbox 360 controller in particular requires TattieBogle. In geneal, you can try to use Joystick Mapper or Game Companion (the latter is in the Mac App Store) to get the aforementioned controllers to work in OS X.
Be cautioned however that even if you get a controller to be recognized by OS X, the greater hurdle will be the kind of support offered by the developer of a given game. For example, Star Wars the Force Unleashed only supports the Xbox 360 controller, even though it is not a natively supported controller in OS X. Even worse, only the wireless Xbox 360 controller is supported.
Your best bet is to evaluate your entire library of games and select the controller most commonly supported. Sadly, the controller situation in OS X is less about your preference of form factor and more about finding out what works with the most games.
Best of luck
Steam compatible Mac controller?
