Click the “+” icon in the preferences to open the Bluetooth Setup Assistant.Press “PS” button for 1-2 seconds until the red lights flash.Connect PS3 controller to Mac with USB cable.Reset PS3 controller by inserting paperclip into pinhole near L2 button.Open Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Bluetooth and disable Bluetooth on Mac as well as any other nearby Macs or devices which will try to pair with and confuse the controller.The process is much simpler under OS X Mavericks and newer, and does not require many of the below steps, such as adding the controller to favorites. * Note: These instructions are specifically for OS X Snow Leopard, OS X Lion, and OS X Mountain Lion.
Github user Statico has posted detailed instructions to make it happen. All you have to do is pair it via Bluetooth, and you’re good to play any game that supports a Bluetooth gamepad. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about it – you can use your existing PlayStation 3 controller with your Mac via Bluetooth.ĭrivers to support the Sony DualShock 3 PlayStation controller are already included in OS X Snow Leopard or later. Plus, if you’re already used to a Playstation 3 controller (the $40 Dual Shock 3), using anything different can be confusing. 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).
