Just to add my .02 here, I’ve reliably used Dual Sense (PS5) and XBox 1 and Series X / S controllers wirelessly with Mac.
Occasionally the connection process via bluetooth can be a bit fiddly but once connected, the Mac remembers the controllers and usually connects again without a hassle. Jessica, I’ve not used any third-party controllers so I can’t specifically comment on that, however, I’d suggest getting a PS5 (dual sense) controller or XBox controller specifically for series X or S if you can. Joseph, regarding the issues with updating drivers, have you tried updating your XBox controller directly through a console or via the XBox app on Windows? Sorry I can’t be of more help to either of you. Best of luck though and please do write back to the list with any progress you make on these issues. This may help others as well. Good luck and have a great day! :) Cheers! Cara > On Apr 8, 2024, at 10:52 AM, joseph hodge <josephlho...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I think it might be picky as the only thing I found that honestly works > reliably is a PlayStation 4 controller wired in through my USB to USB-C. > Everything else tends to just not ever really map correctly or get > recognized. Especially running Bluetooth. When using my Xbox controller And > trying to Bluetooth it to the Mac it tells me I need to update some thing but > I can never quite figure out what driver needs to be updated. As when I go to > Microsoft and find the driver, I’m already up-to-date. > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 8, 2024, at 10:34 AM, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> So I think I’ve finally found a wireless gaming controller that stated on >> Amazon, would work on my Mac, and also came with a clip so you could somehow >> play games on your iPhone. The Brand is something I’ve never heard of >> “Aghi,) but when pairing it with my Mac, it picks it up as Xbox 1. So I >> thought all was good to go until I tried running it on multiple emulators, >> and Retroarch now completely changes its menu structure, now only showing me >> what cores I have installed, and eventually just stops talking altogether, >> and eventually seems to freeze, and in Genesis+, I’m just not seeing an >> option under input to add/remap the control itself, only a general remapping >> option, which I accidentally remap buttons I don’t want to simply by trying >> to scroll through the table itself. 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