Game Pad for OSX

bloodiedathame · 8 Nov 2013 at 11:19

Been having a look recently for a decent Gaming Controller for OSX without much joy, can anyone recommend something decent, I'd guess something bluetooth would be ideal if it exists.

It's with a view to playing the Marathon (Bungie) series with it.

ruffneck · 8 Nov 2013 at 14:01

Are you not able to use the standard wired/wireless xbox 360 controllers on OSX?

bloodiedathame · 8 Nov 2013 at 14:59

Whilst it's possible, I was just hoping for something that is a bit more supported on OSX rather than something that runs off old third party drivers etc.

ruffneck · 8 Nov 2013 at 15:08

bloodiedathame said:
Whilst it's possible, I was just hoping for something that is a bit more supported on OSX rather than something that runs off old third party drivers etc.

Ahh ok, I don't know what sort of hassle is involved in getting it working but surely there isn't a better controller.

CrispyXUK · 8 Nov 2013 at 15:50

PS3 Controller via bluetooth, personally I use the Wii U Pro Controller which is also bluetooth

bloodiedathame · 8 Nov 2013 at 19:05

CrispyXUK said:
PS3 Controller via bluetooth, personally I use the Wii U Pro Controller which is also bluetooth

I've tried a PS3 controller before but it didn't work for me.

Chiribo · 9 Nov 2013 at 13:58

I'd also recommend the PS3 controller, once it's linked up via BT it seems to work fairly well. Sadly most games that support controllers tend to assume you're going to be using a 360 controller, so the layouts aren't always spot on straight out of the box.

N19h7m4r3 · 9 Nov 2013 at 20:15

ruffneck said:
Ahh ok, I don't know what sort of hassle is involved in getting it working but surely there isn't a better controller.

No hassle at all! Download 360 pad drivers, install, plug and then play your games.

Super easy, and there's a script to add support for 65 extra 3rd party controllers.

I use a wired proper MS 360 pad without issues.

bloodiedathame · 9 Nov 2013 at 22:10

Nice, thanks guys. Will try the PS3 pad again and if that fails ill get myself a wired 360. Will update when I'm done.

*Can't get the PS3 controller working on OSX 10.8.5 as per this guide: http://www.mactrast.com/2013/01/how-to-use-a-playstation-3-controller-with-your-mac/

** Further fiddling and I'm getting somewhere, managed to get the PS3 controller recognised via Bluetooth and mapped some keys etc using Gamepad Companion. All working on Marathon 2!