

I shouldn’t have to install a third party driver just to get the controller working if it connects fine with Mac’s Bluetooth. Installing third party drivers fixes this issue, but I’m looking for a plug and play solution. I found one other thread from awhile ago of someone else experiencing this same issue: Īdditionally I’ve tested this with multiple Macbooks and Xbox One S controllers, all having the same issue. Connecting to Mac macos apple xbox How to Connect a Xbox One Controller to a Mac Babbling Boolean 88K subscribers Subscribe 78K views 1 year ago Quick video tutorial showing how to. Second, the D Pad UP is constantly being fired. No button on the controller triggers what should be the Gamepad Face Button Right (B for Xbox controllers). I also tested with Nvidia’s GFN, and the “S” controller connected via USB doesn’t work there either, but the “original” controller does.I’ve connected an Xbox One S via Bluetooth to a Macbook Pro 2016 with the latest updates.Īfter some testing I’ve realized two things:įirst, The face buttons are completely messed up, and Y doesn’t even register.Īnd you would think Y triggers B, but it doesn’t. The integrated Firmware Manager will assist in updating your hardware to the latest firmware versions. If I switch the “S” model to Bluetooth, it does work in Shadow. The driver must be installed on a Windows PC/laptop. Neither works in Shadow via USB (nor shows up as a connected controller in the Quick Menu). I’ve tested with two XBO controllers, an “original” and an “S” model.

I just verified that using a wired XBO controller with Shadow does not work, so it appears there may be a regression in the app, or some other conflict with macOS 11.2.1. However, USB device forwarding is not supposed to be needed for the supported controllers to work, and the Xbox One controllers are supported. Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Game Controllers in the sidebar, then click the name of. Select your controller, then select Customization. Apple TV: Go to Settings > General > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. Tap the name of your controller, then tap Default Controls. The option to forward USB devices appears under the “My Shadow” section of the Settings, at least in newer clients (I’m running the same macOS version as you, but with the beta client, 3.9.7. iPhone, iPad: Go to Settings > General > Game Controller.
