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XBox HID Driver1.2

24 June 2007

Improve your XBox controller's compatibility with your Mac.

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  • XBox HID Driver for Mac - review, screenshots
  • XBox HID Driver for Mac - review, screenshots
  • XBox HID Driver for Mac - review, screenshots
  • XBox HID Driver for Mac - review, screenshots

Overview

XBox HID Driver extends and improves your XBox controller's compatibility with your Mac.

With an adapter, the XBox controller (and other XBox peripherals) can be plugged into a PC or Mac's USB port. However, the XBox controller is not HID-compatible, so it is not usable by games or applications without a special driver. For some time, these drivers have been available for Windows and Linux. This driver is the first to support the XBox controller on Mac OS X.

This software installs a kernel extension (driver) that turns the XBox Gamepad into first-class HID citizen. Translation: it will work with any Mac OS X game/application that supports gamepads, including GamePad Companion and SimpleSoft's XGamePad software.

The full source code is available on the project website.

What's new in XBox HID Driver

Version 1.2:
  • Freeware release

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21 Reviews of XBox HID Driver

5
Lookky
14 May 2013
Version: 1.2

Most helpful

I just found the version 2.0.0 and works great with 10.8.3 BIG thanks to the developers that made the upgrade :) http://xhd.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/xhd/xhd/Release/xhd_2_0_0.dmg?revision=1.3
(1)
0.5
yoyka
09 July 2016
Version: 1.2
no download
(0)
Turquoise
03 January 2016
Version: 1.2
For my Xbox One controller, I am using this: https://github.com/360Controller/360Controller/releases It works great!
(0)
Turquoise
14 June 2014
Version: 1.2
Does this work with an Xbox One controller too?
(0)
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5
Lookky
14 May 2013
Version: 1.2
I just found the version 2.0.0 and works great with 10.8.3 BIG thanks to the developers that made the upgrade :) http://xhd.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/xhd/xhd/Release/xhd_2_0_0.dmg?revision=1.3
(1)
Ikir
20 June 2012
Version: 1.2
It doesn't seem to work with 10.7 This one works great http://tattiebogle.net/index.php/ProjectRoot/Xbox360Controller/OsxDriver#toc1 I'm using it to play a lot of games.
(0)
3
Dil356
18 November 2011
Version: 1.3.4
I downloaded this software excited that it would actually work but it won't pick up my controller. I used an afterglow wired controller. X Box doesn't make wired controllers anymore; most of them have gone third party. I'd appreciate any help on this. Thanks.
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Djg365
11 May 2008
Version: 1.3.4
cant get the right stick to work in UT2004 :(
(0)
5
djacidjac
26 January 2008
Version: 1.3.4
Works great. Awsome job guy! And the xbox 360 controllers come in white to match my iBook.
(0)
Macericg
24 June 2007
Version: 1.3.4
What?!? Use a Microsoft game controller on your Mac?!? What's nextÉBoot your Mac into WindoÉoh, waitÉ
(0)
Jetfiredx
24 June 2007
Version: 1.3.4
Well I am so glad I supported this dev by paying for the driver a couple months ago. Granted, it was only $5 or something but to have it go free now just seems like I wasted my money. Oh well.
(0)
SpringheelMac
13 April 2007
Version: 1.3.3
I can't seem to get my XBOX controller to work with MacMAME or MAME OS X. Is it compatible? Also, NANNASSY, I couldn't find a 360 driver here, but there is one at Versiontracker.com. (Too bad I don't have a 360 controller!)
(0)
Nannassy
25 April 2006
Version: 1.3.1
Does this driver support Xbox 360 USB controllers?
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Anonymous
17 April 2005
Version: 1.3.1
Awesome, now I can get carpal tunnel faster! No longer must I only subject myself to the awful design of the glorified penis extension known as the XBox controller when I play Halo 2. Disability check here I come!
(0)
Anonymous
02 January 2005
Version: 1.3
Should be free. I suppose no one is willing to make contributions anymore.
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Anonymous
02 October 2004
Version: 1.2
This will not install on 10.3.5 It appears to be an installer issue
(0)
Anonymous
25 September 2003
Version: 1.2
Umar: I've been playing Halo with an XBox controller (duh) since its inception, and I destroy everybody. If the driver is sound I'm sure I'll be fine against anybody with or without a mouse. (When you reach a level where you can kill anybody with the minimum shots required for whatever weapon, your reflexes are good enough to compensate for lack of mouse.)
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UmarOMC
02 July 2003
Version: 1.2
USB adaptor (you COULD'VE RTFM, too): www.lik-sang.com, there's adaptors for different systems, but apparently only the XBox controller has someone working on HID drivers. Oh, Acrappiness, you play online with a pad against mouse/keyboard players and you WILL have your ass handed to you- believe me, I've been playing for years, gamepad players are usually shit last.
(0)
Masterkew
01 July 2003
Version: 1.2
This is awesome, except I'm not particularly a fan of the XBox controller. It worked fairly well, no crashes or anything. Did I understand correctly that the XBox DVD controller could be used too? Anyone have any idea if these exist for the CameCube or PS2 controllers? (and are there adapters?). Email any reply please.
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5
Iamspartacusmk
15 June 2003
Version: 1.1
Awesome...I love the xBox Controller and it works like a charm. Thank You.
(0)
Joephish
18 May 2003
Version: 1.0
Where can I find a controller -> USB adaptor that you mentioned? I might like to give this a try... I love the XBox controller! (unlike a lot of people :-)
(0)
Acrappa
18 May 2003
Version: 1.0
This sounds like a great idea. When Halo comes out for the Mac, I'll pick it up and an adaptor so that I can play online with Xbox-controlling goodness.
(0)

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