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XBox HID Driver
XBox HID Driver
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XBox HID Driver free download for Mac

XBox HID Driver

Version 1.2

Improve your XBox controller's compatibility with your Mac.

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Application is not under development & not supported.

XBox HID Driver 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 version 1.2

Updated on Jun 24 2007

Version 1.2:
  • Freeware release

Information

License

Free

Size

237 KB

Developer’s website

http://xhd.sf.net

Downloads

54063

App requirements

  • Intel 32
  • PPC 32
  • Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
  • XBox Controller or XBox remote with USB Adapter
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yoyka
yoyka
Jul 9 2016
1.2
5.0
Jul 9 2016
5.0
Version: 1.2
no download
Turquoise
Turquoise
Jan 3 2016
1.2
0.0
Jan 3 2016
0.0
Version: 1.2
For my Xbox One controller, I am using this: https://github.com/360Controller/360Controller/releases It works great!
Turquoise
Turquoise
Jun 14 2014
1.2
0.0
Jun 14 2014
0.0
Version: 1.2
Does this work with an Xbox One controller too?
Lookky
Lookky
May 14 2013
1.2
5.0
May 14 2013
5.0
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
Ikir
Ikir
Jun 20 2012
1.2
0.0
Jun 20 2012
0.0
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.
Dil356
Dil356
Nov 18 2011
1.3.4
3.0
Nov 18 2011
3.0
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.
Djg365
Djg365
May 11 2008
1.3.4
0.0
May 11 2008
0.0
Version: 1.3.4
cant get the right stick to work in UT2004 :(
Guest
Guest
Jan 26 2008
1.3.4
5.0
Jan 26 2008
5.0
Version: 1.3.4
Works great. Awsome job guy! And the xbox 360 controllers come in white to match my iBook.
Macericg
Macericg
Jun 24 2007
1.3.4
0.0
Jun 24 2007
0.0
Version: 1.3.4
What?!? Use a Microsoft game controller on your Mac?!? What's nextÉBoot your Mac into WindoÉoh, waitÉ
Jetfiredx
Jetfiredx
Jun 24 2007
1.3.4
0.0
Jun 24 2007
0.0
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.
Springheelmac
Springheelmac
Apr 13 2007
1.3.3
0.0
Apr 13 2007
0.0
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!)
Nannassy
Nannassy
Apr 25 2006
1.3.1
0.0
Apr 25 2006
0.0
Version: 1.3.1
Does this driver support Xbox 360 USB controllers?
Guest
Guest
Apr 17 2005
1.3.1
0.0
Apr 17 2005
0.0
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!
Guest
Guest
Jan 2 2005
1.3
0.0
Jan 2 2005
0.0
Version: 1.3
Should be free. I suppose no one is willing to make contributions anymore.
Guest
Guest
Oct 2 2004
1.2
0.0
Oct 2 2004
0.0
Version: 1.2
This will not install on 10.3.5 It appears to be an installer issue
Guest
Guest
Sep 25 2003
1.2
0.0
Sep 25 2003
0.0
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.)
Guest
Guest
Jul 2 2003
1.2
0.0
Jul 2 2003
0.0
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.
Masterkew
Masterkew
Jul 1 2003
1.2
0.0
Jul 1 2003
0.0
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.
Iamspartacusmk
Iamspartacusmk
Jun 15 2003
1.1
5.0
Jun 15 2003
5.0
Version: 1.1
Awesome...I love the xBox Controller and it works like a charm. Thank You.
Joephish
Joephish
May 18 2003
1.0
0.0
May 18 2003
0.0
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 :-)
yoyka
yoyka
Jul 9 2016
5.0
Jul 9 2016
5.0
Version: null
Lookky
Lookky
May 14 2013
5.0
May 14 2013
5.0
Version: null
Dil356
Dil356
Nov 18 2011
3.0
Nov 18 2011
3.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jan 26 2008
5.0
Jan 26 2008
5.0
Version: null
Iamspartacusmk
Iamspartacusmk
Jun 15 2003
5.0
Jun 15 2003
5.0
Version: null
Free
Application is not under development & not supported.

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