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Xbox 360 Controller Driver for Mac

Xbox Controller driver for your Mac.

Free
In English
Version 0.16.11
5.0
Based on 1 user rate

Xbox 360 Controller Driver overview

Xbox 360 Controller Driver is a driver that supports the Microsoft Xbox series of controllers including:

  • Original Xbox
    • Original Xbox controllers are supported by using a USB adapter.
  • Xbox 360
    • Wired Xbox 360 controllers are supported directly.
    • As of macOS 10.11, Wireless Xbox 360 controller support causes kernel panics. This issue cannot be resolved with minor changes to the driver, and requires that the driver be re-written from scratch to resolve the issue. Due to an excess of caution, we have disabled Wireless Xbox 360 controller support as of 0.16.6. If you want to use a wireless controller, download 0.16.5 or earlier and disable the driver before the computer enters a "sleep" state in order to prevent kernel panics. Alternatively, you can revert to a macOS version before 10.11 to avoid this issue.
  • Xbox One
    • Xbox One controllers are supported when connected with a micro USB cable. Using the controller with the Wireless Adapter is not currently supported.
    • Bluetooth capable Xbox One controllers (released after August 2016) are natively supported by macOS without the use of this driver. However, installing this driver will allow you to use the controller via USB.

    The driver provides developers with access to both force feedback and the LEDs of the controllers. Additionally, a preference pane has been provided so that users can configure their controllers and ensure that the driver has been installed properly.

    Controller support includes ALL devices that work with an Xbox series piece of hardware. All wheels, fight sticks, and controllers should work. This includes things like the Xbox One Elite controller. If your hardware does not work with an Xbox console we cannot support it. Sorry.

    Note: This project is an improved fork of TatieBogle's Xbox 360 Controller

What’s new in version 0.16.11

Version 0.16.11:
  • There are a couple new devices added in this release
  • Make sure to allow access to the developer in System Preferences > Security & Privacy

Xbox 360 Controller Driver for Mac

Free
In English
Version 0.16.11

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ruyrybeyro
ruyrybeyro
Oct 11 2021
0.16.11
0.0
Oct 11 2021
0.0
Version: 0.16.11
Unfortunately, wired Xbox controllers are on the way out. From Catalina?/Big sur onwards, only wireless controllers are provided, which this driver does not support. Also, this is Intel only. So beware, before buying a wireless controller if you have a recent Mac.
fenrosanta
fenrosanta
Jun 29 2021
0.16.11
5.0
Jun 29 2021
5.0
Version: 0.16.11
Great app, I have used it in 2 macs alreadyand it is very easy (no set up, just plug and play) and reliable.
fenrosanta
fenrosanta
Jun 29 2021
0.16.11
5.0
Jun 29 2021
5.0
Version: 0.16.11