Connect your wireless controller to play supported games from Apple Arcade or the App Store, navigate your Apple TV, and more.
Pair a controller
Learn how to pair the following game controllers to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac.
- Pair an Xbox wireless controller to the above Apple devices.
- Pair a PlayStation wireless controller to the above Apple devices.
- Pair a Made for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (MFi) Bluetooth controller to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac.
Yes: you CAN stream Xbox games on a Mac!Sponsor: My WiFi TV - spinning thing on my desk: https://dly. PC users can go on with their gaming on the move if they possess the Xbox Wireless Controller. However, Microsoft is also letting users plug in their wired.
Pairing mode steps, button controls, and button customization vary across game controllers. Check with your game controller manufacturer for details.
See which wireless controllers are supported
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- Xbox Wireless Controller Series S and Series X
Pair a controller to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac
- Press the Xbox button to turn on your controller.
- Press and hold the Connect button for a few seconds to put your controller into pairing mode.
- Follow the steps to pair a controller to your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.
If your controller doesn’t connect or work as expected
- Unpair it, then pair it again. If you still can't pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.
- Make sure that you're not trying to connect too many Bluetooth accessories at once. Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD support up to two of the same kind of controller at once, or one controller with a combination of Bluetooth audio devices. Other controller and audio Bluetooth limits vary by device.
- Check that the firmware on your controller is up to date.
- Some controller functions aren't supported when paired with an Apple device, including the controller's audio jack. Contact Apple Support for more details.
Xbox 360
I've done it on my MacBook Pro using boot camp. A little slow on my network to play Gears of War online though, but that can also be because I am terrible. How to Play Xbox One Games on Mac. Turn on streaming on your Xbox One. Then on Xbox app connections choose Allow connections from any device. Leave your Xbox turned on and signed in to the profile you want to use. Download the OneCast trial and install it on your Mac. Click Register Xbox One. How can I use my MacBook Pro as a. The only thing that might improve the experience is connecting a controller to your Mac—particularly when you play Xbox or other console games. Then you get great graphics and great control of your game. There are a few ways to connect an Xbox controller to your Mac, depending on the kind of controller you’re trying to use.