By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's and enter Neither Link nor the Controller is widely available yet, but those who. Both are intended to work with any computer that can run Steam, including Macs, but technical issues are preventing that from being the case right now. 'Unfortunately, there are some temporary software issues that prevent the hardware from functioning with Macs,' an email from the Steam hardware team (via ) reads.

Your Steam Controller should show up, where you'll tap on it in your phone's Bluetooth menu to pair the two. Now you're all set to use the Steam Link Beta You can also connect your Steam Controller via Bluetooth to your PC (or Mac) now too, but Valve still recommends using the included dongle, as it. Sign in through STEAM. I would like to play Half-Life 2 and other games with my PS3 controller.I'm using a mac at the moment. If anybody knows how, it would be greatly appreciated.

'We expect these problems to be resolved as we update firmware and drivers over the next few weeks.' Specifically, the Steam Link doesn't stream from Macs; Valve says an 'upcoming update will add full support for streaming audio, video, and controller input.'

Meanwhile, the Steam Controller doesn't offer gamepad emulations on Macs. Valve recommends opting into the Steam beta client, which will enable keyboard and mouse emulation, while gamepad emulation should start working 'within a few weeks.'

Using the beta version of Steam is recommended for Mac users as it's the fastest way to obtain 'the latest fixes and functionality.' Unfortunate as this is, the company is adding the Valve Complete Pack to affected users' Steam accounts. This is the complete collection of its games--and that includes 'past, present, and future.' (The past games alone.) It's also offering refunds on both the Steam Controller and Link; it's extending the return period from 30 to 60 days and offering to pay any shipping costs. The Steam Controller and Link both officially launch on November 10. Preordering either one right now.

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The DualShock 4 is a great controller. If you’re a PC gamer and like to play console-oriented games, you may want to your use your DualShock 4 with your Windows PC or MAC. Sony has made the PS4 DualShock 4 controller the best controller in gaming for PC. It feels great to use having analog sticks, triggers, and bumpers. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple it could be, and the support isn’t as automatic as it is with Xbox One controllers. There are some solutions, though, and we’re here to run through them for you.

Here are the best and easiest ways to get your DualShock 4 working on your PC. Contents • • • • • How To Use PS4 DualShock 4 Controller On PC and Mac – 2018 Here’s the best way to connect your PS4 controller working on PC using an open source tool called DS4Windows. Use DS4 Controller with Steam Steam Steam Configurator support for PS4 Dual Shock Controller which works like same as steam valve controller.

If you’re looking to play your Steam games with a DualShock 4, you’re in luck! In 2016, Valve added native DualShock 4 support across the platform. Simply plug or pair your controller via Bluetooth (you’ll need a wireless Bluetooth dongle) and you’ll be good to go. Steam’s Big Picture mode is a controller-friendly interface that allows you to navigate your library, the store, and the community portion of Steam with a controller. You can now enjoy Steam on your TV from a couch as if it were a console. How to Connect DualShock 4 Set up to Steam Follow the step below: • Open Steam Client. • Log in with your information if not logged in.

• Click Save & Restart. • Change the IP Address and Subnet Mask to match your network configuration. • Click Setup > TCP/IP. XXX where XXX is a number between 2 and 254. For example, the 192.168.1.1 network can support 192.168.1.

• Go to Top right corner, Click on controller icon and Open Big Picture Mode • From there Go to Settings > Controller Settings. • Check that PS4 Configuration Support is ON. • Now Just plug your PS4 controller with a microUSB cable or Sony’s DualShock wireless dongle • Now you will see a Pop up where you need to personalize your controller with naming DS4, Set the color tone. • So finally, Your Set up to connect DualShock 4 Controller to Steam is completed. Using DS4 Controller on Windows PC If you’re looking to play non-Steam games, DS4 Windows is your best bet. For Windows is one of the best and most streamlined solutions for DualShock 4 gaming on PC.

Unfortunately, this solution isn’t available on Mac. See below for the solution on Mac. It’s a simple and intuitive program that allows your DualShock 4 to work with nearly all games. There are a ton of customization options, including custom profiles, button mapping, sensitivity settings, and more.

Simply connect your controller via Bluetooth or cable and you’ll be good to go. To do this • Open the start menu on your desktop and type Bluetooth • Click Bluetooth settings and click Add Bluetooth Device. • Hold the share button and PlayStation button at the same time until the light bar begins to flash rapidly • The controller should now show up as a Bluetooth device, select it and you should be connected The interface may look complicated but it’s actually quite simple. How To Connect A DualShock PS4 Controller To Mac Unfortunately, there is no dedicated plug-and-play support for Mac so it won’t be as simple as connecting it to Windows, but there are some solutions. The easiest way to get it working is to buy the official wireless adapter that Sony put out for PC and Mac. It’s a dedicated device that should work without any problems. To sync your controller, simply hold down the PlayStation button and the Share button at the same time until the light bar starts flashing rapidly.