Can I play Sims 4 on my Mac using a PS3 controller?
Downloaded Sims 4 off Origin to play on my MacBook Air that is 6 months old. I'm finding it really difficult to play with a trackpad and thought "I will have to get a mouse!"
After Googling it I got a video of a guy using the Bluetooth on a Mac to connect a PS3 controller. Would this work for playing Sims 4? Could someone give me detailed instructions on how to do it?
Best Answer
Connecting a Dualshock 3 controller to a MAc is possible via bluetooth: How to Connect a PlayStation 3 Controller to a Mac
But it looks like controller support for The Sims 4 will not be available: Sims 4(PC) To Enable Controller/Gamepad Support (this question refers to PC specifically, but it's more than likely to apply cross platform)
As RESPAWN has mentioned below, there are a couple of gamepad to keyboard/mouse mapper programs available for Macs: JoystickMapper and Enjoyable
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Can you use a PS3 controller on a Mac?
Now that the Playstation 3 controller is connected to the Mac wirelessly, you can use it with any game or gaming app that supports controllers. It will work the same as any other USB or Bluetooth gamepad at this point, so configuring it for usage with individual games can vary slightly.Is Sims 4 compatible with controller?
Thanks to the newly released console versions of The Sims 4 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the game finally feels less like a creepy dollhouse of your own design and more like an experience to enjoy with a friend on the couch, passing a controller back and forth.How to Use a PS3 Controller with a Mac
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