How many controllers does OS X support?
Dear fellow Steam on OS X players,
I wonder how many controllers can be connected either per USB or paired via Bluetooth to OS X? I have just one PS4 dualshock which works perfectly with my Macbook Pro, but I want to know if it supports another one, and if possible, up to four controllers?
Best Answer
Answering for the USB side of things.
OS X itself should be able to detect up to 127 total USB connected devices through a single port.
I highly recommend reading this: https://superuser.com/a/330570/259665
I would also recommend getting a 4-port, powered USB hub to make sure that USB lag is not a factor when 4 people are actively using a controller.
If you actually want to connect 127 devices then it would require very careful planning to make sure that all of the USB hubs are powered properly.
Furthermore, if you actually connect 127 devices through one USB port then expect some very extreme lag when using your controller.
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Can you connect multiple controllers to a Mac?
According to Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device - Apple Support. 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 controllers at once, and other Bluetooth limits vary by device.What controllers can connect to Mac?
Officially, an updated Mac supports the following controllers:- Xbox wireless controller (Model 1708, a.k.a., most Xbox One controllers)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2.
- Xbox Adaptive Controller.
- PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller (a.k.a., the PS4 controller)
Can you use 2 game controllers on Apple TV?
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD support up to four Bluetooth game controllers simultaneously. If you're using a Bluetooth audio accessory with Apple TV, only one game controller is supported. Some apps let you use an iOS device as an additional controller, which doesn't require a Bluetooth connection.Do gamepads work on Mac?
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