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Old 20-10-2008, 09:10 PM
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game controllers or console controllers on a Mac

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I've got a Mac mini which I'm currently using as an HTPC. I've recently installed a bunch of emulators on it, SNES, Mega Drive, Amiga, Spectrum etc and I'd like some game controllers for a more authentic feel, not to mention I don't have a keyboard plugged in to it!

Does anyone have any recommendations for a couple of decent, and ideally wireless game controllers?

I also have Xbox 360 controllers, PS3 controllers and a few Wii controllers including a classic controller at my disposal. Has anyone had any luck getting these to work in OS X with something like USB overdrive?
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Old 21-10-2008, 08:53 AM
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a couple of decent, and ideally wireless game controllers?

I also have Xbox 360 controllers, PS3 controllers and a few Wii controllers including a classic controller at my disposal. Has anyone had any luck getting these to work in OS X with something like USB overdrive?
In terms of Xbox 360 pads, I've had pretty good luck with this driver: Tattiebogle.net - XBox 360 Controller which supports both the wired & wireless Xbox controllers. If you want to use the Wireless pads, you'll need to go and get a hold of the WIreless Receiver.

The guy behind that Xbox 360 driver also has a PS3 driver, so that's another alternative you might want to check out.

For native pads, the only other pad I've liked is Logitech's Rumblepad 2 which works pretty well with OS X from my stuffing around. They've got a Wireless version of it as well, and from what I've read works just as well as it's wired sibling.
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Thanks, I'll check those suggestions out.
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