If that wasnt amazing enough, you can use the emulator to play PS3 games on. The controller will now appear connected in the list and can be used in applications. You can let one controller cut off within the Retroarch menu and cut on. Then select 'Add To Favorites' and then 'Update Services' from the little gear icon menu. Open Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Bluetooth and disable Bluetooth on Mac as well as any other nearby Macs or devices which will try to. Enter '0000' (without the quotes) and click 'Accept.'Ĭlick the 'PLAYSTATION3 Controller' item in the Bluetooth list in the preferences.

Press 'PS' button for 1-2 seconds until the red lights flash.Ĭlick the '+' icon in the preferences to open the Bluetooth Setup Assistant.Ī window will appear asking you to enter an access code.

Reset PS3 controller by inserting paperclip into pinhole near L2 button.Ĭonnect PS3 controller to Mac with USB cable.

Open Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Bluetooth and disable Bluetooth on Mac as well as any other nearby Macs or devices which will try to pair with and confuse the controller. How to use a PS3 controller on Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)

Mac ps3 emulator with controller