As of this writing, developers haven't created a fix. MacOS Catalina, which you'll need to use both Apple Arcade and Xbox One wireless controllers, appears to have broken the third-party 360controllers driver that once allowed Mac users to play games with Xbox 360 or One controllers. Sorry, old-school diehards, but Xbox 360 controllers won't work on your Mac, neither will first- or third-party wired Xbox One controllers.
In short, look for a controller like the one pictured below. Microsoft offers a simple visual test to see whether yours will work with Bluetooth: If the plastic around the circular Xbox button at the top of the controller is part of the face of the controller, rather than part of the top with the triggers and shoulder buttons, you're good to go. What kinds of Xbox controllers will work with Apple Arcade?įor now, at least, you'll need a new or recent Xbox One S controller ($45) that supports Bluetooth connections. Here's what you need to know to get Apple Arcade on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad playing nicely with your trusty Xbox gamepad. Apple Arcade and the latest versions of Apple's various operating systems have worked together to change that, providing seamless support for wireless Xbox One controllers. You needed third-party drivers, and you got inconsistent support from game to game. For a long time, using an Xbox controller with your Mac was an iffy prospect.
