Best way to use PS3 controller on Mac OSX for STEAM games?

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to use my PS3 controller on my iMac for STEAM games that don't support PS3 controllers, but support 360 ones. On my Windows PC, I would install MotionJoy and use it to emulate the PS3 controller as a 360 one. Is there any way to do this on Mac? For reference, I'm thinking of the F1 2013 racing game.

I use my PS3 controller on my macbook and it just works for most games. Of course you'll have to translate the 360 buttons to PS3 buttons whilst playing, but that isn't really a problem. Off the top of my head, games like Dust: An Elysian Tale, Bastion, Guacamalee, Trine 2 and Rogue Legacy work straight up.

For games that don't support it at all, you'll find a workaround on any app that lets you translate PS3 controller inputs into keyboard inputs. So just configure "x" on the d-pad to whatever key is jump on the game, for example. I used one but it has been a while so I don't really remember the name to recommend you.

How did you connect your PS3 to the macbook? Just by the USB cable and it works, or do you need to download and install 3rd party drivers? Thanks

There is for sure a "correct" procedure to it (which you'll find on google somewhere, where I've "half-learned" it), but I just plug it with the USB cable, turn on bluetooth, turn bluetooth off, take off the USB and repeat the process until it connects just by bluetooth. It usually takes one repetition. I forget if I've installed a driver, but I most probably didn't.

http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:DualShock_3

@wonderva: It doesnt seem anyone has been able to answer this question. I have the same query. Have you found a resolution to this?

Interesting enough, I just plug my controller into the mac and it "works" without a 3rd party driver. Didn't try bluetooth though. Even on games that say 360 controller only, the PS3 one works.