How To Use Xbox 360 Controller On Steam Mac

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The Elder Scrolls Online for PC supports XInput controllers, which includes the Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers. If you are not using an XInput controller, it may not be compatible with ESO.

Your first step will be to connect your controller to your PC. For some controllers, like the Xbox One Elite controller, this is done wirelessly by way of a USB dongle. Next, open Steam, click “Steam” at the top-left corner, and then click the “Settings” option.

  • Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button . Press and hold the Pair button on your controller for three seconds (the Xbox button  will start flashing rapidly). On your PC, press the Start button , then choose Settings Devices Bluetooth & other devices.
  • Once your computer restarts, click the Apple logo at the top-left of your screen and select 'System Preferences' 4. Click on the 'Xbox 360 Controller' icon. Look for the Xbox 360 Controllers icon.

To activate your controller on PC/Mac, perform the following steps after you have logged into one of your characters. You cannot use a controller before logging into a character.

  1. Navigate to Settings.
  2. Select Gameplay.
  3. Next to GamepadMode, select On in the dropdown menu.
    • To revert back to your PC UI, turn the Gamepad Mode option to Off.


PC Troubleshooting

If your controller is not functioning, make sure it is connected to your computer before launching ESO. If this does not resolve the issue, follow the steps below to test your controller and ensure it is set as the preferred device.

Xbox 360 Controller On Steam

  1. Search for Controllers in Windows search
  2. Select Set up USB game controllers, this will open up Game Controller settings.
  3. Select the controller you would like to use.
  4. Select properties, this will open a menu which allows you to test the controller inputs.
    • If the buttons on screen light up and the axes move as you press buttons or move the joysticks, the controller is working properly.
    • If the corresponding actions are not represented in this test menu, the controller is not functioning properly and will not work in ESO.
  5. If the controller is working properly, select OK to return to the Game Controllers menu.
  6. Click Advanced...
  7. In Advanced Settings you will see a drop down menu for Preferred device. Make sure to select the controller you would like to use and select OK.

If you have followed the steps above and your controller does not function in ESO you may have to reinstall the controller's drivers or software.

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