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Xbox Controller on Mac: Wireless Setup & Driver Guide (2026)
Set up an Xbox controller on Mac by model number: native Bluetooth for Series X|S and Elite, USB for older pads, and why 360Controller no longer works on Mac.
PS4 Controller Not Connecting? Every Fix, Step by Step
Fix a DualShock 4 that won't connect to a PS4: Sony's reset procedure, the one-console pairing rule, cable and port checks, Safe Mode, plus PC and phone steps.
Best Controller for MacBook Air: Compact & Compatible Picks (2026)
The best controllers for a MacBook Air pair over Bluetooth with no dongle and Apple support. Compact 8BitDo, Xbox and PlayStation picks, and traps to avoid.
Xbox Controller Not Connecting to PC or Keeps Disconnecting: Fixes (2026)
Xbox controller not connecting to PC, or dropping mid-session? Run the USB cable test first, then firmware, Bluetooth power settings and adapter placement.
What Controllers Are Compatible with PS5? Full List (2026)
Which controllers work on PS5, which run PS4 games, and which need an adapter, from DualSense and DualShock 4 to licensed pads, arcade sticks and converters.
PS5 Controller Not Charging? How to Find the Cause and Fix It
Work through Sony's charging checks in order: cable, USB port, rest-mode power, reset, then repair. Find what is actually stopping your DualSense from charging.