Sony brings wireless PS4 DualShock 4 controller support to Mac with new $25 dongle

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Mac gamers will gain full functionality with Sony's DualShock 4 controller, including touchpad, vibration, and stereo headset jack -- via a new USB wireless adapter priced at $24.99.




Sony's DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter offers support for both Apple's macOS and Microsoft Windows. While Sony controllers can connect to Macs via a standard wired USB connection, the adapter will offer full wireless functionality for all of the controller's capabilities, including its light bar and motion sensors.

In particular, the adapter will be of interest to Mac users who utilize the Remote Play feature of Sony's PlayStation 4. Launched earlier this year, Remote Play for Mac allows users to stream content from a PS4 console to a second screen.

Another key part of the wireless adapter launch is Sony's PS Now cloud-based service, powered by its purchase of Gaikai back in 2012. However, at launch in the U.S., PS Now support will be limited to Windows PCs, as Sony simply said it is "evaluating Mac support."




PS Now boasts support for more than 400 PlayStation games, including popular franchises like "Uncharted," "God of War," and "Ratchet and Clank."

In recent years, Sony has been a supporter of Apple hardware, making its PlayStation Vue streaming TV service available on iPad soon after it launched.

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  • Reply 1 of 11
    irelandireland Posts: 17,801member
    To Mac > PC in photo.
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  • Reply 2 of 11
    ajmasajmas Posts: 604member
    Would be curious if this will also work with the PS3 controller?
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  • Reply 3 of 11
    thewhitefalconthewhitefalcon Posts: 4,453member
    ajmas said:
    Would be curious if this will also work with the PS3 controller?
    There's possibly some interoperability, but I would wait until the community verifies that. 
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    movingincirclesmovingincircles Posts: 27member
    article doesn't even mention the release date...
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  • Reply 5 of 11
    boltsfan17boltsfan17 Posts: 2,294member
    The PS4 controller already works as a wireless controller on Mac's. I've been using PS3/PS4 controllers for years on my iMac/Macbook.
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  • Reply 6 of 11
    boltsfan17boltsfan17 Posts: 2,294member
    article doesn't even mention the release date...
    It's coming out in early September according to Sony. 

    http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/08/23/playstation-now-coming-to-pc-dualshock-4-usb-wireless-adaptor-unveiled/
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  • Reply 7 of 11
    dantheman827dantheman827 Posts: 118member
    What's the point of this adapter? both the PS3 and PS4 controllers already work out of the box with MacOS
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  • Reply 8 of 11
    rezwitsrezwits Posts: 916member
    maybe it works as a MFI instead of old school BlueTooth HID
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  • Reply 9 of 11
    boltsfan17boltsfan17 Posts: 2,294member
    dantheman827 said:
    What's the point of this adapter? both the PS3 and PS4 controllers already work out of the box with MacOS
    I think it's geared towards people who are using Remote Play on their Mac's. The controllers already work out of the box, but not all features work. With the new adapter, all features will work. 
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  • Reply 10 of 11
    suddenly newtonsuddenly newton Posts: 13,819member
    ajmas said:
    Would be curious if this will also work with the PS3 controller?
    You can already pair a PS3 Sixaxis controller with any Bluetooth Mac running OS X Mountain Lion or newer.
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  • Reply 11 of 11
    yanimacyanimac Posts: 23member
    I wonder if this will work with the new Apple TV
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