Once connected, 'PLAYSTATION(R)3 Controller' will appear in your list of Bluetooth-enabled devices however, it will indicate it is 'Not Connected'. Step 3: Connect the PS3 Wireless Controller with your Mac via the USB Mini-B cable.

Note the USB cable is only needed to set up the PS3 controller initially, and for charging it when necessary, the setup will be for the wireless usage of the Playstation controller through Bluetooth.

You'll need a USB Mini-B cable that connects the Playstation 3 controller to a console or USB port to charge it. Step 4: The Mac should quickly detect the controller and it will appear in the Bluetooth devices list as “Wireless Controller” or “PLAYSTATION(4) Controller” to pair the PS4 controller Step 3: Hold down the Playstation “PS” button and the “Share” button until the light at the top of the controller starts blinking quickly in a pulse fashion, this places the controller into pairing mode (see the figure) Step 1: Open your Mac's Bluetooth settings (Apple Menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth, or click the Bluetooth icon in the Menu Bar > Open Bluetooth Preferences.) The only thing required for connecting your controller is to pair it to your Mac via Bluetooth. Driver support for Playstation controllers are included in OS X.

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