Another 10 of the time, Steam Big Picture mode fails to actually load.

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Log in sign up User account menu 3 Does Steam Controller works well on Mac.

I know that after the updates it is now compatible with every Steam games on mac.

Thanks for your answers 17 comments share save hide report 71 Upvoted This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Sort by best level 1 4 points 4 years ago Ive been using my SC with my Mac (MBP, 2009) since it arrived in January my overall experience with it has been really positive.

It does tend to be a bit buggier than Windows Steam seems to crash more than when I use it on my brothers gaming PC, but for me it hasnt detracted much from the experience.

However, as many others here have already stated, the biggest ongoing issue for Mac users (in my opinion) is that the modifier keys (shift, altoption, ctrlcommand) do not work.

I assume Steams virtual keyboard is sending key codes that dont translate correctly to Mac.

I tested this a while back - soon after getting my controller - mapping every virtual key to the SC and using a mix of Notepad, the Macs virtual keyboard viewer, and the Key Codes app from the Mac app store (free) to see the output.

So for now how well you would use the SC outside of Steam would depend on how much you need those keys.

As a side effect to the issue, Ive found the option to emulate some of the extra keys useful, especially F13-F19 - good for for binding things like Mission Control and Notification Center.

Using a grip to trigger Mission Control and switch between desktops feels really good;) level 2 Original Poster 1 point 4 years ago Thank you very much for your precise answer.

It really helps. How often does bugs occurs while playing Is it with a particular kind of game (3D games, while using several controllers.) or is it purely random Continue this thread level 1 2 points 4 years ago Yes, you can use it to control your computer just like a mouse.

Its my favorite feature You can even click the analog stick to make an on-screen keyboard pop up.

Works brilliantly.

I gave it another shot a few days ago and I dunno.

Besides even more random crashes bugs, you cant map the Cmd key at all.

I could not get left-shift working in Torchlight 2 for example.

The only workaround I know of is to rebind those keys in-game first.

Every time I bind anything to rshift it turns down my screen brightness instead.

Weel I commanded it and will experience it level 1 1 point 4 years ago Not sure if youre still soliciting opinions, but: I got the Steam Controller for my Mac a couple days ago.

Im not entirely sure howwhy, but it never works right after you reboot a Mac.

Half the time, the controller still doesnt work when you open up Steam.

You actually have to reboot your computer and startup Steam before the controller will actually start responding.

About 10 of the time (of the time when you can get both controller working and have Steam open), both the controller and Steam will stop responding.

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