Steam tries to install a driver for controller input but the installation fails. Mac Silicon M1 Big Sur Controller Support Workaround. When you have clicked your driver link, make sure you select the 'Save' option when prompted. Go to Options->Mouse and check the Joystick and Joystick Look checkboxes. I just installed the newest patch from Steam today and controllers are still not being recognized within Steam games on the MacBook Pro M1. Open Steam in Big Picture mode to receive firmware updates for your Steam Controller (this should happen automatically). Plenty of folks still claim the aging wired Xbox 360 controller is still the best … Windows Please remove the batteries and plug your Steam Controller into your host computer using the micro USB cable.
Then select Add Steam Controller and follow the on-screen pairing instructions to enter the validation code. The latter part depends on which ports or converters you have on your Mac. Here’s how to connect a controller to Mac with Steam. IMPORTANT: if you shut down Windows you need to pair the controller again using the same steps. Once the driver is installed, make sure you have the right cable for your controller and your Mac.
