Valve’s hotly-anticipated Steam Link and Steam Controller do not work with Apple’s Mac lineup of computers running OS X.
The Steam Link, which lets you stream games from your computer to your TV does not work with computers running OS X, and the Steam Controller, meant to emulate keyboard and mouse functionality in Steam, does not work either.
I want to get a controller that will work with my Steam games and is compatible with iOS. Does anyone have recommendations on good gaming controllers for a MacBook? Again, must be Steam compatible as well. I know there is an official Steam controller, but have found mixed reviews when it comes to Mac.
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- Valve have confirmed that the Steam controller and Link is not currently compatible with Macs. Which is certainly a blow to many Mac gamers out there awaiting the arrival of their new Steam peripherals. As of now, the Steam Link itself is not compatible with streaming from Macs and the controller, while it does work, doesn't support game pad.
- I use a steam controller on my macbook pro while running OS 10.11.4. I have used it to play Portal 2 and Knights of the Old Republic II.
Valve is aware of this issue and has emailed customers stating it is a problem caused by “temporary software issues”. The company plans to sort this out via firmware updates and drivers. Though if you opt-in for the beta version of the Steam client, the Steam Controller should work.
Mac-owning gamers affected by this will receive the Valve Complete Pack. This grants access to all Valve’s past release and future ones as well (if at all) free of cost. You can still refund your order and you get to keep the Valve Complete Pack. Handy if you’re one of the few who still live in the hope of Half-Life 3 ever seeing the light of day.
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At the moment, you can only order the Steam Controller, or a Steam Link from Valve directly and it has been available from October 16. Other retailers should be selling it from November 10. As for India? It’s unknown as to when it would be available officially.
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Steam Machines may be a losing proposition, but that shiny new Steam Controller, as well as the Steam Link extender, both look like they would be pretty damn useful for just about anyone with an interest in PC gaming. Unfortunately, if you own a Mac, they won’t work for you- Steam Link and Steam Controller are apparently not compatible with Mac, even if Steam is installed.
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The issue arises because the Steam Controller doesn’t support controller emulation, and Macs simply don’t allow the Steam Link to stream. Valve has, however, stressed that this is a temporary problem, and one that it hopes to have resolved soon.
As compensation, Valve will distribute the Valve Complete Pack to anyone who has pre-purchased the controller and Link. You can still get a refund on the hardware and keep the free games, assuming you have a Mac.
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Steam hardware launches at retail later this year. Stay tuned to GamingBolt for more coverage and information.