Make sure your Xbox One controller is turned on by holding the “Xbox” button.The Xbox controller is plug and play, all you need to do is connect to your PC, and the game will instantly recognize it, and start giving you the appropriate on-screen prompts.It's only this computer too since it pairs just fine on my MacBook still. One minute it was working fine and now neither DualShock 4 controller will connect to my iMac by either USB or Bluetooth.TOMSHEIR Wireless Adapter for Xbox One Controller Adapter for Windows 10, 8, 7, Compatible with Xbox One Controller, Xbox One X/S and Elite Series 2 (Signal Enhanced Version) 4.0 out of 5 stars 23 $23.99 $ 23.Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Portal, Team Fortress 2, and Left 4 Dead have their own built-in configuration for the XBOX 360 controller. A third-party driver must be used to enable the Xbox 360 controller on a Mac.Now connect the Xbox One controller to the Mac via a microUSB to USB cable, or via By clicking 'Sign up', you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider as well as other partner offers. Using an Xbox One controller with a Mac requires you to install a special driver on your computer.If you don’t want to keep syncing or powering it back on, try to push at least one button before 15 minutes is up. An Xbox One controller will turn off by itself if it’s not used after 15 minutes.