Lightning MFi controllers (SS Nimbus, Horipad Ultimate) w/ old Macbook

TrafalgarDWaterLaw
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Posts: 2
Dec 07 9:08 AM
Post #1

I read both controllers works with 4.1 Bluetooth. My mid 2010 MacBook doesn't support it. Is it possible to make it work with the lightning wire?

Kevin
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Dec 07 6:38 PM
Post #2

Hey,

There are a lot of issues using MFi controllers with the Mac. Only the SteelSeries controllers will work at all, and they don't work great.

You might need to download an app to specifically enable support. Try an emulator, or something where you can manually app your controls.

matt
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Dec 20 2:00 AM
Post #3

Horipad Ultimate works fine out of the box in Mac OS X 10.11 on my mid-2011 iMac 12,1

Just pair in Bluetooth settings.

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Last edited by matt (Dec 20 4:36 PM)

Kevin
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Dec 20 3:15 PM
Post #4

Awesome, glad to hear the Horipad Ultimate works! The first Horipad didn't work with Mac.

matt
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Dec 20 4:23 PM
Post #5

Kevin wrote:

Awesome, glad to hear the Horipad Ultimate works! The first Horipad didn't work with Mac.

I've edited my reply to clarify! Thanks

matt
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Dec 20 5:28 PM
Post #6

If your Mac doesn't support Bluetooth 4.1 you might look into a smallUSB adapter that adds such capability.

Be careful to check that the adapter you buy is Mac compatible!

Lift the Camel
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Jan 02 2:38 PM
Post #7

TrafalgarDWaterLaw wrote:

I read both controllers works with 4.1 Bluetooth. My mid 2010 MacBook doesn't support it. Is it possible to make it work with the lightning wire?

I don't think there is any way to use a Lightning cable to use these controllers with your MacBook. You could look into getting a Bluetooth USB adapter with 4.1.