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GamePad Companion for Mac

Make any joystick compatible with OS X.

$7.99
In English
Version 3.3.1
3.7
Based on 12 user rates

GamePad Companion overview

GamePad Companion allows you to use HID compatible devices (gamepads, joysticks, etc..) with Mac OS X. This means that you can use many of the joysticks and gamepads that haven't had their drivers updated for Mac OS X! It should be possible to simultaneously use up to 5 HID devices with GamePad Companion

What’s new in version 3.3.1

Version 3.3.1:
  • General Bug Fixes
  • Minecraft bug fix
  • "View Current Layout" bug fix
  • Added "Reset" layout option to fix bug related to layout configurations

GamePad Companion for Mac

$7.99
In English
Version 3.3.1
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3.7

(30 Reviews of GamePad Companion)

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  • User Ratings

X6205
X6205
Jan 3 2014
3.3
4.5
Jan 3 2014
4.5
Version: 3.3
One of the best apps out there. Finally i can play games on Mac with my Logitech F310 gamepad :)
gernot66
gernot66
Oct 30 2012
3.1
3.0
Oct 30 2012
3.0
Version: 3.1
i've seen a lot dissatisfied users here? well, the hole situation dissatisfies me. the product is good and worth for sure the $8, no question. but to get to the product is a treat. ok, i never bought anything from the appstore, so this would have been the first one, i went to all needed steps, just to find out what i already assumed, i can't pay with paypal. it's simply frustrating, it seems it's not enough that the MAC is badly supported by Gamingdevice manufacturers. you didn't find a good replacement for a "profiler" software at all and if like this one, you have to get over many hurdles, if it works out at all. rating i gave is still good, because the demo has satisfied me. but customer support or how to get to the product is miserable. phew, not to think of, a) "rotten" PC is of course well supported by manufacturers, costs $0 b) you find many replacements on the open source sector for free. which wouldn't be needed in fact, because you get of course the best fitting software from the manufacturer of the gaming device. with games like pioneer in which i'm envolved, there will be more games for the MAC in future, just in advance, if one would say:"the MAC isn't no gaming machine". i have a MACbook in front of me and this little machine is quite good to play our game, but... of course it's also frustrating that the manufacturers handle the MAC neglected, i posted this already even to Logitech.
Russell-Gleason
Russell-Gleason
May 6 2007
2.4
5.0
May 6 2007
5.0
Version: 2.4
FOLLOW-UP - I finally recieved my registration numbers by email. In this day and age where electronic communication and transactions are instantaneous, having to wait as long as I had to for the email registration numbers was (I felt) unreasonable - especially in light of the fact I still have no email address for contact with the developer [this also was NOT included with the registration information]. If I had, had his email address, I certainly would have posted it here. What about the program itself? Works great! Very simple, easy to use, and does exactly as advertised! I'm exceedingly happy with it. I'm using this program to run my 12 button programable Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick [supposedly made for the PC "only", but made totally functionable for the Mac with GamePad Campion v2.4 on OS-10.4.9 on a 2002 G4 Digital Audio Mac]. I can highly recommend this program for all PPC Mac users. I can also highly recommend the developer make publicity known his email address for customer support !!!
Russell-Gleason
Russell-Gleason
May 5 2007
2.4
5.0
May 5 2007
5.0
Version: 2.4
RIP-OFF - Unless you have an Apple Account in order to access their email address for support your SOL. I purchased this program today (May 4 2007) and NEVER (I repeat - NEVER) recieved an email from them with a registration number. And since I don't have an account with "Apple", I can't get access to their email address for support. Their demo works great, but if you like to throw your money away, just purchase this product. Or better yet, send me your money! rsgleason2000@yahoo.com
Springheelmac
Springheelmac
Apr 14 2007
2.4
0.0
Apr 14 2007
0.0
Version: 2.4
I can't seem to get my XBOX controller to work with MacMAME or MAME OS X. Is it compatible? Also, NANNASSY, I couldn't find a 360 driver here, but there is one at Versiontracker.com. (Too bad I don't have a 360 controller!)
X6205
X6205
Jan 3 2014
4.5
Jan 3 2014
4.5
Version: null
gernot66
gernot66
Oct 30 2012
3.0
Oct 30 2012
3.0
Version: null
Mfd529
Mfd529
Oct 25 2012
3.0
Oct 25 2012
3.0
Version: null
Macwar
Macwar
May 1 2012
5.0
May 1 2012
5.0
Version: null
kludge420
kludge420
Jun 20 2011
0.5
Jun 20 2011
0.5
Version: null
Russell-Gleason
Russell-Gleason
May 6 2007
5.0
May 6 2007
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Apr 18 2004
4.5
Apr 18 2004
4.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Feb 27 2004
5.0
Feb 27 2004
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Nov 27 2002
1.0
Nov 27 2002
1.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Nov 1 2002
4.3
Nov 1 2002
4.3
Version: null
Jeff-Parker
Jeff-Parker
Aug 25 2002
3.5
Aug 25 2002
3.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Aug 15 2002
5.0
Aug 15 2002
5.0
Version: null