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Any CustoMac Build can be a great Gaming Build for both OS X and Windows. There are some additional hardware and software recommendations as well as setup tips below that can turn a good machine for gaming into one that stomps any console.
The following links can help turn your machine into a better rig for gaming. If you have any other tips and tricks, let us know!
Build-Specific Software
Steam
Steam is an internet-based digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer, and social networking platform developed by Valve Corporation. (wiki)
http://store.steampowered.com/
Origin
Origin (formerly EA Download Manager (EADM)) is a digital distribution software from Electronic Arts that allows users to purchase games on the internet for PC and mobile platforms, and download them with the Origin client. Origin for Mac has been available since February 8, 2013. (wiki)
http://www.origin.com
Battle.net
Blizzard makes most if not all of their games Mac compatible. This includes World of Warcraft, Diablo III, and StarCraft II. Free play of all games available.
http://us.battle.net/en/
OpenEmu
http://openemu.org/
Build-Specific Setup
PS4 Controller Setup
http://www.tonymacx86.com/gaming/117244-use-your-ps4-controller-os-x.html
Dual Booting Guides
http://www.tonymacx86.com/multi-booting/
Other
http://download.cnet.com/Xbox-360-Controller/3000-18490_4-90204.html
http://download.cnet.com/mac/game-controllers/
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/17779/controllermate
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-connect-game-controllers-to-your-mac/
http://www.usboverdrive.com/USBOverdrive/News.html
http://computers.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-game-controller-with-your-mac--mac-48613
http://joystickmapper.com/
This is only a partial list, if you have some suggestions, please add them here and we'll try to add to this post.
Any CustoMac Build can be a great Gaming Build for both OS X and Windows. There are some additional hardware and software recommendations as well as setup tips below that can turn a good machine for gaming into one that stomps any console.
The following links can help turn your machine into a better rig for gaming. If you have any other tips and tricks, let us know!
Controllers
Controller | Compatibilty | Bluetooth | ||
OS X & Windows Support (Guide here) | Yes, Generic | Amazon US (CAN UK DE ES FR IT) | Newegg | |
OS X & Windows Support | Yes, Generic | Amazon US (CAN UK DE ES FR IT) | Newegg | |
No OS X Support Windows Only (Windows driver here) | No | Amazon US (CAN UK DE ES FR IT) | Newegg | |
OS X & Windows Support (OS X Driver here) | No | Amazon US (CAN UK DE ES FR IT) | Newegg | |
OS X & Windows Support | No | Amazon US (CAN UK DE ES FR IT) | Newegg | |
OS X & Windows Support | No | Amazon US (CAN UK DE ES FR IT) | Newegg |
Build-Specific Software
Steam
Steam is an internet-based digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer, and social networking platform developed by Valve Corporation. (wiki)
http://store.steampowered.com/
Origin
Origin (formerly EA Download Manager (EADM)) is a digital distribution software from Electronic Arts that allows users to purchase games on the internet for PC and mobile platforms, and download them with the Origin client. Origin for Mac has been available since February 8, 2013. (wiki)
http://www.origin.com
Battle.net
Blizzard makes most if not all of their games Mac compatible. This includes World of Warcraft, Diablo III, and StarCraft II. Free play of all games available.
http://us.battle.net/en/
OpenEmu
http://openemu.org/
Build-Specific Setup
PS4 Controller Setup
http://www.tonymacx86.com/gaming/117244-use-your-ps4-controller-os-x.html
Dual Booting Guides
http://www.tonymacx86.com/multi-booting/
Other
http://download.cnet.com/Xbox-360-Controller/3000-18490_4-90204.html
http://download.cnet.com/mac/game-controllers/
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/17779/controllermate
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-connect-game-controllers-to-your-mac/
http://www.usboverdrive.com/USBOverdrive/News.html
http://computers.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-game-controller-with-your-mac--mac-48613
http://joystickmapper.com/
This is only a partial list, if you have some suggestions, please add them here and we'll try to add to this post.
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