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    6. Unplug USB cable.

    7. A window will appear asking you to enter an access code. Enter `0000` (without the quotes) and click "Accept."
    7. A window will appear asking you to enter an access code. Enter `0000` and click "Accept."

    8. Close the Setup Assistant.

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    # How to use a PS3 controller on Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)

    1. Open Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Bluetooth and disable Bluetooth on Mac as well as any other nearby Macs or devices which will try to pair with and confuse the controller.
    1. Open Apple menu → System Preferences → Bluetooth and disable Bluetooth on Mac as well as any other nearby Macs or devices which will try to pair with and confuse the controller.

    2. Reset PS3 controller by inserting paperclip into pinhole near L2 button.

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    6. Unplug USB cable.

    7. A window will appear asking you to enter an access code. Enter "0000" (without the quotes) and click "Accept."
    7. A window will appear asking you to enter an access code. Enter `0000` (without the quotes) and click "Accept."

    8. Close the Setup Assistant.

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    How to use a PS3 controller on Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
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    # How to use a PS3 controller on Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)

    1. Open Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Bluetooth and disable Bluetooth on Mac as well as any other nearby Macs or devices which will try to pair with and confuse the controller.

    1. Reset PS3 controller by inserting paperclip into pinhole near L2 button.
    2. Reset PS3 controller by inserting paperclip into pinhole near L2 button.

    1. Connect PS3 controller to Mac with USB cable.
    3. Connect PS3 controller to Mac with USB cable.

    1. Enable Bluetooth.
    4. Enable Bluetooth.

    1. Press "PS" button for 1-2 seconds until the red lights flash.
    5. Press "PS" button for 1-2 seconds until the red lights flash.

    1. Unplug USB cable.
    6. Unplug USB cable.

    1. Click the "+" icon in the preferences to open the Bluetooth Setup Assistant.
    7. A window will appear asking you to enter an access code. Enter "0000" (without the quotes) and click "Accept."

    1. A window will appear asking you to enter an access code. Enter "0000" (without the quotes) and click "Accept."
    8. Close the Setup Assistant.

    1. Close the Setup Assistant.
    9. Click the "PLAYSTATION3 Controller" item in the Bluetooth list in the preferences. Then select "Add To Favorites" and then "Update Services" from the little gear icon menu.

    1. Click the "PLAYSTATION3 Controller" item in the Bluetooth list in the preferences. Then select "Add To Favorites" and then "Update Services" from the little gear icon menu.
    10. Disable Bluetooth. Wait a second.

    1. Disable Bluetooth. Wait a second.

    1. Enable Bluetooth. Wait another second.
    11. Enable Bluetooth. Wait another second.

    The controller will now appear connected in the list and can be used in applications.
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    How to use a PS3 controller on Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
    ===================================================

    1. Open Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Bluetooth and disable Bluetooth on Mac as well as any other nearby Macs or devices which will try to pair with and confuse the controller.

    1. Reset PS3 controller by inserting paperclip into pinhole near L2 button.

    1. Connect PS3 controller to Mac with USB cable.

    1. Enable Bluetooth.

    1. Press "PS" button for 1-2 seconds until the red lights flash.

    1. Unplug USB cable.

    1. Click the "+" icon in the preferences to open the Bluetooth Setup Assistant.

    1. A window will appear asking you to enter an access code. Enter "0000" (without the quotes) and click "Accept."

    1. Close the Setup Assistant.

    1. Click the "PLAYSTATION3 Controller" item in the Bluetooth list in the preferences. Then select "Add To Favorites" and then "Update Services" from the little gear icon menu.

    1. Disable Bluetooth. Wait a second.

    1. Enable Bluetooth. Wait another second.

    The controller will now appear connected in the list and can be used in applications.