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PlayStation DualShock3 on MacOS BigSur, via Bluetooth, is recognized but the buttons don't work

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input: hid platform: osx
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Description

PlayStation DualShock3 on MacOS BigSur, via Bluetooth, is recognized but the buttons don't work.

I'm using RetroArch v1.19.1 and with the hid driver controller.
Connected via USB cable the controller work as expected, the problem is only via Bluetooth.

Can anyone help?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in RetroArch v1.19.1 on macOS Big Sur with a DualShock3 connected through Bluetooth and the hid driver, then compare it with the working USB connection. Done means the controller remains recognized and its buttons produce input over Bluetooth.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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