On Mac, prefer Bluetooth for an Xbox controller, enable Steam Input and Steam permissions, and grant Big Walk microphone access in Privacy & Security.
For an Xbox wireless controller on Mac, connect over Bluetooth instead of a direct USB-C cable, then enable Steam Input for Big Walk. House House specifically documents this route for Xbox controllers that behave poorly through Steam on macOS.
Use these checks in order:
- Confirm the controller responds in a controller-testing tool.
- Disconnect extra controllers or input peripherals that could take priority.
- In System Settings → Game Controllers, open the Xbox Wireless Controller and create a profile for Steam.
- Turn on Increase compatibility in that profile.
- Under Privacy & Security, add Steam to Accessibility and Input Monitoring.
- In Steam, enable Steam Input and keep the default controller profile for Big Walk.
For microphone input, open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone and allow Big Walk. Then check Settings → Audio inside the game and speak while watching Microphone Activity. A moving meter means macOS is delivering input; a stationary one points back to the device, mute switch, selected input, or permission.
The Mac App Store edition does not use Game Center to show friend sessions. That is separate from controller or microphone failure: connect to the host with a Join Code.
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Does Big Walk support controllers on Mac?
Yes. The official FAQ says most controllers are supported, with additional steps for some Xbox wireless controllers through Steam.
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