Using a Window compatible USB PS2 controller with Mac

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Hey guys. I bought a relatively cheap usb playstation 2 style duel shock controller called the "Boyu Shocks Joystick". Only once I had left the stall did I read on the back that it says compatible with Windows 98/me/2000/xp/Vista, PS/PS2 machine. Does not mentioned mac!

Is this lightly to be a generic style controller that I can map to my mac or do I try to return it to the dealer?
I cant try it out unfortunately as it is in a sealer plastic packaging.
 
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If it doesn't mention Mac specifically, it likely doesn't have the drivers. So you should likely return it.
 
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If you cannot return it USB Overdrive might make it work. Unfortunately, no way to know without testing it.
 
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many thanks guys.. will try and return. Any thoughts on Bluetooth over USB when I go to buy a new controller. Or is there any difference?
 

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