While the original 2005 game requirements were low (256MB RAM, 1.4GHz CPU), running it on Mac via translation layers or emulation requires more modern overhead.

Many users report "Cannot locate DVD-ROM" errors; you may need a "No-CD" patch to bypass this, as modern Macs lack disc drives. 3. GameCube Emulation (Dolphin)

The GameCube version is widely considered the easiest to "plug and play" on Mac using the Dolphin emulator.