Gaming on iPhone and iPad continues to get better. With Apple's upcoming updates you will be able to pair your Xbox Wireless Controller from the Xbox Series X with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Here is how.
Pairing your controller with a compatible iPhone and iPad is easy to do. To get started, you will need an iPhone or iPad running iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5, as well as an Xbox Wireless Controller for the Xbox Series X.
The Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense controller can also be paired as part of the same update, but we'll focus on pairing the Xbox Series X controller in this article.
Connecting an Xbox One controller to an iOS device for Call Of Duty Mobile is largely the same as connecting a DualShock 4. All you need to do instead is hold down the Xbox and Sync buttons. The Xbox Accessories app gives you more ways to play when paired with an Xbox Wireless Controller, an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, or an Xbox Adaptive Controller. Create and edit controller profiles by remapping buttons, swapping sticks and triggers, and configuring controller vibration.
Note: Currently, iOS 14.5 is still in beta testing. You will have to be a developer or enrolled in the public beta program to access this update before it is publicly released to users.
How to pair an Xbox Series X controller with iPhone
- On your iPhone or iPad running iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5, open Settings
- Tap on Bluetooth
- On the Xbox Wireless Controller, hold the pairing button for three seconds
- Tap the controller that appears on the list at the bottom
How to use your paired Xbox Series X controller with iPhone
Once you've paired your Xbox Wireless Controller, you can use it like any other MFi-certified controller in a variety of games. All games in Apple Arcade support controllers as well as many other prominent titles.
Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG, Madden NFL 21, and countless others benefit from using an external controller for more responsive feedback and enhanced gameplay.
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Xbox Series X controllers also work on Apple TV's running the latest tvOS 14.5 update and on the Mac with macOS Big Sur 11.3. The process is similar, by putting the controller into pairing mode and going to Bluetooth settings of the Apple TV or Mac.
Customizing the Xbox Series X controller on iPhone
New with iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, users are able to customize the controls of any connected controller.
- Open the Settings app
- Tap General
- Tap Game Controller
- Make any changes you'd like for each button
With customizations, you can re-map any button on a per-app basis. You can also disable haptic feedback, disable screenshots, and disable video clips. The customizations work for any connected controller, including the DualShock 4 or Xbox controller.
The Xbox Series X controller is available on Amazon for $69.99.
You can also get the DualSense Wireless Controller for $69.99 from Amazon.
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Everything you must know about how to use a PS4 or Xbox One controller for Call Of Duty Mobile on iOS or Android.
Call Of Duty Mobile has been out since the beginning of October, and all anyone has asked for since its arrival is controller support and Zombies mode. Fortunately for fans of the iOS and Android adaptation, Activision has made Christmas come early by releasing both in the November 22nd update. In this article you'll discover how to play with a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One controller depending on your preference.
Zombies mode has finally come to Call Of Duty Mobile after a minor delay, and this is fantastic news alongside the addition of controller support. Know in advance that you will only be matched against other players using a controller in order to avoid being pitted against hopeless soldiers at the mercy of touch-screen.
There are well-known issues with the PS4 controller not working on Android (and in some cases iOS) for Call Of Duty Mobile, but below you'll discover the means to play with the DualShock 4 or Xbox One controller regardless. Know in advance that you should first enable controller support in the Call Of Duty Mobile settings before attempting to Sync to either Android or iOS.
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How to use a PS4 controller on Call Of Duty Mobile for iOS
You will need at least iOS 11 installed to play Call Of Duty Mobile with a PS4 controller on iOS devices.
Provided you have the necessary software installed, all you need to do then is venture to Settings and Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on, and then simultaneously hold the PS and Share buttons on your PS4 controller.
The buttons should only need to be held for about three-to-four seconds before the controller's lightbar begins to flash.
This means the PS4 controller is connecting to your iOS device, and in response all you need to do is select the name of your controller when you see it pop up on your iOS' list of devices.
Below you'll find a list of iPhones compatible with the PS4 controller (via iDropnews):
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
iPhone X and iPhone XR
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
How to use an Xbox One controller on Call Of Duty Mobile for iOS
Connecting an Xbox One controller to an iOS device for Call Of Duty Mobile is largely the same as connecting a DualShock 4.
All you need to do instead is hold down the Xbox and Sync buttons simultaneously.
How to use a PS4 or Xbox One controller on Call Of Duty Mobile for Android
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You will need to select Settings, Bluetooth and then Pair New Device to use a PS4 or Xbox One controller for Call Of Duty Mobile File transporter app. on Android.
Once you've done that, all you need to then is simultaneously hold either the PS and Share buttons or the Xbox and Sync buttons.
Look for your controller in the list of Nearby Bluetooth Devices on your phone and simply select it to connect.
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And that's all you need to know about how to use a PS4 or Xbox controller for Call Of Duty Mobile on iOS or Android. Know that it only works in matches and not menus.
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