Apple made a very important decision some time ago that benefits us all and that allows us to use the controller of our favorite console to play on the iPhone or iPad . The PS4 and Xbox One controllers have been compatible with Apple devices for months and with the arrival of iOS 14.5 it has reached compatibility with the Xbox Series X controller and the PlayStation 5 DualSense .
You can now use the Xbox Series X controller on your iPhone and iPad
Both in the App Store and in Apple Arcade we have many games that greatly improve the experience when we use a wireless controller . And now you can use your Xbox Series X controller to experience its full potential on iPhone and iPad.
How to Pair the Xbox Series X Controller to the iPhone or iPad
Starting with iOS and iPadOS 14.5, iPhones and iPads have native support for next-generation console controllers . So pairing the Xbox Series X controller is really easy, this is what you should do:
- On your iPhone or iPad you must have iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 installed.
- On your iPhone or iPad go to Settings> Bluetoothand activate Bluetooth.
- On the Xbox Series X controller, press and hold the pairing buttonon the front.
- You should see the Xbox Wireless Controller in the list ofBluetooth devices on your iPhone or iPad.
- Press on the controller to pair it with your device.
This is the button to press on the Xbox Series X controller
As you can see, it is really easy to connect the Xbox Series X controller to the iPhone or iPad . Once done, the remote will always appear among your Bluetooth devices so you can connect it easily.
How to configure Xbox Series X controller buttons on iPhone and iPad
On the other hand, as with the PS5 controller, or any other controller that you connect to your iPhone or iPad, there is the possibility of mapping the buttons specifically for each game . Something quite interesting that gives us many possibilities.
This is how the buttons on the Xbox Series X controller are configured on the iPhone or iPad, you just have to follow these steps on your iOS device:
- Connect the controllerto your iPhone or iPad.
- Now go to Settings> General> Gamepad> Customizations.
- Flip the switch for customizations.
- At the bottom you will see the Add appoption .
- You will see all the games that are compatible with this function and that you have downloaded.
- Select the one you want to edit.
- You will see all the buttons of the Xbox Series X controllerand by clicking on each one you will be able to assign different actions.
Customize the buttons to your liking
Apple has taken a step forward in terms of the use of external controllers in devices such as the iPhone and iPad and these new options continue in this vein. The Xbox Series X controller is one of the best on the market , and so you can use it with your iPhone or iPad.
