Games on iPhone and iPad keep getting better. With updates from Apple, you can pair the Xbox Series X Wireless Controller with iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Here’s how.
It’s easy to pair your controller with a compatible iPhone and iPad. To get started, you’ll need an iPhone or iPad with 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.
–
Noticeable: Currently iOS 14.5 is still in beta testing. You must be a developer or registered in the public beta program to access this update before it is released to users.
–
Pair your Xbox Wireless Controller
–
Pair an Xbox Series X controller with an iPhone
- Open on your iPhone or iPad with iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 Settings
- tap on Bluetooth
- On the Xbox Wireless Controller, press and hold the pairing button for three seconds
- Click on the controller that appears in the menu at the bottom
–
Using a paired Xbox Series X controller with an 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 consoles as well as many other notable games.
–
—
Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG, Madden NFL 21, and countless others all benefit from using an external console for more responsive feedback and improved gameplay.
–
Xbox Series X consoles will also work on Apple TVs with the latest tvOS 14.5 update and On the Mac with macOS Big Sur 11.3 .. The process is the same, putting the controller in pairing mode and going to the Bluetooth settings on the Apple TV or Mac.
–
Customize the Xbox Series X console on the iPhone
–
Customize the layout of the console buttons with general settings and the settings of each game
–
New with iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, users can customize the controls of any connected console.
–
How to adjust the MFi controller on iPhone
- open the Settings Implementation
- Crane General
- Crane Game control
- Make the desired changes for each button
–
The customizations allow you to reassign each button per app. You can also turn off haptic feedback, turn off screenshots and turn off videos. Adjustments work with any connected controller, including the DualShock 4 or Xbox controller.
–
Where can I buy an Xbox Wireless Controller?
You can also get the DualSense Wireless Controller for $ 69.99 From Amazon.
—
