iOS and iPadOS users have been able to use the PS4 and Xbox One controllers as normal and enjoy good support in terms of recognizing each of their buttons, but the same was not the case with the recent non-Xbox Series PS5 controller. X. Until now, already you can connect the PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X/S controller to your iPhone or iPad.
How to pair the PS5 controller to the iPhone or iPad
The new version of the iPhone and iPad operating system includes among its new features support for the new Playstation 5 controller. From version 14.5 of iOS and iPadOS you can already connect the DualSense to enjoy it when playing the many titles available through the App Store or the Apple Arcade subscription game service.
Therefore, if you have a PS5 and want to take advantage of its new controller with your device, this is what you should do to pair it through the Bluetooth connection that both devices have.
- The first thing is to make sure you are running version 14.5 of iOS or iPadOS
- Next, go to the Bluetooth settings
- On your DualSense, press the central PlayStation button and hold it next to the share button until the led on the controller starts blinking
- As soon as the remote appears on your device, press pair
From now on you can use the controller in all the games you want, significantly improving the gaming experience in many of them. Not in all of them, because some still require the use of touch controls due to the type of mechanics they propose, but for everything that is arcade, fps, racing, etc., yes.
Can I use the Xbox Series Controller on the iPhone or iPad?
Regarding using the new controller also included in the Xbox Series X and S, we tell you the same as with the Sony one. The new version of the iPhone and iPad operating system provide better support, so that if it was possible before, now you can ensure a better experience.
To connect the Xbox Series controller to your iPhone or iPad the process is identical to what was already in place for previous Microsfot drivers.
- Access the Bluetooth settings of your iPhone or iPad
- Press the Bluetooth pairing button on the Microsoft remote
- When it appears on the screen, hit link
- Ready
iOS and iPadOS 14.5 now allow you to configure the buttons of an MFi gamepad
So far it is likely that there are no major differences with respect to what was previously. Even the setup process is identical. So what really improves is the understanding between the two devices when they are connected. Although this new version of the operating systems also incorporates a new setting that is interesting to know.
From now on, there is a new menu that allows you to set what action each button on the controller will perform for each game. That is, you will be able to remap them to fit the type of control you are looking for or you can customize them as you would on, for example, your Mac or PC.
To configure the buttons of your DualSense, Xbox Controller or any other MFi controller, all you have to do is:
- Access system settings
- Tap on General
- Now go to Game Controller
- In the new window you will be able to establish the action independently for each button, crosshead and even touch panel in the event that it exists
With all this, the gaming experience on Apple devices is substantially improved. And not only on the iPhone and iPad, but also on Apple TV you can enjoy these new features introduced in the latest update.