How to connect a PlayStation controller or Xbox game controller to your iPhone running iOS 13

If you like playing games on iPhone or iPad, then its time to bid bye to the traditional way of playing games on your iOS device. With iOS 13, Apple introduced new Apple Arcade subscription service that allows you to more than a hundred games that can be played on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and even the Mac. With the latest OS version, you may now connect your iPhone and iPad to game console controllers including the PlayStation 4 DualShock controller and the Xbox wireless controller. Additionally, all the Apple Arcade games can be played with the game controllers. Here is a short guide that will help you to connect a PlayStation controller or Xbox game controller to your iPhone running iOS 13.

How to connect a PlayStation controller to iPhone running iOS 13?

You may easily pair a PlayStation controller to iPhone and start playing game on your device, follow these steps:

• In order to connect a PlayStation controller, make sure that your iPhone is running iOS 13.
• On your iPhone, go to Settings and then tap on the Bluetooth option.

• On the PlayStation controller, press and hold the middle PS button and the SHARE button at the same time.
• Press and hold the buttons for five seconds until you see the flash light in the LED status indicator.
• Now, you may see Wireless Controller in the Bluetooth menu on your iOS device.
• Tap to connect, open a game and start playing with your controller.

How to connect an Xbox One controller to iPhone running iOS 13?

If you want to play games using Xbox One controller on your iPhone, follow these steps:

• In order to pair Xbox One controller to iPhone, make sure that Xbox One controller is compatible and iOS device is updated to iOS 13.
• On your iPhone, go to Settings and then tap on the Bluetooth option.
• Press the center button on Xbox One controller.
• Press and hold the wireless pairing button on the controller. You may find this button next to the left trigger and above the charging port.
• Press and hold the pairing button for five seconds until you see the flash light in Xbox logo.
• Now, Xbox One controller will be appeared in the Bluetooth menu on your iOS device.
• Tap to connect, open a game and start playing with your controller.

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