Question: Which Xbox Controllers Are Compatible with iOS 13?
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You’ll specifically need the Bluetooth-compatible model that was made for the Xbox One S (Model 1708 ) or the new $179.99 Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 , and you’ll need to be running iOS or iPadOS 13 or later.

What controllers are compatible with iOS 13?

With the release of iOS 13, iPhone and iPad users can use the Xbox One controller to play games on iOS – great news for all Xbox gamers out there, as long as you’ve got one of the newer Bluetooth-compatible controllers and not the original Xbox One controller that came out back in 2013.

Can you use an Xbox controller on iOS 13?

This couldn’t be easier: Just turn on the controller and press and hold the pairing button until the white Xbox button begins blinking. Then, on the iOS device, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth. You’ll see Xbox Wireless Controller (or similar) appear under Other Devices. Select it, and they’re paired.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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