The iPhone and iPad finally feel like proper traditional game systems now that iOS and iPadOS support some Xbox One controllers and PlayStation DualShock 4 controllers. We’re focusing on the Xbox One S controller in this article, so you’ll want to head here if you need to hook up a DualShock 4.
Unfortunately, you can’t use any ol’ Xbox One gamepad. You’ll specifically need the Bluetooth-compatible model that was made for the Xbox One S (https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Black-one/dp/B01LPZM7VI|Amazon|Xbox Wireless Controller|1|Add Link">Model 1708https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Controller-Black-one/dp/B01LPZM7VI|Amazon|Xbox Wireless Controller|1|Add Link">Remove non-product link) or the new $179.99 Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 , and you'll need to be running iOS or iPadOS 13 or later.