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XBox one controller connected to IOS 14, but the games won’t recognise it?

I have an iPad Pro 2020 and I have purchased an Xbox One 2020 controller using IOS 14.3 and I can connect the controller to the iPad using Bluetooth no problem but when I load any game that has controller control compatibility all the games wont recognise that the controller is connected (even though it’s showing as connected in Bluetooth) and therefore wont work.

I have tried two different brand new 2020 xbox one controllers and both do exactly the same thing.

I have seen a few others have had the same issue but I cannot see anyone has managed to solve the problem?

Just to confirm I have added and removed the controllers a few times and still the same problem.

Anyone know how to fix this issue please?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Dec 17, 2020 12:51 PM

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MattW99 Author

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Posted on Dec 20, 2020 3:35 PM

Thanks I have the Xbox wireless - Bluetooth controller which is apparently compatible but clearly not.

I have read in other posts that many people are having the same issues with the xbox controller - clearly there is an issue with the IOS and these xbox controller since the 13.7 update to version 14 onwards.

Hopefully Apple can resolve the issue... or they need to update their list of compatible controllers.

The information Apple are providing is clear outdated or untested.

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So there is some light at the end of the tunnel... I guess...

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Same fucking issue. I just got an Xbox controller out of the box and it says connected , but when I open any game ..it’s useless ..does not recognize any controller

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Mar 29, 2021 9:38 PM in response to Ericmazini

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Apr 9, 2021 2:52 PM in response to MattW99

April 9 still no support I have a Xbox one model 1557 I can’t even get them to detect on my iPhone or iPad

Apr 10, 2021 10:18 AM in response to Howardd21

Thanks, updating right now, hopefully it will work.

Apr 12, 2021 12:20 PM in response to MattW99

I have the exact same issue, no update since 17/12/2020 and it’s now 12/04/2021.

Apr 25, 2021 8:04 AM in response to MattW99

i bought the Xbox x Bluetooth controller brand new , even though I don’t own a xbox . Waste of money this apple tablet

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May 15, 2021 8:07 AM in response to MattW99

Was facing the exact same problem. But after updating to the t ipadOS version 14.5.1, I am able to use the series x controller with my ipad and play games. Great relief!

Cccarr24

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May 23, 2021 1:43 PM in response to MattW99

I think we are all finding out that Apple can’t come anywhere close to android when it comes to compatibility with other devices. Android is obviously king. I should have never switched

XBox one controller connected to IOS 14, but the games won’t recognise it?