Gaming Controller IPAD
Can i connect wired usb-c controller to Ipad with ipados16+
And can i connect any bluethooth controller , or only supported for IOS.
Thanks very much !
iPad Pro, 11-inch, 4th Gen, Wi-Fi
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Hello pavol53,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
Excellent questions.
Below are the steps for connecting a game controller wirelessly and wired with a USB cord.
"Pair a Bluetooth game controller
- Follow the instructions that came with the controller to put it in discovery mode.
- On iPad, go to Settings
> Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth, then tap the name of the device.
Connect a game controller through the Lightning or USB-C connector
If you have a compatible game controller, you can connect it to iPad using the Lightning or USB-C connector. Follow the instructions that came with your controller.
Depending on your iPad model and controller, you may need a Lightning to USB adapter (sold separately).
Customize the game controller buttons
After you pair or connect a compatible game controller, you can customize the buttons for supported games from Apple Arcade and the App Store.
- Go to Settings > General > Game Controller.
- Tap the buttons you want to change.
- To customize for a specific app, tap Add App.
Add a second game controller and get help from a friend
With Buddy Controller, iPad combines two controllers to drive a single player in a game so a friend can help you get to the next level. Buddy Controller is compatible with any game that supports game controllers.
- Connect two compatible game controllers to iPad through Bluetooth or the Lightning or USB-C connector.
- Go to Settings > General > Game Controller > Buddy Controller.
- Choose the primary controller, then choose the secondary controller."
Connect a game controller to iPad
Let us know if you have any questions.
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