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Xbox x controller paired but games don’t detect it

Xbox is paired via Bluetooth but when I goto games it won’t let me use controller, controller works fine. And was even working on this iPad Pro. Then nothing. Tried 3 diff controllers same issue, iPad is not detecting. Please fix. Thanks

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Dec 26, 2023 10:41 PM

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Dec 26, 2023 10:42 PM in response to darinfromthornton

Controller is paired

Xbox x controller paired but games don’t detect it

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