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Connect your wireless controller to play supported games from Apple Arcade or the App Store, navigate your Apple TV, and more.
See which wireless controllers are supported
- Browse the top-ranked list of Gaming Controllers For Mac below along with associated reviews and opinions. Logitech - F310 Gaming Pad - Blue/Black. Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1564 reviews (1,564 reviews) Top comment.
- 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller with Joysticks Rumble Vibration USB-C Cable Gamepad for Windows, Mac OS, Android, Steam, Compatible with Nintendo Switch 4.6 out of 5 stars 636 $44.99.
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- Other MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth controllers might be supported
Pair a controller with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac
Xbox One Controller Mac
Connect your wireless controller to play supported games from Apple Arcade or the App Store, navigate your Apple TV, and more.
See which wireless controllers are supported
- Browse the top-ranked list of Gaming Controllers For Mac below along with associated reviews and opinions. Logitech - F310 Gaming Pad - Blue/Black. Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1564 reviews (1,564 reviews) Top comment.
- 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller with Joysticks Rumble Vibration USB-C Cable Gamepad for Windows, Mac OS, Android, Steam, Compatible with Nintendo Switch 4.6 out of 5 stars 636 $44.99.
- Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
- Xbox Adaptive Controller
- PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- Other MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth controllers might be supported
Pair a controller with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac
Xbox One Controller Mac
Controller For Mac Steam
Use the instructions that came with your wireless controller to put it into pairing mode. Then learn how to pair a controller with your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.
Pairing mode steps, button controls, and button customization vary across game controllers. Check with your game controller manufacturer for details.
If your controller doesn't connect or work as expected
Controller For Mac Gaming
- Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or macOS.
- If you need to update the firmware on your controller, check with your game controller manufacturer.
- Check that you're in range of your device and there isn't interference in the area.
- If you still can't pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.
