How to connect controller

Discus and support How to connect controller in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, i really need help with a problem im facing with controller. Ive been playing with a pc for 2 years, most games on mk, some with controller. A... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by David Csontala, Jan 27, 2025.

  1. David Csontala
    David Csontala Guest

    How to connect controller


    Hi, i really need help with a problem im facing with controller.

    Ive been playing with a pc for 2 years, most games on mk, some with controller.

    A couple of months ago, i was trying to get my controller to work for a game, and as apparently its a common issue, i had to watch a couple of guides on how to fix it ("camera spinning with controller ds2").

    2 guides were about "device management", with tips like "eliminate controller" and "add it back", "check drivers", "use input mapper"/"ds4windows".

    1 guide, instead told me to use steam (game is not from steam), it suggested me to add it to the library and try from there.

    Nothing worked, and i gave up.

    From that moment, my controller stopped working: if i connect it with usb, it shows up on device manager but no game seems to recognize it. Ds4windows and input mapper dont recognize it either, nor steam ofc.

    I watched more guides, tried steam's big picture mode, uninstalled both ds4windows and input mapper...

    I really have no idea why it stopped working, and its very frustrating to spend hours trying to find the key to my problem.

    If anyone could help me, it would make my entire life a bit happier.

    Also, when i connect it with bluetooth, everything seems fine (light appears, noice, bluetooth manager shows that controller is connected) but nothing works.

    I dont remember exactly what those guides made me do, nor what ds4windows and input mapper did, but i dont think i touched any strange setting.

    Maybe i did something on the control panel?

    Im using a lenovo ideapad gaming (laptop), controller is a simple ds4 from my ps4.

    :)
     
    David Csontala, Jan 27, 2025
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  2. M3tal Daz3 Win User

    Help! Controller won’t connect to phone

    The Xbox One Controllers developed and certified with Apple’s MFi (Made For iPhone/iPad) certification will work with games that have implemented MFi Controller support. This is just like how Apple certifies other iPhones/iPad accessories, like Lightning
    cables.

    Some of these Controllers include an increase that locks your iPhone in place, allowing you to use the iPhone like a portable game console, holding the controller in your hands. Some drivers use MFi to a physical connection, so you need to connect to the
    Flash port on your iPhone or iPad. Though, only the most MFi drivers connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, such as a Bluetooth headset or keyboard.

    Now we see how an Xbox Controller to connect to your iPhone or iPad.

    First, you’ll need to insert the controller in pairing mode

    Now, turn on the Xbox wireless controller via the Xbox Button

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    Then open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and select Bluetooth.

    Click on the Controller to pair it with your device.

    Note: if you have to purchase to game for your iPhone so first you need to check controller supported device.

    If you’ve Jailbroken it, you can also try installing the “drivers for all” Cydia controller. It will allow the driver as MFi, as the controller function 4 Sony PlayStation activated as an MFi controller.

    connect Xbox one controller to your Android and IOS Device

    Many types of Controller support to your Android device

    By pressing the Xbox button turn on your Xbox Wireless Controllerhow to connect xbox one controller,xbox one controller ,how to connect xbox one controller to ipad, xbox one s controller ios, how to connect xbox one s controller to iphone, how to connect xbox
    one controller to android

    If you have wireless Bluetooth controller, you can pair with the android devices to putting it in pairing modes.

    Then turn on your Smartphone and go to the Bluetooth screen in setting app.

    Now enable your Bluetooth, now you can see the controller on Bluetooth pair.

    And now you can connect to the Xbox one controller with your Bluetooth and launch the game and start to playing

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    If you have an OTG cable, using that you can be connected 360 to an Android tablet with a wired Xbox Control standard, too. You can use this cable Buy elsewhere for only a few dollars on Amazon. Also the same type of cable allows you to use other USB devices
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  3. Mr_CliveBennett Win User

    Xbox One controller headphone issue

    That's how it is connected in order for the controller to work.
  4. Pasquale C. Win User

    Xbox hardware

    Hi!

    Here is an article explaining how to connect the controller to the console using the pairing button:

    Connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your console

    If the issue persists, try to connect the controller using a USB cable.

    Please, let us know :)

    Regards
  5. SammyVS Win User

    Xbox 360 controller not working with Xbox Cloud Gaming.

    I'm Samy an independent advisor. Welcome to the community. How are you?

    This controller does not support xCloud. These are the controllers you can use.

    Official Xbox controllers

    Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth or USB connection)

    Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 1 (USB connection only)

    Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Bluetooth or USB connection)

    Xbox Adaptive Controller (Bluetooth or USB connection)
  6. Animewatcher Win User

    Xbox series x controller issues

    How do I revert the update? Especially when the controller will not connect or stay connected.
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