Not all games served up on the App Store support Bluetooth controllers, however. There may be instances where you’re forced to use on-screen controls or map their functions to physical buttons.

Using Bluetooth and the made-for-iOS standard, it's possible to buy an Xbox-style game controller and use it with many of your iPad games. Related: The Best Bluetooth Keyboards for Smartphones in 2024 ...

In portrait mode, you can use the virtual keyboard to control your game, and if you tap the little gamepad button you'll have an on-screen gamepad with buttons that are bound to certain keyboard keys.

Aside from the PlayStation 4 DualShock Controller, you can also connect Xbox game controllers and other Bluetooth-enabled controllers on your Mac and other Apple devices as well.

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Under 'Other Devices' in the iPad's Bluetooth menu, tap on the DualSense controller to connect. Again, test it by pressing the PlayStation button to open the Game Center app.