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
- 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
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
- 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.
To see what games are included with Apple Arcade, open the App Store and go to the Arcade tab. Scroll to the bottom, and tap or click See All Games.
To download Apple Arcade games from the App Store, subscribe to Apple Arcade. If you don't subscribe to Apple Arcade or if you live in a country or region that doesn't have Apple Arcade, you can still buy and download other games from the App Store.
Learn more about Apple Arcade pricing.
PlayStation 4 (DualShock 4) Windows supports Sony PS4 controllers without additional software as. All iOS games which are compatible with game controllers. If you have a MFi game controller, you can use this free App to see all games which work with game controllers. Playstation 4 - DualShock 4 Wireless. Xbox Wireless. SteelSeries Nimbus. SteelSeries Stratus XL. Steelseries Stratus. Mo.
Apple Arcade and Apple Arcade feature availability might vary by country or region. Learn about what's available in your country or region.
Find games
After you subscribe to Apple Arcade, you can download any Apple Arcade game for no additional charge:
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Open the App Store, and go to the Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen.
- On your Apple TV: Open the Arcade app, or open the App Store, and go to the Arcade tab at the top of the screen.
- On your Mac: Open the App Store, and go to the Arcade tab in the sidebar.
You can also search the App Store for a specific game.
Play games
You can download as many Apple Arcade games as you want and play as often as you want. Once you subscribe, there are no additional purchases needed in Apple Arcade games.
You can play games with just your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple TV. If you see a controller icon on the app's page, the game has controller support for that device. You can use a game controller to play most games, even if they don't require it. Some games on Apple TV require a controller to play.
Each Apple Arcade game is different. For help playing a game, with features of a game, or about the rules of a game, contact the app developer.
See your scores and save your games
Apple Arcade uses iCloud and Game Center for game progress, game saves, and playing with friends on all of your devices that are signed in to iCloud and Game Center with the same Apple ID. As long as you're signed in, you can play your game on any of your devices.
To resume your most recent Arcade game from where you left off on any of your devices, go to the Arcade tab in the App Store and find the Continue Playing section.
To see which achievements you’ve unlocked, go to your Account page in the App Store.
Learn more about game saves, iCloud, and Apple Arcade.
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- You can delete a game from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac at any time, just like any other app.
- Apple Arcade is a subscription that you can view or cancel at any time. If you cancel, you'll have to resubscribe to continue playing the games that you downloaded while you had Apple Arcade.
- If you're using Family Sharing and someone in your family group subscribes, you'll be able to download and play all of the games included with Apple Arcade, but your family members will not be able to see your game saves.