The best controllers for games on Apple Arcade (this plays so much better)

Games on Apple Arcade are great, but with a good gamepad, playing becomes much more fun. iPhoned tells you which controllers are best for playing games on Apple Arcade.

The best controllers for Apple Arcade

You have a huge choice of different controllers these days that you can use for games on Apple Arcade. But which gamepad is actually the best for gaming on your iPhone? We have made a top three and immediately tell you how to connect the controller to your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

1. PlayStation controller with DualSense

You may recognize this controller and that may be true. It is in fact the controller that you also get with the PlayStation 5. However, that does not mean that it can only be used on the game computer. The PS5 controller is also one of the best controllers with which you can play games on Apple Arcade. Because the DualSense controller is so comfortable in the hand and the buttons are also easily accessible.

It is a pity that the DualSense function (you feel vibrations and feedback in your controller) with games on Apple Arcade. To connect this controller, press and hold the Share and PlayStation buttons until the controller light starts flashing. Then connect via bluetooth on your iPad, iPhone or Mac.

Do you still have a controller from your PlayStation 4 lying around? Nice! You can also use those controllers to play games on Apple Arcade!

2. Wireless Xbox controller

This controller is also a well-known one, because you get it with the Xbox. The design hasn’t changed much since the Xbox 360 and that’s for a reason. Also, the wireless xbox controller is one of the best controllers for games on Apple Arcade. And do you really want something special? Then it is even possible to personalize your controller. You do that at Xbox Design Lab.

The Xbox controller is pleasant to use and lies comfortably in the hand. The four-point push button (the big plus sign) does feel a bit different than with the PS5 controller, but whether you like that better is a matter of taste.

You can put batteries in the gamepad or buy a separate rechargeable battery. To connect the controller, press the round button on top of the controller until the Xbox logo starts flashing. Then you connect via bluetooth to your Apple device.

3. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Gamepad

This controller comes with a special holder, with which you can put the iPhone in. This way you can enjoy gaming anywhere without having to find a place to put your iPhone somewhere. But of course this controller also works on iPad and all your other Apple devices.

You can play for 50 hours on a full battery and the controller even has official Apple licensed wireless connectivity for all Apple products.

To connect the Nimbus+ to your iPhone, iPad or Mac, first press and hold the Home button until all the lights light up one by one. You then connect to your Apple device via Bluetooth.

Games for Apple Arcade

Are you looking for some fun Apple Arcade games? Then read the article ‘The best Apple Arcade games for your iPhone’. Note that not all games on Apple Arcade have support for these controllers.

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