Updated on by Nathaniel Mott: Added the Backbone One as our new pick for the best iOS controller for Nintendo Switch fans, and changed the Razer Kishi to our pick for best iOS controller for travel. Best iOS controller for travel: Razer Kishi.Best iOS controller for Nintendo Switch fans: Backbone One.

Best iOS controller for Xbox gamers: Xbox Wireless Controller.

Best iOS controller for PlayStation owners: DualShock 4.

Best iOS controller overall: SteelSeries Nimbus+.

Here are our top picks for the best iOS Controller: Our picks are divided into categories geared towards specific buyers based on Apple's expanded support for console gamepads, compatibility with different kinds of devices, and potential use cases. The best controller for someone who owns an Xbox One and mostly plays on their Apple TV, for example, won't be the same as the best controller for someone who doesn't own a console and only plays games on their iPhone while they commute.Īfter testing several models across different iOS devices, we've selected the best controllers for playing games on the iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. With so many controller options out there, it can be hard to figure out which iOS gamepad is best for your needs. (A situation that Apple's been rumored to resolve for years but has never delivered on.)

Some titles can benefit from more precise controls, however, and the lack of an official Apple controller means eager iOS gamers have to use a third-party gamepad. Many mobile games can be played with nothing but a touchscreen. Apple gave them their own section of the App Store in 2017 and introduced the Apple Arcade subscription service in 2019 because its customers play so many games. There's no denying the popularity of iOS games.

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