With iOS 13, Apple gives you the option to connect and use your trusty PlayStation 4 DualShock or Xbox controllers to play games on the iPhone or iPad. Needless to say, this is preferable to covering half of the smallish screens with your big fat digits.Moreover, the buttons and sticks you are used to, are faithfully mapped and, since you are used to their feedback and layout from the countless hours you've spent before your favorite  console, the learning curve is rather flat.Here's what you need to do to connect a PlayStation 4 or Xbox controller to your iPhone or iPad and hit the ground running on action-packed games like, say, the new Call of Duty mobile version, or simply enjoy Apple Arcade games in full screen:

1. On Sony DualShock 4, press and hold the PS button below, and the Share button to the left of the touchpad together. On BT-enabled Xbox controller, hold the Xbox button in the middle to turn it on, and then press the Connect button at the top of the pad to enter pairing mode (the logo will start blinking)

2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth  > My devices on your iPhone or iPad, and tap the respective listing to pair your game controller with your iOS gear

3. That's it, on the Xbox pad the logo will stop blinking, while on the DualShock 4 a red strip will light up at the top of the touchpad indicating a successful pairing. Now go kill'em all!

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.

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