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You can use modern gamepads with it, like the PS5 DualSense.
by ErneX 3y ago
You can use modern gamepads with it, like the PS5 DualSense.
- jwells89 3y agoYeah, bluetooth controller of choice and a kickstand case on the biggest iPhone gets you very close to a Switch or Deck conceptually. Once the A17 makes its way to the iPad mini, that'll be even closer.
- falcolas 3y agoIf, and only if the developers include controller support. Which they largely don't, even when controllers are supported on every other platform. Two egregious examples: The Final Fantasy Pixel Remastered series, and Monster Hunter Stories. The first has controller support on both the PC and consoles, but not on phones (which came out first). The second launched on a console (the 3DS), and has no controller support on the phone. That caveat alone makes it so frustrating to play games on the phone IME.
- jwells89 3y agoIt’s a shame because the UX of controller configuration on iOS/macOS/tvOS is the best I’ve seen outside of consoles. Even Windows, the king of gaming, doesn’t do as well with configuration of Microsoft’s own Xbox controllers (let alone those of competing companies). Instead on Windows Steam is required for any level of sanity with controllers.
- 0x457 3y agoEven if they do include, it's often weird. I wanted to try play genshin with controller - you have to complete certain parts of the game to unlock settings button. Why?
- dbbk 3y agoThen you've gotta figure out how to prop your phone up...
- DRW_ 3y agoThere are also plenty of clips for Xbox or PlayStation controllers that whilst being a little top heavy, are quite comfortable and work well.
- rconti 3y agoIt seems like it would be trivial to build a "controller case" that goes around the phone. It could plug into the USB-C port, of course, and have joysticks on both sides, or whatever was required.