The Best GAMING Controller for iPad
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- The best gaming controllers for the iPad - Xbox, PS4, PS5, Nimbus +tested, 8BitDo and more fully tested and reviewed. Games tried out on Genshin Impact, The Pathless, Dead Cells, Sonic 2, Sayonara Wild Hearts & Hyper Light Drifter.
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📼 Timestamps :
• 0:00 - Controller or Touch Screen?
• 0:40 - 8BitDo Lite
• 2:03 - 8BitDo SN30 Pro
• 3:36 - Xbox One
• 5:02 - PS4 & PS5
• 6:17 - Nimbus+ (yuck)
• 8:36 - Which is Best?
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Correction : It's an Xbox Series S/X controller. Sorry!
There are official rechargeable battery packs from Microsoft, but unfortunately they are out of stock in most places at the moment.
@@patatoothie Ahh that's interesting!
Does the Xbox controller show up in the battery widget in iOS/iPadOS?
@@Olehv94 It does show up as a bluetooth symbol. But I can’t tell you how accurate the percentage is, because my controller is on 100% atm.
@@patatoothie ok, thank you!
It is like you knew I've been looking at the 8BitDo controller haha. Thanks for the review!
I bought an Xbox controller so I could play Genshin with ease, because after some months of playing by touch screen my hands started cramping during longer sessions. I think if you already have a Switch then getting used to it is not an issue; meanwhile I returned a PS4 controller because I literally could not get used to the layout. My one gripe about the Xbox controller is that the buttons are WAY too noisy, my sister could hear it from the next room with the doors closed. What I ended up doing was to put tiny tape pieces on the buttons when I opened it to customise it.
Oooh that’s interesting. I usually just play at home but sometimes I like playing at other places. I did think the Xbox controller buttons were loud but I didn’t have anything to compare it to. Do you feel like it’s definitely louder than it’s competition?
@@ctran1955 Hey, I’ve only tried the PS4 controller (since switch alternatives don’t work with it) but yes the Xbox is definitely louder than the PS ones, but so much easier to use. I’ve used it for months now though and the noise has gotten better. I would suggest opening the controller and putting some sort of material between the buttons and the black plastic board they make contact with, something sticky on just one side. I’ve also read people removing the plastic buttons and swapping them for metal/steel ones!
I was searching for vids because this is exactly the problem I have now. I'll follow your reco! Thanks! 😊
I was just looking for a video like this and you put one out. Great short review. I would add one thing with the Dualshock 4 (it's the only one I own, so I can't comment on the others), it only supports being paired to one device at time. So, if you use it with more than one device, say PC and iPad, or PS4 and iPad, etc, you'll have to pair it again, every time you change device. Otherwise it's a great controller.
Thanks! And good point
Don’t forget iOS 16 this fall will have support for Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers. Can’t wait for this release soon 😁
Oh that is awesome
For reals?
Do you know if the wireless Afterglow controller works on iPad now?
@@icryptorchid not sure if Afterglow is compatible. I know that besides the Switch Pro Controller, recently 8Bitdo controllers were officially supported by Apple and can work with the iPad
@@icryptorchidmy exact question
Nice review
Thank you so much. I thought I had to buy a special controller and know I know better
That video helped me a lot. When I saw 8bitdo lite I knew it was for me but I needed joysticks so I bought lite 2. Thanks
glad it was helpful!
I've tried a few controllers with my M1 iPad Pro. I totally agree with everything you say about the Nimbus+ controller. I quite like the 8bitdo Pro 2 controller which has grips, includes rumble support, has two additional buttons on the underside, and has fully configurable profiles via an iOS app. But my all-time favorite is the Xbox Elite Series 2 wireless controller. It is expensive, but it feels very solid and is fully configurable. It comes complete with a charging case, tool kit with replaceable d-pad and analogue thumb stick caps, adjustable thumb stick tension, and a four extra triggers for the underside of the controller. The thumb sticks and triggers are very responsive and feel more precise compared with the other controllers I have used.
Whoa that Xbox controller costs as much as a used console
Was the input lag bearable on M1 iPad Pro with 8bitdo Pro 2 when you tried it? Thank you.
@@tansuakar89 theres an input lag with 8bit do?
Thanks!
Thank you for the very informative video.
BTW, can we connect two controllers simultaneously with the m1 iPad for multiplayer?
8bitdo Pro 2 or even the Pro + would’ve solved the issues you had. I still think they’re the best if you could only choose one. Great for travel too.
I do not recommend 8bitdo AT ALL.....
@@user-li4sw7gc3w are you going to back it up or are we supposed to just trust a generic internet man/bot thing?
Since getting a PS5 I find myself just using remote play rather than iPad games and the spare DualSense I got with the console has become my go to. It is a bit of a pain for travelling though.
First Nimbus I bought developed severe joy-con drift in the left stick and some in the right. Went through the support process and got a new one for free. Now the second one is starting to develop drift in the right stick. I'll have to see if I can get a Bluetooth Xbox controller now and use the Nimbus as a backup.
My nimbus also has severe drift in the left controller. Cleaned it with a bit of rubbing alcohol and let it dry for a day. Plus rebooted my iPad and it fixed the problem. However, the nimbus does disconnect itself from the iPad quite a bit. Usually right before I finish beating a boss or hypostasis in Genshin. 😑
To this day I don’t really get why people dislike the Xbox controllers using AA batteries. At first I was a bit thrown off, but I hope they never change this part. I love having rechargeable AA batteries so i can swap them out whenever I need to, and keep playing. I don’t have to worry about having it sit somewhere to charge or worry about the internal battery dying making the whole controller useless, or it being proprietary. I wish more things actually could use replaceable batteries now lol. 8bitdo has probably the perfect solution in their pro controllers, they include a battery pack but you can use your own batteries if it dies! Genius
😂. Coz today theres this thing called charging docks. People usually have 2 controllers
I just got the x box controller and I have the opposite gripe. I have several 3rd party controllers with internal batteries and they last weeks on a single charge and you can use them while charging. I suppose the battery life should be long enough with the x box controller, but holy heck, it make it so much heavier than any of my other controllers and I'm noticing more hand strain when I play with it. I'm hoping the battery pack I ordered for it is a lot lighter than the metal incased standard AA batteries. It's a great controller, but needing replaceable AA makes it too heavy for small arthritic hands.
HotSwap controllers/batteries. Been doing it for years. I have 4 ps4k pads and 3 xbox 1s pads with rechargeable batteries.
@@dahnleycabreros4151lithium ion batterys degrade over time so they hold shorter and shorter charge. So being able to swap battery’s will make the lifespan of your controller so much longer
@@dahnleycabreros4151so your solution is to buy ANOTHER controller AND a dock? I’m sure companies love you 😂
I have a xbox elite 2 controller for my PC and I also use it on the ipad.
It works perfectly and battery life is also very good.
Can you do a video on the best games to play on an iPad
I only really want this for Genshin so thank you for showing Genshin gameplay in every test it’s a very good benchmark for a 3d game
Have you found the right controller for Genshin if you're still playing it? I play on mobile mostly but bought a PS4 controller which it's diff to get used to. Especially during combat my movements become retarded as I need to look at the control and see which to press for the characters. Were you playing on mobile or keyboard?
@@cutiephinphinJL i still havent found a good oneee i did not know a ps4 could work tho ill keep it in mind and i play on a mobile tablet i thought it was going to be to big to hold in my hands but its really not ive had it for a month and its perfectly fine playing with and its a 12 inch tab honestly if you are having that much trouble maybe switch back to the computer or mobile thats how genshin was "meant" to be played therefore controls are better its cool but nott enough to detriment youre fun
@@cutiephinphinJL there is a learning curve if you go from touch to gamepad. If you go with an x box controller the on screen display should mirror the XYAB button layout. You can also remap the XYAB and right Bumper/trigger buttons in settings to what works for you. Not sure if the PS mapping shows up on mobile (it does on PC from what I've seen) but Nintendo's XYAB buttons mirror Xbox's and don't match up so I would avoid those. I didn't and I had to use stickers on the first controller I got, to match the UI. But generally it's easier to play with a controller, you just have to form the muscle memory for it.
I honestly love the gamesir T4 pro but sometimes I see the Bluetooth connectivity dropping and it’s hard to play when your fighting in Genshin. But it works fine when I connect it to my switch.
I might try the 8bitdo pro 2
Uff you put the Joycon controller on the cover, wish u were talking about that too 🥺
I recommend the Gulikit King Kong Pro 2. Controller that will not have drifting issue and compatible with the Switch.
WhAt is that game that you’re playing?! Looks fun.
I see some people mentioning 8bitDo’s Pro 2 controller and I’m gonna jump in and bring my own love for this controller. It’s a nearly perfect package, using Apple mode on the controller will make your iPad see it as a DualShock 4 while paired via Bluetooth and as an Xbox controller when plugged directly into the device. If a game needs the touchpad on DualShock 4 or the change view button on Xbox controller, unfortunately it will not work. Button remapping in Apple mode is not supported, so you cannot assign the star/heart buttons to those buttons. These issues may not matter soon though as iPadOS 16 will bring Switch controller support, which the Pro 2 does very well and also has button remapping available for. Despite all of that, it’s still my favorite controller simply because it’s the only controller I need for my PC, Switch, and iPad. It is also incredibly comfortable to hold, and has excellent battery life. It can also charge from your iPad if it gets low with little cost to your device’s battery life.
Directing my comment to you now Byte Review and not the people reading the comments, I was really happy to see that you gave a good shout out to the 8bitDo Lite and the SN30 Pro, but if I may be honest it was kind of obvious they were just the controllers you already owned and not yet upgraded yet (which is fine, they’re still good!) As for the 8bitDo Lite, there’s an upcoming Lite 2 which has thumbsticks and improved shoulder buttons in the same form factor, which I think looks very visually attractive like a Switch Lite without a screen. There is also an upcoming new “Lite SE” that does away with shoulder buttons and clickable sticks, replacing them with dedicated face buttons instead, that was designed for improved accessibility with gamers who have limited mobility in mind. Honestly…8bitDo just kinda rocks, they constantly revise and innovate on their previous controllers and I’m always paying attention to what they’re planning to do next.
This is really interesting to know! I personally am interested in their Pro controller and generally they seem like a great company to support. Strange question, do you feel like the pro2 controller buttons sound particularly loud? I don’t expect it to be silent but just curious
@@ctran1955 I’d say slightly less loud than an OG gamecube controller’s buttons. They have a nice plunk to the press, slight click as you release. The press gives decent feedback, but they do have a bit of a press to them. They’re a bit deep, around as deep as an Xbox controller’s buttons, so not as good for rapid-fire button mashing like you’d find on PS4/5 or JoyCons if that’s something that matters to you. You can still mash well with it though (just not like, turbo-fast). Shoulders are firm but kinda mushy (in a good way) and triggers are springy. The paddles on the back click slightly, kinda like a soft mouse click.
hey have u tried it with the ios 16? Can u click “view” for genshin and remapping with ipad?
The Xbox controller not having a rechargeable battery is a plus to a lot of people including my self. As this was a design choice to preserve the life of the controller. Other controllers batteries will deteriorate over time leading to the forced replacement of the controller were as the Xbox controller will never have that problem since you just replace the batteries or get a battery pack online to recharge.
This is good to know. I was so confused why there wasn't a rechargeable battery when I first purchased
The idea is great. BUT! Hear me out.
The controller is 50$ and the battery pack is 25$, so 75$… The DualSense on the other hand is 60$. Ok that’s expensive… I might just use AA batteries. Hah, they can’t be recharged inside the controller with its USB cable! YOU HAVE TO USE AN EXTERNAL CHARGER IF U WANT TO USE REAGULAR AA‘s!
So what’s the purpose of supporting AA‘s?
Unfortunately this leads casual players to use DISPOSABLE batteries.
I’m sorry, came from PS to Xbox, love it, but this point… I don’t get it… It is a half baked idea.
Btw, I know only one PS Controller that lost a significant amount of battery life, it was my friends and he was a heavy user. Opened it with a screwdriver, replaced the battery with an aftermarket one… worked like a charm.
I’ve had ps4 and ps3 controllers no battery issues. Rechargeable battery should be included on the Xbox controller.
@@patatoothie This, also regular batteries are really heavy, I have small and arthritic hands and the x box controller is a bit too heavy. I was using 3rd party controllers but the button pads wear out quickly and I can't really get parts for a 3rd party device.
Vader 2 Pro is my go to
I bought an 8bitdo pro 2 controller just a few weeks ago, its one of the best budget controller the thing I don't like about it is the paddles on the back is useless because it doesn't support ios/ipados for now
Which one should I buy? I dont have a pc to update the firmware. I will only use it for my ipad.
A note about controllers with the iPad: if you use AirPods and the controller at the same time, there is some noticeable lag
I have noticed the same thing, and it affects audio for the AirPods too. I generally plug my controller into the side if I want to use my headphones, but once the battery starts to go then you have to unplug for recharging. If you have the Magic Keyboard, then you can charge and connect the controller physically at the same time, but not everyone has a $300 accessory (which I only have because I got mine at a discount, pre-owned) to make such a thing possible.
Thanks for the comparison. Helped me a lot! I'm off to the nearest tech store to get me an XBox controller. PS: I love that the iconic landmark of my home town is in almost all of your videos. :D
Glad it was helpful! And landmark..?
Can i check that no matter what controllers we use, the prerequisite is that the game in the ipad must support external controllers, can then the controllers be used...
Great video! I definitely agree that the iPad is a wonderful gaming machine, and that iOS / iPad OS in general is an amazing gaming platform. I have also struggled to find good controllers for the iPad as pairing most of the ones I have tried is a nightmare… for me personally I just use a cheap MFi certified one for just that reason, even if it feels pretty poor. I would love to use my PS5 controller but I struggle to pair it with the iPad without also triggering my actual PS5 to booting up. Regardless, a great perk of the XBox and PS series controllers is the ability to customize them, either with new shells and some tinkering or via Colorware!
Thanks! Ohhh I’d love a Colorware one 😍
You should do a 'Xbox Elite 2 vs Playstation Edge' video
Thank you for your video. Accurately captured my experience with 8BitDo controller and Xbox. I recently bought the Xbox controller based on your review so I could play genshin and it feels great to use. 8BitDo often ruins the bluetooth connection (causes lags on movement for genshin) when I try to connect my airpods and apple pencil. With the Xbox, I don't have that warning on my bluetooth connections ☺️
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful
While I am not much of a gamer, I do like to occasionally use a controller. I use the Xbox controller and agree with the compatibility as stated in the video. Thanks for the great video!
Does xbox controller has haptic feedback?
Which controller will get vibration when you play game on iOS ???
Hi, due to health I wasn't able to celebrate Christmas with my son this year and we are celebrating this January. I'm looking into getting him a tablet so he can play Minecraft and I really want to get him a controller so he can get the best gameplay experience. I'm really interested in the 2nd controller you reviewed, but I'm planning on buying an ANDROID tablet. Do you know if it would be compatible? Or does it have to be an ipad? Hopefully you'll see this and I'll get an idea what I should buy before I order it 🤞
Hey have you already made a video of which games do you have in your ipad this year? If not it would be nice if you make one to see what can I play while I ignore my teachers uwu
haha, no I haven't
What game was it in the beginning?
Does the Xbox controller work on a iPads mini? And if so how do you pair it?😭
The Batteries i have to change them after some time ?? Or not
Plz suggest for ipad 9 gen which one is best for pubg
what game is on the monitor in the background, the one with the little toddler? thank you
Can I use my phone?
Em will this work for all ipads because im concerned before buy the 8bitdo pro one
does Ipados support other brand blutooth controllers? like Ipega or mogo. how did you connect those controllers?
What is the open world game that you’re playing with the cool witch hat avatar?
does the series s/x controller and dualsense works with ios/ipad os 15 and above?
can flydigi apex 2 work on ios 16?
Please someone answer me...Can I play with a controller Genshin on Ipad without having a ps? Because I know I could do it with COD mobile, but can I do it with other games? If yes, can you tell me what games?
SN30 pro L2 and R2 just click or sensitive button? i mean like dualshock shoulder button?
With an xbox controller - What App would you use for Mapping games that dose not support controllers?
ShootingPluds V3 dose not seem to support Xbox controllers...
I have the IPAD AIR SERIE 5, The 8bit Gamepad control is compatible?
whats with switch pro controller
Why there’s no sound when im using a wired game controller on my ipad pro 2018 playing an app game?
Hi, does anyone know if you can use an Xbox controller for the iPad Pro on the GTA games on the iPad?
Its 8 bit do support apple arcade games?
Love my 8BitDo Pro 2 (not the SN30 Pro).
0:12 for sleepy boi desk guardian Pocky.
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Does the 8bitdo pro 2 connects to the iPad Pro m1? I’ve heard 8bit controllers are not compatible any more
@@Lakaizinho Still working fine on mine!
@@Lakaizinho I use my 8bitDo Pro 2 with my iPad Air 5 all the time, just keep in mind a couple of things. Firstly, 8bitDo claims that the controller is not compatible with iPhone or iPad, just MacOS, but that is incorrect so don’t let that dissuade you. Just put it in Mac Mode (the A marker on the toggle switch) and it works fine. Secondly, iOS/Mac mode does not allow for button configuration unfortunately but in most cases this is fine; however, there is some weirdness involved. Pairing it with your iPad with Bluetooth will interpret the device as a PS controller, while plugging it directly into the iPad will make it think it is an Xbox controller. With both modes, there isn’t an analogue on the controller for the “Touchpad” on Dualshock/sense or “Change View” button on the Xbox controllers, so if there’s a game that requires those for anything (like Genshin Impact shown in this video, which uses those to activate in-game chat and deleting items in your in-game housing) it won’t work. Also you will need to remember that the Pro 2’s button layout is ABXY “Nintendo style” and not Xbox’s mirrored ABXY layout. If you know your PS button layouts by heart then using it on Bluetooth and getting PS button icons in-game won’t be too difficult to parse.
Some of this may not matter though, because thirdly…iOS/iPadOS 16 will be incorporating Switch controller support soon! The Switch controller output on the Pro 2 supports button remapping via PC or the mobile app, so you can assign controls to the paddles on the back and the Star/Heart buttons on the face, and I am sure that when the Switch support is added then games will incorporate support shortly after so anything needing that touchpad or change view button won’t matter after and can just use the good ol’ select button.
To sum it up, you can get an 8bitDo Pro 2 right now and it’ll work pretty great with your M1 iPad, and in a few months with iPadOS 16 it’ll go from a 95% package to a 100% package. It’s my favorite game controller I have ever used and it’s much more affordable than first-party offerings from every game console company.
@@Luc_iennhey have u tried it with the ios 16? Can u click “view” for genshin and remapping with ipad?
Chief 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Hi can we use xbox s controller for ipad 7th generation?
I am thinking to get a controller for my m1 ipad pro to play genshin impact, is xbox controller going to work well, like the delay and smoothness and lag, please tell
Hi, do you know if I can use the 8bitdo wired version with an iPad if I have a lightning port adapter?
Hi, can’t we turn on haptic/vibration on Xbox series controller.
What are the games in this video
Hey man, I play on table with ps5 controller but some games that have controller compatibility don't work with it. Like I can only jump and nothing else works 😢
How about 8bitdo pro 2?
As someone who has a ps5, all my games I play with it the buttons are registered as “Xbox buttons” (a b x y) instead of the shapes, I’m getting an Xbox controller just for my iPad😭
can that gamepad work on mac too?
Do a controller that can Gyro for PUBG or CODM players please
Can anyone list all the games he played in this video with timestamps?
Gyro no supported for ipad?
does asphalt 9 support controller on iOS?
I’d like to add a correction. There are rechargeable batteries sold by Microsoft and insignia😊
iPad + PS4 controller is my current gaming setup
Does it work with an iPad?
@@elliescozyy303 Yes it does. You can even use it to navigate iPad OS. But you have to install games that have controller support
Hey! What Game are you playing at 3:49 ? 🙂
That would be "Hyper Light Drifter."
the 8bitdo lite doesnt seem to be listed as compatible with ios. did you need to do anything out of the ordinary to make it work for ipad and, if so, does the controller lose out on any functionality?
This is what I've been trying to figure out...
What is the name of the game at minute 2.55?
Which controllers work with Fifa mobile?
fun fact, i have all most controllers u mentioned and my opinion is by far the best controller is the SteelSeries for the ipad. the bluetooth connectivity lag is near to 0 (the only controller u mentioned from ur list that is MFi) and is the most comfortable controller i have ever held.
lol xbox controllers (I have like for 4 controllers including the elite 1 and 2) are very laggy on Bluetooth, i dont know why you would recommend them.
Is it possible playing pokémon unite with xbox controllers on iPad?
do you think a fake ps4 controller that connect by usb a would work on mac and ios if I used an lightning to usb a and usb c to usb a adapter?
What is the name of the game 1:2/9:49 8BitDo Lite is perfect for that game😊
I have a problem so I bough a ps4 controller dualshock 4 for playing on my iPad but when I try to connect it the "controller" option don’t show up is it because of my iPad? Cuz it’s a mini iPad 6th generation or is it because of something else idk but it bother me a lot I might even think about getting a new iPad to see it the problems can be resolved
Btw if anyone can help I’ll take every advices anyways have a great day y’all I’m personally in pain-.....
Can I play EA FC 24 on iPad with this?
The best controller for iPad gaming in my opinion is the Xbox elite series 2 core because of the rechargeable battery, 40 hours of battery life and because you can use it on mac, windows and ios.
What is the name of first game at star the video?
Could any please mention all the games played here ?
See the description 👍🏼
Does the 8bit do controller compatible to genshin impact right out of the box? I dont need to use 3rd party controller emulator?
Works right out the box
Are they Bluetooth or something ?
You forgot the joycons and switch pro controller.
how about flydigi apex 2, does it work on ipad (ios 16)?
Unfortunately, it does not work. I bought recently from a store at Lazada but I returned it because it is not compatible with iOS 16 and iPad OS 16. It only works with iOS 13 and before iOS 13 versions.
what game are you playing on time: 2:44 please?
Genshin Impact
Bruh, a battery pack for the xbox controller is only $8 usd. This controller is a 5/5
I hope you don’t mind me asking but what iPad were you playing those controllers on?
iPad Pro 12.9 (m1)
@@ByteReview Thank you
What game are you playing on time : 3:15 please?
The Pathless
I have a question, can i just buy the controller like alone? Without the whole ps5? And would it still work on ipad?
Yes
@@ByteReview tyy
Anyone know what game is he playing in the first clip? I really want to try it!🤯
The Pathless. It's on Apple Arcade and it's great!
@@ByteReview Ty!😊
How about IOS?
3:49 what’s this game
can you please tell me the name of the sonic game you were playing😬
Sonic 2
5:31 what game is that sir?
Sayonara Wild Hearts