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Today's smartphones are so powerful that they can be thought of as full-featured computers that fit in your pocket. Just like computers, mobile phones also function as gaming systems. Most games support touch controls, but some games work better with a controller and are easy to pair with your Android smartphone.
Most Android smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 series and Google Pixel 8 series, can easily connect to Xbox, PlayStation, and Bluetooth controllers. There are also mobile game controllers that connect directly to your phone via USB-C, like the Backbone One.
How to connect your DualShock 4 controller to your Android smartphone
To pair your DualShock 4 controller, first put the controller into pairing mode by pressing and holding the Share button (the button on the left side of the touchpad) for 3 seconds. The light bar at the top of the controller should start blinking.Next, go to your Android phone's settings and select connected device and select Pair a new device. A list of available devices will be displayed.search dualshock 4 wireless controller The list includes and Tap on its name to connect. Once paired, you will see something like this Connected under other devices See the Bluetooth settings section.
How to connect your DualSense controller to your Android smartphone
If you have a DualSense or DualSense Edge controller, press and hold the button. “Create” button (The button on the left side of the touchpad with lines facing outward.) The light bar on your controller will begin to flash every 3 seconds. Then, on your Android phone, go to . setting, after that connected deviceSelect Pair your new device. Please wait until the name is decided DualSense Wireless Controller will appear, tap the name to pair.
How to connect an Xbox controller to your Android smartphone
Connecting your Xbox controller to your Android smartphone is easy. First, enable pairing mode on your controller by pressing and holding the pair button near the controller's charging port (the button should have three curved lines on it) for a few seconds until the Xbox logo on your controller flashes .Next, the mobile phone settingafter that connected device, and select Pair a new device. Your Xbox controller should now appear in the list of available devices. Tap the controller name to pair.
How to connect Switch Joy-Con controllers to your Android smartphone
You can also pair Joy-Con controllers to your Android smartphone. To do this, remove the Joy-Con controller from the Switch and press the Sync button (the black button near his four LED lights on the connecting end of the controller). When in pairing mode, the Joy-Con lights will move back and forth.go to cell phone location setting Select an app and connected device option.Then tap Pair a new device Within a few seconds, your Joy-Con controllers will appear in the list of available devices. Tap your controller's name to pair it.
How to connect Switch Pro controller to Android smartphone
If you want to use Nintendo's Switch Pro controller, the steps are similar to pairing Joy-Cons. Press and hold the sync button (the round black button near the USB-C port). When in pairing mode, the LED on the controller will move back and forth. On your Android smartphone, visit the following site: setting and head towards connected device.Tap Pair a new device Wait until you see your Switch Pro controller, then tap the controller name to pair it.
How to connect your controller to your Android smartphone via USB-C
Some mobile game controllers, such as the Backbone One and Razer Knight V2, can connect directly to your Android smartphone using a USB-C connector. These controllers use your phone's battery for power, so you don't need to keep them charged. To set up one of these, extend the controller and connect your Android smartphone to the left side of the controller, camera side first. Next, connect the right side of the controller and plug the USB-C connector into your phone's charging port. The controller should start working immediately.
