More and more games, especially those on Apple Arcade and Xbox Game Pass, are offering controller support. Time to take your Xbox controller on the go.

Gaming on the smartphone has improved over the years, and an Xbox controller further improves the experience! Find out how to connect one to your phone.

How to connect an Xbox Wireless Controller to your Android device First things first, you want to get yourself an Xbox Wireless Controller. Any model from the Xbox One generation forward will do.

Pairing a controller with your Android phone is simple with some easy steps. Here are the instructions for pairing an Xbox controller, a PlayStation controller, or even a USB-C wired controller.

You don't need additional hardware to connect, although having a charging cable is recommended for convenience. All you need is your wireless Xbox controller and your powered-up Xbox Series X.

How to connect your controller to your Xbox console wirelessly To start pairing your controller to your Xbox console, you'll first need your console and the controller you want to pair.