PUBG Mobile does not offer native PS5 DualSense or Xbox controller support on Android or iPhone. You can pair a compatible controller to your phone through Bluetooth, but that only connects it to the operating system; it does not add gamepad controls to PUBG Mobile. There is no in-game “Gamepad Supported” switch or official button-mapping screen for these controllers. This guide shows how to pair each controller to your phone, what to expect after pairing, and how to improve your in-game controls without relying on unsupported mapping tools.
No. PUBG MOBILE support has stated that the mobile game does not support controllers or other external peripherals. I found no official notice showing that native controller support has since been added. The key distinction is phone compatibility versus game compatibility: iOS or Android may recognize a DualSense or Xbox Wireless Controller, while PUBG Mobile still ignores its inputs. A successful Bluetooth connection is not proof that the game supports the controller.
That is why the setup steps below pair a controller with your phone only. They are useful if you want to check Bluetooth compatibility or use the controller with another supported game, but they will not make a standard PUBG Mobile match playable with the sticks and buttons. For confirmation about a newer build or regional version, contact PUBG Mobile support in the game or through its official help center.
| What you want to do | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Pair a DualSense or Xbox controller to a phone | Usually possible if the controller model and phone software support Bluetooth. |
| Move, aim, fire, or open menus in PUBG Mobile with that controller | Not natively supported by the standard mobile game. |
| Use a mapper or overlay to convert buttons into screen taps | Not an official PUBG Mobile setup; third-party tools can carry account and device risks. |
| Make mobile controls easier | Use the game’s touch layout, sensitivity, and gyroscope options. |
Use a Bluetooth-capable controller and a phone with current system software. Sony lists Android 12 or later and iOS 14.5 or later among the supported-device requirements for a DualSense. Xbox controller compatibility depends on the model: Microsoft says Bluetooth-capable Xbox Wireless Controllers can pair with Android and iOS, and Apple lists Xbox Series X|S controllers among the supported Apple-device controllers. Older Xbox One controllers are not all Bluetooth models, so check the specific controller before troubleshooting the phone.
You do not need to pair either controller just to play PUBG Mobile. If you are pairing it for another compatible game or for general phone use, follow the relevant steps below. Menu names can vary slightly between Android manufacturers and software versions.
These steps connect the controller to the phone, not to PUBG Mobile. Sony also notes that some DualSense features are unavailable on mobile devices; for example, mobile devices do not support the controller’s haptic feedback. See Sony’s DualSense mobile pairing guide for device requirements and connection details. Apple’s PlayStation controller instructions show the current iPhone and iPad pairing process.
On Apple devices, the current supported list includes Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth (Model 1708), Xbox Wireless Controller Series S, and Xbox Wireless Controller Series X. The controller may connect successfully and still provide no controls in PUBG Mobile. Review Apple’s Xbox controller pairing instructions or Microsoft’s Xbox Bluetooth setup guide if your phone cannot find it.
If your phone says the controller is connected but nothing happens in PUBG Mobile, the Bluetooth pairing may be fine. The missing piece is game-level support. Reinstalling the game, changing Wi-Fi bands, increasing controller sensitivity, or looking for a hidden gamepad toggle will not add native input support. The button chart sometimes repeated in old setup articles is not an official PUBG Mobile mapping, so do not assume that triggers, sticks, or face buttons have assigned in-game actions.
If the controller does not appear in your phone’s Bluetooth list at all, troubleshoot the Bluetooth connection separately: charge the controller, make sure it is not still connected to a console or another device, turn phone Bluetooth off and back on, then remove any old controller entry and pair again. Check that the Xbox controller actually has Bluetooth or that the DualSense is in pairing mode. These checks address phone pairing only; they cannot enable controller input in the game.
For the latest account-safety guidance, read PUBG Mobile’s Account Banned: Appeal Process & Prevention Guide. Its official Help Center is also the right place to ask whether a future game update changes controller support.
You can pair a DualSense with a compatible iPhone through Bluetooth, but PUBG Mobile does not natively accept its controller inputs. iPhone pairing and game support are separate.
A Bluetooth-capable Xbox controller may pair with Android, depending on its model and the phone. That system connection does not provide native Xbox controller support in PUBG Mobile.
There is no official Gamepad Supported toggle for DualSense or Xbox controllers in the standard mobile app. Use the in-game touch-control and sensitivity settings instead.
A PS5 DualSense or Xbox controller can connect to a compatible phone, but PUBG Mobile controller setup stops at Bluetooth pairing: the standard mobile game does not natively turn that connection into game controls. Skip fake mapping instructions and unsupported apps. Adjust the touch HUD, sensitivity, and gyroscope settings for a setup the game actually supports, and check PUBG Mobile’s official support channels for any future change.
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