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How to Connect PS4 Controller to COD Mobile

Call of Duty Mobile (COD Mobile) was released in 2019 and is a firm favourite among COD fans. A feature widely enjoyed during the beta period of COD Mobile was that it was controller supported however, this feature was removed when the game went live all over the world. Fortunately developers Activision heard fans’ plea to reinstate controller support, albeit with limits. Find out below what controller you can use, and how to connect a PS4 controller to COD Mobile.

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Using a PS4 Controller on COD Mobile

There is currently limited controller support for COD Mobile, with only 2 types of controller allowed. Menu navigation is still touch-controls only, but players can use PS4 and PS5 controllers, as well as Xbox One and Series X/S controllers.

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COD Mobile controller settings (via Activision)

Other controllers, such as generic bluetooth controllers may well work but they are not officially supported.

Connecting a Controller to COD Mobile

Follow the steps below to connect your controller to COD Mobile on Android:

  1. Pull down notifications and long-press Bluetooth icon
  2. Tap ‘Pair New Device’
  3. Hold down PS and Share button until the controller starts to flash
  4. Select the controller from the list
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Connecting a controller for COD Mobile (via Activision)

Related: How to Fix Controller Not Working in COD Mobile

Connecting a Controller to COD Mobile on IOS

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Bluetooth Settings
  3. Hold down PS and Share button until the controller starts to flash
  4. Select the controller under ‘Other Devices’

If you need further help check out the video below!

Controller use is completely supported by the COD Mobile developers so it will not result in a ban. By using a controller you will be matched with other players also using a controller. This makes the playing field more fair, but it means your queue times may be longer.

That is all you need to know about connecting a Playstation controller to your COD Mobile! Good luck and happy gaming.

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Rowan has been creating content for Touch Tap Play since 2021. When she’s not writing game guides, Rowan can be found trying out new mobile games, laughing during horror movies, or wandering in the Devon countryside with her dog. She has a love/hate relationship with Dead By Daylight, and a healthy obsession with Fortnite.