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Jgfraudytdautyad
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Help game controllers not working

My ipad closes whatever app im on when pressing x on my game controller ive tried different controllers

Posted on Oct 6, 2026 12:05 AM

1 reply

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 10, 2026 1:02 AM in response to Jgfraudytdautyad

Hi there


Please try this


You can customize or check what iPadOS assigns to your controller buttons:

  1. Open Settings on your iPad.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Game Controller.
  4. Look for Controller Shortcuts or Default Actions to see if the "X" or home button is tied to a system action.
  5. Tap Customizations to see if you can reassign or override specific button behaviors for individual apps.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256371201