PUBG Mobile's controls are optimized, but players wonder whether they can use a controller to play the game on their Android or iOS devices. Considering most mobile games let players use alternative input methods, using a controller sounds simple at first.

Though I enjoy playing PUBG Mobile with its native controllers, I also wished I could use a Bluetooth controller with the game. This would allow me to place my phone on my lap or a table, and use it as a monitor.

Can you play PUBG Mobile with a controller?

No, you can't play PUBG Mobile with a controller. Though there are various sources on the web and products that claim to work with PUBG Mobile, many players verified that they couldn't use a game controller on their phones to play PUBG Mobile.

PUBG Mobile doesn't have controller support. Even if you connect a Bluetooth controller to your phone or tablet, you won't be able to use it on PUBG Mobile. There have been instances where players could move their characters with the left stick on their controller while the remaining buttons remained unusable.

Can you play PUBG Mobile with an Xbox controller?

No, you can't use an Xbox controller to play PUBG Mobile. Xbox controllers share the same faith with other Bluetooth controllers. The main reason why Xbox controllers work with PUBG Mobile is because the game doesn't support alternative input methods.

Can you play PUBG Mobile with a PS4 or PS5 controller?

No, it isn't possible to play PUBG Mobile with a PS4 or a PS5 controller. All controllers of any kind don't work with PUBG Mobile.

While there are third-party apps that use emulation methods to get controllers working with PUBG Mobile, we don't recommend such solutions due to data security concerns. If you'd like to enjoy the game with alternative input methods, we recommend playing PUBG Mobile on your PC. 

Regardless of how you play the game, you can use the top guns in PUBG Mobile to increase your odds of surviving in matches. Getting your hands on the best weapons can allow you to outclass your enemies easier.