This guide explains how you can connect and use a gamepad to play gamepad-supported games with built-in controls on BlueStacks Air.
Take a look at this short video below showcasing how you can play with a gamepad. For a detailed walkthrough, you can take a look at the steps below.
1. Connect your gamepad to your Mac. Listed below are the supported gamepads:
- PS5
- PS4
- Xbox Controllers (Wireless only)
- Xbox One
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One S
- Xbox Elite
- Xbox Series X|S
2. Launch BlueStacks Air and a “Gamepad connected” pop-up will appear, confirming that your gamepad is ready.
3. Within the BlueStacks Store, scroll down slightly to the section titled “Browse by collection”. Here, click on “Gamepad apps”.
4. You will then see various gamepad-supported games. Select one and click on the game’s tile.
5. Within the game page, click on “Install from Google Play”.
Once the game has been installed, launch it from your BlueStacks Air home screen and play with built-in gamepad controls!
Thank you for choosing BlueStacks Air. We hope you enjoy using it. Happy Gaming!