Once you've confirmed that, connecting an Xbox controller to your smartphone of choice is a fairly simple affair, whether you're an Android user or an iPhone user.

How to connect your Xbox Wireless Controller to an Android device Connecting your Xbox controller to other devices can be a little trickier, but nothing you can't handle.

However, many players find connecting a controller to COD: Mobile hard. And even if they manage to connect one, it doesn't work as players expect.

Even if you don't own an Xbox, gaming on PCs or other Windows devices can be enhanced because they're mostly compatible with the core Xbox wireless controller.