Apple TV is getting Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controller support

A familiar feel for Apple's upcoming subscription gaming service.

What you need to know

  • Apple TV is getting Xbox One and PlayStation DualShock 4 controller support.
  • This is a huge boon for Apple Arcade, the subscription game service expected Fall 2019.

Announced at WWDC 2019, Apple's annual developer conference, Apple TV is getting Xbox One and Playstation DualShock 4 controller support, which will be a welcome addition for any traditional console gamers out there who want to take advantage of what Apple Arcade has to offer. Compatibility is expected to come with the tvOS 13 update.

Apple Arcade, which aside from working with Apple TV works with iPad, iPhone, and Mac, will bring more than 100 games through a subscription service, and it's expected to begin in Fall 2019 in more than 150 countries. Apple TV is already compatible with a number of gamepads, but this compatibility means many people who already own an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 will not have to make a separate purchase.

If you're just in the market for a controller that works with your PlayStation 4, we've rounded up a list of the best available now if you're unsure where to start.

Our pick

Sony DualShock 4

You can't go wrong with a DualShock 4 controller. It's got everything you need to game on a PlayStation 4, and now you can use it on Apple TV to play whatever catches your eye in the Apple Arcade.

$47 at Amazon

PlayStation accessories you'll love

Every one of these quality accessories is guaranteed to enhance your PlayStation experience.

EasySMX VIP002S RGB Gaming Headset

$36 at Amazon

Good headsets tend to get expensive, but the EasySMX VIP002S headset gives you the best of both worlds: affordability and quality.

HyperX ChargePlay Duo

$20 at Amazon

Charge up your controllers without taking up that precious USB space on your console. The HyperX ChargePlay Duo can charge two at once in two hours through an AC adapter.

PDP Bluetooth Media Remote

$20 at Amazon

PlayStation is good for much more than gaming. When you want to browse the web or navigate your favorite apps, a DualShock 4 controller just doesn't cut it.

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