Can I Play eFootball 2023 with a PS4 Controller?
As a passionate gamer and content creator, this is one of the top questions I‘ve been getting recently about the latest eFootball release. Many players have invested hundreds of hours mastering games on a DualShock 4 controller and are wondering if it will work.
The quick answer is yes, you can connect your PS4 controller to play eFootball 2023 on both mobile devices and PC. However, the setup process and specific compatibility varies across platforms.
Based on extensive testing and conversations with eFootball developers at Konami, let me break down exactly how to utilize your DualShock 4.
Connecting PS4 Controller to iPhone and Android
Playing mobile games like eFootball 2023 with touch controls can be frustrating. A proper controller completely changes the experience.
Luckily recent versions of iOS and Android fully support wireless connectivity of PS4 controllers.
Here is the step-by-step guide to connect your Dualshock 4 to mobile devices:
- Turn on Bluetooth on your phone
- Hold the PS and Share buttons on controller to activate pairing mode
- Open Bluetooth settings on your phone and select the controller
This simple process should successfully sync them up. I personally connect my PS4 controller to my mobile devices regularly with no issues.
Pro Tip: If you own a phone mount or clip for your controller, it takes mobile gaming with eFootball 2023 to the next level.
Phone mounts like the MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip above can create a portable PS4-like setup for mobile gaming.
Now when you launch eFootball 2023 on mobile it will automatically detect your paired controller. You can also head into settings to tweak button mapping if desired.
So that handles iPhones and Android smartphones, but what about tablets?
The connectivity process remains the same for iPads and Android tablets. I play eFootball 2023 regularly on my iPad Pro 12.9 using a DualSense controller and it works perfectly.
Just be aware that very large tablets like the massive Samsung Galaxy View 2 17.3" tablet have not yet been officially confirmed by Konami to work with controllers and eFootball 2023. But any normal tablet will connect a PS4 controller without issues.
Can You Play eFootball 2023 on PC with a PS4 Controller?
Transitioning to PC, I‘ve verified that recent versions of eFootball 2023 fully support PS4 and PS5 controllers to play on Windows. This includes both wired USB connections and wireless Bluetooth.
The key requirement is having Steam and the proper driver installed. Follow these instructions:
- Install Steam if you don‘t already have it
- Connect controller via USB or Bluetooth
- Open Steam > Settings > Controller Settings
- Check the box for PlayStation Configuration Support
- Launch eFootball 2023
Once PlayStation controller support is enabled in Steam, games like eFootball 2023 automatically work. The buttons and sticks map correctly for gameplay.
I regularly switch between Xbox, PS5, and PS4 controllers on my Windows gaming PC depending on the game. So I can definitively say PS4 controllers work great.
Now keep in mind for wireless connections you may need a special Bluetooth adapter depending on your PC. If Bluetooth is built-in or you have an adapter, wireless PS4 controllers will connect to eFootball 2023 on PC without any other special software or drivers needed.
PS4 Controllers vs. Other Gamepads for eFootball
While the basics have been covered, expert gamers may be wondering about nuances between PS4 gamepads and other controller options for eFootball 2023:
| Controller | Platforms Supported | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 DualSense | PC, Mobile | 5/5 | New haptic feedback features fully supported on eFootball on PC. Mobile supports core gamepad functions. |
| PS4 DualShock 4 | PC, Mobile | 5/5 | Almost full feature support across platforms. Missing headset port features. |
| Xbox Series X Controller | PC | 4.5/5 | Fully supported by eFootball 2023 on Windows. No native mobile support but can connect via USB adapter. |
| Xbox One Controller | PC, Mobile* | 4/5 | Bluetooth model works wirelessly on mobile. Requires adapter on iPhone. |
| Nintendo Switch Pro | PC* | 3/5 | Requires extra software like BetterJoyForCemu. Not natively supported. |
*On mobile only models with integrated Bluetooth work wirelessly. Other controllers require a USB adapter.
As you can see the PS4 and PS5 controllers are best suited for eFootball 2023 across all platforms.
The Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One gamepads also work great, especially on PC. But they lack native mobile support to easily connect wirelessly like the DualShock 4 does.
Let me know in the comments below if you have any other questions about getting your PS4 controller working with eFootball 2023!
