[GH-ISSUE #927] [Game Support]: Unable to use Xbox controller for Honkai Star Rail #457

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opened 2026-03-03 18:58:01 +03:00 by kerem · 4 comments

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:58:01 +03:00

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Originally created by @dzy1997 on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/927

App Store link

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honkai-star-rail/id1599719154

Current issues

Game fails to install
Game fails to open
Game crashes randomly during gameplay
Game does not work with keymapping
Game experiences graphical issues or broken UI
Game fails to connect to servers or complete download

More details

I connect my Xbox controller to my M2 Mac and launched the game in PlayCover, but was unable to use the controller. Since on mobile the game has controller support, I guess this is an issue with PlayCover compatibility.

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No response

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Yes my issue is written in English

Originally created by @dzy1997 on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/927 ### App Store link https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honkai-star-rail/id1599719154 ### Current issues - [ ] Game fails to install - [ ] Game fails to open - [ ] Game crashes randomly during gameplay - [ ] Game does not work with keymapping - [ ] Game experiences graphical issues or broken UI - [ ] Game fails to connect to servers or complete download ### More details I connect my Xbox controller to my M2 Mac and launched the game in PlayCover, but was unable to use the controller. Since on mobile the game has controller support, I guess this is an issue with PlayCover compatibility. ### Crash log _No response_ ### Issue Language - [X] Yes my issue is written in English

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2026-03-03 18:58:01 +03:00

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kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:58:03 +03:00

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@ohaiibuzzle commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023):

Can you show me where controller support even is on iOS? Because if it exist, I am not seeing it in-game.

@ohaiibuzzle commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023): Can you show me where controller support even is on iOS? Because if it exist, I am not seeing it in-game.

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:58:03 +03:00

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@dzy1997 commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023):

It does not have a UI item in-game (like in Genshin), but on iOS devices it automatically detects the controller and switch UI prompts

@dzy1997 commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023): It does not have a UI item in-game (like in Genshin), but on iOS devices it automatically detects the controller and switch UI prompts

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:58:03 +03:00

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@ohaiibuzzle commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023):

It does not have a UI item in-game (like in Genshin), but on iOS devices it automatically detects the controller and switch UI prompts

Can you screenshot how that looks like in game?
The game running under PlayCover have full access to Apple's GameController API calls. If it can support a controller, it will just work like on iOS

@ohaiibuzzle commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023): > It does not have a UI item in-game (like in Genshin), but on iOS devices it automatically detects the controller and switch UI prompts Can you screenshot how that looks like in game? The game running under PlayCover have full access to Apple's GameController API calls. If it can support a controller, it will just work like on iOS

kerem commented

2026-03-03 18:58:03 +03:00

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@dzy1997 commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023):

Ah my bad... I previously watched a gameplay video using controllers, I just went back to it and fount it to be the PC version. The iOS version doesn't seem to support controllers at this time. Sorry for the confusion!

@dzy1997 commented on GitHub (Apr 26, 2023): Ah my bad... I previously watched a gameplay video using controllers, I just went back to it and fount it to be the PC version. The iOS version doesn't seem to support controllers at this time. Sorry for the confusion!