Pairing a controller with your Android phone is simple with some easy steps. Here are the instructions for pairing an Xbox controller, a PlayStation controller, or even a USB-C wired controller.

There are plenty of solutions, though, and one new Android app— Sixaxis Controller —lets you connect a PS3 controller to your Android handset to use for controlling games.

Connect your controller to another PS3, or connect a different PS3 controller to your PS3 to make sure the problem isn't with the console itself. Check the USB connection.

If you want the better grip on smartphone gameplay that buttons and sticks give you, learn how to connect your PS4 or PS5 controller with our instructions.