WWDC continues to give us a surprise. In an online session Apple confirmed that iOS 14, iPadOS and tvOS will be compatible Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 y con el Adaptative controller.
Too many options to turn our devices into a video game center
In a session focused on how to support the touchpad and Dual Shock lightbulb and haptic areas of the Xbox Elite, the consistency of several game controls and Apple devices is guaranteed. Reconciliation it extends through haptic sounds and motion sensors who will be able to interact directly with the operating system and apply touch gestures:
Find out how to install third-party controllers and custom haptics for your games on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. We’ll show you how to add compatibility with the latest controllers, including the Xbox Series 2 Elite Wireless Controller and Adaptive Controller, and provide your game controls accordingly.
Learn how to use the Tandem Game Controller framework in Core Haptics to enable gameplay feedback. And find out how to take your game experience to the next level with custom button maps, unusual input, and control of special features like motion sensors, lights, and battery level.
In this same session it was also noted that the developers would be able to use the keyboard and mouse as a means of interacting with iPadOS for 14 games. Due to the introduction of these rules, this game will be played on the iPad, at least when input devices are needed. that is, you will approach that on a Mac or PC.
By providing additional support for game communication, Apple offers developers multiple options when creating or deploying games on the platform. Something, in the end, that benefits us all.
