iOS 26 Games app: Wired Switch Pro controllers (and GameSir X5 Lite) not working correctly

Hi,

Since iOS 26 introduced the new Games app, I’ve noticed a problem when using a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller in wired USB-C mode, and also with third-party controllers that emulate it (like the GameSir X5 Lite).

In the Games app interface, only the L/R buttons respond, but the D-Pad and analog sticks don’t work at all. Once inside actual games, the controller works fine — the issue only affects the Games app UI.

What I’ve tested so far:

  • Xbox / PlayStation controllers → work fine in both wired and Bluetooth, including inside the Games app.

  • Switch Pro Controller (Bluetooth) → works fine, including in the Games app.

  • Switch Pro Controller (wired) → same issue as the X5 Lite, D-Pad and sticks don’t work in the Games app.

This makes it hard to use the new Games app launcher with these controllers, even though they work perfectly once a game is launched.

My question: is this an iOS bug (Apple needs to add proper support for wired Switch Pro controllers in the Games app), or something that Nintendo / GameSir would need to address?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can confirm this or provide more info.

Answered by DTS Engineer in 858597022

Hello,

Please send us a bug report with the Feedback Assistant.

Hello,

Please send us a bug report with the Feedback Assistant.

Thank you for taking the time to reply 🙏

I have already submitted a bug report via Feedback Assistant (FB20267035), but so far I haven’t received any follow-up.

I also wanted to mention that on both Reddit and the GameSir Discord, many other users have confirmed experiencing the exact same issue with wired Switch Pro controllers (and GameSir X5 Lite). So it definitely seems to be affecting a larger group of users, not just me.

Hopefully this additional context can help prioritize the fix.

Thanks again!

iOS 26 Games app: Wired Switch Pro controllers (and GameSir X5 Lite) not working correctly
 
 
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