Can You Use a Controller to Play Zenless Zone Zero on Android?

While plenty of Android games on the market offer controller support, its not always a guarantee.

After that, plugging the controller into the Android unit is all thats required.

Android device surrounded by various controller types

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The controller should then start working as soon as you fire up a compatible gamealmost like magic.

This includes controllers for the PlayStation 4 and PS5, which can both wirelessly connect via Bluetooth.

OpenSettingson your Android gear of choice and selectBluetooth.

Android device running Zenless Zone Zero paired with PS5 controller

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verify theUse Bluetoothtoggle is turned on.

If its not (i.e.

it appears grayed out), tap it so that the toggle turns blue.

Android device inside of a wraparound-style mobile controller

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Press and hold thePlayStationandSharebuttons on the PlayStation controller at the same time.

Continue to hold the buttons until the lights on the front of the controller start to flash.

Look for the PlayStation controller underAvailable devicesin your Android devices Bluetooth menu.

turning on Bluetooth with an Android device

With the controller paired, openZenless Zone Zeroand wait for the title screen to load.

In theUI Layoutoption, tapTouchto open a drop-down menu, then selectController.

you’re free to now start using the PlayStation controller to play the game.

PlayStation 5 controller with blue flashing lights on front for pairing

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Press and hold theXboxbutton on the front of the controller until the button lights up.

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Press and hold theSyncbutton on the back of the controller until the Xbox button start to blink.

This light indicates that the controller is in pairing mode.

pairing a PS5 DualSense controller with an Android device

OpenSettingson your Android equipment and tapBluetooth.

Tap the toggle next toUse Bluetoothif its grayed out.

If the toggle is already turned on (i.e.

the Input menu in Zenless Zone Zero

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blue), you dont need to touch it.

Look for theAvailable devicessection in the Bluetooth menu and tapXbox Wireless Controlleronce your Android gadget recognizes it.

OpenZenless Zone Zeroand wait for the title screen to load, and then tap the Options (i.e.

selecting Controller as the UI layout

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gear) icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

SelectInput, then find theUI Layoutoption at the top of the menu.

TapTouch(next to UI Layout) to open a drop-down menu and chooseController.

The Xbox button on an Xbox Wireless Controller

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Exit to the title screen and start using the controller to play.

OpenSettingson your Android rig and open theBluetoothmenu.

check that the toggle next toUse Bluetoothis on (i.e.

The Sync/Pair button on an Xbox Wireless Controller

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blue), or tap the toggle to turn it on.

Tap the Joy-Cons name to pair it.

In your phone’s Bluetooth controls, choose the Pro Controller from theAvailable Devicessection to pair it.

Switch Jpy-Con in standalone controller orientation

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Switch Joy-Con controller with blinking sync lights

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pairing a Joy-Con controller

Switch Pro controller with pairing lights on

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pairing a Switch Pro controller

setting the Zenless Zone Zero UI to Controller

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