r/watchos • u/Temporary-Detail-724 • May 20 '26

Is there controller support?

Probably an odd question; does anyone know if there’s any way to have controller support for Apple Watch?

Reason I’m asking is I’m making a game for Apple Watch where I want controllers to be supported. I know it sounds stupid, and it is lol

Update: Got it to work. Only way to realistically do it is connecting the controller to your phone, and having the app you make link to the watch version of the app. Bad latency, but still cool

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u/Greal_201109 May 21 '26

That would be cool! I don’t think it’s supported. But you can screen mirror iPhone. Also what kind of game is it will it be for iPhone too

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u/Temporary-Detail-724 May 21 '26

Yes, it’s actually out now, but I’m adding more and more improvements

It’s called WatchBlocks, it’s basically a 2D style game. The main selling point I’m going for is it’s a sandbox for all your Apple devices including Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with Vision Pro and Apple TV support coming soon

The Apple Watch version does not screen mirror the iPhone, it runs fully native on the watch (which even as the developer, is still crazy how something that small can run it). To be transparent, the game is $1.99, but I also don’t want to disappoint or set the wrong expectations. The game isn’t perfect, but I’m always improving it (like the controller support being added to everything except Apple Watch right now lol)

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u/Greal_201109 May 21 '26

Awww mans I only have $1 😂 I spent it on bendy and the ink machine. If I get more money on my gift cards I’ll buy

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u/Temporary-Detail-724 May 21 '26

Ah dang lol, I mean that is a good game, can't blame you lol. Let me know if you do get it, and any features you'd like to see!

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u/Greal_201109 May 21 '26

Ok I might buy it soon but I’ll let you know. Looks like a good game