How to Connect a Controller to Fortnite
For consoles, just turn on your controller and the console should automatically recognize it. Then fire up Fortnite and you're good to go!
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Honestly, just plug it in. Your device and Fortnite usually do the rest. No fuss, no muss.
If you're playing on mobile, use a Bluetooth controller. Pair your controller in your device's Bluetooth settings, then launch Fortnite.
To connect a controller to Fortnite on PC, simply plug it in via USB or pair it via Bluetooth, then make sure it's recognized by the game. Easy peasy!
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