# iPad Features

Provenance runs natively on iPad and takes advantage of the larger display. From immersive CRT TV bezel skins to Smart Keyboard support, here's what makes iPad a great retro gaming platform.

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## iPad-Specific Skins

The iPad's larger screen enables **unique skin designs** that aren't possible on iPhone. The community has created stunning iPad-exclusive skins including:

### CRT TV Bezel Skins

Some of the most popular iPad skins simulate playing on a **retro CRT television** — complete with a realistic TV frame, curved screen effect, and era-appropriate bezels. The game renders inside the "TV screen" while the bezel fills the rest of the iPad display.

**Popular styles:**

* **Retro wood-grain TV** — 1970s/80s console aesthetic
* **90s tube TV** — Curved screen with volume knobs
* **Modern CRT monitor** — Clean frame with scanline overlay
* **Arcade cabinet** — Full arcade bezel experience

### Where to Find iPad Skins

* [**DeltaStyles.com**](https://deltastyles.com) — Filter by device type to find iPad-optimized skins
* [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/provenance) — Community-shared iPad skins
* **Reddit** (r/EmulationOniOS) — User-created designs

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### Applying iPad Skins

1. Download a `.deltaskin` file on your iPad
2. Tap the file → **Open in Provenance**
3. Settings → **Controller Skins** → select your system → choose the iPad skin
4. The skin applies in both portrait and landscape orientations (if the skin supports both)

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## Landscape and Portrait Modes

The iPad's aspect ratio works well for both orientations:

| Orientation   | Best For                                                                        |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Landscape** | Console games (NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, N64) — matches original TV aspect ratio |
| **Portrait**  | Handheld games (Game Boy, GBA, DS, 3DS) — stacked screens feel natural          |

Provenance automatically adjusts the game display and controls based on orientation. Skins can provide different layouts for each orientation.

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## Keyboard Support

iPad users with a **Smart Keyboard**, **Magic Keyboard**, or any Bluetooth keyboard can play games without on-screen controls:

| Input         | Key               |
| ------------- | ----------------- |
| D-Pad         | Arrow keys        |
| Left Stick    | W/A/S/D           |
| A / B / X / Y | Space / F / Q / E |
| L1 / R1       | Tab / R           |
| L2 / R2       | Left Shift / V    |
| Menu (Pause)  | \~ (tilde)        |

Full mappings: [Smart Keyboard Mapping](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/controllers-and-controls/smartkeyboard)

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## External Controller

For the best experience, pair a Bluetooth controller:

* **PlayStation DualSense** — Full feature support
* **Xbox Wireless Controller** — Wide compatibility
* **8BitDo controllers** — Compact, great for travel with iPad

The larger iPad screen combined with a controller makes for an excellent portable retro gaming setup — especially for games that benefit from a bigger display (RPGs with small text, strategy games, DS games).

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## Multitasking

Provenance works alongside iPad multitasking features:

* **Slide Over** — Quick-access Provenance alongside another app
* **Picture in Picture** — Not available (games require active rendering)

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## Display Considerations

| iPad Feature          | Impact                                                                                          |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **ProMotion (120Hz)** | Smoother UI and menu navigation                                                                 |
| **Retina display**    | Sharp pixel art and crisp skin graphics                                                         |
| **Larger screen**     | Better for systems with small text (RPGs, strategy)                                             |
| **True Tone**         | Warm color adjustment — disable for more accurate game colors (Settings → Display & Brightness) |

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## See Also

* [Skins Guide](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/skins-guide) — Full skin importing and customization guide
* [Controllers & Controls](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/controllers-and-controls) — Bluetooth controller setup
* [Smart Keyboard Mapping](https://wiki.provenance-emu.com/using-provenance/controllers-and-controls/smartkeyboard) — Full keyboard controls reference

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Need help? Ask on [Discord](https://discord.gg/provenance).
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