There are a few shortcomings, though, since depending on your phone, the MCON can feel top heavy. This is a genuine concern, but the controller also has slide out handles (aka grips) to help ...

Over the past few months, I've been following an intrepid creator looking to solve a problem I'm familiar with. Finding a solid video game controller for a smartphone has always been a struggle. There ...

Touchscreen controls are fine for mobile gaming, but nothing beats that feeling of analog buttons and physical joysticks. Controllers offer superior feedback, and you don't need a console to use one.

I’m not a big mobile gaming guy. That’s not a knock on anyone who is, but gaming, which I love to do at home, is just not my preferred pastime while commuting. That’s what listening to really, really, ...

Are you tired of the limitations of touchscreen controls when gaming on your phone or tablet? The abxylute S9 Premium Mobile Controller is here to transform your mobile gaming experience. Designed ...

The smartphone should have ushered in the next generation of Game Boy-like handhelds. They’re always in our pocket. They’re powerful enough to play so many games, past and present. They have pretty ...

The Backbone Pro, which is compatible with both Android and iPhone devices, took the top spot in our list of best phone controllers of 2025, and it's not hard to spot why. With above-average comfort, ...

It’s not just holiday decor discounted today. Our favorite phone controller for mobile gaming is back down to its lowest price ever, matching Black Friday savings. The Backbone Pro has $35 knocked off ...

Jack Peachey is a features writer who's worked at Dualshockers and Game Rant. An animation nerd, his favourite games don't have a genre in common as much as they all have pretty pictures. When not ...

8BitDo has teased a new controller during CES 2026 that turns your phone into a Game Boy. The controller is not yet available, but 8BitDo says it plans to launch it later this Summer. 8BitDo has ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. Add as a ...