Hands-on: This modular controller slides open to transform your iPhone into a mobile game console [Video]
I first saw the Ohsnap MCON controller at CES last year, and I immediately fell in love with the concept. The idea was simple: give people a full-featured mobile controller that attaches to your phone via Magsafe, slides open when ready to use, and collapses into something compact that can go with you anywhere. Over the last two weeks, I have put it through its paces. I have tossed it around,…
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The Ohsnap MCON controller is a compact, MagSafe-enabled mobile gaming controller that attaches to any iPhone or Android device with a magnetic ring. The device features a sliding mechanism that reveals a full set of buttons, joysticks, and grips, transforming the phone into a traditional handheld gaming console. The controller's unique "Kickback mode" allows users to detach the metal MagSafe plate and play with their device on a table in a kickstand position, providing a larger display and a Switch-like console experience.
Made with high-quality magnets, metal, and plastic, the Ohsnap MCON offers excellent ergonomics and a natural feel during use. The device pairs easily with any MagSafe-enabled iPhone or Android phone and supports a wide range of gaming platforms, including emulators, Apple Arcade, Steam Link, PlayStation Remote Play, GeForce Now, and Xbox streaming.
Despite lacking built-in iPhone charging capabilities, the Ohsnap MCON has been praised for its build quality, design, and game compatibility, making it a strong recommendation for mobile gaming enthusiasts. The controller is available for $99 on Ohsnap's website, offering two color options: Black and White.
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