{
  "id": 2448011,
  "title": "Genki’s New High-End PC and Switch 2 Controller Has a Built-in Screen and Onboard OS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/genkis-new-high-end-pc-and-switch-2-controller-has-a-built-in-screen",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T22:42:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/genkis-new-high-end-pc-and-switch-2-controller-has-a-built-in-screen-and-onboard-os"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Genki, a well-known manufacturer of Switch accessories, has unveiled an ambitious Kickstarter campaign for its latest creation, the Genki Manta. This high-end controller boasts an array of cutting-edge features, including a full-fledged operating system, full-color display, adjustable triggers, and advanced haptics. Priced at $279, the Manta's price tag suggests that it's worth every penny, especially considering its unique functionalities.\n\nThe controller features TMR sticks, adjustable triggers, and advanced haptics, which rival top-tier controllers currently available in the market. But what sets the Manta apart is its built-in operating system, MantaOS, which allows users to configure settings directly on the screen, without the need for a companion app or driver software. With the screen acting as a QWERTY keyboard or a gyro-controlled mouse, the controller offers unparalleled convenience and flexibility, making it a game-changer for PC users.\n\nThe controller also includes a unique feature called \"On-the-Fly KBM,\" which transforms the screen into a keyboard, allowing users to manage profiles, set up macros, and customize RGB lighting directly from the controller. This feature makes the Manta an ideal choice for PC gamers who want to streamline their setup and enhance their gaming experience.\n\nThe Manta is compatible with PC, Switch 1 and 2, mobile devices, and other devices via Bluetooth. It uses a USB-C wired connection or a 2.4 GHz wireless connection via a USB dongle. The controller boasts a 2,400 mAh battery, which is user-replaceable, ensuring that users won't have to worry about frequent charging. The Manta is also equipped with a nine-axis IMU, allowing for precise motion controls, and six extra inputs, including two shoulder buttons, two rear buttons, and two removable paddles, expanding its functionality even further.\n\nMantaOS, the controller's operating system, comes with a dual-core Raspberry Pi RP2350, which can load external apps onto the controller's 16 MB of internal storage. This opens up a world of possibilities, as users can develop and share homebrewed apps for MantaOS through a \"Genki Forge.\" The Kickstarter campaign has already surpassed its initial goal, raising more than $400,000 from nearly 1,800 backers. With a Super Early Bird pledge tier available at $189, the Manta is positioned alongside other high-end controllers in the market, such as the DualSense Edge, making it a worthy investment for gamers who demand the best.",
  "summary": "Genki's new customizable controller has smashed its Kickstarter goal, packing in tons of high-end features like TMR sticks, adjustable triggers, and advanced haptics, as well as even more advanced tech like a full-blown operating system, complete with digital display, built into the controller itself.",
  "key_points": [
    "Genki Manta controller features built-in screen and operating system MantaOS.",
    "On-the-Fly KBM transforms screen into QWERTY keyboard and gyro-controlled mouse.",
    "Kickstarter campaign raised over $400,000 from 1,800 backers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}