Unlike the Abxylute M4 mobile controller that attaches to phones using magnets, or the Backbone Pro that sandwiches your ...

Mobile gaming often feels like a commitment. Players are torn between modern power and the tactile controls that are much less precise than those of a controller. GameSir is looking to bridge that gap ...

And the form factor helps when the MCON isn’t in use. It looks like a large power bank when not connected to your phone, and while I wouldn’t say it’s truly pocketable with your phone attached, it ...

Today’s retro recreations are so good at replicating the Game Boy’s look, feel, and portability. The problem is, my pockets are already occupied with my mobile supercomputer that contains my life ...

The original Backbone One controller launched in 2020 and ushered in a new era for mobile gaming controllers, providing a console-like experience from your phone. With the more recent release of the ...

The Pocket Taco turns phones into retro handhelds with a 6,000 mAh battery, so you can play longer without draining your ...

Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay ...

There’s no shortage of game controllers designed to turn smartphones into handheld game consoles with physical buttons. But most are designed to clip onto the sides of your phone, adding bulk.

The AYANEO Pocket Play is an upcoming smartphone with a slide-out game controller that gives you physical buttons and touchpads to use while gaming, but which can hide behind the screen when you just ...