8bitdo’s Latest Phone Accessory Is a Clip-on, Game Boy-Like Controller
8BitDo has announced the FlipPad, a compact USB-C controller that clips to a smartphone and resembles the lower half of a Game Boy. It is designed to offer a more portable alternative to larger mobile controllers, with no Bluetooth pairing or separate battery required.
Priced at $30, the FlipPad is available to preorder and is due to begin shipping on 30 July. It folds behind the phone when not in use and includes a d-pad, ABXY buttons, start and select controls, and shoulder-button equivalents; it comes in Game Boy-inspired “G Classic” and black versions.
- 8BitDo’s FlipPad is a $30 clip-on USB-C phone controller.
- It folds behind a phone for easier carrying.
- Shipping is scheduled to start on 30 July.