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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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
Playing games on a smartphone is extremely common, but the touchscreen is often not ideal for fast-paced or action-based games. This has led to a market for external controllers that connect to phones, giving players access to traditional buttons and joysticks for better control and precision.
8BitDo is a company that specialises in making gaming controllers. The firm has built a reputation for producing high-quality controllers that work with various gaming systems, from retro consoles to modern platforms and personal computers.
Mobile gaming controllers come in various forms and sizes, from large controllers for extended play sessions to smaller, more portable options. Clip-on controllers that attach to the phone combine the benefits of external controls with the convenience of a single portable device.
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