# Most mobile controllers have two sticks, but this might be the gamepad that finally gets me playing PS2 on my iPhone

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/most-mobile-controllers-have-two-sticks-but-this-might-be-the-gamepad-that-finally-gets-me-playing-ps2-on-my-iphone/
- Published: 2026-10-27T11:59:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T06:38:43+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/most-mobile-controllers-have-two-thumbsticks-but-this-might-be-the-gamepad-that-finally-gets-me-finishing-ps2-games-on-my-iphone/
- Topics: Americas, Gadgets, Technology

## Key points

- Abxylute’s M5 and M6 are designed to stay attached to a phone.
- Both offer the sticks needed for PS2 games.
- The M5 and M6 are still in their Kickstarter phase.

## Summary

The writer hopes Abxylute’s M5 and M6 pop-up controllers will make it easier to play PS2 games on an iPhone while out and about. Their magnetic, slide-up design could keep a full set of controls attached to a phone, making it more likely the writer will pick up classic games during spare moments.

The controllers include two thumbsticks, a directional pad, face buttons, shoulders and triggers; the M5 uses low-profile carbon-film sticks, while the M6 has capacitive sticks and Hall-effect triggers. Both remain in their Kickstarter phase, with early-bird pricing ended. The writer says other mobile controllers often need a separate bag or are too bulky to carry routinely, while the smaller Abxylute M4 is currently 10% off at Amazon.

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