Touchscreen controls are fine for mobile gaming, but nothing beats that feeling of analog buttons and physical joysticks. Controllers offer superior feedback, and you don't need a console to use one.

The Backbone Pro, which is compatible with both Android and iPhone devices, took the top spot in our list of best phone controllers of 2025, and it's not hard to spot why. With above-average comfort, ...

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 Serafim S3 mobile controller delivers console-style comfort, USB-C performance, Hall Effect sticks, and easy setup for ...

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 first time I got my hands on a telescopic controller, it felt like magic. Turning my phone into a Nintendo Switch made it far more fun to play, and it made me swear off touchscreen controls for ...

OhSnap won our hearts (and a best of CES award) last year with the MCON, its tiny Bluetooth game pad that magnetically connects to your phone. At the time, we tried a pre-production unit, but in the ...

The smartphone in your pocket can be a surprisingly versatile gaming device, but admittedly, touchscreen controls aren’t the best. Fortunately, there’s a wide range of accessories that you can equip ...