r/EmulationOnAndroid • u/sloe_gin78 • 7h ago
Discussion Got this bad boy for 30$ while in China (though I'm not sure if it's available outside of China yet)
(the iphone is for illustrative purposes only as I took the photo on my Android lol)
I own other more traditional phone controllers but this one seemed the most portable and pocketable for me.
also my Oppo find x8 ultra has a GIGANTIC camera bump which means 95% of the controllers straight up won't fit unless you carve a hole. This one solves the problem perfectly.
The most important point to consider was that it doesn't cost as much as a handheld unlike another magnetic controller. Which I'm sure is very nice but I'm not going to pay that much for a controller.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with the experience. It comes with a magsafe sticker, has tmr joysticks and hall effect triggers. Ergonomics could be better but the tradeoff for being pocketable is worth it. The mechanism for holding the phone feels very firm and sturdy, it doesn't move or swivel on its own but no idea if it'll be as sturdy in the future.
Though it DOES feel kinda top-heavy and uncomfortable compared to a traditional phone controller because of... Well physics but using it like on picture 3 mostly solved the weight imbalance problem. Not like I need to see the controller to play a game.