Transform Your iPhone into a Gaming Powerhouse with MCON Mobile Controller!

Throughout the last several months, I have been tracking a bold inventor aiming to address a challenge I am well acquainted with. Locating a dependable video game controller for a smartphone has consistently been a difficulty. There are numerous Bluetooth controllers available, along with others that tether directly to the phone. The challenge with these controllers lies in the necessity of carrying an additional accessory with you at all times. The MCON resolves this issue.

Now up for backing on Kickstarter, the MCON is a mobile controller that adheres magnetically to the rear of any phone. When not in use, the MCON retracts behind your phone, permitting you to keep it attached at all times, even if you use a case.

After you’ve connected the controller to your phone, you can easily “launch” it at any moment by pressing down on two buttons that will elevate your phone. The controller itself includes A, B, X, and Y buttons, along with a D-pad, two Hall-effect joysticks, function buttons, and left and right triggers. Additionally, there are two foldable grips that enhance comfort during extended gameplay sessions, making the device resemble a conventional controller.

To accommodate as many phones as possible, the controller comes with two 2.5mm discs that contain MagSafe magnet arrays. If your iPhone has a camera bump, you can stack one or both of the pucks onto the MCON to guarantee there is adequate clearance. If you possess a case, it may create sufficient clearance by itself.

Conversely, if you have an Android smartphone or a device that lacks MagSafe, you can utilize the provided adhesive MagSafe adapter to ensure the controller fits your phone.

The MCON controller is set to retail at $149, but there are various early bird deals for those who support the product on Kickstarter, lowering the price to as low as $99. It will be offered in white and black colors and is expected to be delivered in August 2025.

If you choose to acquire one, inside the package, you will find the MCON controller, a USB-C cable, two magnetic pucks, and an adhesive MagSafe adapter.