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OhSnap MCON Mobile Gaming Controller Becomes a Viral Hit with Over $1 Million in Kickstarter Support in Just 8 Days and Numerous Best of CES Recognitions
Ohsnap, the pioneering brand behind Snap Grip, is transforming mobile gaming with the MagSafe® MCON controller—a streamlined, compact gadget that turns smartphones into mobile gaming machines. Revealed at CES 2025, the MCON swiftly garnered worldwide interest, receiving accolades for Best New Product from Tom’s Guide, Engadget, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, BGR, BBC, and numerous others. In just eight days, the Kickstarter initiative exceeded expectations, generating upwards of $1M from over 9,000 supporters, establishing MCON as an essential innovation for gamers everywhere.
Per Kickstarter, merely 881 out of more than 650,000 launched projects have achieved $1M or more in funding, with only 42% ever securing financial backing. Ohsnap CEO Dale Backus has been involved in two of those projects, making history in crowdfunding, with MCON being his fourth Kickstarter that attained its funding objective.
“The enthusiasm surrounding MCON has been astounding,” Backus stated. “We anticipated this product would revolutionize mobile gaming, but witnessing demand surge so rapidly and receiving acclaim from so many prestigious publications eager to experience the product firsthand has been remarkable.”
Compact Design, Console-Quality Gaming
Inventor Josh King, at just 19, crafted the initial prototypes of MCON in his bedroom and collaborated with Ohsnap to polish MCON into a sleek, advanced device. MCON reinvents mobile gaming through its inventive, portable design. Slip it into your pocket, and when it’s gaming time, press the “launch” button to reveal full-sized hall-effect joysticks and tactile buttons. Its Bluetooth connectivity activates instantly, offering console-level performance without clamps, cords, or complex pairing processes.
Although it maintains a slim silhouette, MCON delivers substantial gaming capability. Test participants praise its ergonomic fold-out handles, sensitive controls, and seamless compatibility across platforms—from AAA cloud gaming to retro emulators. Designed with portability and usability in mind, MCON merges the power of a handheld console with the ease of a smartphone.
Universal Compatibility, Effortless Play
Whether using a MagSafe®-enabled device, a fitting case, or going without a case, MCON magnetically connects and adjusts seamlessly to the ideal gaming angle. Its adaptable design is not limited to any single ecosystem, rendering console-style gaming genuinely accessible and mobile.
Early Praise
“The MCON by Ohsnap might establish a new benchmark for mobile gaming.”
Jessica Conditt, Engadget
“This remarkable phone controller inspires me to engage with mobile games more.”
Darragh Murphy, Tom’s Guide
“The MCON MagSafe phone controller is my top pick (thus far). Finally, a phone controller I genuinely wish to use.”
Michelle Ehrhardt, LifeHacker
“Having tested numerous portable controllers, this one might be my favorite to date.”
Christian de Looper, Mashable
Acquisition on Kickstarter
MCON is up for pre-order on Kickstarter until February 11, 2025, with anticipated shipping in August 2025.
About Ohsnap
Established in 2019, Ohsnap has rapidly emerged as a prominent brand in mobile accessories, recognized for items that merge elegant design with superior functionality. From its innovative phone grips to the latest advancement, the Snap Grip Wallet, Ohsnap is dedicated to enhancing the daily technology experience through products that adhere to the highest benchmarks of style, comfort, and usability. Ohsnap merchandise can currently be found at Best Buy, Target, AT+T, Verizon, Victra, Scheel’s, and leading retailers across Canada. For further details visit: www.ohsnap.com
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