"A new controller from 8BitDo has been announced for smartphones, and this add-on will make your phone resemble a next-gen Game Boy. At CES 2026, 8BitDo showed off the FlipPad, a gamepad that connects to a smartphone via its USB-C port. Details on the FlipPad are scarce for now, but 8BitDo says it will support both iOS and Android devices."
"This isn't the company's first dive into smartphone controllers; it currently sells the Xbox-licensed 8BitDdo Ultimate Mobile controller for Android and iOS. Similar to its Ultimate controllers for PC and console, these smartphone controller cradles are officially licensed and offer an impressive amount of features for their budget-friendly price. 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller These have Hall Effect sticks, face buttons, a retro-style D-pad, and contoured tactile handles."
8BitDo announced the FlipPad, a flip-style gamepad that connects to smartphones via USB-C and supports iOS and Android. The FlipPad will be officially supported by Apple and is scheduled for release Summer 2026. The controller features a Nintendo-inspired layout with a classic left D-pad and 12 face buttons, including a four-button modern controller layout, making it suited to retro games and emulators. 8BitDo already sells the Xbox-licensed Ultimate Mobile controller with Hall Effect sticks, face buttons, a retro-style D-pad, contoured handles, and software customization. The Ultimate Mobile fits phones 100–170mm and is priced around $46–$50.
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