"When you spent the first half of CES week staring at massive Micro RGB TVs and toying with a tri-foldable phone, you'd think there was little left that could impress you. Then I picked up Ohsnap's Mcon controller, and I've been thinking about it ever since. Using Ohsnap's is as simple as plopping an iPhone or Android device onto the magnetic pad and flicking outward to reveal an assembly of joysticks and control keys underneath. It's like a Sidekick meets PSP Go, but better, because the technology driving the whole concoction is your phone."
"What's unique about the Mcon, and why I'm more bullish on it than competing Bluetooth wireless controllers, is the thoughtful touches that have gone into the design. Clearly, millions of viewers are in agreement. There are grips that extend from both sides to give you better ergonomics, a kickstand that keeps your phone upright should you decide to remove the top plate from the controller, and even a new $70 dock accessory that lets you mirror your phone screen onto a monitor or TV to game at a distance."
Ohsnap is shipping the $150 Mcon controller after a year of tweaks, with deliveries expected to begin in late January. The Bluetooth controller magnetically mounts iPhone and Android phones to a magnetic pad that flips outward to reveal joysticks and control keys. The design includes extendable side grips for improved ergonomics, a kickstand for an upright phone when the top plate is removed, and a pocketable form similar to a compact Nintendo Switch. An optional $70 dock mirrors the phone to a monitor or TV for distance gaming. Popularity aligns with emulators, cloud gaming, and Qi2-enabled phones.
Read at ZDNET
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