8BitDo has teased a new controller during CES 2026 that turns your phone into a Game Boy. The controller is not yet available, but 8BitDo says it plans to launch it later this Summer. 8BitDo has ...

Why this is important: For Android gamers, these changes mean your phone or tablet might finally behave more like a proper gaming machine, with your controller in hand, and no touch-only compromises.

There’s no shortage of game controllers designed to turn smartphones into handheld game consoles with physical buttons. But most are designed to clip onto the sides of your phone, adding bulk.

Instead of fiddling with the touchscreen controls, a controller will feel so much better for mobile gaming.

What if your smartphone could do more than just scroll social media or stream videos? Imagine transforming it into a portable gaming powerhouse, capable of rivaling dedicated consoles in both ...

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Handheld gaming company Abxylute is planning to launch a new game controller for smartphones. But instead of an expandable accessory that lets you position a phone between left and right sides of the ...

You can start 2026 like it's 1990 with GameSir's Pocket Taco, a cute compact controller that transforms your phone into a ...