Sure, you could always pair a Bluetooth controller with your iPhone or Android smartphone, but that means lugging around yet another accessory. That is why 19-year-old Josh King invented the MCON, which is now being produced by OhSnap, makers of the Snap Grip PopSocket alternative.
The most recent prototype features drift-resistant Hall effect sensors two fold-out grips so you can hold it more like a Dual Sense controller rather than a classic gamepad. Most importantly, you don’t even need to remove your smartphone after gaming, as the controls fold right under the smartphone. Interested? You can sign-up here to get notified when the pre-order opens.
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When I thought this idea could not get any better… then you added the fold-out grips. Just… wow. Such a simple, great idea. It looks amazing; cannot wait to buy one and support this effort!,” said one commenter.
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