There are a number of different cellular controllers we examined that simply missed out on a spot above, plus just a few that we’re eager to check quickly.
Turtle Beach Recon Cloud for $80: Right here is one other Xbox-branded controller that helps Xbox Cloud Gaming and Distant Play and comes with one free month of Sport Move Final. It feels good in-hand, has a stable cellphone clip, and works with Android, Xbox, and Home windows. It additionally options some audio enhancements (when plugged in), programmable buttons, and a helpful Professional-Goal characteristic that reduces sensitivity on the proper stick for aiming in FPS video games. It is a good improve choose over the PowerA controller listed above, however solely if you’d like the additional options.
GameSir X3 for $100: On paper, that is an improve over the X2, with refined buttons, extra choices for the joysticks, and a cooling fan on the again. However I like to recommend the cheaper X2 Professional listed above as a substitute, as a result of the fan provides bulk and weight and it wants energy through a devoted USB-C port. (It has a separate USB-C port for pass-through charging of your cellphone.)
PowerA Moga XP7-X Plus for $100: This controller affords the whole lot the XP-5 X does however you can even take away the stand within the middle to fit in your cellphone (my Pixel 6 Professional suits properly). It’s sturdy, affords loads of buttons (solely a screenshot button is lacking), and might wirelessly cost your cellphone. However it’s costly, has a Micro USB port after I’d want USB-C, and has solely a 2,000 mAh battery, so persist with the XP-5 X until you really need that spring-loaded cradle to suit your cellphone in.
8BitDo SN30 Pro for $45: Conjuring recollections of the SNES, this controller works with Android, Home windows, MacOS, and Swap. It has built-in rumble, a stable D-pad, good battery life, and a USB-C port.
Razer Kishi V2 for $100: This widespread extendable cellular controller is available in Android and iPhone variations. Each can stream PlayStation or Xbox video games and work with Home windows too. However we’ve got not examined it but.
Backbone One Android for $100: The Android model of our favourite cellular controller for the iPhone is out now, however we’ve got not had an opportunity to check it but.
