The first time I got my hands on a telescopic controller, it felt like magic. Turning my phone into a Nintendo Switch made it far more fun to play, and it made me swear off touchscreen controls for ...

For gaming on your phone, MCON offers full controls in a much more portable package than any telescopic controller on the market. It's not cheap, but it's the last mobile controller you'll ever need.

Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. The GameSir G8+ can hold just about any phone thanks to its extending rear that can slide to accommodate small to large devices.

It’s almost $60 cheaper than the Backbone One! 8BitDo is a noted controller and peripheral manufacturer. The company is famous for producing devices that achieve a great blend of utility, form, and ...

Turn your smartphone into a handheld games console and never have to deal with virtual touchscreen controls again ...