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.
PowerA Moga XP Ultra for $130: I like the thought of mixing a great deal of choices right into a controller, and PowerA’s loopy Moga XP Ultra is definitely versatile. It works wirelessly together with your Xbox, Windows PC, or Android cellphone, providing stable battery life (as much as 40 hours through Bluetooth or 60 hours for Xbox). But the gimmicky mini controller that slides out, Transformer-style, for gaming on the go is simply too small and onerous to grip comfortably. The buttons, triggers, and sticks are all good, and the clip works nice for holding your cellphone, however the D-pad is stiff. All in all, it’s a dear combined bag.
Razer Kishi V2 for $90: The Razer Kishi V2 is ok, nevertheless it’s slower, larger, and fewer polished than the Backbone One. It’s an extendable cellular controller that is available in Android and iPhone variations. Both can stream PlayStation or Xbox video games and work with Windows too. But finally, Backbone’s superior software program and headphone jack make it the higher selection. —Louryn (*13*)
Riot PWR MFi Controller for $68: This is sort of similar to the alt decide for Xbox Remote Play talked about above, however with out the garish inexperienced styling and coloured Xbox buttons. It plugs into your iPhone through the Lightning cable for latency-free gaming (there’s a USB-C choice too), helps pass-through charging, and feels very similar to an everyday Xbox controller. On the draw back, the cable is a bit messy.
Turtle Beach Recon Cloud for $80: Here is one other Xbox-branded controller that helps Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play and comes with one free month of Game Pass Ultimate. It feels good in-hand, has a stable cellphone clip, and works with Android, Xbox, and Windows. It additionally options some audio enhancements (when plugged in), programmable buttons, and a helpful Pro-Aim function that reduces sensitivity on the precise stick for aiming in FPS video games. It’s a great improve decide 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. But I like to recommend the cheaper X2 Pro listed above as an alternative, 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 provides all the pieces the XP-5 X does however you can too take away the stand within the middle to fit in your cellphone (my Pixel 6 Pro matches properly). It is sturdy, provides loads of buttons (solely a screenshot button is lacking), and may wirelessly cost your cellphone. But it’s costly, has a Micro USB port after I’d want USB-C, and has solely a 2,000 mAh battery, so follow the XP-5 X except you actually 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, Windows, MacOS, and Switch. It has built-in rumble, a stable D-pad, good battery life, and a USB-C port.