The OhSnap Mcon mobile gaming controller magnetically attaches to an iPhone to add joysticks, buttons, triggers and a D-pad. It’s very portable and uses an innovative design that includes flip-out grips for more comfortable play.
OhSnap unveiled the Mcon a year ago, and it finally reached customers on Tuesday.
Have more fun with the OhSnap Mcon mobile gaming controller
Clip-on game controllers give mobile players the best of both worlds: the power and portability of a smartphone with the comfort and precision of real buttons, triggers and analog sticks. By attaching directly to the phone, they make fast reactions, accurate aiming and complex inputs far easier than using a touchscreen.
The set of physical controls built into the OhSnap Mcon starts with Mag-Res joysticks that are full-size and accurate, with no stick drift — better than Hall Effect sticks. The buttons are silent, not clicky, and the triggers are analog for better shooting.
The flip-up cover also magnetically connects to MagSafe iPhones. Plus, it is removable and acts as a stand for the handset.
That’s possible because Mcon connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth. And it can be paired with up to 3 devices and switch between them easily.
Screenshot: OhSnap
Ready for travel
The controller is compact and travel-friendly, ready to turn your iPhone into a handheld console without the bulk of carrying a separate gaming device. But it still detaches easily when gaming is over.
When closed, the OhSnap Mcon’s buttons and joysticks are safe from snags and damage. And the sizable grips fold in to save space.
Finally available!
After OhSnap announced the Mcon way back at CES 2025, the wait is over — the game controller can be ordered now for $149.99. It comes in either black or white casings.
The world’s most compact magnetic mobile controller, made for all phones. Mcon snaps to your phone with MagSafe ease — no clamps, no bulk. Deployable grips, Hall-effect triggers, full size TMR joysticks, tactile buttons and a slick slider mechanism deliver console-grade gameplay wherever you are.
Ed Hardy has been writing full-time about tech for 25 years, and using it for much longer than that. His intro to Apple was a Macintosh Classic II (which he still has), but now he uses a 13-inch iPad Pro as his primary computer. He’s written for NotebookReview, TabletPCReview, and Brighthand, as well as other sites.
