What's the BEST Controller for your Tablet, Phone or Z13 Flow?

About this episode

The episode reviews and compares various mobile controllers for tablets and phones.

On today's Retro Handhelds Afterdark episode, we get hands-on with the leading telescopic mobile controller options to see which is the best for your phone, tablet or even laptop hybrids! We start by unboxing the Xbox Backbone Pro, GameSir G8 Plus MFI, and 8bitdo AKNES year of the Horse controller, and then compare to other options, and we'll test on specific tablets and phones, such as the latest iPad Mini, Redmagic Astra, Motorola G Stylus 2025, ASUS ProArt PX13 and ROG Z13 Flow!

People in this episode

Hosts: Stubbs, The Retro Tech Dad, RH Media Team

Topics covered

• mobile controllers
• tablet gaming
• controller comparison
• gaming accessories
• tech reviews

Keywords

• mobile controller
• gaming
• tablet
• phone
• controller review

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Xbox Backbone Pro, GameSir G8 Plus MFI, 8bitdo AKNES year of the Horse controller, iPad Mini, Redmagic Astra, Motorola G Stylus 2025, ASUS ProArt PX13, ROG Z13 Flow

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