(Most phones have gyro built-in, but some games or apps want the controller to have gyro, too.) The device automatically goes into standby mode when closed, auto-wakes when opened, and is supposed to ...

The GameSir X5s is one of the cheapest ways to connect a controller to your iPhone, and is worth consideration even with all ...

Mobile gaming has become much more viable over the past few years. There have always been handheld gaming devices, but thanks to handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck and services that can stream ...

What if your smartphone could do more than just scroll social media or stream videos? Imagine transforming it into a portable gaming powerhouse, capable of rivaling dedicated consoles in both ...

The Backbone Pro is the latest iteration of the popular Backbone mobile controller. An evolution of the Backbone One, the Backbone Pro incorporates many of the features that have endeared its ...

The smartphone should have ushered in the next generation of Game Boy-like handhelds. They’re always in our pocket. They’re powerful enough to play so many games, past and present. They have pretty ...

What if your gaming controller could seamlessly adapt to your lifestyle, compact enough to slip into your pocket yet powerful enough to rival full-sized setups? Enter the MCON Magnetic Slide-Out ...

Nothing makes playing advanced games on an iPhone better than a Backbone game controller. Clip one to your phone, and it basically turns the handset into a mobile gaming console, ready to play ...

Michelle Ehrhardt is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor. She has a bachelor's degree in history from Earlham College, where she also double majored in theatre. She also holds an MFA in game design ...