8BitDo's FlipPad Controller Could Be a Great Way to Play Retro Games on Your Phone

8BitDo's 'officially supported by Apple' FlipPad is a flip-style gamepad for mobile gaming

CES 2026 is officially underway, and the announcements are rolling in fast. Now 8BitDo is jumping into the spotlight with a teaser of its brand-new gamepad. The brand is ready to expand its growing controller lineup with FlipPad – a flip-style controller built specifically for mobile gaming. It’s said to be compatible with both iOS and Android devices, and you can hit the jump for a closer look and more details. more…

8BitDo is unveiling a new mobile gaming pad at CES

8BitDo is bringing a new mobile gaming pad to CES.

8BitDo's FlipPad controller could be a great way to play retro games on your phone

The 8BitDo FlipPad is a retro controller for your phone, coming later this year.

8bitDo Reveals Flip-Style iPhone Controller for Portrait Mode Gaming

Ahead of CES 2026, gaming company 8BitDo has teased a new controller designed for smartphone users who want to play games exclusively in portrait mode. The FlipPad connects to iOS and Android devices via the USB-C port, and snaps onto the bottom half of the screen via a hinge mechanism, reminiscent of a classic flip phone keyboard. The controller features a black D-Pad, red ABXY buttons, Start and Select buttons, and six white buttons along the …

With the 8BitDos FlipPad, your phone becomes the virtual gameboy and other devices consume unlimited data

The tactile experience of gaming on your phone has never been more enjoyable, thanks to the introduction of the 8BitDo FlipPad controller.The...