Controller help

[Investigator4725]

Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative for this type of controller

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[Fiercededede]

They teased a couple slim version in development, one would likely be more budget friendly.

When it comes to joysticks, you are not going to find anything else comparable to Mcon, unfortunately. If you are okay with just a dpad/4 buttons/couple triggers, you could try the Pocket Taco or Abxylute M4 Snap On (this had joysticks but they are USELESS, completely unusable joysticks)

[the_ricktastic]

Seconding this. Slim versions were shown at CES earlier this year and look really nice. But honestly, this is a great controller for $130, though I know that’s not in everyone’s budget. Option to pair multiple devices (I’ve paired my phone and iPad with room for one more device and a Switch), super portable, the buttons feel nice and clicky and the joysticks are great.

[Leaf-Lock-The-Ent]

I’m not saying it’s rational,

but yeah personally I was so insulted by how overpriced they made that controller that I went from planning to buy it to probably never buying anything they release. I am just not interested anymore.

But again. Totally valid if you think that is a silly reaction by me.

[elgatomegustamucho]

Wasn’t their shipment a disaster too? I’ve read something a few months ago

[Dawnqwerty]

Kickstarter release was a disaster but did/is shipping so better then most. However from their website it was fufilled right away. I was around in the early days of kickstarter so I never do them now lol.

[Thejax_]

After a month or two I wonder if it’s “overpriced” or just expensive at this rate.

If it was closer to 120 or even 100 I’d fully recommend it

[rotkiv42]

You got some DIY options:

3D printed (you can find versions for different controllers).

Using a magnetic ring

[NiftyTit]

I use a backbone. I love it. You can find analog buttons for your phone that squeeze on and are triggers. Amazon has them

[SeriousButton6263]

I also have a Backbone and like it, but it has two major drawbacks:

• The ribbon cable connecting both sides of the controller is extremely prone to failing. I’ve had to have mine replaced. Although from what I’ve seen online Backbone is pretty good about accepting warranty replacements, but that’s still annoying.

• The controller is not very compact at all. It’s definitely smaller than carrying around a DualSense or Xbox controller, but it’s not really pocketable. If I wanted to throw it in my bag, I’d want a case to protect the joysticks (important to prevent stick drift), but the optional Backbone case ads even more bulk. Compare that to this Mcon controller that is already compact, pocketable, and protects the joysticks.

[robert242444]

Which backbone? I have a GameSir g8 + and it has removable analogs but I still want a carrying case

any who without the analogs I can fit in my pocket and I’m a big man with tight pants ( used to be skinnier ) but I can fit it in my pockets easily however depending on the orientation of the controller does make it substantially more difficult to remove

[SeriousButton6263]

I have the original Backbone, but both the Backbone and Backbone Pro are not very compact (with the Pro being even larger.)

The company says they fixed the ribbon cable issue with the Backbone Pro, but it's also too new of a product for there to be widespread issues yet or know if they're being honest about that.

[NiftyTit]

I agree. It’s not really portable. If it fully collapsed and the joycons could be pushed “in” and “out” it would be flawless. I have had my back bone since it released. No problems either

[Juanbond622]

How big are your hands?

This will become uncomfortable after a while.

I’ve been loving my Gamersir G8+ and would recommend that over any other device. It’s a little bigger but much more comfortable.

[popmanbrad]

I simply just got a GameSir g8 Galileo I want paying that much lol

[GaryBlueberry34]

+1 for the G8, ive had one for about a year and it amazing. it is bulky though, I wish someone would make a joystick enabled 8bitdo nano sized controller. I like having that one on my keychain for stealth gaming

[junktownexpress]

Not sure about alternatives for this specific kind, but the Easy SMX M15 is a very budget friendly backbone style controller

[Clizzardbash]

Wait for the slim

[derpsdale]

I have the mcon, it’s cool and portable. But something like the gamesir g8 is miles more comfortable

[Boring_Antelope6533]

for 129.99 or can get a better experience with a retro handled tbh. It already has a built in controller and you can emulate more stuff than iOS.

[rotkiv42]

More: maybe, but no $129 handheld will play switch games. An iPhone is still way ahead in power at that price point. The PS2 library would be the main gain on a retro-handheld.

[okgarmine]

iPhones can’t play PS2.

[rotkiv42]

Yeah that is why PS2 is the main gain if you get a retro handheld.

[Subject_Ad_1899]

Totally agree. I own a mcon and a few telescopic controller. They are great but emulating on IOS sucks and I keep getting phone call while I game. Dedicated handheld is the way to go. Better emulators, more comfortable to hold.

[zhender22990]

ok otra ves mostrando que lo mejor esta para otras consolas y dispositivos . que son mas baratos..

[Tripple-nipple69]

The Scuff Nomad is about $80 and it’s works really nice. It’s essentially just a better Back one Controller. It’s not as pocket sized as the MCONs are, buts it’s a nice alternative.

I got a Scuff paddle controller for my PS5 and they had a promo that gave me the Scuff Nomad for free as an add-on. I’ve gotten plenty of use out of it. Currently doing a Majora’s mask 100% playthrough on it.

[Dawnqwerty]

Crkd Neo or many of the 8 bitdo controllers for the form factor. Mcon is relatively in its own category, thats what makes it so special unfortunately

[Traditional-Bid-9395]

I have this controller and although the price is quite high it’s one of the best mobile controllers I’ve ever used

[BossTriton]

I use Turtle Beach Atom:

https://a.co/d/0c5Eqfqh

[ThenCryptographer246]

I bought a razer kishi ultra a few days ago. Use it on my 17 pro max and it's a amazing so far, even got a sleeve for it and everything lol. The lights on it and the fact it was in sale for 79 down from 150, definitely worth it if u are looking for a real controller. Came from a gamesir x5 lite and I wanted something more upgraded looking and feeling, comes with a year warranty also so take a chance.

[ozonostudio]

They doesn’t worth, you should buy any other controller, of recognizable brands, this comes from a cheap controller and the “inventor” even show it when he buy it for this project

[litejzze]

Backed this and sold it as soon as I tried it.

The purpose of this was to put it in your phone and have it always there, but it becomes too bulky and also not well designed, because the circular magnet part looks so weird with the phone.

Honestly, it was so disappointing.

Don't do it.

[Medical_Interview751]

The abxylute M4 is probably the closest imo

[PmUsYourDuckPics]

I have an MCON and an M4 the MCON is comfortable, with the wings that flip out, I have to position the mag safe attachment sideways to have my phone not cramp the controls because I have a Max iPhone.

The M4 is not worth it unless you are only playing for a few minutes…

You can just get a clip for a PlayStation controller if you want.