Smartphone gaming has grown far beyond simple touch-based controls. Whether you’re diving into fast-paced shooters, racing sims, or platformers, having a reliable game controller can seriously upgrade your gameplay experience. There are great options to choose from in the market, so here’s a small list of the top smartphone controllers for mobile gaming enthusiasts.

Backbone One

Starting off the list, we have the Backbone One. It is a sleek and lightweight controller that directly plugs into your device. The controller only supported iOS initially, but support for Android phones dropped later on. There are even PlayStation and Xbox models with button designs similar to a DualSense controller. You get responsive analog sticks, tactile buttons, and support for passthrough charging. So apart from your usual mobile games, the experience with this controller is great, with remote play to enjoy both Xbox and PlayStation titles.

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GameSir G8 Galileo

The GameSir G8 Galileo is another highly rated smartphone controller that is both adaptable and has a comfortable design. While it is slightly heavier than your typical smartphone controller, you get a console controller quality design with great buttons and sticks. There is even support for PS5 Remote Play and Xbox Game Pass, just like the Backbone One. Thanks to its Hall sensor sticks, gamers can avoid the frustrating stick drift issue that plagues even the more expensive console controllers.

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Razer Kishi V2

Razer is a known brand in the gaming space, from high-end gaming laptops to a whole range of peripherals and accessories. With the Razer Kishi V2, the brand expands its mobile gaming accessories portfolio. The company aims to offer a console-like feel, bringing both wireless (Bluetooth) and wired connectivity that works across Android and iOS. The Razer Nexus app adds support for remapping and customization, making it ideal for competitive gamers.

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Xbox Wireless Controller with Adapter

For those who want the familiarity of a console controller, the Xbox Wireless Controller is a solid choice when paired with a clip-on phone adapter. You get the reliable form factor and controls. It supports both Bluetooth and wired connections that work with both Android and iOS. If you’re coming from console gaming, this makes it perfect for long gaming sessions. I’d recommend this option for those who already own an Xbox Wireless Controller, since the cost of buying the phone adapter will be the most affordable out of this list.

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The ASUS ROG Tessen mobile game controller, unveiled earlier this year, is finally here. This unique controller boasts a foldable design for easy portability, weighing just 136 grams. ASUS claims it’s the market’s first foldable option, perfect for mobile gaming on the go. The game controller was previously leaked, check out our coverage here!

The controller’s RGB lighting effects are also a nice touch to the overall aesthetic

The Tessen packs features to enhance your mobile gaming experience. It includes aluminum alloy programmable back keys for customization, rubber support pads compatible with most phone cases (thickness 7-14.5mm), and a console-level joystick for precise control (18mm height, 22° range of motion). Mechanical micro switches ensure responsive cross keys and ABXY buttons, while a USB Type-C interface allows for connection and 18W pass-through charging. For a personalized touch, the Tessen also features Aura RGB lighting effects.

ASUS has yet to reveal the Tessen’s price and exact release date, but stay tuned to Gizmochina for future updates!

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Mobile gaming has become a lot more popular over the years. It doesn’t matter if you are into multiplayer battle royal games such as PUBG, Fortnite, and Call of Duty: Mobile; role-playing games such as Genshin Impact; or racing games like Asphalt or Mario Kart Tour, there is probably a mobile game you enjoy.

With the advent of these games, mobile gaming accessories have also become popular. You can purchase a variety of controllers that can be attached to your phone to improve your gaming experience.

For our poll this week, we want to know if you use a game controller while playing or touch controls a.k.a on-screen controls or even a combination of both. So please take the poll and also post a comment telling us the type of controller you use if you use one.

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