I'm also a huge fan of mobile game controllers like those offered by Backbone. I use them regularly when I'm on the go. Now, however, the two are combining in what could be the coolest MagSafe accessory to date.

Worse, even the best phone controllers are bulky, add a lot of width to your device, and usually require you to take off your case. 20-year-old YouTuber Josh King has had enough, and together with peripheral company Ohsnap,

MCON is not the only mobile controller with a space-saving design. The Turtle Beach Atom splits into two halves and clamps onto the sides of smartphones. Unlike most options, it doesn't use a sliding backplate design. Gamers can carry each part of the controller in pockets, but not without visible bulk.

As seen at CES 2025, the MCON mobile gaming controller offers a new, pocketable way to game on the go. From North Carolina-based mobile accessory brand Ohsnap, this controller uses a MagSafe-like puck to magnetically attach a smartphone — iPhone or Android — to transform a phone into full-fledged portable gaming machine.