8BitDo’s FlipPad Brings Game Boy–Style Design to Mobile G...

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, A new controller from 8BitDo has been just dropped for smartphones, and this add-on will make your phone resemble a next-gen Game Boy.

At CES 2026, 8BitDo showed off the FlipPad, a gamepad that connects to a phone via its USB-C port. Details on the FlipPad are scarce for now, but 8BitDo says it will support both iOS and Android devices. (it feels like chaos)

Introducing 8BitDo FlipPad — a flip-style gamepad designed for mobile gaming.

The Details

Compatible with iOS and Android devices. Officially suppo 8BitDo’s FlipPad Brings Game Boy–Style Design to Mobile Gaming 8BitDo has unveiled a new phone controller.

By Darryn Bonthuys on at 9:00AM PST Comments A new controller from 8BitDo has been just dropped for smartphones, and this add-on will make your phone resemble a next-gen Game Boy. Officially backed by Apple.

Why This Matters

Experience it first at @CES 2026. LVCC Central Hall · Booth #15641 #FlipPad … pic. Com/snddY5OaMx — 8BitDo (@8BitDo) A closer look at the FlipPad reveals a few Nintendo-inspired design choices.

This is the kind of news that gets gamers talking across social media.

Key Takeaways

• The controller has a classic D-pad on the left and 12 face buttons, including the traditional four-button layout found on modern controllers.
• This could make the FlipPad ideal for retro-inspired games and emulators, and 8BitDo says it’ll reveal more details ahead of its Summer 2026 release.
• This isn’t the company’s first dive into phone controllers; it rn sells the Xbox-licensed 8BitDdo Ultimate Mobile controller for Android and iOS.

The Bottom Line

As you’d expect, you can also customize them through 8BitDo’s software, and they fit smartphones measuring 100-170mm (3. You can grab the white Xbox model for $46 or the black version for its standard price of $50.

What do you think about all this?