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2. GameSir G8 Plus MFi
Best for: Apple users, big phones and small tablets
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3. Backbone One PlayStation Edition
Best for: PS Remote Play and a slim, pocketable pad
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4. Razer Kishi V3 Pro
Best for: iPad mini, small tablets and chunky phone cases
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A clip-on controller turns your phone into a proper handheld for Game Pass cloud gaming, PS Remote Play and controller-friendly mobile games. The big thing to check is the connection: most here plug into your phone’s USB-C port, which means iPhone 15 or newer, or a modern Android phone. If you’ve got an older iPhone with Lightning, look at a Bluetooth pad like #7. (Here’s how we choose products.)
- Best overall: Razer Kishi V3 (#1)
- Best for iPhone and iPad mini: GameSir G8 Plus MFi (#2)
- Best for PlayStation fans: Backbone One PlayStation Edition (#3)
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| # | Product | Best for | Key spec | Link |
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| 1 | Razer Kishi V3 Mobile Controller for iPhone and Android (USB-C)Best overall | A full-size feel on your phone | USB-C · TMR anti-drift sticks · 2 back buttons · telescopic bridge | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 2 | GameSir G8 Plus MFi Phone Controller for iPhone 15/16/17, iPad mini and Android (USB-C)Best for iPhone and iPad mini | Apple users, big phones and small tablets | MFi certified · 125–215mm stretch · Hall effect sticks and triggers | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 3 | Backbone One PlayStation Edition (USB-C)Best for PlayStation fans | PS Remote Play and a slim, pocketable pad | USB-C · pass-through charging · 3.5mm jack · Backbone app | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 4 | Razer Kishi V3 Pro Mobile Controller for Phones and 8" Tablets (USB-C)Best for tablets and thick cases | iPad mini, small tablets and chunky phone cases | USB-C · fits up to 8" tablets · cases up to 16mm · TMR sticks | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 5 | Razer Kishi V2 USB-C Mobile Gaming ControllerBest value Razer | A Razer pad for less | USB-C · microswitch buttons · pass-through charging · 3.5mm jack | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 6 | GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Gaming ControllerBest budget USB-C pad | Cloud gaming on a budget | USB-C · Hall effect sticks · 213mm stretch · 135g | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 7 | GXTrust Mylox Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller – BlackBest Bluetooth option | Older iPhones and any phone size | Bluetooth 5.0 · up to 12h battery · spring clamp · RGB buttons | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
1. Razer Kishi V3 Mobile Controller for iPhone and Android (USB-C)
by Razer
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants console-style controls on an iPhone or Android phone.
Verdict: Our pick for most people. Full-size handles, TMR thumbsticks built to resist drift, two mouse-click back buttons and claw-grip bumpers, and a telescopic bridge that fits iPhones and Android phones over USB-C. The Razer Nexus app launches your games and records clips.
What we like
- Full-size handles and TMR sticks (listing)
- Two back buttons and claw-grip bumpers
- Doubles as a wired PC controller (cable sold separately)
- Sold by Amazon
Worth knowing
- USB-C phones only
Key specs
- Connection
- USB-C (listing)
- Extra buttons
- 2 back buttons, claw-grip bumpers (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
2. GameSir G8 Plus MFi Phone Controller for iPhone 15/16/17, iPad mini and Android (USB-C)
by GameSir
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: iPhone owners who want an Apple-certified pad that also stretches to an iPad mini.
Verdict: Officially MFi certified for iPhone and iPad, with a 125–215mm stretch that fits an iPad mini, Hall effect sticks and analogue triggers (with a hair-trigger mode), and pass-through charging over USB-C.
What we like
- Apple MFi certified (listing)
- Stretches to 215mm – fits iPad mini
- Hall effect sticks and triggers
Worth knowing
- Sold by GameSir’s UK store (third-party seller on Amazon)
Key specs
- Connection
- USB-C, pass-through charging (listing)
- Stretch
- 125–215mm (listing)
- Sticks
- Hall effect (listing)
- Seller seen
- GameSir Direct UK (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
3. Backbone One PlayStation Edition (USB-C)
by Backbone
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: PS5 owners who use Remote Play on their phone, and anyone wanting a compact pad.
Verdict: A compact controller with wide triggers, a headset jack and pass-through charging, plugging into your phone’s USB-C port. It works with most Android phones and the iPhone 15/16 series, and magnetic adapters help it fit with a case on. It comes with a Backbone+ trial.
What we like
- 3.5mm headset jack and pass-through charging (listing)
- Compact and pocketable
- Case adapters included
Worth knowing
- Sold by Backbone Labs (brand store, third-party seller on Amazon)
- Some app features need Backbone+ after the trial
Key specs
- Connection
- USB-C (listing)
- Works with
- Most Android, iPhone 15/16 series (listing)
- Seller seen
- Backbone Labs Inc. (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
4. Razer Kishi V3 Pro Mobile Controller for Phones and 8" Tablets (USB-C)
by Razer
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants to game on an iPad mini or small Android tablet, or who never takes their phone case off.
Verdict: Everything in the Kishi V3 (#1), plus a bridge that stretches to iPad mini and Android tablets up to 8 inches and a USB-C design that fits most phone cases up to 16mm thick.
What we like
- Fits tablets up to 8 inches (listing)
- Works with cases up to 16mm thick
- Sold by Amazon
Worth knowing
- Bigger than the standard Kishi V3
Key specs
- Connection
- USB-C (listing)
- Fit
- Phones, iPad mini, tablets up to 8" (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
5. Razer Kishi V2 USB-C Mobile Gaming Controller
by Razer
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants Razer’s build without the V3’s newer sticks.
Verdict: Microswitch buttons, analogue triggers and programmable macros, a USB-C connection with pass-through charging, and Virtual Controller Mode to map touch controls to buttons in many popular games.
What we like
- Virtual Controller Mode for touch-only games (listing)
- Pass-through charging
- Sold by Amazon
Worth knowing
- Older stick design than the V3
- Listing says Android 12 and up, or iPhone 15
Key specs
- Connection
- USB-C (listing)
- Works with
- Android 12+, iPhone 15 (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
6. GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Gaming Controller
by GameSir
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Android gamers who want Hall effect sticks and a light pad for Game Pass streaming.
Verdict: Light at 135g, with Hall effect sticks, quiet membrane buttons, Turbo, and a stretch up to 213mm that fits an iPad mini or Android tablet.
What we like
- Hall effect sticks (listing)
- Very light at 135g
- Stretches to 213mm
Worth knowing
- Title says Android; a bullet also lists iPhone 15/16 – check your phone
- Sold by GameSir’s UK store (third-party seller on Amazon)
Key specs
- Connection
- USB-C (listing)
- Weight
- 135g (listing)
- Seller seen
- GameSir Direct UK (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
7. GXTrust Mylox Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller – Black
by Trust
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone whose phone doesn’t have USB-C, or who wants a pad that fits any phone.
Verdict: Connects over Bluetooth 5.0, so it doesn’t care about your phone’s port. A spring-loaded clamp fits phones of any size, the battery lasts up to 12 hours, and you get rumble and RGB-lit buttons.
What we like
- Bluetooth – works with Lightning iPhones too
- Up to 12 hours per charge (listing)
- Sold by Amazon
Worth knowing
- Bluetooth can add a little lag compared with USB-C
- Needs charging, unlike the plug-in pads
Key specs
- Connection
- Bluetooth 5.0 (listing)
- Battery
- Up to 12 hours (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
FAQ
Will a USB-C phone controller work with my iPhone?
Only with an iPhone that has USB-C (iPhone 15 or newer). For older iPhones, use a Bluetooth controller like the GXTrust Mylox (#7), or look for a Lightning version.
Can I use these for Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming?
Yes. The Kishi, GameSir and Mylox listings all mention cloud gaming, Xbox games or Remote Play – you’ll need a strong Wi-Fi or 5G connection.
Which phone controller is best for PS Remote Play?
The Backbone One PlayStation Edition (#3) is designed around it, but any of these will work with Remote Play on a supported phone.
