8BitDo FlipPad Brings Portrait-Mode Retro Gaming to iPhone
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8BitDo has released FlipPad, a compact wired USB‑C gamepad that stays attached to your phone to turn it into a portrait-style retro handheld. It features a physical D‑pad and ABXY buttons, folds away to let you answer calls, uses a wired connection to minimize latency, works with most phone cases, and supports iOS 26.2+ and Android 13+. Priced at £24.99, it’s pitched for retro/arcade titles and other mobile games, offering a cable-based alternative to Bluetooth controllers.
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