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8BitDo FlipPad Brings Flip-Style, USB‑C Controls to Portrait Smartphone Gaming

The CES demo confirms Apple support, with full specs and pricing still to come.

Overview

  • The FlipPad attaches via USB‑C with a hinge that covers the lower screen, pushing gameplay to the upper area in portrait orientation.
  • Its button‑first layout features a D‑pad and 12 face buttons and omits analog sticks, signaling a focus on retro titles and emulator use.
  • 8BitDo says the accessory works with iOS and Android and is “officially supported by Apple,” with a launch planned for Summer 2026.
  • The company is showing the device at CES 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, booth 15641.
  • Price, battery/power design, and detailed fit with cases remain unannounced; one outlet reports phone‑powered operation and another presumes a built‑in battery, and a separate report cites a 100–170mm phone height fit range.