Overview
- Shown at CES 2026, the FlipPad attaches via USB-C and is designed to sit over the lower half of a phone’s screen for portrait-mode play.
- 8BitDo says the accessory works with iOS and Android and is officially supported by Apple.
- The Game Boy–inspired layout features a classic D-pad and 12 face buttons while omitting analog thumbsticks.
- 8BitDo targets a Summer 2026 release window, with pricing and full device compatibility yet to be disclosed.
- It remains unclear whether games will automatically adapt to the reduced upper display area or require developer updates.