Overview
- The FlipPad connects via USB-C and hinges onto the bottom of a smartphone for vertical play, with compatibility stated for iOS and Android.
- 8BitDo says the accessory is officially supported by Apple, though certification specifics were not detailed.
- The layout includes a D-pad, red ABXY, Start and Select, and six additional white buttons, and it omits analog thumbsticks in favor of a button-forward design.
- A first hands-on look is planned for CES 2026 in Las Vegas at LVCC Central Hall, Booth #15641.
- Availability is slated for Summer 2026, with pricing yet to be announced, and the company has also previously teased a separate Pro controller for CES.