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8BitDo Teases FlipPad, a Flip Controller for Portrait Mobile Gaming

8BitDo touts official Apple support as it targets portrait-first mobile gaming.

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.