This Controller Could Change Mobile Gaming

This phone controller prototype, called the M-Con, can transform your phone into something that many of us have wanted for years: a proper slide-out gaming console. It's still definitely a work in progress, but what I've seen so far is exciting.

This was a early working prototype sent to me on loan by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this video ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:15 background
02:09 controller breakdown
03:18 the controls
06:04 one special feature
06:38 connecting with a phone
08:35 other controllers
10:00 gaming with M-Con
13:05 teardown
13:50 summary
15:20 conclusion

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#mobilegaming #iphone #android #emulation #gaming

[HiTechLoLife]

The children yearn for the Xperia Play.
Like it's insane how long it took for this style of controller to come back to us. Like all of the companies out there making mobile controllers and not ONE of them thought about making it like this instead of using a telescopic design?

[Hxlst]

Glad Josh is finally getting recognized for this brilliant idea

[daserfomalhaut]

I never understood why Sony was the only company to have a phone actually *built* like this instead of being an add on. And then no one ever did it again.

[giogio]

Punk rock band -> Military -> YouTube Retrogaming
What a life path! 😄

[eternalprogression]

Just finished watching this video abt 10 times😂 Russ thank you so much for the video! It was absolutely incredible! I’ve been watching forever and it was insane to see that controller I’ve probably spent thousands of hours hand crafting on your desk. I cannot wait for the future of this thing!!!!

[bananachild]

I saw the video from that kid who's making this controller a few months ago. This type of controller has been my dream concept for mobile phones since the Xperia Play. Unfortunately (so far at least) the one shown in the video is strictly exclusive to iPhones. Hopefully in the near future there is a "universal fit" made for Android phones as well.

[frosted_cupkate]

The formfactor is really cool, but I think the main kicker is the fact that it's more or less specific to a particular handset. If you own that handset then great, but otherwise you're left out.
I imagine it's probably why existing companies haven't tried it, because it either severely limits your target audience (on something already pretty niche), or greatly increases your manufacturing costs to produce different variations. The current telescoping ones might be cumbersome by comparison, but are generally one size fits all.

[BxB]

It frustrates me that we got rid of slide phones for this exact reason. When the first line of Galaxy phones came out, each carrier had their own special variant and I had Sprint's because they had the "Epic Slide 4G" that phone made as much of an impact on me in regards to emulation as much as the PSP did... Bring back physical keyboards!

[ManoOresto]

FINALLY this gets more attention! When I saw the video from Josh, I was blown away for the same reason Russ mentioned: It takes a young lad to realize something, all the other companies don't even try. Wishig Josh all the best with his project!

[Jokerwolf]

Be careful about showing that Mario star in your video, Nintendo might have a hissy fit.

[SM-hnhu]

OMG, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play PTSD just kicked in…

[BradAwesomeness]

Give M-Con as much spotlight as possible. Been following the M-Con project since his first video over it dropped. I hope they get a polished product offering and keep moving forward -- I'm ready to drop money on it for sure.

[novelezra]

I love that's it's basically using the VITA analog sticks - as someone very much vitapilled, this makes me very happy. Also nice Belle and Sebastian shirt.

[Doubleedgedpersona]

Awesome concept and its great to see some recognition for this project from the GOAT of handheld gaming

[colorfulshoes]

So glad to see M-Con getting this publicity! Thanks for giving Josh a bump, Russ!

[Jonolson]

I love that Josh sent you this and that you shared your impressions. I saw his video a few months ago and was blown away by his innovative thinking behind this mobile solution that so many of us would love. Very excited to see where it goes and wish that dude all the luck in the world.

[Diosky]

This is the exact format I have been waiting for! God I hope they nail it in the final version

[JamesTechJackin]

I'm super interested in this. I've been following his journey for a minute, I'm so glad that he linked up with you. So dang proud of Josh!! I can't wait for it to drop. Def day one purchase!!

[iTheBeep]

My main concern as a PSVita owner who finds this controller interesting, is that I hope that if they stick to Vita sticks, that they use the Vita 1000's hall effect sticks instead of the 2000's.

The 1000's sticks are less likely to have drift.

[michelangelomariaferrisi]

13:45 can I suggest to put a second battery on the other side of the controller? To add more autonomy and more important to balance the weight of the controller