{"id":16227,"date":"2011-09-12T12:57:14","date_gmt":"2011-09-12T12:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16227"},"modified":"2015-05-22T16:39:00","modified_gmt":"2015-05-22T15:39:00","slug":"universal-gaming-controller-for-ios-android-blackberry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2011\/09\/universal-gaming-controller-for-ios-android-blackberry\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Gaming Controller for iOS, Android &#038; BlackBerry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a little gaming action on your smartphone, but annoyed with fiddly touch-screen controls that obscure the action? You could go out and buy yourself an Experia Play&#8230; or you could check out this universal gaming controller for quite a lot less!<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/icontrolpad-bluetooth-controller-for-mobile-phones-31333\">iControlPad<\/a> is the world&#8217;s smallest and lightest fully functional Bluetooth gaming controller, and despite the Apple-oriented name includes special software to work on every smartphone OS: iOS (meaning iPhone, iPad and iPod), Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, and even WebOS. It&#8217;s quite cleverly designed and includes upgradeable firmware to ensure that new devices are always supported.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16232\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/icontrolpad-bluetooth-controller-for-mobile-phones-31333\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16232\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16232\" title=\"iControlPad Bluetooth Controller for iOS, Android, WebOS and Symbian\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/31333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/31333.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/31333-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/31333-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/31333-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">iControlPad Bluetooth Controller for iOS, Android, WebOS and Symbian<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As you can see there are two modes of operation: you can keep it as a singular unit, or you can attach it your mobile phone using a selection of side clamps. These clamps will fit most phones, including all iPhones, allowing you to have an experience more akin to a handheld console.<\/p>\n<p>You can also plug in the controller via a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/nokia-adapter-cable-for-usb-otg-ca-157-27113\">USB OTG adapter<\/a> to have it serve as an emergency battery, offering an extra 1360mAh of power. That&#8217;s roughly the same amount as is in most phones to start with, so you&#8217;re effectively doubling your phone&#8217;s life will using it as an extended battery.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16231\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/icontrolpad-bluetooth-controller-for-mobile-phones-31333\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16231\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16231\" title=\"iControlPad Bluetooth Controller for iOS, Android, WebOS and Symbian\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/comp4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/comp4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/comp4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/comp4-450x225.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-16231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">iControlPad Bluetooth Controller for iOS, Android, WebOS and Symbian<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s a very slick little gadget, and if you&#8217;re looking to game on the move without packing a bulky handheld, this is the way to go. With so many games available these days, including iOS and Android originals as well as emulated classics, this is definitely a cool choice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/icontrolpad-bluetooth-controller-for-mobile-phones-31333\">View the iControlPad product page for more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Parting Words<\/h3>\n<p>Thanks very much for reading. For the latest smartphone announcements, essential accessories and more, have a look at the rest of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\">Mobile Fun Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got any questions about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/cat\/Bluetooth-Headsets.htm\">Bluetooth headsets<\/a>\u00a0or indeed anything else related to mobile phones or accessories, I&#8217;m always happy to talk via Facebook, Twitter or Google Plus at the links below. Of course, you can always leave a comment here on the blog too!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/loveyourmobile\">Reach us on our Facebook page at Love Your Mobile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/#%21\/mobilefun\">Talk to us on the Mobile Fun Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/103496297914902923789\/posts\">Reach me personally on Google Plus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.4 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad1\" id=\"quads-ad1\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px 0 0px 0;text-align:center;\">\n<div id=\"bari-widget\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a little gaming action on your smartphone, but annoyed with fiddly touch-screen controls that obscure the action? You could go out and buy yourself an Experia Play&#8230; or you could check out this universal gaming controller for quite a lot less! 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