Gaming peripheral company 8BitDo is teasing a new smartphone gaming pad that seems aimed exclusively at portrait-mode gamers.

Where mobile play unfolds. Introducing 8BitDo FlipPad — a flip-style gamepad designed for mobile gaming. Compatible with iOS and Android devices. Officially supported by Apple. Coming Summer 2026.

8BitDo says the FlipPad is launching in "Summer 2026" - so likely somewhere between the months of June and September - and will be on show for the first time at CES 2026, which is taking place at the ...

8BitDo hasn’t announced pricing on this one yet, but this one seems just perfect for emulator fans, on Android and iPhone ...

BitDo has teased an upcoming controller at CES 2026 called the FlipPad that turns your phone into a Game Boy. Technically, ...

8BitDo has announced the FlipPad, a new smartphone controller aimed squarely at portrait-mode gaming. Unlike most mobile ...

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