It's no taller or wider than an iPhone, so it should fit in a pocket. It has a MagSafe pattern of magnets to attach it to your magnetic ring device. You don't have to remove your phone to use it like a phone, as the entire gamepad folds down., Somewhat like a slide-out keyboard phone (or playstation phone) old – and now, it's mounted on a spring-loaded arm that extends out at the push of a button and tilts your device slightly toward your face.

OhSnap AmCon action is active.
Video by Josh King/Osnap

OhSnap also found room for a pair of Nintendo Switch-esque analog sticks with a pair of drift-resistant Hall Effect sensors and fold-out grips so you can (theoretically) hold it like a full-sized gamepad. There are stick clickable buttons, and it also has a full set of shoulder buttons and triggers.

An illustration came up with a grip.
Image: ohsnap

two months ago, retro game core came away influenced by a prototypeAnd it seems that the king has been Very I have been busy since then. as he explains on YoutubeHe initially tried to start his own company around gamepads, even attracting some investors, making some boards and working towards injection molding, before he had the money. Started running out and approached Ohsnap for a partnership.

Speaking of money, we have no idea how much it'll cost, especially at retail — OhSnap is planning to launch a Kickstarter on January 2nd to raise funds. Signups are currently being taken here,

I should get my hands on a prototype at CES 2025 in Las Vegas next month, and I'll let you know how it feels.

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