# Smartphone Gaming Controllers This Apple Gaming Controller Features a Familiar Portable Experience By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-gaming-controller References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/9/iphone-portable-gaming-controller-gamevice) & [hands-on.gamevice](http://hands-on.gamevice.com/gamevice-transforms-iphone-into-device-with-real-gaming-controls/) This Apple gaming controller provides a gaming experience with the familiar controls of a console system -- but with the portability of a smartphone. Often when you're playing a game on your smartphone, the touchscreen controls can open up a multitude of problems that hinder the gaming experience. The more experienced gamer doesn't enjoy the limiting nature of the controls on-screen and also a portion of the screen is eliminated when the screen brings up the controls. 'GAMEVICE' has produced a solution for these issues with the 'MFi Gaming Controller.' The device features easy-to-use and familiar controls that are compatible with the [iPhone 6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-filter-kit), the brand-new 6s and even the next-gen [iPad Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-air-1). The device snaps on easily and features a similar button layout to the [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-beach-1) and the PS4. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone Gaming Controllers:** Opportunity to enhance gaming experience on smartphones by providing physical game controls. - **Portability and Familiar Controls:** Opportunity to combine the portability of smartphones with familiar console-style gaming controls. - **Integration with Apple Devices:** Opportunity to create gaming controllers that are compatible and specifically designed for Apple devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Gaming:** Opportunity to tap into the growing market of mobile gaming by offering enhanced gaming peripherals. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop innovative gaming controller accessories. - **Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for tech accessory manufacturers to create portable gaming controllers for smartphones and tablets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invzi-mytrix.md) - [Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-s9.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-m4-snapon.md) - [eSports-Grade Mobile Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-x4-aileron.md) - [Compact Gamepad Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-gamepad.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-arcade-pro.md) - [Console-Style Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-g8-galileo.md) - [Mappable Mobile Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller.md) - [Mappable Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moga-xp5.md)