# Smartphone Gaming Add-Ons The GameKlip Controller Enhances Gamers' On-the-Go Playing Experiences By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameklip-controller References: [thisiswhyimbroke](http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/playstation-phone-controller) & [buy.thegameklip](http://buy.thegameklip.com/) The new GameKlip controller for smartphones is a convenient way for gamers to enjoy their favorite games on the small screen, even if they have chubby fingers. Even with screen protectors, phones and tablets can get covered in fingerprints and oils from your sweaty hands. All these things make for a poor gaming experience, especially when you're on a tiny screen, squinting ferociously already. Video game lovers can now enjoy the classic method on the go by plugging in the GameKlip controller into any smartphone. The device even works for tablets and balancing isn't an issue since there's a mounting device that secures your phone while you play. Unfortunately, GameKlip controller is only available for [PlayStation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-vagabond) at this moment, although the company does have plans to produce one for [Xbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-stratus) as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative gaming accessories that enhance the mobile gaming experience. - **Smartphone Controllers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating smartphone controllers that improve gameplay and ergonomic comfort. - **Gaming-on-the-go:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing portable gaming solutions that allow gamers to enjoy console-like experiences wherever they are. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacturing advanced gaming accessories that cater to the needs of mobile gamers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing consumer electronics products that enhance the functionality and usability of smartphones and tablets for gaming purposes. - **Smartphone Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovations and technologies that elevate the smartphone gaming industry and attract a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-s9.md) - [Compact Clip-On Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacknife-gamer-mini-gamepad.md) - [Compact Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-flippad.md) - [Mappable Mobile Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller.md) - [Telescoping Smartphone Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-vagabond.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) - [Analog Joystick Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-flex.md) - [Snap-On Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-gaming-controller1.md)