Suctioned Smartphone Controllers

The JOYSTICK-IT Arcade Stick Turns Your iPhone into an Atari

If you're looking to get that authentic arcade gaming experience on your iPhone, you'll need to pick up this JOYSTICK-IT Arcade Stick. No longer can you blame your low scores on faulty touchscreen inputs as this smartphone joystick gives users intuitive precision rivaling that of console controllers.

The current JOYSTICK-IT Arcade Stick model is actually a smaller version of an existing ThinkGeek JOYSTICK-IT Arcade Stick, but with the reduction in size also comes a reduction in cost (from $24.99 to $17.99). It's made from solid milled-aluminum and features a laser-etched crosshair design on the top of the joystick for extra thumb grippage. You can take off this smartphone add-on and reposition it at will without any harm to your iPhone screen, and it's compatible with thousands of games. Sounds like a game changer to me!

Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The rise of smartphone gaming has opened up an opportunity for companies to develop innovative gaming controllers that improve user experience.
Milled-aluminum Accessories
The use of milled-aluminum in the production of smartphone accessories creates an opportunity for companies to position themselves as premium quality providers and differentiate from competitors.
Ergonomic Design
As consumers demand more comfortable and intuitive gaming experiences, ergonomic design presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new products.

Who This Affects Most

Gaming Accessories
As the gaming industry continues to grow, innovation in gaming accessories such as controllers presents an opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the expanding market.
Mobile Phone Accessories
As smartphones dominate the market, mobile phone accessories such as gaming controllers become more of a necessity, opening up new markets for businesses to sell their products.
Consumer Electronics
As consumer demand for smartphone gaming accessories increases, companies in the electronics industry have an opportunity to develop innovative products and gain a competitive advantage in the market.
SCORE
2.0 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 11%
Activity 42%
Freshness 8%

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