# Smartphone Gaming Controllers The Nintendo Controller is Being Remodeled to Incorporate iPhones By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-controller References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/7/nintendo-controllers-smartphones) & [appleinsider](http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/07/05/nintendo-might-build-hardware-controllers-for-iphone-and-ipad) The [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-phone-concept) controllers have stayed true to the brand's original look for the most part over the years, featuring the same flat structure and accessible buttons. However, the Japanese brand is set to take the retro Nintendo controllers to smartphone users in the near future in order to increase sales. The company is attempting to make mobile gaming just as appealing as handheld consoles -- giving consumers more control and further immersing them into the gaming experience. With gaming on the go becoming more popular among consumers, the new Nintendo controllers would likey give the company's products more marketability and lead to more profit. The devices are said to be compatible with [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-3) and [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-apple-support) for the time being -- however further expansions are possible if the move proves successful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Gaming:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative mobile gaming experiences by incorporating smartphone controllers and increasing immersion. - **Retro Gaming:** Reimagining classic gaming controllers for smartphones provides an opportunity to tap into nostalgia and attract retro gaming enthusiasts. - **Portable Gaming Accessories:** The introduction of smartphone gaming controllers opens up a market for portable gaming accessories that enhance the mobile gaming experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Companies in the gaming industry can capitalize on smartphone gaming controllers by developing new games and accessories that leverage the enhanced control and immersion they provide. - **Technology:** The smartphone gaming controller trend presents an opportunity for technology companies to create and improve upon innovative gaming accessories. - **Mobile Devices:** The integration of retro gaming controllers with smartphones can drive demand for mobile devices, particularly among gamers who value an enhanced gaming experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller.md) - [Gaming Console Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-phone-concept.md) - [Branded Gaming Hardware Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-phone-concept.md) - [Branded Smartphone Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-beach-iphone-atom.md) - [Customizable Mobile Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin-x-gamesir-x5-alteron.md) - [Hybrid Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-beach-1.md) - [Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-3.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soolra.md) - [Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-small-invader.md)