# Gaming iPhone Attachments The iControlPad Turns Your iPhone into a Game Boy By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icontrolpad References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/icontrolpad-heads-into-production-support-for-other-phones-prom/) & [icontrolpad](http://icontrolpad.com/) Take your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soolra) gaming to the next level with the iControlPad. This controller lets you experience the full thrill of [handheld gaming on your iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamesir-g8-plus-mfi). What makes the iControlPad so awesome is that it is so simple to use. Simply slide your iPhone into the serial port and voila. No software to install, no fuss, no muss. The iControlPad is set to be released soon. Looks like I need to sell my [PSP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppsspp-ios) and buy an iPhone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Gaming Accessories:** As mobile gaming becomes more popular, there will be increasing demand for accessories that enhance the gaming experience, such as the iControlPad. - **Controller Attachments:** Attachments like the iControlPad allow more intense gaming experiences and could disrupt the handheld gaming industry. - **Smartphone Gaming Consoles:** As more people use their smartphones for gaming, there may be an opportunity for companies to create specialized gaming consoles that integrate with smartphones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Accessories:** The iControlPad highlights the potential for companies to create niche mobile accessories for gaming enthusiasts. - **Handheld Gaming:** The rise of gaming attachments like the iControlPad could lead to disruption in the handheld gaming industry. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** With the rise of smartphone gaming, there may be an opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to create devices specifically designed for gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-flippad.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soolra.md) - [Branded Smartphone Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-beach-iphone-atom.md) - [Mobile Bumper Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kishi-v2-for-iphone.md) - [Mappable Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moga-xp5.md) - [Handheld Mobile Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riotpwr.md) - [Retro Gaming Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebaby.md) - [Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-s9.md) - [Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invzi-mytrix.md)