8BitDo FlipPad turns your smartphone into a compact Game Boy-style handheld

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8BitDo unveiled the FlipPad at CES 2026, a miniature gamepad designed to transform smartphones into Game Boy-inspired handheld gaming devices. The controller draws power directly from the phone's charging port rather than relying on Bluetooth connectivity. Described as one of 8BitDo's smallest gamepads to date, the FlipPad is thinner, lighter, and cheaper than its closest rival, the GameSir Pocket Taco. The device offers an alternative to touchscreen emulator controls, making it easier for users to game casually on their phones. Both 8BitDo and GameSir announced their respective compact smartphone gamepads at the same CES 2026 event.

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