GoPlay SideKick Brings Console-Style Gaming to iPhone, iPad and Apple TV

Kanex announces its GoPlay Series of portable wireless game controllers for iOS at CES 2017. GoPlay SideKick, the first in the series, is a pocket-sized wireless game controller for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Certified by Apple, this portable controller works with almost any controller-supported game on the App Store.

The rechargeable battery provides 20 hours of gameplay and uses Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to your device. The patent pending, innovative clamshell case protects your controller and serves as a stand to prop up your device and experience console-like gameplay wherever you go.

“It’s no secret that mobile gaming has become ever-present in today’s pop culture,” commented Andrew Truong of Kanex. “While mobile gaming has many advantages to console or PC gaming, it falls short when it comes to the level of control one can expect – until now that is. Inspired by traditional console controllers, the GoPlay SideKick brings the console gaming experience to your iOS devices.”

With a layout inspired by traditional console controllers, Kanex GoPlay offers a more refined level of control than your touchscreen. Featuring pressure-sensitive buttons, dual analog joysticks, trigger buttons and a D-pad, you’ll enjoy precision control for your favorite mobile games. If you play those mobile MOBA’s that we talked about a few days ago, a controler like this will help upi your game.

Kanex GoPlay is Apple MFi Certified, which means it’s specifically made for Apple iPhone, iPad and Apple TV so you can expect quality performance and reliability.

The new Kanex GoPlay SideKick will be available February 2017, with an MSRP of $59.95.