MacVoices MacVoices #26067: CES - Ohsnap's Versatile MCON Controller and Options Enable iPhone Gameplay
Feb 11, 2026
James Stone, an industrial design engineer at Ohsnap, showcases the MCON slide-out pocketable mobile gaming controller. He demos instant iPhone pairing and using the controller as a kickstand for distance play. He explains docking and a portable HDMI adapter for low-latency TV casting, materials and balance, and availability and pricing options.
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Pocketable Controller Enables Instant iPhone Play
- Ohsnap's MCON is a pocketable slide-out controller that auto-connects to iPhones for instant gameplay and can detach to act as a kickstand.
- It supports low-latency casting to TVs via a dock or portable HDMI adapter for console-like play anywhere.
Console-Level Controls And Low Latency
- MCON offers gaming-grade inputs like TMR joysticks and Hall Effect triggers for precise control and durability.
- James compares the experience to using a Nintendo Switch when casting to a TV with very low latency.
Cast To TV For Console-Like Sessions
- Use the MCON dock or the portable HDMI adapter to cast gameplay to a TV for low-latency, console-like sessions.
- Plug your phone into the portable adapter and HDMI into a hotel TV to play from bed or on the go.