Mobile gaming has exploded in popularity over the course of the last few years. No longer do you need to try and get the latest consoles or build your own PCs in order to play some of the best games available. Now, you can do so right from the comfort of your couch while letting your iPhone provide all of the power. Today, we’re looking at some of the best iPhone gaming accessories to improve your mobile gaming experience.
The Backbone One came out of nowhere as the controller landed on the scene and has become the de-facto choice for many. Whether you want to sit back and play some of the best Apple Arcade games or try out the new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate game streaming capabilities, this controller can handle it all. And best of all, the controller is large enough to hold even the massive iPhone 13 Pro Max.
The problem with playing a bunch of games on your phone is that the battery eventually runs out. But you don’t want to have to reach for a charger in the middle of a game, so why not get something like the Rotor Riot Gamepad. This controller offers pass-through charging, along with an 8-way D-Pad and even offers L3 and R3 buttons if you’re playing games that allow for button customization.
With the Razer Kishi, you don’t have to download any extra apps, and can just stick your phone in and start playing. This is perfect for those who want to play game streaming services like Game Pass Ultimate or Stadia. It’s also large enough to handle just about any-sized iPhone, but the 13 Pro Max is definitely a snug fit.
What if you already have an Xbox controller and would prefer using that instead of one of the options above? That’s where the PowerA MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip comes in. This simply wraps around and clips to your existing Xbox controller, and then you can adjust the grip in order to slide your iPhone in. There are even knobs on the outside that make it possible for you to change up the viewing angles to game more comfortably.
Like the Rotor Riot controller, the HyperX ChargePlay Clutch makes it easy to charge up your iPhone while you’re playing games. But the difference here is that instead of relying on pass-through charging, the ChargePlay Clutch will wirelessly charge your iPhone. This is made possible thanks to the detachable 3,000mAh battery pack that can be removed and recharged while you keep playing your games.
The AirPods lack any cool RGB so you won’t gain any FPS or style points there. But that’s just fine as these earbuds won’t break the bank and are great to use with your iPhone, no matter what you’re doing. With Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ, your ears will thank you as the AirPods simply sound incredible.
It may seem a bit odd to wear over-the-ear headphones while playing games on your iPhone. But with the popularity of PUBG and Call of Duty: Mobile, you’ll want to be able to hear when the opponent is walking nearby. With the HyperX Cloud Flight headphones, simply pair them up with your iPhone using Bluetooth, and you’ll enjoy up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. And if you don’t find yourself using the included microphone, just remove it and put it somewhere else for safekeeping.
Dealing with latency while playing video games is a major frustration. It can happen from time to time with Bluetooth headphones, but the Razer Hammerhead Earbuds don’t have that problem at all. That’s because this plugs right into the Lightning port on your iPhone, and has a custom-tuned DAC along with an in-line microphone and volume controls. Plus, that Razer Green colorway looks pretty sweet.
At some point in time, you’ll find yourself needing to juice your iPhone back up to 100% so you can keep gaming. The Anker PowerPort III offers enough power to fast charge even the iPhone 13 Pro Max, and sports a foldable plug so you can throw it in a bag and have it ready to go whenever you need more power.
If you find yourself needing to charge more than just your iPhone using the same plug, then you’ll want to check out the Anker PowerPort Atom III. This charger includes a 45W USB-C charging port along with an additional 15W USB-A charging port. You’ll be able to keep your iPhone and other accessories charged up with no problem.
Anker makes some of the best chargers in the business, and that includes portable chargers. You don’t want to be stuck running low on power and not have enough juice to make it through the rest of the day. With the PowerCore Slim 10K, you’re provided with a 10,000mAh portable charger, complete with multiple charging ports. And the power button on the top doubles as a battery life indicator for the portable charger itself.
There’s something to be said about being able to charge up your iPhone, iPad, Nintendo Switch, and even your MacBook all at the same time. Thanks to the Baseus 65W Portable Charger, that’s exactly what you’ll be able to do. There are two USB-C charging ports to go along with dual USB-A charging ports, and a battery percentage indicator on the top. Baseus even includes a USB-C charging cable in the box.
This 20,000mAh Power Bank from INIU may not be as robust as what Baseus has to offer, but it’s still a very solid portable charger. You’ll find dual USB-A ports to go along with a single USB-C port and a battery life indicator on the top. But what helps this power bank stand out from the crowd is the built-in LED flashlight if you need help finding something and don’t want to wake everyone up.
Andrew Myrick is a freelance writer based on the East Coast of the US. He enjoys everything to do with technology, including tablets, smartphones, and everything in between. Perhaps his favorite past-time is having a never-ending supply of different keyboards and gaming handhelds that end up collecting more dust than the consoles that are being emulated.
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