Following a viral Kickstarter raise of over $1.5 million with more than 16,000 backers, the most anticipated gaming release of the year is finally here
Ohsnap changed gaming forever with the launch of MCON, the world’s most compact and fully-featured magnetic mount controller for smartphones. Now available at ohsnap.com, MCON is less than an inch thick, so it never has to be removed to make a call, send an email or text, or slip a phone into a pocket. MCON transforms smartphones into gaming powerhouses. MCON transforms smartphones into pocket-sized console controllers, enabling instant gaming from anywhere.
Console Quality in a Pocket-Size Package
MCON has full-size Mag-Res joysticks that are ultra-accurate, lower power consumption, anti-stick drift, and better than hall-effect. Months were spent testing and tweaking to create silent buttons and console-grade analog triggers for unmatched accuracy, fluid gameplay, and a controller that feels right. When MCON is closed, the buttons and joysticks are safe from snags and damage. A built-in gyroscope enables motion-based input for tilt-to-aim, driving, or flying games. Ergonomic grips that lock in place can be deployed to reduce hand strain during longer gaming sessions.
3 Ways to Play
MCON can be used three ways – handheld, tabletop, or with a television. For tabletop play, gamers can remove the control cover, deploy the kickstand to prop up their smartphone, and use MCON in Kickback Mode. MCON can be connected to up to 3 devices, and gamers can quickly switch between them by double-tapping the pair button.
iPhone users can get a console-like experience by casting their game on a television using the MCON Dock. Plug the MCON Dock into the HDMI port of a television, set iPhone in the dock, and.MCON will connect with near-zero latency and 1000hz polling rate. Using the MCON and the Apple iOS26 Games app, users can browse, launch, and switch games from the comfort of the couch, game on a big screen, and then slip MCON back into their pocket when they are done.
No Sacrifices, No Limitations
When using MCON as a handheld, switching between phone and game mode is seamless. Need to reply to a text mid-game? Slide the controller closed and instantly return to phone mode—no bulky clamps or port struggles. MCON’s innovative slider mechanism deploys the controller instantly regardless of the type of phone or its orientation.
MCON Origin Story
MCON was born when then 19-year-old Josh King was frustrated with the stagnation of mobile gaming and missing the freedom of handhelds. He designed a pocketable MagSafe controller and gained overwhelming support on YouTube. Rising costs stalled progress on bringing his invention to market, and Josh turned to fellow entrepreneur, Ohsnap Founder Dale Backus, for help. Together, Josh and the Ohsnap team reignited the project, refining the design into a sleek, functional controller that transformed a dorm-room idea into a polished gaming device.
“It has been an incredible journey evolving MCON from my initial 3D prototype to the masterfully engineered gaming controller that it is today,” said King. “I cannot wait for gamers to get MCON on their phones so they can have a console-level experience anywhere.”
The Wait is Over
Now available for $144.99, preorder MCON today at ohsnap.com.
About Ohsnap
Founded in 2019, Ohsnap has quickly become a leading name in mobile accessories, known for products that blend sleek design with unmatched functionality. From its groundbreaking phone grips to its newest innovation, the Snap Grip Wallet, Ohsnap is committed to elevating the experience of everyday technology with products that meet the highest standards of style, comfort, and usability. Ohsnap products are currently available at Best Buy, Target, AT+T, Verizon, Victra, Scheel’s, and throughout premier retailers in Canada. For more information visit: www.ohsnap.com.
