The controller was actually first designed by 19-year-old Josh King, who documented the process on his YouTube channel and created a prototype using a 3D printer. King and OhSnap then combined forces to tweak the design a little and put the controller into production.

Worse, even the best phone controllers are bulky, add a lot of width to your device, and usually require you to take off your case. 20-year-old YouTuber Josh King has had enough, and together with peripheral company Ohsnap,

MCON is not the only mobile controller with a space-saving design. The Turtle Beach Atom splits into two halves and clamps onto the sides of smartphones. Unlike most options, it doesn't use a sliding backplate design. Gamers can carry each part of the controller in pockets, but not without visible bulk.

Miss the PSP Go? Turn your smartphone into one with the MCON gaming controller — it works with both iPhone and Android.