Jacknife Gamer Gamepad review - "A pocket-sized controller with a few issues"

1 year ago 98
Duncan Mao's USP for the Jacknife Gamer gamepad is that it's a far more portable option than anything else currently available on Android. At first, it seems like a strange boast. The Razer Kishi V2, Backbone One, and Turtle Beach Atom are hardly massive controllers. But after getting my hands on this teeny tiny controller, it's definitely a hyper-portable option compared to what's available on the market. The question is whether or not its trade-offs for being so little are worth the extra mobility it provides. Weighing a barely noticeable 40 grams with dimensions of 64mm x 29mm x 27mm when closed, the Jacknife Gamer pad is small enough to slip into your pocket. Though you can throw most mobile gamepads in a bag, you'd struggle to stuff the Backbone One into your jeans. Admittedly it's a niche usage. During a trip where I feel a controller is necessary, I take a bag. But for anyone who frequently commutes sans backpack, it's a great way to game on the go without taking up much space on your person. ... [MORE]
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