Touch screens are one thing, but us mobile gamers generally prefer tactile controls.

When you’re gaming on a tablet or smartphone it’s easy for your fingers to slip and slide away from the virtual controls, especially when your grappling the sides of a large tablet.

But U.S. based mobile peripheral makers Gamevice have got it sorted for us.

The Gamevice  Game Controller equips your smartphone or tablet with Nintendo Switch like controls. Infact, with the button configuration and the connection it is more like a mashup of an Xbox controller with a Switch.

Nonetheless the console quality game controller is held together with a tight but stretchy rubber cradle with the left side connecting to the top of your device and the right side using your devices power connector for data and synchronisation.

This enables you to grip your tablet or smartphone as you normally would to play games and have console quality controls. Brilliant.

The Gamevice Game Controller also features a power port so that you can continue to charge while you game and a 3.5mm headphone socket.

The left side features a D-Pad and one thumbstick, with a Power Button. The right of the Gamevice Game Controller has the secondary thumbstick and A, B, X, Y action buttons, aswell as a Menu button.

On the far side of both the controller ends is an L1, R1, L2 and R2 triggers. The thumbsticks are also inner clickable.

Gamevice also have an accompanying App, which lists hundreds of compatible games for iOS and Android and the controller unit is Apple approved.

STG was sent a iPad Mini 4 Gamevice Game Controller to review.

Once connected it just worked straight off the bat.

There was no need for any grinding set ups and it was straight in to gaming.

Recently Gamevice paired up with Eden Games and their real racing simulator for Apple and Android smartdevices; Gear.Club.

Naturally i was keen to check this out free to play racer out with the Gamevice gamepad and honestly I don’t see any other way to play Gear.Club or any game without a Gamevice unit.

I then played some Sega Forever Classics using the D-Pad and then a couple of hours on everyones favourite – Rayman.

The Gamevice Game Controller does not require any external power to work. It relies solely on the connection of your device and does not drain the battery at all.

For those that game on iOS devices you will be aware that portable game controllers for iPad and iPhone are few and far between and a bit hit and miss as to whether they will work or not. So this makes the Gamevice Game Controller a must have. It intuitively connects and works directly with the operating system on your Apple smartdevice.

When the Gamevice Game Controller is not in use and disconnected from your phone or tablet you can fold it and place it in your bag.

Depending on the device that you own, one of these bad boys will set you back at around $99.00 USD for a larger model.

The portable controller for your mobile. You will wonder how you ever gamed on a smartdevice without one of these!

Be the cool kid on the streets, on public transport or just a thome with a Gamevice Game Controller.

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Racing game developer Eden Games and Gamevice, an approved Apple MFi and Samsung Mobile Accessory Partner announced to us here at STG that Gamevice is now an official partner to Eden Games, offering full controller support to their hit mobile racing game, Gear.Club.

All races in Gear.Club are now fully playable with Gamevice controllers, providing a console like gameplay experience to fans of the game. The design and development team at Eden Games has received extraordinary support from Gamevice to integrate this feature and Gear.Club has been fully optimized and balance-tested to ensure precision control with all Gamevice controllers.

Fighter IV, Minecraft, NBA 2K18 and now, Gear.Club. Gamevice allows users to achieve a new level of usability and comfort over a mobile device’s touchpad interface, and offers the lowest latency of any mobile controller available.

“Gear.Club’s authentic driving experience was a perfect match for Gamevice as the controller delivers precise control to a racing game that focuses on realism,” Said Phillip Hyun, CEO, Gamevice, Inc. “In working with the team at Eden Games, we found a high level of commitment and passion in creating the best experience for their players and are glad that our controllers are now part of that.”

David Nadal, CEO of Eden Games, adds, “When I saw the Gamevice controllers for the first time, I was very impressed by its console-like quality. I wanted to support this product in Gear.Club almost instantly as it brings greater accuracy to the driving experience. After seeing the enthused help and support we’ve received from the Gamevice team, combined with better control and comfort that the device brings, they have naturally evolved into an official partner of Eden Games.”

Gear.Club is a realistic driving experience, with fully simulated engines, powertrains, suspensions and aerodynamics. Gamevice provides greater control as players explore breathtaking settings and compete live with their online friends and foes through unlimited races and championships.

This high-octane game is more than just racing – it is an authentic world of cars. Car-lovers can collect, upgrade and customize some of the most gorgeous exotic vehicles in their performance shop and enjoy details such as engines and interiors in fully-rendered 3D.

Gear.Club has launched as an Apple Editor’s Choice to #1 overall downloaded app on Apple App Store rankings in 77 countries, #1 free game in 85, and #1 Racing game in 142. Gear.Club has topped the charts in territories including the US, UK, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Brazil, India and Canada. The game has also gathered critical acclaim from automotive media references such as Top Gear or Car Throttle.

The team at Eden Games’ track record includes the creation of the V-Rally and Test Drive Unlimited franchises, among other major racing game hits on various consoles.

With prices starting at $59.95 (USD), Gamevice provides lightning-fast control to video games and mobile controlled gadgets for popular iOS and Android smartphones and tablets on the market.

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