Nacon MG-X PRO Wireless MFi Gaming Controller for iPhone - Compatible with Apple iOS Devices - Perfect for Mobile Gaming, Cloud Gaming & eSports

TLDR review: while the Nacon Rig MG-X Pro controller may not win any prize for its aesthetics, it would hands down win any awards for the most comfortable telescopic controller for mobile devices. Definitely worth a buy for anyone looking for comfort for long gaming sessions. For the full review, read below.When I started streaming games to my mobile devices, I initially bought a phone clip for my Xbox One controller. While it felt okay for the most part, I never really liked the way all the weight was placed at the top of the controller. Since then, I've been on a hunt for the best telescopic controller. Throughout the years, many controllers I've tried were usually decent enough, but always fell short of my expectations in one way or another. This controller has come closest to hitting the mark for everything I've been looking for.In terms of design, the controller looks big, bulky, and rather silly from an artistic perspective, especially when compared with the nicer look of the Moga XP7-X. In terms of size and feel though, this is the closest you'll get to an official Xbox One or Series S/X controller. It almost feels as if they sliced an official controller in half and stuck each half to the sides of a mobile device. The grips are a little smaller though, so it doesn't fill your hands quite as much as the official Xbox controller.The body has a nice textured plastic feel, as well as a large grip that is very comfortable to hold for long gaming sessions. The Ipega Red Knight, Ipega 9083S, Razer Kishi, Saitake STK-7007X, and even the Moga XP7-X are just a few of the controllers that I've tried that simply can't match the comfort of the Nacon Rig MG-X Pro.While this controller is definitely the best telescopic mobile controller I've ever used, there are a few issues that may disappoint some gamers.1. Dead zones - Every telescopic controller I've ever tried has larger deadzones than the official Xbox controllers. The Nacon Rig MG-X Pro is no different in this regard. This does help prevent stick drift from developing, but it means you won't perform as well in online competitive third or first person shooter games. While it does have deadzones, they don't seem nearly as bad as many cheaper Chinese controllers. I would say the deadzones are relatively small compared to most third-party options out there.2. Can't fit larger mobile devices - Like most telescopic controllers (aside from Ipega's controllers), the MG-X Pro pretty much won't be able to fit any large tablets. There is only one 7 inch tablet that I have found that fits the controller perfectly, which is the new Lenovo Tab M7 (see images attached to this review). I have an Amazon Fire 7, as well as a Huawei MediaPad T3, and while both have 7 inch screens, the controller can't extend out far enough to fit the larger bezzles on both tablets. I really wish Nacon would increase the telescopic range in a future version of this controller.In any case, while it is nice that you can at least game on a 7 inch display with the Lenovo Tab M7 on the MG-X Pro, the M7, unfortunately, is a low spec device that performs even worse than than newest 2022 Amazon Fire 7 tablet. Don't even bother trying to play Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile, or any other graphically intensive mobile game. Even when trying to play a relatively forgiving game like Roblox, the lag is so bad as to make the experience unplayable.For streaming however, the MG-X Pro with the M7 is a good option for gamers that want to stream to a bigger screen using Steam Link or Xbox Game Pass. This is how I've been using my MG-X Pro and M7 and the experience is really quite awesome (even if the M7 screen is lower resolution).The Lenovo Tab M7 has a length of exactly 17.5 cm, which is the absolute maximum size for the telescopic range of the MG-X Pro, so if you can find another large phone/tablet, as long as it is within 17.5 cm in length, it should fit just fine.Most people who are considering a purchase of the MG-X Pro are also probably considering the Moga XP7-X, especially since they are around the same price range. While the MG-X pro definitely feels better ergonomically, the XP7-X is still an overall good choice and may even be a better choice for some gamers. It looks better aesthetically, has two additional mappable buttons on the back, and has a green LED indicator to let you know how much battery is remaining in the device. It doesn't extend as far though, so it can't quite fit the Lenovo Tab M7, unless of course, you cram the tablet into the controller, which makes the controller bend in a way that looks like it could damage the telescopic extender given enough time.To conclude, I wholeheartedly recommend the Nacon Rig MG-X Pro for anyone that wants to stream or game on mobile devices. It may look a bit ridiculous, but if playing comfortably on your phone/tablet for many hours at a time is important for you, I am confident to say this is likely a purchase you won't regret.