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An MFi controller for iPhone or iPad for less than 20 euros? With a little tinkering, it’s possible!

THE
controllers labeled Made For iPhone(MFi) allow you to
enjoy many games on iPhone, iPad: don't miss
the selection of the 30 best in this file. We saw someseveral models in our
inventory hereand the
Ctrli was tested there. Still you have to payat least 50
eurosto have fun.

But we came up with a solutionmuch less
expensive!

It's actually more of a hack, a DIY than the perfect solution and it doesn't
will not replace a good wireless controller like
la Nimbus de Steelseriesor the
Ctrli by Mad Catz, but this can allow testing at a lower cost before
more “pro” equipment later.

The idea is quite simple, we tested it for you: it involves
enjoy ainexpensive controller because it is reserved for iPhones
5/5s/SEdue to its format:
the Mega Ace Power that we tested herewhen it was sold… 80
euros.

Except that it is now impossible to insert an iPhone 6, 7 and their
pro versions or an iPad. But there existsextension cords
Lightning!

We ordered
that of OKCS sold here, et que the where a
seen and tested here in detail very recently.

And here is the adaptation and the result in images by a handyman... from
Sunday :

At reception, disappointment because the part that plugs into the socket
Lightning Male isnot fine enoughto be able to slip
completely into the controller connection space.

It is therefore necessarytinker a little. This actually involves a
cutting rigid plastic. This was done with a cutter but
Be careful with your fingers, they can slip, only be done by an adult and
ideally with protective gloves!.

The result is not really pretty and neat but let's face it, it wasn't
the objective, not knowing if the result would be conclusive:

At the same time, it is also necessary to refine the grip. Again he
you have to use the cutter to eliminate the thickness, approximately 1 mm from each
side :

After these few adjustments, it is time to plug the extension cord into the
controller on one side, and on the iPhone (or iPad) on the other.

Tested immediately with
a game from our list of the 30 best games for iOS MFi controllers,
it worked directly, without alert message or any other
ennui.

Result :a wired controller, with battery, Who
can be used with an iPhone 5/5S andnow with all types
iPhone and iPad, all for less than 20 euros. The most
DIYers who wish to discover gaming with a controller on iPhone will be able to
be interested.

Please note, it may be possible to perform the same operation
with
the Logitech controller tested herealso very inexpensive
less than 10 euros, but with a format perhaps less suitable. By
against,this has not been tested in the editorial office.

But, we repeat, the best is stilla controller without
filas
the Ctrli tested thereor even theSteelseries Nimbus sold there
which also works very well with the Apple TV, but it is more
expensive.

And don't missour accessory tests
Recent iPhone and Watchdont

For iPhone:

Pour l’Apple Watch ;

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By : Keleops AG

founder of the site. Computer engineer and Internet specialist where he has held various positions of responsibility, Laurent has been passionate about mobility since the arrival of "PDAs" in the 90s. Journalist for 4 years for the magazine Team Palmtops (Posse Presse) and author of several books on the iPad published by Pearson.

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