The Mad Catz CTRLi iPhone controller is revealed in photos before its test

The more the years pass, the more
we find games on iOS worthy of portable consoles or even ports
titles originally developed for PC (like
Crypt of the NecroDancer, or
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius). Unfortunately, not everyone fits
perfectly to a touch interface, that's whythe use of a
gamepad for iPhone and iPad can be very relevant.
Different manufacturers are on the scene, including Steelseries with theStratus
and the Nimbus, but also others like Gamevice and Logitech with the
Powershell tested hereor Moga with a model
for less than 20 euros hereet
tested here. Inour dedicated file, on
also finds the manufacturer Mad Catz, who offers the CTRLi controller
in two versions.

• 
  The Mad Catz CTRLi is on sale here in standard size, while its
  microphone variation is in
  sale here.

Both are “MFi” certified for “Mafe for iPhone”. We have
We were recently able to look at the "standard" version CTRL.Li. This one
offers everything from a classic controller with integration of a removable support
for the phone so you can play on the go. So here is a series
photos taken when unpacking for a first glimpse before the test
complete.

The box and its contents:

The Mad Catz CTRLi handle standard size:

The removable smartphone holder attached to the back:

At first glance, the controller seems of quality, the buttons are firm and
the whole thing seems rather robust. Now let's see what this Mad Catz
CTRLi has it in the stomach for long and intensive gaming sessions on
iPhone. See you in a few days for the more in-depth test and
verdict final.

• 
  The Mad Catz CTRLi is on sale here in standard size for around 60
  euros

• its micro version is in
  sale here for around 49 euros.

You have questions that will need to be answered in our
test ? Head to the comments to share them!

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• A
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• 
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Editor-in-chief for iPhon.fr. Pierre is like Indiana Jones, looking for the lost iOS trick. Also a long-time Mac user, Apple devices hold no secrets for him. Contact: pierre[a]iphon.fr.