The arrival of retro game console emulators on iPhone has brought joy to many users, but there are still certain constraints. One of them is the in-game experience, which is not that close to that of yesteryear, notably because of the touch-sensitive virtual controllers. Those who have already installed an emulator and tried to play know what it is all about.
At the start, we launch a game that we love and which animated our youth, and immediately, the feeling of nostalgia sets in, in particular thanks to the music and sound effects of the game. However, once the game starts, it That’s another story. Some games play quite well with the virtual controller offered by emulators, but often, it’s not very practical and you get bored quickly.
To overcome this, we can connect an external controller to our iPhone, but the constraint is that you have to have it with you whenever you want to play. To avoid this inconvenience, a man thought of an ingenious solution, which allows you to enjoy the experience of a controller at any time, without the bulk that it usually entails.
Weirdboy comes to iPhone
After the case that transforms the iPhone into a Blackberry, here is the Weirdboy case, which transforms your iPhone into a Game Boy:
© Aditya Nugraha Putra
Game Boy design iPhone protectors have been around for a long time, but are not functional like here.
© Aditya Nugraha Putra
The initiative came from a man operating under the pseudonym Weirdeetz. Thanks to ingenuity, a little elbow grease, and the help of a 3D printer, he designed a removable controller directly integrated into the protection of the iPhone, which can be placed on the screen when you want to play. Here is the result :
Currently only the iPhone 13 Pro is supported, but the creator is working hard to make his controller case compatible with the 14 Pro and 15 Pro. Here is how he presents his project:
Everything is 3D printed and assembled by hand — solely by me and my passion for retro gaming. It’s not perfect, but it’s made with a lot of love and a touch of nostalgia. If you like a bit of DIY charm and miss those clickable buttons — consider joining the waiting list. Your support and positive vibes matter!
Weirdeetz created a page to be on the waiting list, but there is no currently no price displayed, as this is still under study. Delivery times have not been communicated either, these are still only prototypes.
It is also possible to make a donation on the page in question, in order to support the project. The latter is only in its early stages, but it still seems very promising.
If you are interested in purchasing an iPhone game controller, do not hesitate to go here to see what Amazon has to offer you. See also our selection of the 17 best iPhone games to play with a controller in hand.
By: Keleops AG
