What's the BEST Controller for your Tablet, Phone or Z13 Flow?

👉On today's Retro Handhelds Afterdark episode, we get hands-on with the leading telescopic mobile controller options to see which is the best for your phone, tablet or even laptop hybrids! We start by unboxing the Xbox Backbone Pro, GameSir G8 Plus MFI, and 8bitdo AKNES year of the Horse controller, and then compare to other options, and we'll test on specific tablets and phones, such as the latest iPad Mini, Redmagic Astra, Motorola G Stylus 2025, ASUS ProArt PX13 and ROG Z13 Flow! ✨Featured items: 🛍️8bitdo controllers AKNES: https://rh-go.link/AKNES 🛍️GameSir G8 Plus MF Amazon: https://rh-go.link/MFi-Controllers_Amzn 🛍️GameSir Controllers Amazon: https://rh-go.link/GameSir 🛍️Backbone Pro Amazon: https://rh-go.link/Backbone-Pro-Xbox_Amzn 🛍️Z13 Flow Best Buy: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-Flow-Z13-2025_BB 🛍️Z13 Flow Kojima Best Buy: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Flow-Z13-KJP_BB 🛍️ASUS ProArt PX13 Best Buy: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ProArt-PX13-GoPro_BB 🛍️ASUS Rog Tessen Amazon: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-Tessen | Woot: https://rh-go.link/Woot 🛍️Lenovo Y700 AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Y700_AE 🛍️Lenovo Legion G9 AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Lenovo-Legion-G9_AE Panel: @retrolunchtime @retrotechdad @2LOUDTech @SaveStatePod @StubbsStuff @Bearded-Retro-Rewind 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/Deals 🛍️AliExpress Codes: https://rh-go.link/AliExpress 1️⃣ US only *Code valid*: Mar 1-31, 2026 (PST) $15-2: 【RHMARCH2】 $29-4: 【RHMARCH4】 $49-7: 【RHMARCH7】 $69-9: 【RHMARCH9】 $109-16: 【RHMARCH16】 $169-25: 【RHMARCH25】 $239-35: 【RHMARCH35】 $329-40: 【RHMARCH40】 $459-55: 【RHMARCH55】 ✨Became a Member or Patron👇 🌐All Our Links: https://rh-go.link 👕RH Merch: https://rh-go.link/MERCH 💻RH Handhelds Database: https://handhelds.wtf 📰RH Newsletter: https://rhweekly.gg ~Listen to the audio version wherever you get your podcasts~ Timestamps: [00:00] – Intro [01:25] – Evolution of telescopic controllers from 2013 to today [02:30] – Unboxing preview: Backbone Pro Xbox Edition and GameSir G8 Plus [05:40] – Discussion on why dedicated controllers are still essential for modern phones [07:45] – Deep dive into the Lenovo Legion G9 controller for the Y700 tablet [15:00] – Using the Microsoft Surface Duo as a dual-screen gaming handheld [19:30] – Stubbs' favorite pick: The ASUS ROG Tessen and its unique folding design [25:05] – The "ultimate handheld": ROG Flow Z13 paired with telescopic controllers [32:05] – Unboxing the AKNES 8BitDo N30 Pro 2 "Year of the Horse" Limited Edition [37:21] – Stubbs unboxes the G8 Plus Galileo MFI USB-C controller [41:30] – Testing the Razer Kishi Ultra XL and others on large-scale tablets [01:03:00] – Unboxing and hands-on impressions of the Backbone One Pro Xbox Edition [01:05:45] – Troubleshooting "Waifu Mode" on the Red Magic Astra tablet [01:10:55] – Demonstrating a custom 3D-printed center for the GameSir X4 Aileron [01:14:15] – Debate: Lenovo Y700 vs. Red Magic Astra (Micro SD vs. OLED screen) [01:16:00] – Lightning Round: Each panelist shares their absolute favorite telescopic controller [01:19:30] – Showing off the GameSir X4 Aileron's pocketability (fitting in "Jenko" jeans) [01:22:20] – Nostalgia trip: Revisiting the OG Ipega tablet controller [01:27:10] – Closing remarks and thanks to the Retro Handhelds community and patrons 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🎵 Music by Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) and SoundStripe 🎞️Production & Editing by SonyWWDD30 Thumbnail by @DigitalNostalgiaOfficial ⚠️ Disclaimer This description contains affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. All opinions are our own.