Meet the Pocket Taco, your next retro mobile gaming controller

When it comes to mobile gaming controllers, they’re a dime a dozen. With options from Backbone, ASUS, Abxylute, 8BitDo, and plenty of others, it can be hard to stand out from the pack. However, GameSir’s latest controller does its best to be a unique offering by tugging on your nostalgia strings.

At CES, GameSir announced a new vertical mobile gaming controller called the Pocket Taco. Compatible with Android and iOS, the Pocket Taco is designed to snap onto the bottom half of your phone for portrait mode gaming. The controller features an original Game Boy-like design, with similar style buttons in the same layout. However, it also includes four shoulder buttons, ABXY buttons, a D-pad, and two additional buttons above Start and Select.

This controller uses Bluetooth for its connection, so you don’t need to worry about having a phone with a USB-C port. You can also remap the buttons as you please through the GameSir app. Additionally, it comes with a 600mAh rechargeable battery.

If the Pocket Taco looks familiar, it’s because this isn’t the first time GameSir has shown it off. Previously called the Pocket 1, the device was showcased at Tokyo Game Show back in September. It also popped up last month, before pre-orders went live.

If you’re interested in picking one up for your emulation needs, the Pocket Taco is now available for pre-order on GameSir’s website. The controller will set you back $34.99, with orders to start shipping on March 15.