People have wanted this for YEARS, we’re making it | MCON

[@eternalprogression]

Sign up here for the pre-order notification! 👇 ohsnap.com/pages/mcon-signup-page

[@HOLYVEXZEL]

My feedback. The middle part looks like a indent. It'd be nice if you could fill up that space somehow. I know it's the piece that shifts the phone, but it looks like someone took a scoop I can't really imagine how to fix it But if you somehow can it'd be interesting. Maybe something to fill the space up to prevent dust or lock it in place or maybe even store a charger + cord + SD card

[@JacobStoehr]

Am I missing something, or is there no actual way to sign up for notifications on that page? I don't see a button, text field, or URL I can interact with to get notified.

[@eternalprogression]

@@JacobStoehr oh no. Just checked there should be a spot to put in your email.

[@PhonePhone-sf8te]

price estimate?

[@Chocomint_Queen]

@@JacobStoehr My adblocker was blocking it. Perhaps yours is too.

[@RetroGameCorps]

It's looking awesome Josh! Super proud of you folks.

[@eternalprogression]

Thanks man! Thanks for being such a big help, I cannot wait to send you a new prototype!!!

[@GDMatt09]

Hi Retro Game Corps!

[@oswaldocerdan]

You have no better ally than Russ and the retro handheld community, keep going!

[@salomonmartinez3865]

Dear, @RetroGamescrops i was worndering if you would like take a test a new mcon controller. Also if any of theory too let me know Thanks Salomon

[@salomonmartinez3865]

@@eternalprogression i can wait try it new controller.

[@morkshanmedia3998]

Flying rc cars to making an actual business and meeting with a tech CEO is so impressive you’re an absolute inspiration dude keep it up.

[@nonr.2347]

this dude 100% has contacts in the industry but that doesn't take away from how amazing of a product this is, genuinely excited

[@eternalprogression]

@nonr.2347 I have no contacts😭😂. I just so happened to message Dale at the exact time he was on his phone doing nothing and he had seen it on Reddit. The most luck ever it’s crazy. Thanks for being excited abt this thing!

[@eternalprogression]

Thanks man! Can’t wait to make my next flying car, I have the best idea for it😂 Not even kidding. It will be so fun to post that here one day after all this MCON stuff 😆😂

[@morkshanmedia3998]

@@eternalprogression I’m looking forward to it! I’m making a flying car at my school with my RC club which is convertible like yours, but rather than fold out wings mine has wings that are attached with rubber bands and then can be taken off for driving around.

[@aa-tx7th]

lol i could fart on almost any street on the east coast and cropdust more "tech ceos" than blades of grass homie that term means nothing and has meant nothing since the 90s but this guy's controller seems legir and I cant wait to buy one. my razor kishi is everything i wanted it to be but I still just dont use it much...

[@bananachild1936]

The support for Android phones was all the update I needed to hear from this project. Thank you so much for that. I'll be looking forward to seeing the eventual release of the controller's final retail build.

[@Ivantheterrible495]

This is one of those products you see and you immediately go “oh I’m buying that” I can’t wait honestly

[@Dadspicable]

OK as a dad the silent buttons is SOOOOO refreshing. I love tactile keyboards but sometimes you just want silence! Everything is just too damn clicky and just thank you thank you for the sweet sound of silence.

[@GameTechTalk]

This thing went from cool to futuristic and must-have. Amazing progress, keep up the great work! See you at CES!

[@DeadAmericanBestAmerican]

You are the best controller reviewer 🔥

[@eternalprogression]

Hey what’s up man! I watch you all the time can’t wait to see you there!

[@psycorunners]

Hell yeah! This project needs the most coverage possible. I'm gonna share it with everyone, from the grandma that sells baked goods in my street, to the dog that chases me when i pass by him on my bicycle.

[@claymeistereu]

@@eternalprogression Do you guys plan to do any recording or a recap of CES? We are all frothing to see more MCON news!

[@MechAero_Labs]

​@@eternalprogression Can we be friends?

[@chipish7060]

The quick launch feature is *SUCH* a good idea, I worried that sliding the original design with your fingers might end up pushing the whole thing off of the phone, instead of just popping out the controller. I miss the DS era of handheld consoles that could fit in your pocket, and this might just be the answer.

[@Spearra]

Not to mention that the joysticks are still protected. The fold out stocks are an absolute power move too. I really hope this takes off. Because this market is SUPER undersupplied despite the demand.

[@therealJeXus]

Russ from Retro Game Corps has all the good ideas for improvements and I am really happy to see him getting the shout out. Nice job on your perseverance man excited to join the kickstarter

[@njnjco]

I read a lot of comments on the first video asking you to make this a real product, but I never thought that you were actually going to put in the insane amount of work required to make it a reality. Congratz and good luck.

[@nnoxx_PK]

The journey from the prototype to where it is now is unbelievable. This is the first piece of gaming tech where the person making it is part of the community and understand what we need, using torx screws was an instant tell.

[@JL-qk3xu]

Nice you actually added foldable handle wings! Something that's been living rent free in my head for years along with a magnetic mounted controller! Good stuff

[@torq21]

I made very similar wings for the retroid pocket 3 snap lid. They don't give a lot to grip but are better than nothing.

[@Fatman.skibidi]

This has to be the coolest mobile gaming thing since the Sony Xperia play. I want this badly. Also thank you for not making it an iPhone exclusive. I just hope you know youve made peoples dream real.

[@dylives7667]

Ah, Sony. Always letting money slip right through their fingers. You'd think their recent announcement of getting back to the handheld market (with a Portable Gaming PC if they know what's good for them) would also get them to bring back Xperia Play. You'd think.

[@MrLuigge]

I also loved this controller, I would definitely buy one

[@bloboblobo]

The reason why nobody else did it after is because sony still has the patent, but it last only till 2025 so we will see more phones like this.

[@night1hal1]

This project went from a dream, to a silent memory, to a real prospective game changer. What a rollercoaster. You can expect me on the kickstarter page day one with a Futurama fistful of cash.

[@thefirsttrillionaire2925]

“Just shut up and take my money!” 💵 🙌🏽

[@Cyranek]

doesnt feel like that long ago when I saw the original video. its all coming together pretty quickly!

[@dylives7667]

Because, it wasn't. At least for this kind of project. It progressed quite fast, it's actually impressive. Here's hoping it becomes a smash hit.

[@3R1XN]

I've searched everywhere for a slide controller for smartphones. Just the idea of being able to use the phone with the controller attached, and the whole thing being pocketable. I even built 3 prototypes out of other controllers. But the sliding mechanism and my lack of PCB knowledge never let me go further. So I focused on University instead. I'm so happy to see that something like this is finally available and that you made it and the idea wasn't just my stupid idea. Nice one, I hope everything works out for you. One Idea for an addition I had was an integrated Powerbank and a metal cooling plate on the back of the phone. Maybe you can make use of it. I'm gonna get one and maybe try the mods myself. Great work!

[@JAMESKNOWSGAMES]

Watching this video with my ohsnap propping up my iPhone! Been following you ever since that first video. Glad you persevered and worked with Dale. Will be ready in early January for my kickstarter pledge!

[@BradAwesomeness]

When I thought this idea could not get any better... then you added the fold-out grips. Just... wow. Such a simple, great idea. It looks amazing; cannot wait to buy one and support this effort!

[@spen1ghe]

Freelance Illustrator/graphic designer here. At times I'm on the road and need to use my phone to connect to my home computer BUT I wish I had a portable keyboard and mouse to make navigating it much easier. Would be amazing if this technology/idea can be applied there too. Awesome work!

[@reservoir_flow]

One step closer to bringing back the Sidekick 😂

[@Halengar-o7]

Like maybe the same frame but with a mini keyboard and a trackpad

[@Spearra]

Excel on mobile works very well for me since I'm very often on the road. So I double this idea! Maybe a mini trackball like on a blackberry would be possible with the keyboard. A layered numpad so that the main keys are still centered would be fantastic. There's a lot they can do with this design and I hope they capitalize on it!

[@CHiTO316]

Yes im sure this guy can! Replace the joystick with a large mouse pad and 2 simple buttons lol or just make it a small keyboard

[@eternalprogression]

Yes! I was messing around with remote desktop the other day and now I really want one with a mouse and trackpad!!! it would be like a cyber deck computer. Definitely looking into it.

[@VincentKraven]

Am I allowed to be HELLA proud of someone I've never met? Screw it. I'm hella proud of you and your team! This is amazing. Can't wait to back this thing!

[@nimoquaquam8708]

Oh snap is literally my favorite phone accessory for years, as an engineering major with a desire to work in product design when I am done with school; this video and update to your journey genuinely made me feel so warm and hopeful for my future. I appreciate this video and hope to see and hear more in the future. Oh and definitely count me in for this thing once you need backers.

[@dogspaghetti7118]

LETS GO 🔥 the dream is a reality

[@kurtweinstein3761]

I've been waiting for an update, and this is way better than I imagined! I love my OhSnap grip, and I'm so excited you guys are working together. Can't wait for the Kickstarter!

[@Sam_link-qc9wg]

I've been following this project for several months now and I'm really impressed with everything you've accomplished. I hope when it's available for the general public to buy, I can purchase it with great pleasure. I'm really excited. Greetings from El Salvador.

[@cheddar07]

Dude, this is amazing. I am so happy for you. You are the type of person that every industry needs, someone with actual passion for what they are making. I am 100% supporting this. Best of luck and can't wait to get my hands on this.

[@jotaeme8605]

Hey man, i am so happy for you reaching so far. I hope to be able to experience gaming soon with the controller you just created.

[@Diosky27]

YYYEEESSSS! Super excited for you and the company and will happily back the project!!

[@offmertz]

Bro. You seem like a genuinely great dude. I hope nothing but huge success for you homie. My only feedback is to keep your attitude and care for us as you inevitably grow this genius business. Learn from countless people who sold out and stay on mission with this same mentality throughout your career. Your hard work is paying off!

[@SniperJo.]

Congrats dude! So excited to get one of my own!

[@Tr0nner]

Thank you for doing this, I was waiting for so long and periodically searched the internet to find something like this!!!!

[@EpicNicks]

Reignited my hype since the first prototype video. Congrats on the partnership. Been waiting for a true on-the-go controller that doesn't need a separate cargo pocket.

[@Go.el_Hadam]

Congratulations brother. Peace and blessings.

[@bobbagoose]

Congrats Josh! Sounds like it's been a wild journey. You did a good one :) Good luck for CES dude.

[@tompap6573]

INCREDIBLE! Reminds me of the PSPGo and we needed something like this! Great job Josh!

[@_zombiezone]

Wow, this is exactly what I need for my specific use! I’ve recently been looking at the new Redmagic gaming phone, and the biggest issue I had was the lack of a micro sd slot. I could get an adapter, but that gets in the way of a telescopic controller to fit properly. This not only makes this gaming phone setup 1000x more portable, but it indirectly solves the issue with the lack of expandable storage on most modern phones simply by having the charging port free from any blockage! Thank you for making this and I look forward to buying it hopefully soon

[@journeyproud]

Oh snap! Congrats on the collab and success, it looks incredible and I'm looking forward to backing.

[@_MD80]

Brilliant! Well done, mate. I'm so glad you stuck with it. I am for sure 100% buying one.

[@HayBayle]

Happy to hear it's going in the right direction! Been eagerly following since your first video and shared it around, stoked to see the final product!

[@falconhead2862]

Looks really good, can't wait to see the product

[@snowykritter]

woah this is so cool! i remember watching your other video of the prototype and like for you to bring an actual product to the market is such an inspiration!

[@abim677]

you are an innovator!!!! and REPAIRABILITY omg. you are absolutely goated, i can't wait to get one for myself! your enterprising attitude and ambition are inspiring. i wish you the best for you and for MCON!!!

[@CRWM]

Congrats!!! I'm watching this video while holding the Oh Snap grip on my iPhone! I've been following you since you first announced the idea & I couldn't be happier for you! I think it's the perfect partnership for you to take this controller to the next level! Look forward to supporting the Kickstarter! Also hope to eventually see a transparent orange version option available (like the funtastic N64) as I would happily pay a premium for that color choice! Cheers

[@FalloutHelper]

This is so cool. I'm so glad you made this. I can't wait to use this with things like a winlator and Yuzu

[@rekomendasihobi]

Super glad it happened!! thanks a lot josh!

[@martinstahle1698]

I don’t know how this video turned up in my feed but I am super happy it did. Can’t wait for the kickstarter!

[@DE0BIZONE]

looking sooo dope omg i've been following this since your first video and i love the changes you've made to it! signed up immediately for the updates and will be backing/looking forward to getting my hands on one!!

[@ball_soup]

Props for making it through “disassemblable”

[@Unknown-rk9qm]

Omg no way dude!! I saw a video of your early prototype and I found it very cool. This is brilliant!

[@Jalechah]

I'm reaaaally looking forward to this !!! All the best with the launch!

[@D23348]

This is the update I've been waiting for. Well done on smashing the challenges that ran into, to come up with this.

[@mykie242]

Glad to hear you're working with the Oh Snap! crew, really solid bunch of folks over there!

[@asclepeus-games]

Glad to see that you added a solution that fits different phone sizes. That was critical. Looking forward to this product

[@RedFeather_Gaming]

This thing is so freaking cool! I am super glad for an update on the controller, and all that you've accomplished in the time in between- adding more functionality, better compatibility, and better repairability. I am really impressed (and motivated) by seeing what you've done and you bet I'll buy one as soon as their on the market! (if I have money lol) Keep up the good work and good luck. Oh, and Merry Christmas. It is that season.

[@iroesstrongarm]

Good for you. I wish you much success, on this project and all your future endeavors.

[@oleg_fenikov]

Dude, this is really cool, I'm glad you got in touch with them, and I believe in your success, and I can wish you good luck.

[@JByrd606]

Amazing to see the effort put into answering a "niche" problem. Very excited for this!

[@SRC267]

This turned out better than I thought it would. Sick design indeed.

[@ALionlikeMane]

As an old school Xperia Play guy... ...who watched Xperia Play 2 get canceled... then watched the slider model Razer JungleCat get canceled... this feels like redemption 😱 I've got all eyes on this.

[@MATTierial]

WOW! This is a HUGE upgrade! Love the fold out handles so much! And that you can use it with any phone! Let GO!!

[@HiTechLoLife]

Mad props and it looks like we're in the same city too!

[@EisOfSpades7]

Nice to see you’re not far from my neck of the woods. I work in Raleigh as well. Can’t wait to back on kickstarter. looks like the device has come a long way! can’t wait to see where it goes from here

[@SailorMercury6449]

So happy to see this project coming to life. I LOVE the customization options. Aesthetics matter! Backing!!!!

[@KMFDM_Kid2000]

You sold me on v1. As a huge Xperia Play fanboy to this day, I can't wait to daily drive this. This revision is just amazing. I'll back this for sure.

[@gregsparks2617]

I always found it strange that no one tried to do something similar to the xperia play, it was great

[@reycaribe]

@gregsparks2617 probably because Sony has patents that they may pursue if this becomes popular

[@1gneeous]

I've been waiting for something like this for ages. I had gotten the Razer Kisihi Ultra recently and as amazing as it is, carrying it around is not convenient as this. I can't wait!

[@jonathon-one]

Great to see this project coming closer to fruition, looking forward to getting one!

[@Kattatonia]

First saw this on RGC a couple months back, you've come a long way! Repairability is huge W!!

[@whitegemgames]

Fold out handles are genius I can’t believe I’ve never seen that before, big step up from the prototype and that already looked sick

[@buddyjjohnson9001]

Looks sick and I laughed a lot at the dig into Valorant players at the end. I hope this becomes a reality - this seems like a great birthday or holiday gift!

[@Grease-Goblin]

This is rad. I've been following this for a while now, and seeing how far it has come and how close it is to market is wild.

[@blueleader8323]

This is so awesome, I love the progress. Can’t wait for the kickstarter launch. Y’all have my support.

[@ToastedLobster]

As soon as I saw the form factor and function I instantly knew this was gonna be a cash cow. Very eager for the release

[@7anjabil]

Hey man important suggestion, implement custom weights (like a gaming mouse). If the phone is top-heavy it will be uncomfortable and ruin wrists in the long run. Custom weights will allow users to tune to their phone's weight. Xperia Play was balanced really well IIRC. Also, support for phone cases (essential for everyday use as you mentioned) and last but not least, it just has to be PS Vita dpads 👍🏼

[@SRC267]

Or just lift weights to not feel the top heavyness

[@fu102]

3:12 Louis Rossman enters the chat

[@ingusmant]

4:47 Sony's lawyers enter the chat

[@aidantroughton3877]

Hell yeah dude so glad i followed along from day one cant wait for this to become a thing definitely gunna get one

[@CherryChrii]

ive always been a mobile gamer, android specifically. i could never afford a pc and even if my phone was TERRIBLE at performance, i had so much fun messing with all the games for it (roblox, minecraft, gta, and even emulation felt so awesome considering this is such a tiny device) but ive always hated how people underestimated mobile gaming and calling it "cheap" or "niche" and people don't really care about it, but you might be one of the first people ive seen take mobile gaming seriously. and i just want to say: thank you. thank you for genuinely giving mobile gaming a chance and for trying to create something that might change it forever.

[@Hugokrs]

It will be the first project that I will support on kickstarter !

[@mouse_cop]

Oh snap! He did it

[@existentialselkath1264]

We just need good games to actually play on this. Modern phones could run almost everything up to the Xbox 360 if publishers actually ported them. Forza Motorsport 4. Halo 3. The last of us. Mario Galaxy. Etc. There's endless games that could be playable, but if it's not full of mtx and fomo it's not available.

[@cfeauto5938]

While it would be nice to have things running natively, there is of course streaming as well. With Xbox game pass you can stream just about anything to your phone to play. That in and of itself justifies the controller existing in my opinion

[@snekku]

Plenty of good games to play on emulators.

[@cornonjacobdotcom]

If this thing gets big enough, they’re definitely coming. Mobile gaming is a massive industry, but the device has never been conducive to the kinds of games it’s capable of with the lack of dedicated controls. I genuinely think this controller has the capability to upset the entire industry. I’ve been on the fence for years about buying a backbone because it’s a controller, but just not what I want. This is it. This is the modern adult DS I’ve been dreaming of and I think developers are going to eat it up if they know it exists.

[@existentialselkath1264]

@@snekku this is absolutely true. Emulators are generally a generation or two behind because of how inefficient they are by definition.

[@existentialselkath1264]

@@cfeauto5938 don't get me wrong. I'm not saying this is a useless tool. I'm really looking forward to it coming out. Its a huge deal even without what I'm talking about, but it's not going to be directly comparable to a proper handheld console imo unless something changes in the mobile game marketplace.

[@Spyder_V]

This looks awesome and I love that OhSnap helped since I've been using them since the 1.0. Cannot wait for this!

[@mowkikowski]

owning what you buy is such an important concept these days. please don't lose sight of that during this process. this is awesome, keep it up.

[@sunxnes]

Forgot about this. This is awesome

[@Kno_2-d8h]

4:24 “u suck lol” 😭 Okay but fr, THIS IS THE GREATEST ADVANCEMENT IN GAMING HARDWARE SINCE THE SWITCH I’m definitely getting myself this as a late Christmas present.

[@jcgmaudlin]

Good idea on the time stamp; was tempted to also comment that but was worried dum dums wouldn't watch the whole video and blow me up for being rude or something. Josh, this is a hella cool idea and I'm happy to have been following it so I can say with confidence that you have done a lot of great work to bring this brain child to life. Good job!

[@Phanbot01]

If you haven't heard it before "Shut up and take my money!" I want this, I need this! You have created the coolest version of a gamepad for cellphones, just beware of Chinese copycats trying to release a version of their own.

[@glennbenjaminebering1805]

Rooting for you guys! Cant wait for this!

[@Daudi-1]

That's how you do it. This is so inspirational. Good work guys

[@Blnkby]

0:25 freaky ahh chatGPT

[@thatzaliasguy]

Man, I can't wait for the 3D print files to release; so we can _truly_ have right-to-repair support.

[@s4yto]

lol

[@mikele7982]

Bullshit!

[@DammitJeff]

Looks insane dude, been wanting something like this for years!! Hope to see you at CES 🥳

[@eternalprogression]

No way!! Hey man I love your videos! I was just watching your video on the Xperia play the other day, hoping you would mention MCON lol! Ya we need to get you a controller and definitely show you one at ces! See you there!

[@dylandowds4472]

So glad to see you continuing amd making this a reality!

[@SynthetiThespis]

I've been wondering about this project! So glad things have come along so well. Congrats!

[@jamburro]

This is some real sh1t, hope the best for you and your controller💪

[@gogovideo10]

not a want, but a need.

[@rai11801]

dude you are doing a amzing job keep going what you are successful and great i will 100% love to see the finished product.

[@gmartinez7004]

This thing looks amazing. Great job, man!

[@shoelesslol]

4:26 this convinced me to sign up for the preorder lol

[@abdullahrex4769]

😂😂 I was like the same 😅

[@OkraPlutonium]

"So I stopped going to class" you're already on the right track. I want one for my ZFold6

[@Infotech04]

Man this v2 version is so sick i would love to buy one when it fully launch. I know its a little bit weird and probably a pretty rare/bad idea, but what about try to add like a usb c to sd card adapter, most phone now doesnt have a sd card adapter so having one is so convenient for emulation and roms. So maybe having like an sd slot attached to a usb c cable would solve a lot of problems, in my case for example i have a good phone with good chipset than can run up to wii/ps2 but i only have 128gb, so if this idea could work i can add another 512gb sd card and i think a lot of people have the same problem. Thanks for all the work that you have done

[@HeartlessSeph]

This looks amazing, definitely supporting.

[@Bruddermane]

THis is really exciting to see this come to life!!! Good luck!

[@blanketmobbypants]

I can’t wait for this to come out. I’ve been getting back into mobile gaming space and really need a more ergonomic controller that is easy to carry around without worrying about the controller itself being bulky and in the way. This looks like that thing