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

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Podcast: [Retro Handhelds Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retro-handhelds-podcast-3417250)
Published: 2026-04-04T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://youtube.com/RetroHandhelds
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## Resource

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!

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