One-minute review
The Nacon MG-X Pro is the most disappointing mobile gaming controller that Ive ever tested.
Its available in both the US and UK, with two alternate versions to choose from.
I tested the white iPhone variant, which is compatible with iOS devices.
The Android, or Xbox version, comes in black - with a larger Xbox-style home button.
Still, the build quality is a letdown at this price point.
This is nowhere near the almostApple-like construction of the slightly cheaper Backbone One 2nd Gen.
This is a Bluetooth gamepad, so it has no physical connection to your phone.
On the bottom of the controller is a USB-C port, used to charge up the controller.
Theres also no headphone jack, so many of the best gaming earbuds simply wont work.
The face buttons have a flat design with a lot of surface area and a pleasant, membrane-feeling mechanism.
Each arm is perfectly sized and the buttons are arranged closely enough for my different hands to engage with.
The iOS version of the Nacon MG-X Pro also doesn’t fit well if youre using a larger iPhone.
It goes in fine enough at first, but is loose and could fall out if youre not careful.
The only area where the Nacon MG-X Pro unreservedly delivers is in its battery life.
Should I buy the Nacon MG-X Pro mobile controller?
Its impossible to recommend above the many similarly priced and even cheaper alternatives out there today.
You want lots of featuresThe Nacon MG-X Pro has a tiny feature set and a comically barren mobile app.
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