Full of mechanics feeling to deform 4 steps Smaho game controller "Mad Catz L.Y.N.X. 9"

Game of smartphone or tablet operated with touch panel complains "Virtual stick is hard to use" "frustration with character fiddling with finger!" Comes out,Game controller to make the game environment of the application comfortableVarious types are on sale. Manufacturer of such game controllerMad CatzHowever, it is a mechanical control that can be used with smartphones and tablets by transforming into 4 stagesL.Y.N.X. 9We announced at CES 2015.

Mad Catz L. Y.N. X. 9 Mobile Controller
http://store.madcatz.com/Mad-Catz-L-Y-N-X-9-Mobile-Controller-for-Android-Smartphones-Tablets-PC.html

How can "L.Y.N.X. 9" be deformed and used as a controller? It is easy for Verge to review the actual machine at the CES venue to understand the movie.

Hands-on with Mad Catz LYNX 9 - CES 2015 - YouTube


I held it by hand. Although the shape and design are different, the arrangement of operation keys, analog stick buttons, etc. are similar to those of PlayStation 4 etc.


On the back side are R1, R2, L1, L2 buttons. The smartphone seems to be able to fix firmly with a screw clip.


The grip part shaped like scissors can remove inner part.


Then the inside becomes wider, and it is easy to chat while playing the attached keyboard.


I am operating a game of racing system by attaching a smartphone to "L.Y.N.X. 9". Because it is a joystick it seems easier to operate than a smartphone.


Further deformation, it can be attached to the tablet. It became a form that I could walk alone.


Because the controller is divided at both ends of the tablet, it does not seem to shake swaying with the weight of the tablet body.


When carrying it will be so compact.


It was a controller that seemed to be fun even by rearranging and transforming it.


Further detailed specifications and CG images are on the product page of "L.Y.N.X. 9" below.

Mad Catz L. Y.N. X. 9 Mobile Controller
http://store.madcatz.com/Mad-Catz-L-Y-N-X-9-Mobile-Controller-for-Android-Smartphones-Tablets-PC.html

First of all folding mode.


Deform into smartphone mode when opened.


In addition to the keyboard mode ......


We reached tablet mode of final form.


Controller body (Built-in microphone) / grip parts × 2 / QWERTY Keyboard / device mount is changed.


"L.Y.N.X. 9" can be used with Android 4.0 or later version and connect with Bluetooth. It is possible to operate for 30 hours from the time of full charge, with color for white / black / red 3 carrying case for carrying. Optional "PlayBig & Charge Pack for Android"Together, you can mirror the screen of the smartphone or tablet on the display and operate it with" L.Y.N.X. 9 ". Shipping to Japan is not yet supported, but the price is $ 299.99 (about 35,000 yen).