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Here’s a good look at the first MFi iPhone game controller from Logitech

After teasing its first iOS controller that would work with Apple’s new MFi standard for game controllers, today we get what appears to be an official press shot of Logitech’s upcoming gamepad for iPhone that first leaked at WWDC earlier this year (via @evleaks).  We noticed that Logitech left space for the rear camera, which is nice for augmented reality apps and other games that utilize the iPhone’s camera.

Apple will offer 2 types of game controllers through its MFi program and two configurations all with pressure sensitive buttons and consistent layouts. The first type of controller is the form-fitting controller (much like Logitech’s above), which allows your iOS device to be docked right into the controller. The second will be a standalone controller that connects over Bluetooth. Above we’re looking at Apple’s standard layout, but there will also be an Extended layout for MFi controllers that adds dual thumbsticks and an extra set of shoulder buttons.

Others rumored to be creating new MFi iOS game controllers include ClamCase and Moga. 

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Comments

  1. Seth Weintraub - 10 years ago

    If I had to guess (And I don’t have to) I’d say we are about a week away from announcement

  2. imodminecraft2 - 10 years ago

    I hope Logitech has one with dual joysticks.

  3. Michael Garnett (@_jorts) - 10 years ago

    I’m not a gamer but the controller looks awesome. I’m not doubting its legitimacy but the pic seems off to me. Seems odd to show the home screen on its side. Why not show a game screen? Or even a screen with their logo on it.

  4. crackitout - 10 years ago

    Extremely excited about this feature. My only concern with it and airplay is the lag. I don”t know if lag is present when hooked up by lighting connector, but I would love to do just that and use my 5s as the console. Also glad the protocol includes the shoulder buttons. I’ll be emailing Nintendo everyday to release F-Zero for iOS, one of the funnest racing games every. Super Nintendo version of course.

  5. Bedros Demir - 10 years ago

    if hands were closer together it would be nicer the black parts of the phone should be covered people like to keep their hands close together while playing iphone games not farther aparts its just the comfortable geometry of it i guess.

    • Not necessarily, the 3DS and Vita are pretty far apart, plus the Wii U screen controller. I guess it would depend on how big your hands are, but I generally prefer a little bigger controller.

  6. Cole Dennis - 10 years ago

    Anyone else notice the sideways flash by the camera? This seems sketchy…

  7. Claytonsane Darmanin - 10 years ago

    I need standalone for fifa14 on ipad mini

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Avatar for Jordan Kahn Jordan Kahn

Jordan writes about all things Apple as Senior Editor of 9to5Mac, & contributes to 9to5Google, 9to5Toys, & Electrek.co. He also co-authors 9to5Mac’s Logic Pros series.