GameSir Pocket Taco compact Bluetooth mobile controller with 600 mAh battery, cushioned ABXY buttons and D-pad, and support for Android and compatible phones. It offers vertical clamp design for portrait retro games, soft phone protection pads, and app-based customization for remapping and turbo features.
About
GameSir Pocket Taco is a compact Bluetooth mobile gaming controller made for vertical play on your phone. It clips to the bottom of your smartphone and turns it into a portrait handheld with a familiar retro button layout. The gray finish and simple ABXY and D-pad design help it feel like a small classic console in your hand.
Pocket Taco focuses on quick gaming sessions. You slide the clamp open, place your phone inside, and connect over Bluetooth in a few steps. The controller stays light at about 62.2 g, so it fits easily into a pocket or bag. A small storage box helps keep it safe when you travel or commute.
Main controls on Pocket Taco use cushioned membrane ABXY buttons and a membrane D-pad, while triggers and bumpers use tactile switches for clear feedback. The layout feels familiar for arcade and retro-style games, so you can move from one title to another without relearning the controls.
Key advantages for users include:
- Vertical clamp design for portrait games
- Lightweight body for easy carry
- Long-lasting 600 mAh battery
- Phone charging access while gaming
Inside Pocket Taco is a 600 mAh rechargeable battery that supports long play sessions without drawing power from your phone. A hollow bottom keeps the charging port clear, so you can charge your phone and keep playing at the same time. Soft pads in the clamp protect the phone frame and edges.
Pocket Taco works with Android and other compatible smartphones through Bluetooth, and the companion app lets you remap buttons, enable turbo, and use touch-assist modes for more control over different games.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model name | Pocket Taco |
| Brand | GameSir |
| Controller type | Mobile gamepad |
| Orientation | Vertical |
| Connection type | Bluetooth |
| Compatible platforms | Android, other compatible phones |
| Wireless | Yes |
| Battery capacity | 600 mAh |
| Rechargeable battery | Yes |
| Turbo function | Yes |
| ABXY button type | Membrane |
| D-pad type | Membrane |
| Trigger type | Tactile switch |
| Bumper type | Tactile switch |
| Start/Select buttons | Yes |
| App customization support | Yes |
| G-Touch / V-Touch support | Yes |
| Keyboard mode | Yes |
| Phone charging while playing | Yes |
| Hollow-bottom design | Yes |
| Phone protection pads | Yes |
| Storage box included | Yes |
| Weight | 62.2 g |
| Dimensions | 3.07 x 2.79 x 0.81 in |
| Portrait gaming focus | Yes |
| Clamp-style phone mount | Yes |
| Internal power on/off control | Auto on when opened |
| Preorder shipping start date | March 15, 2026 |
| Price | $34.99 |
Reviews
Portrait gaming on my phone feels natural with this mobile controller, buttons have a soft click that works well for platformers and fighters, and the clamp holds my device steady without pressing the side keys, battery life easily covers long train rides.
Lightweight vertical controller that drops into my bag, connects fast, and makes classic shooters on Android far more comfortable than touch controls.
Mobile handheld setup with this clamp-on pad works great for retro collections, turbo function helps in action games, and I like that the phone can charge while I grind through levels at home.
