GameSir has announced the Kickstarter launch of the GameSir Pocket Taco, a compact vertical mobile controller designed for gamers who love the look, feel and simplicity of classic arcade and handheld play. Blending nostalgic design with modern connectivity and smart features, the Pocket Taco brings retro-style vertical gaming to mobile platforms in a highly portable form factor built for daily carry. The retro inspired new phone controller is comes in a classic grey and Atom Purple colourways (Atomic purple is exclusive to the KickStarter campaign only).
Retro-Inspired Mobile Design
The GameSir Pocket Taco adopts a clamp-style vertical layout that turns compatible smartphones into a retro-style handheld console. Wireless Bluetooth connectivity ensures responsive, low-latency performance across Android and other supported platforms, enabling straightforward, pick-up-and-play gaming.
Compact Build and Intelligent Portability
With dimensions of 78 × 70.9 × 20.7 mm and a weight of just 62.2 g, the GameSir Pocket Taco is designed for easy transport. An included PP storage case adds protection, while the fold-to-power-on and close-to-power-off mechanism streamlines everyday use and helps conserve battery life.
Controls, Power and Customisation
The GameSir Pocket Taco packs a 600 mAh battery that supports extended gaming sessions, with a hollow-bottom design allowing device charging during play. Cushioned membrane ABXY and D-pad inputs, combined with tactile bumpers and triggers, deliver precise control. Additional flexibility comes from keyboard mode and app-based customisation, including button remapping and advanced input options for tailored gameplay.
Pricing and Availability
The GameSir Pocket Taco Vertical Mobile Controller is available to back now on Kickstarter and on the GameSir website with early bird pricing from $34.99/£27.99. The product is expected to ship to backers in April with the campaign running until March 14th 2026.
