GameSir has given its Pocket Taco mobile controller a fresh coat of paint with a new Voltage Purple colourway just a few months after the accessory first launched.
The new version swaps the original retro grey finish for a translucent purple shell. This design feels like a nod to classic handheld consoles.
Unlike the Kickstarter-exclusive Atomic Purple edition, which paired its transparent casing with matching purple buttons, the new model mixes the see-through design with mostly black buttons. As a result, it offers a slightly more understated look.
Aside from the cosmetic refresh, everything else remains the same. The Pocket Taco is still one of the more unusual mobile controllers around, thanks to its vertical design. Rather than stretching around your phone in landscape mode like the GameSir G8 Plus, it folds around a smartphone held upright. This turns it into a compact vertical gaming handheld that’s best for portrait games and emulators.
The controller connects over Bluetooth and packs a 600mAh battery that will last through extended gaming sessions. It also features membrane D-pad and ABXY buttons, inline triggers and bumpers. In addition, it uses silicone pads to help protect your phone while it’s attached.
GameSir has also included a few practical touches. The controller automatically powers on when unfolded and switches itself off when closed. Meanwhile, a cut-out at the bottom lets you plug in a charging cable without removing your phone. Button remapping is available through the GameSir app, and there’s also a keyboard mode for broader compatibility across mobile apps and games.
The Voltage Purple model is available now through GameSir’s website and Amazon for $34.99. Meanwhile, the original retro grey version has dropped to $29.99 on GameSir’s own store.
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