arVin
arVin Mobile Game Controller for iPhone/iPad/Android/Samsung/Tablet/PC/Switch/PS3/PS4
Bottom line: The arVin Mobile Game Controller: Hall-effect joysticks rated for up to 5 million presses; main trade-off: 6-axis gyro and dual vibration disabled on iOS and Android.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Hall-effect joysticks rated for up to 5 million presses
- ✓ Works with iOS 13+, Android 6+, Switch, PS3/PS4 and PC (Win7+)
- ✓ Streams Xbox Cloud, GeForce Now, Luna, PS Remote Play, Steam Link
- ✓ 600mAh battery delivers up to 15 hours of play per charge
- ✓ Stretches to fit 5-7.1in phones; 3-level Turbo for auto-fire
Cons
- ✗ 6-axis gyro and dual vibration disabled on iOS and Android
- ✗ On PS5 it only runs PS4/PS3 games, not native PS5 titles
- ✗ Streaming needs phone and console on the same LAN
- ✗ No Bluetooth latency or wireless range figures listed
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored arVin Mobile Game Controller using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the joysticks & game port category. arVin's joysticks & game port lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for joysticks & game port of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- 🎮🎮【COMPATIBLE WITH MULTIPLE DEVICES】This wireless gaming controller for iOS 13.0+, android 6.0+ and win7.0+systems. Work with iPhone/iPad/Samsung Galaxy/Galaxy Note/One Plus/TCL/Huawei/Oppo/Motorla and more Android phone/Tablet/PC/MacBook/Notebook/Laptop. Compatible with Switch/Switch OLED/Switch Lite/PS3/PS4. (Compatible with PS5, but only supports playing PS4/PS3 games on PS5 console)
- 🎮🎮【PLAY ANY CONTROLLER SUPPORTED APP GAMES】arVin android game controller/iPhone gamepad is compatible with most cloud gaming, apple arcade and mfi games. You can play supported controller games on Nvidia GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna, Google Stadia, Rainway, Moonlight. The mobile game controller for Call of Duty Mobile/CODM, Genshin Impact, Minecraft, Diablo Immortal, Asphalt 9: Legends and Asphalt 8: Airborne etc.
- 🎮🎮【TURN YOUR CELL PHONE INTO A GAMING CONSOLE】arVin controller for ps4 support streaming on PC, PS and Xbox console. You can play PC games and console games on your phone via Steam Link, PS Remote Play and Xbox Remote Play. (Please note: The LAN to which your phone and the game console are connected must be the same.)
- 🎮🎮【DOUBLE VIBRATION & 6-AXIS GYROSCOPE FOR PS3/4/SWITCH/PC】This wireless controller for nintendo switch built-in dual vibration motors provides you with excellent vibration feedback to enhance game immersion. This switch controllers built-in sensitive 6-axis gyroscope can realize high-precision directional control, help you react quickly in the game, enhance the gaming experience. (iOS/Android devices do not support this feature)
- 🎮🎮【3-LEVEL TURBO FUNCTION】The gamepad for Android /iOS supports 3-speed Turbo mode adjustment and you can set A/ B/ X/ Y/ LT/LB/RT/RB/cross key for auto Turbo function, which makes it easier for you to win in shooting and fighting games.
- 🎮🎮【PRECISE CONTROL & ERGONOMIC DESIGN】arVin iPhone gaming controller designed for precise controls, uses analog triggers & hall effect joystick, which is more precise than ordinary joysticks and lasts up to 5 million times. Stretchable design accommodates cell phones from 5-7.1in; the recessed design accommodates most phone lenses and the bezel-less design allows you to quickly adjust the volume of your phone while playing; 600mAh battery brings up to 15 hours of gaming time on a full charge!
Full Specifications
| Brand | arVin |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Turbo | Yes |
| Model Name | RM |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Compatibility | PC, PS5, PS4, PS3, Xbox, Switch, Android, iOS |
| Button Quantity | 17 |
| Connection Type | Wireless |
| Controller Type | Mobile Game Controller |
| Item Dimensions | 8.66 x 3.98 x 1.93 inches |
| Vibration/Rumble | Yes |
| Hardware Platform | Android, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iOS |
| Compatible Devices | Android, IOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, Playstation 4 |
| Additional Features | Wireless |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PlayStation 4 |
| Full listing title | arVin Mobile Game Controller for iPhone/iPad/Android/Samsung/Tablet/PC/Switch/PS3/PS4, Wireless Gamepad Joystick with Turbo/6-axis Gyro/Vibration, Play Xbox Cloud Gaming/PS Remote Play/Steam Link |
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