I can't stop thinking about this MagSafe accessory at CES 2026, and no it's not a charger

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• OhSnap is finally shipping its $150 Mcon controller after a year of refinements.
• The Bluetooth gaming accessory allows you to mount an iPhone or Android device using magnets.
• It's paired with new optional accessories, including a $70 docking station.

When you spend the first couple of days at CES staring at massive Micro RGB TVs and toying with a tri-foldable phone, you'd think that there's little left that can impress you. Then I picked up OhSnap's Mcon controller, and I've been thinking about it ever since.

Using OhSnap's Mcon controller is as simple as plopping an iPhone or Android device onto the magnetic pad and flicking outward to reveal an assembly of joysticks and control keys underneath. It's like a Sidekick meets PSP Go, but better ...