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# **tablet controller**

**Skip it****47/100 **

high returns (9.4%) — tablet controller doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$1.5M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+121.7%**

**Products**

**15**

**Brands**

**2**

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**49**

**Price range**

**$28.22–$165.94**

**Returns**

**9.4%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 47/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**41**

 ×0.30

Growth

**68**

 ×0.30

Competition

**34**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**59**

 ×0.10

Returns

**20**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +121.7% year over year.

19K9KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0×

## **Competition**

- GameSir61% - Razer39% - Other0%

The top 5 products take 68% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 2 brands and 49 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**2 **▼falling

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**49**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth Mobile Game Controller for Switch & iOS & Android & Tablets Wireless Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger Play Minecraft Genshin Impact Call of Duty Mobile](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41meqr+5q2L.jpg) [**GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth Mobile Game Controller for Switch & iOS & Android & Tablets Wireless Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger Play Minecraft Genshin Impact Call of Duty Mobile**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8JJRCJN)

GameSir$72.314.4★2,54722%▼falling

2
![Razer Kishi V3 Pro Gaming Controller for iPhone 15 16 17 Series Android & iPad mini up to 8: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Back Buttons - PC Remote Play - Haptics - USB-C Gamepad Connection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+-IZxT4iL.jpg) [**Razer Kishi V3 Pro Gaming Controller for iPhone 15 16 17 Series Android & iPad mini up to 8: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Back Buttons - PC Remote Play - Haptics - USB-C Gamepad Connection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F231T7BG)

Razer$130.074.2★28813%▲rising

3
![GameSir G8 Plus MFi iPhone Controller Apple MFi Certified USB-C Gaming Controller for iPhone 15/16/17 Series Compatible with iPad Mini & Android Hall Effect Sticks 2 Programmable Back Buttons](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gQZEDtrPL.jpg) [**GameSir G8 Plus MFi iPhone Controller Apple MFi Certified USB-C Gaming Controller for iPhone 15/16/17 Series Compatible with iPad Mini & Android Hall Effect Sticks 2 Programmable Back Buttons**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYQ1SHHS)

GameSir$75.454.3★43113%▲rising

4
![GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15 Series (USB-C) Plug and Play Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger 3.5mm Audio Jack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C3tWqRR7L.jpg) [**GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15 Series (USB-C) Plug and Play Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger 3.5mm Audio Jack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM3C9HRG)

GameSir$74.214.3★3,36812%▼falling

5
![Razer Kishi V3 Gaming Controller for iPhone 15 16 17 Series & Android: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Dual Back Buttons - Fits Most Phone Cases - PC Remote Play - USB-C Gamepad Connection - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XNFjg6PSL.jpg) [**Razer Kishi V3 Gaming Controller for iPhone 15 16 17 Series & Android: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Dual Back Buttons - Fits Most Phone Cases - PC Remote Play - USB-C Gamepad Connection - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F233Y5YL)

Razer$83.504.1★1778%▲rising

6
![Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL Gaming Controller for iPad & Android Tablets up to 13: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Dual Back Buttons - Wired & Remote Play for PC - HD Haptics - USB-C Gamepad Connection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CU+6HoKgL.jpg) [**Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL Gaming Controller for iPad & Android Tablets up to 13: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Dual Back Buttons - Wired & Remote Play for PC - HD Haptics - USB-C Gamepad Connection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVKWZ5SX)

Razer$165.944.2★2886%▼falling

7
![Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller for Android iPhone 15 & 16 Series iPad Mini A17 Pro & 6 (USB C): Pro Controls - Ergonomic Grip - Stream PC Xbox PS5 Games on Mobile Phone Tablet - Chroma RGB](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cK5ZSOabL.jpg) [**Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller for Android iPhone 15 & 16 Series iPad Mini A17 Pro & 6 (USB C): Pro Controls - Ergonomic Grip - Stream PC Xbox PS5 Games on Mobile Phone Tablet - Chroma RGB**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXGMPLWK)

Razer$83.544.5★6055%▼falling

8
![GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15/16 Series (USB-C) Hall Effect Joystick Lightweight Ergonomic Phone Controller- Play Genshin Impact & Zenless Zone Zero](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bAhYZ-PeL.jpg) [**GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15/16 Series (USB-C) Hall Effect Joystick Lightweight Ergonomic Phone Controller- Play Genshin Impact & Zenless Zone Zero**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXPMVCWC)

GameSir$33.274.3★1,6005%▲rising

9
![Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller for Android iPhone 15 & 16 Series iPad Mini A17 Pro & 6 (USB C): Pro Controls - Ergonomic Grip - Stream PC Xbox PS5 Games on Mobile Phone Tablet (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jIw2RepjL.jpg) [**Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller for Android iPhone 15 & 16 Series iPad Mini A17 Pro & 6 (USB C): Pro Controls - Ergonomic Grip - Stream PC Xbox PS5 Games on Mobile Phone Tablet (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY72FYCN)

Razer$71.664.5★574%▲rising

10

![GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15 Series (USB-C) Plug and Play Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger 3.5mm Audio Jack (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ATMlKqrcL.jpg) [**GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15 Series (USB-C) Plug and Play Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger 3.5mm Audio Jack (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3CC23JR)

GameSir$53.804.1★384%▲rising

11

![GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth Mobile Game Controller for Switch & iOS & Android & Tablets Wireless Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger Play Minecraft Genshin Impact Call of Duty Mobile (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LvYOEN4sL.jpg) [**GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth Mobile Game Controller for Switch & iOS & Android & Tablets Wireless Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger Play Minecraft Genshin Impact Call of Duty Mobile (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT34CLXF)

GameSir$57.024.7★302%▲rising

12

![Razer Kishi V2 Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone (Lightning): Console Quality Controls - Universal Fit w/ Extendable Bridge - Stream PC Xbox PlayStation Games - Customizable Triggers - Ergonomic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411k1Dg22tL.jpg) [**Razer Kishi V2 Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone (Lightning): Console Quality Controls - Universal Fit w/ Extendable Bridge - Stream PC Xbox PlayStation Games - Customizable Triggers - Ergonomic**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B16PJ31L)

Razer$47.944.2★2,1992%▲rising

13

![GameSir Nova Lite 2 Wireless PC Controller with Hall Effect Joysticks & Triggers 2.4G & Wired 1000Hz Polling Rate Remappable Buttons - Compatible with PC/Switch/Steam/Android (Grey)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313bxsfz4wL.jpg) [**GameSir Nova Lite 2 Wireless PC Controller with Hall Effect Joysticks & Triggers 2.4G & Wired 1000Hz Polling Rate Remappable Buttons - Compatible with PC/Switch/Steam/Android (Grey)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3D25PD3)

GameSir$28.224.4★2,1041%▲rising

14

![GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Gaming Controller for Android iPhone 15/iPhone 16 Series iPad Mini 7(USB-C) Type-C Phone Controller with Hall Effect Sticks Turbo Function for Call Of Duty Genshin Impact Minecraft Plug and Play Gamepad(Wasabi)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ilQC1U+JL.jpg) [**GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Gaming Controller for Android iPhone 15/iPhone 16 Series iPad Mini 7(USB-C) Type-C Phone Controller with Hall Effect Sticks Turbo Function for Call Of Duty Genshin Impact Minecraft Plug and Play Gamepad(Wasabi)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4WWQ738)

GameSir$33.314.4★5851%▼falling

15

![Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller/Gamepad for Android USB-C: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate xCloud Stadia GeForce NOW Luna - Passthrough Charging - Low Latency Phone Controller Grip - Samsung Pixel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XyEsOc3rL.jpg) [**Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller/Gamepad for Android USB-C: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate xCloud Stadia GeForce NOW Luna - Passthrough Charging - Low Latency Phone Controller Grip - Samsung Pixel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086X8DHN2)

Razer$45.604.1★20,4581%▼falling

## **Product shelf**

All 15 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth Mobile Game Controller for Switch & iOS & Android & Tablets Wireless Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger Play Minecraft Genshin Impact Call of Duty Mobile](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41meqr+5q2L.jpg)**GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth Mobile Game Controller for Switch & iOS & Android & Tablets Wireless Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger Play Minecraft Genshin Impact Call of Duty Mobile** GameSir**$72.31**4.4★2,547 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8JJRCJN) [![Razer Kishi V3 Pro Gaming Controller for iPhone 15 16 17 Series Android & iPad mini up to 8: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Back Buttons - PC Remote Play - Haptics - USB-C Gamepad Connection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+-IZxT4iL.jpg)**Razer Kishi V3 Pro Gaming Controller for iPhone 15 16 17 Series Android & iPad mini up to 8: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Back Buttons - PC Remote Play - Haptics - USB-C Gamepad Connection** Razer**$130.07**4.2★288 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F231T7BG) [![GameSir G8 Plus MFi iPhone Controller Apple MFi Certified USB-C Gaming Controller for iPhone 15/16/17 Series Compatible with iPad Mini & Android Hall Effect Sticks 2 Programmable Back Buttons](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gQZEDtrPL.jpg)**GameSir G8 Plus MFi iPhone Controller Apple MFi Certified USB-C Gaming Controller for iPhone 15/16/17 Series Compatible with iPad Mini & Android Hall Effect Sticks 2 Programmable Back Buttons** GameSir**$75.45**4.3★431 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYQ1SHHS) [![GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15 Series (USB-C) Plug and Play Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger 3.5mm Audio Jack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C3tWqRR7L.jpg)**GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15 Series (USB-C) Plug and Play Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger 3.5mm Audio Jack** GameSir**$74.21**4.3★3,368 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM3C9HRG) [![Razer Kishi V3 Gaming Controller for iPhone 15 16 17 Series & Android: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Dual Back Buttons - Fits Most Phone Cases - PC Remote Play - USB-C Gamepad Connection - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XNFjg6PSL.jpg)**Razer Kishi V3 Gaming Controller for iPhone 15 16 17 Series & Android: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Dual Back Buttons - Fits Most Phone Cases - PC Remote Play - USB-C Gamepad Connection - Black** Razer**$83.50**4.1★177 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F233Y5YL) [![Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL Gaming Controller for iPad & Android Tablets up to 13: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Dual Back Buttons - Wired & Remote Play for PC - HD Haptics - USB-C Gamepad Connection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CU+6HoKgL.jpg)**Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL Gaming Controller for iPad & Android Tablets up to 13: Full Sized TMR Thumbsticks - Dual Back Buttons - Wired & Remote Play for PC - HD Haptics - USB-C Gamepad Connection** Razer**$165.94**4.2★288 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVKWZ5SX) [![Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller for Android iPhone 15 & 16 Series iPad Mini A17 Pro & 6 (USB C): Pro Controls - Ergonomic Grip - Stream PC Xbox PS5 Games on Mobile Phone Tablet - Chroma RGB](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cK5ZSOabL.jpg)**Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller for Android iPhone 15 & 16 Series iPad Mini A17 Pro & 6 (USB C): Pro Controls - Ergonomic Grip - Stream PC Xbox PS5 Games on Mobile Phone Tablet - Chroma RGB** Razer**$83.54**4.5★605 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXGMPLWK) [![GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15/16 Series (USB-C) Hall Effect Joystick Lightweight Ergonomic Phone Controller- Play Genshin Impact & Zenless Zone Zero](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bAhYZ-PeL.jpg)**GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15/16 Series (USB-C) Hall Effect Joystick Lightweight Ergonomic Phone Controller- Play Genshin Impact & Zenless Zone Zero** GameSir**$33.27**4.3★1,600 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXPMVCWC)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**17%

*“Excellent Value”*

**Touch/Button Controls**15%

*“Buttons feel great”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Great quality”*

**Connectivity-Overall**5%

*“Easy connection with my phone”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Its easy to hold”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“it would fit well for a phone”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Better than expected”*

**Grip**3%

*“holds it well”*

**Software/Application**3%

*“the software works well too”*

**Compatibility-Overall**2%

*“great compatibility with most games”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Connectivity-Overall**11%

*“Wont connect”*

**Touch/Button Controls**10%

*“R1, R4, and M2 buttons not functioning at all”*

**Durability**7%

*“Didnt last”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Over priced”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“bit small”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Cheap Garbage”*

**Charging**4%

*“is not charging for iPhone”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“Did not work”*

**Software/Application**3%

*“The app is poorly designed”*

**Battery Life**3%

*“Weak battery”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Connectivity-Overall20% - Size-Overall17% - Functionality-Overall12% - Touch/Button Controls10% - Compatibility-Overall5% - Value For Money5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Charging4% - Comfort-Overall3%