Gamevice has introduced a new range of controllers for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, iPad mini, iPad Air and the iPad Pro (both the 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch versions).

These nifty new controllers make the iPhone look like the Nintendo Switch.

The updated controllers are furnished with advanced thumbsticks and buttons, having a lighter build and Lightning connectors, which are used for connecting the device to the controller. The Gamevice controller was initially launched in 2015, for the iPhone 6s.

How Does The Gamevice Controller Work?                  

Users are first required to fit the iPhone or iPad in between the two sides of the controller. The grooves at the sides are made for the device to comfortably settle in. The controller is then connected into Apple's Lightning port. When not connected, the controller can be charged from the iPhone or iPad's battery itself.

"The Gamevice Live app aggregates all of the known controller compatible games available on iTunes. The app gives the user a complete list as well as options to filter by category including free or paid titles," notes the controller's description on the App Store.

What Does It Look Like?

Just like any other controller, these specialized devices consist of a couple of thumbsticks, four ABYX buttons, shoulder buttons, a directional pads and a menu button. The thumbsticks are aligned horizontally, like the PlayStation DualShock controllers. The Gamevice controllers also come with a headphone jack.

What's New?

Some of the new specs and updates which have been incorporated in these controllers are that the controller has a much lighter build, because it does not need a battery of its own to power itself.

As mentioned earlier, the device draws charge from an iPhone or iPad. It has traded the conventional USB port for the Lightning port. This means that the iPhone and Gamevice device can be charged simultaneously.

The thumbsticks have been revamped and made more comfortable for users. The control has also improved drastically. The console supports all the editions of the iPhone, upwards of iPhone 6. It has a patented design which enables users to turn their phones into portable gaming consoles. It also has its own app on the iOS Apps Store, called Gamevice Live.

What Can The Users Play?

Gamevice has listed some of the games which are compatible with the new controllers. Some of these titles include Minecraft: Pocket Edition, Assassin's Creed: Identity and Bully: Anniversary Edition.

Price And Release

While the controllers for iPad Pro and iPad Air are available on Apple's official website, the versions for the iPhone 7 and iPad Mini are set for a Jan. 31 launch. All versions of the controller costs $99.95.

Twitterati is abuzz with rumors that the controllers for iPhone 7 are already in market shelves. This is not confirmed, and gaming enthusiasts look forward to Jan. 31, to try their hands at the newest edition of this controller.