This $300 Mad Catz mobile gaming controller looks like it could kill someone [VIDEO]
If you were to pull one of these things out of your back pocket I might be compelled to call the police on you. Sitting over at Mad Catz’ booth at CES 2015 was a $300 mobile gaming controller — dubbed the L.Y.N.X. 9 — that looks like a prop extra straight off the set of Transformers or Terminator.
This thing will cradle a smartphone or wrap itself around a tablet and equip you with a mobile gaming controller seemingly worthy of its lofty price tag. You can use it as an ordinary controller if you wish, but it’s modular and flexible enough to transform into a controller that can fit any need or situation.
The device, which is made of metal, can be extended via the use of optional components like a QWERTY keyboard, and it even has a microphone built in. Why? We’re not sure, but it’s there. You’ll get all the traditional buttons you’ve come to expect from a gaming controller, including dual analog sticks, a full suite of face buttons, shoulder buttons and a directional pad.
The best part is you won’t have to wait long to grab one of these if you aren’t deathly afraid of it attacking you in your sleep — it’s available to purchase in the United States right now from Mad Catz’ website. Be sure to take a good look at it in our video up above.
