GameSir Pocket Taco Vertical Mobile Gaming Controller
- Vertical clamp controller for phones
- 600 mAh battery
- 62.2 g, PP storage box included
- Pass-through charging port opening
- Bluetooth, Android and compatible devices
- App remapping, keyboard mode, G-Touch and V-Touch
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, vertical phone controller made for retro arcade games and vertical shooters, with a travel case. Its vertical layout does not suit modern landscape games, and the phone size range is not listed.
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ASIN: B0GJSWSMFNCategory: Game Controllers
Overview
Not a landscape gamepad, the GameSir Pocket Taco clamps onto the bottom of a phone held upright, turning it into a vertical retro handheld. It powers on when unfolded, connects over Bluetooth and leaves the charging port open.
Holding the phone upright like an arcade cabinet fits vertical shooters and classic games that landscape controllers handle poorly. Modern landscape titles feel cramped, and the listing gives no phone size range.
Who it's for
Fans of emulated arcade classics and commuters who want a pocket controller get a light grip with a case. Players of shooters and racing games built for landscape will want a different controller.
Pros and cons
- Storage box included
- Auto on when unfolded
- Phone charges while playing
- Silicone pads protect the phone
- No analog sticks listed
- Phone size range not listed
- Membrane buttons, not mechanical
Performance notes
Input feel comes from membrane face buttons, a D-pad and tactile triggers, with a diagonal lock on the D-pad for precise retro moves. Bluetooth latency depends on the phone, and the soft clamp pads hold the phone without scratching it.
Specifications
| Brand | GameSir |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 62.2 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Battery capacity | 600 mAh |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Compatible Devices | Android and other compatible devices |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Controller, PP storage box |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Vertical mobile controller, membrane ABXY, D-pad, triggers |
| Additional Features | Pass-through charging, auto power on/off, app remapping, keyboard mode, G-Touch/V-Touch |
Frequently asked questions
Can I charge my phone while using the Pocket Taco?
Yes. Its hollow bottom lines up with the phone's charging port for pass-through charging.
Does the Pocket Taco have analog sticks?
None are listed. It has membrane ABXY buttons, a D-pad and tactile triggers.