I am a huge fan of things cute and tiny! The Atom Keychain Controller is a very tiny, usable controller that you can easily take with you wherever you go. It very much reminds me of a little fidget toy, but this one can actually connect via Bluetooth to your mobile device or Nintendo Switch so you can play on the go.
The Atom Keychain Controller has a bit of a strange setup, but one inspired by early, classics, with there being a D-Pad at one side, and then the X, Y, B, and A buttons on the other side. There is a Bluetooth connection button, as well as plus and minus buttons. The top of the controller has a right trigger, RZ trigger, left trigger and ZL trigger. So there are a lot of buttons on this little controller.
My real issue with the keychain is that there is no thumbstick. The controller connects as an Xbox Controller, which means that a lot of the games I then tried to play with it were looking for a thumbstick controller. I found it really difficult to actually find a game that I play that would be useful for this controller. We tried a bunch of Apple Arcade games, along with some games with in-game controllers (visually) that could be moved. I found that there were inputs being recognised, especially on menus, but as the controller is missing the thumbstick, I couldn’t find a use for it. Perhaps this is something for retro games and emulators, however most of those won’t use the included shoulder buttons.
But, I don’t think the Atom Keychain Controller is a controller that people would be using constantly for mobile gaming or as a new controller for your Nintendo Switch. I think that this controller is an affordable gift or cool product that is ideal for the gamer that has everything. I did connect it without any sort of issues and found that charging the device is pretty easy, it comes with a USB to USB-C charging cable that can be used everywhere. The Atom also has a strap, although I would likely change it out for a keychain, allowing you to hold onto it! It’s impressive to have such a tiny controller, and at this price point, I do see why people would enjoy the novelty of it all.
You can purchase an Atom Keychain Controller from their website.
This seems to be so simple to use.
I’m thinking this will be handy and fun. thanks
looks amazing
Looks so good
It is a great piece of gaming fun
It’s seriously cute and useful, too. Great fun!
cool device
My son would love this!
A funky little fun gadget ideal present
Brilliant idea but I wonder how effective it actually is…
The ability connect via Bluetooth is the best thing about this cute item.
so cute and funky
I’d love this for playing Animal Crossing in the car, as my Switch gets a bit heavy after playing for a while. Hopefully it would work ok, but if not it would still be a fun item to add to my gaming display cabinet.
great little gadget on the go
I love the bluetooth connectivity, a pretty cool feature.
I bet this would be great for Pico8 games
Love it, its so cute.
Handy little thing.
Perfect little gadget for traveling!
My son would love it!
Super useful.I’d love one,thankyou x
It is a perfect size to fit in my bag!
it’s quality
The Bluetooth connection and funkey buttons
Looks really really great!
Brilliant idea
Looks really handy and fun
This would be super useful.
I like that it’s so unique.
I know that both of my children would adore the convenience of this for long car and train journeys to let them play on their phones or Nintendo more easily!
It’s a perfect and fun size.
Adorable!
This would make an awesome Christmas present for my son.
Sounds like a fun gadget for a present.
It’s so cute and useful.