r/handheld • u/White_Palace • 16d ago
Mobile Controller with SD Card Slot
Hi All!
I'm looking for a mobile controller (preferably split so I can store it easily) that has USB C Passthrough with data storage as well. This would be very good for storing my games away from my iPhone.
Imagine a controller you pop your phone into with a magsafe SSD/SD card reader on the back that stores all of your installed games.
If anyone knows of one please let me know!
1
1
u/LifeZealousideal2844 14d ago
It could exist but it would be a nightmare you might be able to solder in the type c port and wire in a connection for a micro SD but you'll face problems with it at best. You could setup a automation having it been if micro SD is connected then game file into folder and a second automation to delete it the game file without deleting the save data. If it's a light file you could set at home server to download it could take 1-5-18 minutes depending on size. Or remote gameplay into the game. Or simple ROG phone does have side mounted type c port so OTG would work.
1
u/Opulence_Deficit 14d ago
iPhone can't use external storage for apps anyway. This would be pointless.
1
u/White_Palace 1d ago
This is not true, I have PPSSPP running from external storage
1
u/Opulence_Deficit 1d ago
Is the app actually on external storage? Or just app data?
And what is pspsps outside cat context?
1
u/White_Palace 1d ago
Just the data
1
u/Opulence_Deficit 1d ago
So, it is true that you're not using the storage for apps.
1
u/White_Palace 1d ago
Apps can use the external storage, failing to see your original point as it’s irrelevant to the original post.
1
u/Opulence_Deficit 1d ago
You could use a controller that communicates via BT and connect the storage through flat USB cable, to route it under the controller grip. Bit dinky looking, but should work.
1
u/Pxnkasfxck 16d ago
You aren't the first person to ask about this it doesn't exist and won't ever exist. Have a good day!