Classic controls, Modern pocket.
Built for Play
Feel your games again with snap-on tactile controls to your phone for more precise, satisfying retro gaming — then stores neatly on the back when you’re done. Test.
No Pairing
Required
Battery
Free
Functional triggers
Everyday Case
Snap On & Play
Flip &
Stow Away
Works with your favorite emulators
Manic EMU
Delta
Retroarch
Provinance
Gamma

What Players are Saying

"They say the best device to game on is the one thats always with you!"
Celeste
"Will recommend to everyone who asks!"
Dominick
Verified Owner
" The back buttons also have a really cool mechanism and work great!"
Stossy11, MeloNX
Verified Owner
"At this point, I couldn’t see myself without this case on my phone"
Josh B.
"it’s amazing! Button clicks are very responsive and the build quality is very impressive."
Mexes
Verified Owner
"This is the closest my phone has ever felt to a handheld!"
Preston S.
"Coming from an Anbernic RG35, this really has about complete parity on physical functionality."
Chad Diamond
Verified Owner
"I highly recommend this for anybody who wants to play with a controller... it is both comfortable to play with and a solid case in general!"
Mafty, Manic EMU
Verified Owner
"PlayCase has made gaming far more accessible for me"
Deanoshack
"...more than a controller, a way for me to reconnect with gaming!"
Adam H.
The console you grew up with, in your pocket

Handheld Faceplate

The best way to game on the go.
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Dual Screen Faceplate

More screen, more ways to play.
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Classic Faceplate

The classic layout for the full experience.
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built with intent in every layer

details that make the difference

Designed with repairability in mind
PlayCase is built using individually printed components designed using snap-fit assembly techniques and readily available materials.
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Party in the back
Just because the game is on the front doesn’t mean your fingers have to be. PlayCase’s rear triggers move key controls off-screen, giving you a more comfortable grip, clearer view, and tactile response without covering the action.
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Real Help When You Need It
Get straightforward support from someone who understands PlayCase, from setup questions to replacement parts and repairs.
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Keep your faceplates covered
A protective sleeve for storing and carrying the faceplates you’re not using.
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About the Project

Built from passion

PlayCase started with a simple goal I’ve had since the iPhone came out in 2007: make an iPhone case that can transform your phone into a handheld gaming device.

This isn’t a big startup or a polished factory operation. It’s just me: designing, 3D printing, testing, breaking things, fixing them, and slowly turning an idea I’ve carried for years into something you can actually hold.

Thanks for being here — your support is what makes this project possible.

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PlayCase LLC does not supply emulators or game ROMs. We firmly uphold the principle that ROMs should only be used if they are legally owned and personally extracted from physical copies of the games. PlayCase LLC does not condone or support piracy in any form.