ION Debuts iCade Core, iCade Mobile, and iCade Jr. Gaming Controllers

ION has debuted two new iOS gaming controllers at CES, the iCade Core and the iCade Mobile.

The iCade Core is a compact desktop game controller for iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. It's a streamlined version of their arcade cabinet that equips the iPad with an arcade-style joystick and buttons. iCade Core's specially designed cradle ensures safe loading and unloading of a user's iPad, while also providing a solid, secure fit for even the most intense gameplay sessions. Beneath the cradle is a custom-designed pass-thru slot, which allows users to charge the iPad with their standard 30-pin cable. The cradle also swivels to allow either portrait or landscape so that orientation is never a problem.

The iCade Mobile is a handheld portable game controller and housing for iPod touch or iPhone. It features a four-way directional pad, four front-facing action buttons and four shoulder buttons that are designed to withstand even the most fierce button mashing. The cradle conveniently swivels and locks into horizontal or vertical viewing positions, allowing each game to be played and viewed properly.


The iCade Jr. is a scaled down version of the original iCade which works with the iPhone or iPod touch. It's expected to retail for around $49.

Both devices connect via wireless Bluetooth technology.

The iCade Core and iCade Mobile will be available in 2012. The iCade Mobile has a MRSP of $79.99.

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[iCade Jr. via MacRumors]