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The experience seemed buggy but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and hope that a firmware update can fix any of those connection issues.

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Though, that may have something to do with Apple's recently released software update. The controller did well with both games, minus a couple of pairing hiccups mid-game. Using the app I found two of my favorite titles for iPad, Monster Hunter 2 Freedom and Star Wars: KOTOR. The 'Gamesmart' tab also provides a small FAQ if you're having issues or questions about your gamepad. It's a pretty cool piece of software that allows you to monitor battery life (the controller takes AAAs), update firmware, check on button and joystick responses in the 'Gamepad' tab, or browse all of the available and supported titles for your device in the 'Gamesmart' section. Unless you're short on space, it's worth downloading.

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Mad Catz's C.T.R.L.i comes with a proprietary iOS app that it prompts you to download upon first use. At a price point that's almost $20 dollars cheaper ($39.99, £25 AU$45), the Micro has all the features and functionality just wrapped in a much smaller form factor.

If you're looking for a controller that is a little bit smaller, lighter and more affordable, you might want to take a look at the C.T.R.L.i's identical little brother, the C.T.R.L.i Micro. The resistance is on point, and allows for tireless shooting. The triggers travel the right amount of distance with no plastic chaffing or clicking. Triggers and bumpers can make or break a controller, and I think that Mad Catz did an excellent job with the C.T.R.L.i's setup. It's a far cry from one of my favorite features on the Moga Rebel: a phone clamp that folds right out of the center of the controller itself. Not only is the knob incredibly easy to lose, but the adjustable phone holder seems like a cheap afterthought altogether. This is arguably the biggest design flaw Mad Catz made with this gamepad. On the back of the controller is a screw knob which allows you to attach the travel clip for your iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. But this may not be the biggest concern as many games don't support the D-pad for anything other than camera controls. The D-Pad, similarly, is decent but not great it feels mushy and inaccurate. However, if you pair a second controller that will light up as player 1 too. Once your controller is successfully paired the first LED lights up as if you were player 1 (think Nintendo Wii).

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Under the pause button you'll find a row of four LED lights, which is a little disconcerting as I don't think you can sync multiple Bluetooth controllers to one Apple device. This, in turn, required me to completely reset the Bluetooth connection and start from step one of the pairing process. only for it to completely cut out mid-game on a multiplayer match of World of Tanks: Blitz.

I went back and forth between the controller and my iPad, trying different combinations of holding down the Bluetooth button on the controller and finally, for whatever reason, it connected. All LEDs flash twice per second.' After seeing the device pop up in my bluetooth menu, I repeatedly got a 'Paring unsuccessful' message. The provided easy start guide says 'Press the Bluetooth button for 3 seconds to enter pairing mode. Pairing this device to my iPad Mini was an absolute nightmare.

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