ASUS ROG Tessen RGB lighting Android Mobile Wired Gamepad

Mobile gaming on Android has a genuine control problem — touchscreen thumbsticks are imprecise, your fingers obscure the screen, and most clip-on controllers add awkward bulk to your bag. The ROG Tessen addresses this with a foldable hinge design that collapses the controller around itself, making it genuinely pocketable, while an extendable Type-C connector accommodates phones in cases without forcing you to strip them bare first. That connector flexibility alone separates it from cheaper clip-on rivals that demand a naked phone every time.

Who Is This For?

This suits the Android gamer who plays seriously on the go — think cloud gaming via Xbox Game Pass, emulators, or titles like Diablo Immortal where precise analogue input transforms the experience — and who wants something that travels without fuss. If you're a casual player who only games at home with a full console setup nearby, spending nearly £100 on a mobile controller is difficult to justify.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the build quality and the satisfying click of the face buttons, which feel noticeably more responsive than similarly priced mobile controllers. The RGB lighting gets a mention, though most concede it's a cosmetic bonus rather than a reason to buy. The most repeated complaint is latency in wireless mode — though the Tessen is wired-only via Type-C, so this isn't a concern here — and some users note the shoulder triggers feel slightly shallow compared to a full-size gamepad, which can affect comfort during extended sessions.

The Deal

At £98.99, you're saving £11.00 against the listed was-price of £109.99, which is a modest 10% reduction. Price history tells a more useful story: this controller has sold for as low as £84.99, making the current price above the recorded average of £96.49. It's not a poor price, but it's not the sharpest this product has been. Worth buying if you need it now — worth watching if you can wait for it to dip again.