When comparing Phonejoy vs PDP Afterglow / RockCandy AX.1 wired Xbox 360 controller, the Slant community recommends Phonejoy for most people. In the question“What are the best third-party game controllers for Android?” Phonejoy is ranked 10th while PDP Afterglow / RockCandy AX.1 wired Xbox 360 controller is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose Phonejoy is:
The way the device folds in on itself allows the device to become pocketable and portable.
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Pros
Pro Portable
The way the device folds in on itself allows the device to become pocketable and portable.
Pro Phone sits firmly between both sides
Unlike a lot of gamepads the Phonejoy allows the phone to sit in the middle of the device, making it easier to touch the screen as well as act more like a traditional portable gaming device.
Pro Built in rechargeable battery
The Phonejoy has a built in rechargeable litiun-ion battery
Pro First party app available
Phonejoy offers a first party app to is used to customize controls and find compatible games.
Pro Good value for money
The wired controller is often sold under $30.
Pro Good availability
You can find it almost everywhere. Easy to find and purchase.
Pro Plug and play
Works out of the box as Android recognizes USB peripherals. You will need a USB OTG cable (can be found online for $2-3 usually) to power the controller, but once you have that it's just plug and play.
Cons
Con Overpriced
At $70 the Phonejoy is a bit overpriced when compared to it's competitors.
Con USB OTG support required
In order to use this controller, you will need a third party OTG cable to connect to an Android device's micro USB port. Some devices won't have USB OTG support - to see if your device has USB OTG support check this out.