When comparing iPega PG-9025 vs Nyko PlayPad Pro, the Slant community recommends iPega PG-9025 for most people. In the question“What are the best third-party game controllers for Android?” iPega PG-9025 is ranked 1st while Nyko PlayPad Pro is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose iPega PG-9025 is:
The built in battery provides 6 hours of gaming, which can easily be recharged through a USB adapter as the battery is rechargeable. You won't have to buy batteries, or worry about having batteries on hand.
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Pros
Pro Built-in rechargable battery (380mAh)
The built in battery provides 6 hours of gaming, which can easily be recharged through a USB adapter as the battery is rechargeable. You won't have to buy batteries, or worry about having batteries on hand.
Pro Includes retractable phone holder
The phone holder really helps out, as when playing games you'll have both hands on the controller and won't be able to hold your phone. You would need to prop it up somewhere (if you could find a spot).
The arm can fit phones up to 9 centimeters wide. This means anyone with a device that size or smaller can clip it into the controller, making for a convenient form factor while gaming. Because of the width, it can even fit small phones with a case on it.
Pro Supports many operating systems
Supports Android 4.3+, iOS, WinXP/Win7/Win8 and Android TV.
Pro Has L2 and R2 buttons
Has ergonomically placed L2 and R2 buttons on the back.
Pro 5 multimedia keys
There are multimedia keys on the device that allow control while using multimedia apps such as movie players or music players. This can be convenient for when the controller is in ones hands instead of their device.
Pro Different modes expand the utility of the controller
Typically, you will want to stay in Game/HID mode - this is the standard Bluetooth controller mode. iCade mode can be used for games that don't support Bluetooth controllers, although the Android recognises it as a keyboard instead of a gamepad. This trick allows you to use the controller where you wouldn't be able to use other controllers, however you will be missing out on the full experience as some of the controls may be wonky or simply not usable depending on the app.
Mouse mode doesn't help much as far as gaming goes, but for navigating the UI it works well. The last mode is App mode which allows remapping of the buttons (requires root access).
Pro Comfortable to game on for hours at a time
The Nyco Playpad Pro is a full size controller comparable to a PS3 or XBox controller. Because of its size, it's a bit less portable, but much more comfortable to game on as your hands aren't wrapped around a tiny controller.
Pro Internal rechargeable battery
The Nyko PlayPad Pro lasts about 30 hours of gameplay per charge, and uses an internal rechargeable battery that is charged through a USB port. This is cheaper in the long run, and also generally more convenient than worrying about disposable batteries.
Pro First party app available
Nyko offers a first party app to is used to customize controls (Android 4.0+ required) and find compatible games.
Cons
Con Cheap-feeling build
The controller is lightweight and gives a feeling it may break when dropped due to the flimsy design. While this is a cheap controller it would have been nice to have a sturdier build to it.
Con Instructions are written in Chinese
The in-the-box instructions are all in Chinese. In order to read them in English, you need the online English PDF manual.
Con Face buttons small
The face buttons are on the smaller side which may cause discomfort to some.
Con Nyko Playground app is inconsistent
You can map some buttons, but you can't outright switch the controls (if you are left handed and want to switch the D-pad and 4-buttons actions you can't). Also, syncing the controller through the app often doesn't work.