Mad Catz Micro C.T.R.L.i Now Available for Preorder

Hot on the heels of its big brother, the Micro version of the Mad Catz C.T.R.L.i is also now available for pre-order, at an even cheaper price of $49!

Micro C.T.R.L.i is 20% lighter than the standard C.T.R.L.i, in addition to being 20% cheaper. It is still powered by two AAA batteries, this time embedded in the handles instead of the back. The detachable rear iPhone grip is now a clip-on design instead of the larger model’s screw-in design, but it is apparently capable of holding phones the exact same width – 3.17 inches, just wide enough for the iPhone 6 Plus without a case.

Unlike the regular sized C.T.R.L design, I have yet to actually use this one myself. According to TouchArcade, this controller’s analog sticks might actually superior to the larger, more expensive model’s. I look forward to getting my hands on both of them, and will be putting up comparisons and a review as soon as possible.

I thought the last C.T.R.L.i seemed like a great deal at $59, but this one seems like an even better choice at just $49. We’re starting to get into the “reasonable price” territory for MFi controllers here – let’s hope Mad Catz makes good on this controller’s potential.

The Micro C.T.R.L.i is currently available to preorder from Mad Catz in North America, though judging by Mad Catz’ past release schedules, Europe won’t be far behind.