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Aug 30, 2026 6:21 PM

GameSir Pocket Taco Bluetooth Vertical Mobile Gaming Controller

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GameSir Official Store via Walmart has GameSir Pocket Taco Bluetooth Vertical Mobile Gaming Controller on sale for $34.99 - $5.25 off when you 'clip' the coupon on product page - $10 off with coupon code POCKETTACO at checkout = $19.74. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ ($1 trial available) or on orders $35+.
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About this product:
  • Vertical handheld design recreates classic retro and arcade-style gaming
  • Bluetooth connection supports smooth play on compatible mobile devices
  • Lightweight 62.2g body includes a PP storage box for portability
  • 600mAh battery provides long-lasting power for extended play
  • GameSir app supports remapping, D-pad lock, G-Touch, and V-Touch

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    • Most items sold by GameSir Official Store & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 30 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.
  • Additional Information:
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars at Walmart based on over 15 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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GameSir Official Store via Walmart has GameSir Pocket Taco Bluetooth Vertical Mobile Gaming Controller on sale for $34.99 - $5.25 off when you 'clip' the coupon on product page - $10 off with coupon code POCKETTACO at checkout = $19.74. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ ($1 trial available) or on orders $35+.
  • Note: You must be logged in to clip coupons and/or apply promo codes; coupons are typically one use and availability may vary by account.
Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Vertical handheld design recreates classic retro and arcade-style gaming
  • Bluetooth connection supports smooth play on compatible mobile devices
  • Lightweight 62.2g body includes a PP storage box for portability
  • 600mAh battery provides long-lasting power for extended play
  • GameSir app supports remapping, D-pad lock, G-Touch, and V-Touch

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Most items sold by GameSir Official Store & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 30 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.
  • Additional Information:
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars at Walmart based on over 15 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Treptile
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Be aware that early batches have Dpad issues, so I'm not sure if this is still old stock. I've been wanting to get one for a while but have been wary of the hardware issues.
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Eragorn
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Free 30 day returns to Walmart stores - I'd take the gamble.
edit: why the downvotes lol
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Batmansplumber
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Do NOT badmouth Contra
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Community Reviews

The GameSir Pocket Taco is a vertical Bluetooth mobile controller aimed at retro gaming on a phone, especially Game Boy and other emulator setups. It feels natural for Game Boy, works with Cannoli and other emulators, and the concept is appealing for the right use case. The main drawback is the D pad, with reports of false diagonals, mushy buttons, and awkward control in games like Tetris or Contra. The form factor also takes up screen space and can feel awkward or uncomfortable for longer sessions, so it suits short, specific play sessions best.

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Aug 31, 2026 5:40 PM
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a_landAug 31, 2026 5:40 PM
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Quote from WooHoo2You View quoted comment :
I'm with you. Seems neat until you realize it only works well on 4:3 and that is assuming your emulator of choice can be even be forced to display on the content on the top half of your phone screen. *That being said the Taco is supposedly really great if you have the proper use case.
I wanted it for GBA games which in theory it's perfect for. This whole class of device is kind of awkward because by the time you're done setting it up you're halfway to your train stop or whatever. Idk. The perfect one of these is still elusive
Aug 31, 2026 6:48 PM
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WooHoo2YouAug 31, 2026 6:48 PM
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Quote from a_land View quoted comment :
I wanted it for GBA games which in theory it's perfect for. This whole class of device is kind of awkward because by the time you're done setting it up you're halfway to your train stop or whatever. Idk. The perfect one of these is still elusive
I don't want a device that I have to assemble in the field to play a game for 5 minutes at a time. This seems less annoying than one of those clamp controllers....but barely. I just default to also having something on me like a RG Rotate or Magicx Mini 28. Either way you have your phone and something else on you. Might as well have a purpose built handheld if you are already carrying multiple gadgets.

*I just wish someone would come out with a smart phone with built in controls for retro gaming. Maybe a hybrid of the Miyoo Flip (half size screen is fine for me) and a Samsung Flip. Or a Retroid Pocket Flip 2-ish phone. Perhaps the screen or bottom could flip around or something. Can't believe no one has made a serious attempt at it. So much of the hardware is shared between the higher end retro handhelds and android phones already.
Aug 31, 2026 9:16 PM
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SDtechAug 31, 2026 9:16 PM
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Quote from PurpleWallaby4982 View quoted comment :
SDtech, so did the solution work?
I wouldn't call it a solution unless you don't mind giving up the ability to have any diagonals.
Sep 1, 2026 10:48 PM
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SirScotSep 1, 2026 10:48 PM
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Quote from WreckerALeX View quoted comment :
I don't see it as a win if you can't use it...
it's still functional. the d-pad just doesnt feel as good as it should. i'll probably buy the V2 model and gift this one for Christmas as a stocking stuffer
Sep 2, 2026 8:52 PM
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FaithfulLeopard4231Sep 2, 2026 8:52 PM
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Quote from SirScot View quoted comment :
it's still functional. the d-pad just doesnt feel as good as it should. i'll probably buy the V2 model and gift this one for Christmas as a stocking stuffer
How do you tell if it is a V2 model?
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Sep 2, 2026 8:57 PM
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Sep 2, 2026 8:57 PM
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Quote from CyberGuy View quoted comment :
Dude, Contra is from the farking '80s. You shouldn't be playing that shit anyway. There are probably modern Indie alternatives to that.
some of us want to play for nostalgia
Sep 4, 2026 2:52 AM
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SirScotSep 4, 2026 2:52 AM
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Quote from FaithfulLeopard4231 View quoted comment :
How do you tell if it is a V2 model?
Currently it's the new transparent purple model. I don't know when this OG color scheme will get the better d-pad.

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Sep 4, 2026 3:24 PM
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FaithfulLeopard4231Sep 4, 2026 3:24 PM
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Quote from SirScot View quoted comment :
Currently it's the new transparent purple model. I don't know when this OG color scheme will get the better d-pad.
I see. I did receive the OG color from Walmart. I bought two to get free shipping. Both had no false diagonal inputs as others reported, and if anything, the diagonal is a little bit hard to register, but not the worse D-pad I have seen. Maybe they have fixed it?
Sep 5, 2026 1:03 AM
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LandonC1952Sep 5, 2026 1:03 AM
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It sounds like I'm making this up, but Walmart delivered a box of gluten-free Cheezits instead of the Pocket Taco.


I'm sure it was a mix up as the GameSir store has great reviews, but it really sucks I have to go to the store to get my money back, then reorder.
Sep 5, 2026 4:02 PM
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SirScotSep 5, 2026 4:02 PM
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Quote from FaithfulLeopard4231 View quoted comment :
I see. I did receive the OG color from Walmart. I bought two to get free shipping. Both had no false diagonal inputs as others reported, and if anything, the diagonal is a little bit hard to register, but not the worse D-pad I have seen. Maybe they have fixed it?
It is useable for me as well, but something about it felt "off". When I started to hear there being a known issue with the d-pad it made sense to me.
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VegaTheChosenSep 5, 2026 8:23 PM
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