--- product_id: 1134495 title: "Ion iCade Core Arcade Game Controller for iPad and iPad2 (ICG05)" brand: "ion" price: "β‚±29858" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1134495-ion-icade-core-arcade-game-controller-for-ipad-and-ipad2 store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Bluetooth wireless connection for seamless pairing Pass-thru charging slot for uninterrupted play Full-sized authentic arcade joystick Ion iCade Core Arcade Game Controller for iPad and iPad2 (ICG05) **Brand:** ion **Price:** β‚±29858 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ•ΉοΈ Level up your iPad gaming with arcade authenticity and nonstop power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ion iCade Core Arcade Game Controller for iPad and iPad2 (ICG05) by ion - **How much does it cost?** β‚±29858 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1134495-ion-icade-core-arcade-game-controller-for-ipad-and-ipad2) ## Best For - ion enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ion brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Charge While You Play:** Innovative cable pass-thru slot keeps your device powered during marathon gaming sessions. - β€’ **Secure & Stylish Cradle:** Custom-designed iPad cradle ensures a snug fit and perfect viewing angles in portrait or landscape. - β€’ **Instant Bluetooth Pairing:** Plug-and-play wireless connection means no hassle, just pure gaming immersion. - β€’ **Access 200+ Games & Free Atari Hits:** Dive into a vast library of retro and modern games, including a free Atari Greatest Hits app download. - β€’ **Classic Arcade Feel, Modern Convenience:** Experience genuine arcade controls on your iPad with full-sized joystick and 8-button layout. ## Overview The Ion iCade Core Arcade Game Controller transforms your iPad or iPad 2 into a retro arcade powerhouse with full-sized joystick and buttons, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a secure cradle featuring a pass-thru charging slot. Compatible with over 200 games including classics like PAC-MAN and Asteroids, it delivers an authentic arcade experience with modern convenience for endless gaming fun. ## Description Unleash your inner arcade champion with iCade Core. This streamlined version of ION's acclaimed iCade equips your iPad or iPad 2 with authentic, arcade-style joystick and buttons that are ready for fierce non-stop gaming. Challenge your friends, throw retro-gaming parties and achieve your highest scores yet. iCade Core offers an incredible arcade experience, bringing all the fun of classic arcade gaming to your iPad! iCade Core's specially designed cradle ensures safe loading and unloading of your iPad, while also providing a solid, secure fit for even the most intense gameplay sessions. Beneath the cradle is a custom-designed pass-thru slot which allows you charge with your 30-pin cable. The cradle also offers ideal screen-viewing angles, either portrait or landscape. iCade Core's top-quality arcade controls quickly connect to your iPad using Bluetooth wireless technology. Once your iPad is in place, simply launch any compatible app and it’s game on! iCade Core is compatible with great classic games including PAC-MAN, Asteroids, Centipede, and Battlezone. Plus, it’s compatible with tons of modern games, over 200 games in all! Take control of iCade Core's full-sized joystick and smash its eight arcade buttons for complete command of your favorite games. This truly unique game-controller provides hours of nonstop gaming action. iCade Core - playing your favorite games on iPad has never been this much fun. Review: Novelty wore off quickly without jailbreak - I was really excited to play retro games when by iCade arrived. It's really great for retro gaming, however there are few quality apps that are compatible with the iCade that aren't vertical shooters. Disappointed with the available apps, I eventually jailbroke my iPad and installed retro console emulators on my iPad. Playing emulated retro games with the iCade was fun and made the purchase totally worth while. However, my Ipad was really unstable with the jailbreak, and I was forced to revert to stock iOS. Now my iCade is a novelty that collects dust most of the time. That being said, I can only recommend the iCade to those with a jailbroken iPad. Review: Works excellent for the games that support it - Works excellent for the games that support it. Have tested it with Vectrex, Metal Slug 3, Plasma Sky, and Velocispider and they all rock with this controller. I looked around and decided on this iCade Core controller because it's cheaper than the regular iCade AND more portable. There is a slot on the top where you can run your charging cable so the iPad can be on charge while playing. Got this to take on road trips and to parties. I can even use it with my phone if I want :) I have an iPad Air wrapped in Otterbox Defender and the iPad Air + case fit perfectly snug into the iPad slot on the top. I either use it the expected way or I use the Otterbox Defender shield stand that comes with my case to hold the iPad upright on a table and use the controller in my lap. Both ways work fine. Note, when this controller 1st came out it was crazy expensive and supported 100+ App Store games. The 4 I have above still work with it, but I noticed others that used to work with it aren't available at the App Store anymore, so do your research on each game you consider for this and know that this controller DOES NOT WORK WITH ALL GAMES. The app developer has to code the game/app to work with this controller, so very few games do when you compare them to all the tons of games available. Check out ION's website to verify compatibility, but I found several games they still list as compatible that don't exist anymore on the app store, so be careful and do your research. That said, I see many clueless people leaving some negative reviews on the games I have mentioned above and they simply don't understand that this 4 games and others are meant to be used with an iCade Controller, not tilt or touch, etc. ## Features - Authentic, full-sized controls for a genuine arcade experience on iPad or iPad 2 - Play arcade classics like PAC-MAN, Asteroids, Centipede, and Battlezone (each sold separately) - FREE Atari Greatest Hits app with one free game (downloaded via App Store) - High-quality cradle for iPad, designed for a safe, secure fit - Cable pass-thru slot allows charging while you play ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008BGY2I6 | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,291 in Tablet Cases | | Brand Name | ION | | Controller Type | Joystick | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (180) | | Display Type | digital | | Form Factor | Arcade | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00168141385407 | | Hardware Interface | Bluetooth | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 12.7 x 5.2 x 8.5 inches | | Item Weight | 2.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Ion Audio | | Manufacturer Part Number | ICG05_R | | Model Number | ICG05_R | | Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. | | Number of Players | 1 | | Platform | Windows | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | UPC | 812715013400 168141385407 163121114947 | ## Images ![Ion iCade Core Arcade Game Controller for iPad and iPad2 (ICG05) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81m40ewr8ZL.jpg) ![Ion iCade Core Arcade Game Controller for iPad and iPad2 (ICG05) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81d3a8+fJkL.jpg) ![Ion iCade Core Arcade Game Controller for iPad and iPad2 (ICG05) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VadN3jOYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Novelty wore off quickly without jailbreak *by F***K on August 8, 2013* I was really excited to play retro games when by iCade arrived. It's really great for retro gaming, however there are few quality apps that are compatible with the iCade that aren't vertical shooters. Disappointed with the available apps, I eventually jailbroke my iPad and installed retro console emulators on my iPad. Playing emulated retro games with the iCade was fun and made the purchase totally worth while. However, my Ipad was really unstable with the jailbreak, and I was forced to revert to stock iOS. Now my iCade is a novelty that collects dust most of the time. That being said, I can only recommend the iCade to those with a jailbroken iPad. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works excellent for the games that support it *by A***D on December 6, 2014* Works excellent for the games that support it. Have tested it with Vectrex, Metal Slug 3, Plasma Sky, and Velocispider and they all rock with this controller. I looked around and decided on this iCade Core controller because it's cheaper than the regular iCade AND more portable. There is a slot on the top where you can run your charging cable so the iPad can be on charge while playing. Got this to take on road trips and to parties. I can even use it with my phone if I want :) I have an iPad Air wrapped in Otterbox Defender and the iPad Air + case fit perfectly snug into the iPad slot on the top. I either use it the expected way or I use the Otterbox Defender shield stand that comes with my case to hold the iPad upright on a table and use the controller in my lap. Both ways work fine. Note, when this controller 1st came out it was crazy expensive and supported 100+ App Store games. The 4 I have above still work with it, but I noticed others that used to work with it aren't available at the App Store anymore, so do your research on each game you consider for this and know that this controller DOES NOT WORK WITH ALL GAMES. The app developer has to code the game/app to work with this controller, so very few games do when you compare them to all the tons of games available. Check out ION's website to verify compatibility, but I found several games they still list as compatible that don't exist anymore on the app store, so be careful and do your research. That said, I see many clueless people leaving some negative reviews on the games I have mentioned above and they simply don't understand that this 4 games and others are meant to be used with an iCade Controller, not tilt or touch, etc. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Discontinued product that works great with the games that support it *by B***E on March 25, 2016* I bought the Midway Arcade game pack, and trying to control things with the on-screen controls is terrible. This controller works great; pretty much just like the old arcade games. A couple issues that keep it from getting 5-stars: - Listed on the company's "Legacy" page, which I assume means it's no longer a supported product. - Only particular games work with it, so it's not as universally usable as I'd hoped. One thing to note, if you have the 12.9" iPad Pro, it won't fit in this in landscape mode. You can still use it (the connection is via Bluetooth), but you'll need to prop it up with something else. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1134495-ion-icade-core-arcade-game-controller-for-ipad-and-ipad2](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1134495-ion-icade-core-arcade-game-controller-for-ipad-and-ipad2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*