Yes, it’s small enough to fit on your keychain and the iMpulse Bluetooth game controller is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. You get an analog thumbstick on the one side and four face buttons on the other side, making it suitable for a wide range of games. You can even flip it the other way for lefties, making this an ambidextrous controller.

Gaming on the go is just better with physical controls, but the developers wanted it to do more. For starters, it also works as a key locator. Using the corresponding app on your mobile device, you can get the iMpulse (which is naturally attached to your keychain) to beep. It can also function as a remote shutter for the camera app and a remote control for your mobile media player app too. That’s pretty useful if you ask me.

Head on over to the Kickstarter page and make a pledge. They’re almost at their $49,999 goal with just a little over a month to go. Pledge a minimum of $30 to get your hands on the tiny controller when it ships next February. They had some limited edition metal plated versions too, but those sold out.

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I’m an old school gamer. As much as I enjoy playing Angry Birds, I still want to have the feel of a traditional controller when I’m playing more traditional games. We’ve already seen a wide variety of iAccessories that address this need for real buttons, but now the Android crew can game the same with the Gametel Gaming Controller from Fructel.

This gaming controller connects to your Android 2.1+ device via Bluetooth, but it also physically attaches so you don’t have to fumble with two separate things. If your phone has HDMI-out, then you can connect it to a bigger screen and use the Gametel as a wireless controller. Pretty sweet.

There’s support for over 50 games right out of the box too, including Asphalt 5 HD and Guns ‘n Glory. Naturally, since it uses Bluetooth, the Gametel does run out of battery at some point. They’re saying that it lasts about nine hours between charges. This is like the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, except the controller is detachable. Look for it next month for about $67.

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