Handheld gaming has transformed in its shape and size in the past couple of years. The days of adding flashing lights to a phone’s back and calling it a gaming phone have been rightfully left behind. They have made way for actually useful gaming features you would want on a portable gaming machine, whether a phone or a Steam Deck–like dedicated device.OnePlus also wanted to do something like this with its upcoming Ace 6 Ultra smartphone. It has a snap-on controller that aims to give you physical, tactile button-like feedback. While it might seem promising at first glance, I can say — without even touching the phone yet — that the approach feels futile. It’s one step forward and two steps back.