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Ray Wenderlich tutorials are usually very good if you want help with some specific area.

Apples documentation is great so you can make this your starting point when learning Swift: https://developer.apple.com/swift/

As for iOS and the operating system you can’t go wrong with books by Big Nerd Ranch. Their latest and greatest iOS guide hasn’t released yet but it’s very, very good and ultimately how I became an iOS developer (although I knew a bit of programming but so do you :)).

https://www.amazon.com/iOS-Programming-Nerd-Ranch-Guide/dp/0135264022

It's a controller standard for iOS devices that allows developers to easily add support for a wide range of gamepads that adhere to that standard. In the bad old days, developers would have to specifically code their games to recognize each individual model of gamepad they wanted to support, so most didn't even bother. There are a bunch of different MFi controllers out there now, but IMO the best one is the SteelSeries Nimbus. It doesn't have a clip for holding your phone, but clips designed for the Xbox One controller will usually work okay with the Nimbus. I got one from AliExpress a while back that I don't think is available there anymore, but this one appears to be identical.

Terraria is currently FREE (December 24, 2014) on Amazon app store, so maybe you could download that for free, pay for Minecraft PE, and then make up your mind which is better.

http://www.amazon.com/505-Games-Terraria/dp/B00G6ZTM3Y

> That's just what's left after apple

The point is not to end up with the same amount of money. It's to turn the money into legal money with a paper trail. That way you can pay your taxes and keep off the radar of the IRS.

It looks like another avenue that the IRS likely have not caught up to yet. I thought the norm was creating best selling books (see the "also bought" section).

If you want to learn more with an interesting story, just watch Ozarks.

Wow, what games does that controller actually work with?

And about the OP, seems like a cool idea, I like the fact that in MC3 you can just tap on it and it'll fire, but still, maybe makes it like 4% easier... Oye I really wish they would have released an official controller for iPad already. It's in such need of one it's not even funny.

I have a Fling that I thought I'd use a ton, but really never bust it out anymore, just because it really isn't that efficient.

Yeah, you can't just slap a theme on a game though. The game mechanics and the theme need to work off of each other.

I recommend reading some books about game design. These two are both really good:

• Designing Games by Tynan Sylvester http://tynansylvester.com/book/
  
• Challenges for Game Designers - https://www.amazon.com/dp/158450580X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_M1GBxbGBVCVX8

Ive been using the official sony one (Sony GCM10), works amazingly. The suction works great and the clip holds it securely.

Valid points, you won’t regret your choice!

I got something similar to this for my PS4 controller and I absolutely love it.


https://www.amazon.com/dainslef-Controller-Smartphone-Microsoft-Steelseries/dp/B01MSX55FM

I can’t speak for this model exactly, but a clip of this sort really makes gaming on the phone more enjoyable.

Well, I don't look at many MFi accessories, but the ones I DO look at are pretty expensive, at least for me. Where half the cost is because of the MFi license.

Like This

or this

https://www.amazon.com/Dainslef-Foldable-Smartphone-Microsoft-Controller/dp/B01MSX55FM

Unfortunately it isn’t $2, but it should still work fine. :)

All you need is a case that allows multiple viewing angles such as this one ( http://www.amazon.com/Fintie-iPad-Pro-Case-Rotating/dp/B0191EMW4C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451515767&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=IPad+pro+case&psc=1 ) and you can use it in bed quite comfortably. I've been using mine this way since I got it about ten days ago without any problems!

I use the Steelseries Nimbus for my iPad/Apple TV, and for my iPhone on the go I use another Nimbus coupled with this clip (they stopped production so the price became ridiculous - I got mine for $10).

EDIT: According to this post, you can buy a clip for the nimbus for pretty cheap online.

I also have the CTRLi and the Stratus, but I prefer the Nimbus because it supports Bluetooth 4 LE, which seems to provide less lag and longer battery life in my experience. It's also the most supported controller - Apple sometimes breaks compatibility with other controllers between iOS versions.

Looks like the cheap clip I bought from Amazon (Germany)

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https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07DQBPH15

Thanks! Will this one work? https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00GNXMXA8

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> Nyko Smart Clip

i use the xbox one

I have both these clips. They work amazingly well. The PS4 one is a little hard to get on but once it is installed, it is rock solid.

Xbox - https://www.amazon.com/Jovitec-Foldable-Controller-Plastic-Smartphone/dp/B07DQBPH15

PS4 - https://www.amazon.com/VSEER-Smart-Clip-Wireless-Controller/dp/B077NBZHXT

Been using this one made for xbox controller and fits the Nimbus like a glove
https://www.amazon.com/Dainslef-Foldable-Smartphone-Microsoft-Controller/dp/B01MSX55FM

For comparison, it's only $31 from Amazon right now, so the deal isn't quite as good. Also, it doesn't work with the iPhone 6 or the 6 Plus, which means it has a limited remaining lifespan. So yeah, I'd say this doesn't seem too terribly abnormal especially with iPhone accessories.

I bought this controller off of amazon. It is not mfi but is Bluetooth. There are other companies selling it with their name on the title/description but they are all the same. You install an app on your phone and use that to setup the controls for different games. It works with pubg. I have only tested it with pubg because they already had controls setup.

beboncool controller

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I have both a madcatz mctrli, and a pxn speedy controller. With madcatz out of business, I would go for the speedy.

(To my knowledge it is the only xbox stick style controller besides the defunct madcatz brand)

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MFi-Certified-PXN-6603-Controller/dp/B01A1S3WIW

Apparently I used an affiliate URL. Didn't mean to. Try this link instead.

I have an iPad mini 4 with a very small case and the game vice for it. I have to take off my case in order to use the game vice. The issue is the lightning plug in. The case blocks the game vice lightning connection from plugging in properly. This is the case I have.

https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-iPad-Mini-Case-Lightweight/dp/B00U8M2JMW