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Mad Catz L.Y.N.X. 9 Mobile Hybrid Controller Review

Others/Miscelleneous by stefan @ 2016-01-05

L.Y.N.X. 9 controller from Mad Catz is a highly-elaborated product, which is meant for a large range of devices and we also do get the needed accessories inside the box, without the need of spending extra money. The only missing item would be the Bluetooth LE dongle which could be necessary with some PC setups that do not have one available but these can be found in specialized stores for very little money. Besides the smartphone clip, the tablet stand, the keyboard module, the travel pouch, USB/HDMI cables, inner handles we are also offered a MHL adapter for gaming on our TV with minimal lag.

Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

Mad Catz is a well-known company which activates in the gaming peripheral market and likes from time to time to surprise the audience by releasing innovative products with features never seen before from other brands. One example is the sample we have had in our labs for review and to be more exact the L.Y.N.X 9 controller, which has Transformers-like body and customization but its main purpose is to be compatible with multiple devices via Bluetooth technology. One of the interesting included features are the OFN cursor control, the voice search microphone, the keyboard module but let’s get in a bit more detail by describing the packaging style. L.Y.N.X. 9 controller is shipped inside a medium-sized cardboard enclosure and on its top layer we will get to see a photo of the main product, along with some usage models:

The technical specifications along with the “Big Cables” bundle are explained on one of the box sides:

Of course, we will also get to see the package contents list on the opposite side:

Even more details regarding the product can be checked out on the back:

After removing the top packaging layer, we will end up with one cool looking blue enclosure, which features the Mad Catz logo in the middle:

The L.Y.N.X. 9 controller comes with the beefiest set of accessories we have ever seen! Its box is split in two separate sections, both which contain extra bundle; some usage instructions are also present here, so it is not needed to consult a manual right away:

After removing the top layer from the right side, we will get to see the set of provided cables and an additional adapter will be addressed a bit later:

The left side comes with one large tablet stand and some extra mounting instructions can be observed here:

The first visual impact with the L.Y.N.X. 9 is quite interesting since it does not resemble to any other controller on the market in its “closed” form:

On its bottom area we will observe that it is not entirely made of metal but also comes with some plastic parts, but these are coated with a rubberized paint for an optimal feel. The large buttons on the laterals must be pressed in order to remove the locks in order to be able to fold back the controller in its “closed” form, which is better when traveling:

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