At Tokyo Game Show 2026, a fully functional game controller smaller than the palm of your hand called BlocPad has been drawing crowds. Made by gadget maker moimate, it sold out repeatedly during the show, and has now also become available through online retailers for those who missed out on-site.
Unveiled at a Five-Day, 30th Anniversary Show
Tokyo Game Show 2026, where BlocPad was shown off, is being held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. Marking the event's 30th anniversary, this year's show was expanded to five days for the first time ever. Amid more than 1,000 exhibitors at the largest edition of the show to date, one of the standout attractions was a tiny controller at the booth of moimate, a maker known for peripherals and arcade controllers.
A Keychain-Sized Controller That Actually Works
BlocPad fits into a size smaller than the palm of your hand. Its 3D-printed body is thin and includes a strap hole, so it can be carried like a keychain on a bag or set of keys. It connects over wired USB-C and works with PCs, Nintendo Switch, and Android devices, being recognized under the Direct Input and Switch Input standards. It also works on iOS devices to some extent, though some button-mapping features are limited there. Because the connection is wired, there is no need to charge it, making it easy to pick up and play whenever the mood strikes. It is priced at 2,500 yen.
moimate has previously made products such as the lever-less arcade controller Rushbox and the left-hand input device CreatorPad, aimed at illustration and video editing. BlocPad appears to channel the know-how the company built with those serious input devices into a playful, keychain-sized product.
Mix-and-Match Colored Parts
BlocPad is built from a base unit plus three separate parts, a top, a button piece, and a bottom, that can be combined individually. The parts come in colors including clear purple, purple, clear green, yellow, white, black, rose pink, sky blue, and gray, letting buyers put together a one-of-a-kind combination. Each part can also be purchased on its own, so owners can swap in different colored parts later to change the look.
Sold Out Repeatedly, Then Limited to One Per Customer
On the first day of the show, September 17, the BlocPad units sold at the moimate booth sold out due to high demand. The following day, sales resumed with a limit of one unit per customer, but stock ran out again around 10:30 a.m., shortly after the show floor opened, as the rush for the controller continued.
Now Available Through Online Retailers
In response to the repeated sellouts at the venue, BlocPad has newly become available through online retailers including Amazon, Rakuten, and Yahoo! Shopping. moimate's official online store also allows customers to purchase multiple units at once, making it an option for those who could not make it to the show or who want to buy extra colored parts to customize their unit.
Summary
A controller small enough to carry like a keychain, yet capable of proper gameplay on PCs, Nintendo Switch, and Android devices, BlocPad drew strong demand and sold out repeatedly from the first day of Tokyo Game Show 2026. Its mix-and-match colored parts add to the appeal, and it is now available through Amazon, Rakuten, Yahoo! Shopping, and moimate's official online store. Those who could not attend the show in person now have a way to get their hands on this tiny, fully functional controller.
