Best known for its personal electronics protection accessories, Colorado-based OtterBox is now set to make a splash into mobile gaming.

Through a partnership with Xbox, OtterBox is leveraging its experience making mobile accessories to launch a gaming product portfolio that bridges the gap between console and mobile gaming experiences with five new products rolling available for pre-order on Jan. 25.

First is the mobile gaming clip, which allows players to connect their phone to their Xbox controller without impeding a player’s screen or use of controls. As cloud gaming and streaming become more viable and attractive to mobile gamers, accessories to accommodate the experience in a user-friendly way are becoming essential. Xbox’s own cloud gaming service, xCloud, allows subscribers to play Xbox games on their phones, but while phones aren’t designed for that type of gameplay it can lead to a sub-par gaming experience. OtterBox hopes to appeal to gamers-on-the-go with this new offering, which is offered at $29.95.

Another new ease-of-use minded accessory is OtterBox’s easy-grip controller shell, a protective case for the Xbox controller. It comes with swappable grip pads and has sweat-wicking technology for a stronger and more comfortable grip. The shell is available for $39.95.

OtterBox also revealed a new protective travel case specifically designed to protect Xbox controllers, which has a cable passageway to allow the controller to charge as it’s being safely stored. It also features a pop-up stand to hold a player’s phone as they game. The case retails for $44.95.

Also unveiled were a new “gaming case” for mobile devices which protects users’ phones and also helps fight overheating (available for $54.95) and a glass privacy guard that blocks would-be screen watchers ($49.95).

The new products will begin to ship starting in mid-February. Launch retailers include OtterBox, the Microsoft Store, Verizon and GameStop.

Photo courtesy of OtterBox

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