They pretty much nailed it | GameSir G8 Galileo Mobile Game Controller Review

[@zergslayer69]

Thank you for showing this controller with a foldable, most people neglect the foldable audience

[@sotosmatthew3046]

Most people don't own a foldable in the first place so how could they not neglect it 😂

[@gmdragon117]

Since you hold it down for foldable phones, you gain my subscription! Thank you!

[@DGTL_Dev]

They need to make these controllers with the USB on the other side. I would rather have the screen be the other way.

[@user-if7vt2ni2z]

I agree. I think they do it this way because its the default rotation when you fullscreen.

[@VanBurenPhilips]

I believe the original Gamesir X2 did that, and got a lot of criticism for it. I'd prefer the plug to not be fixed in one place, so the controller could be used with any device in landscape or portrait. I guess it'd have to be on a cable and would probably look less tidy, but I'd take that for the increased versatility.

[@ThisDudeMoe]

OR they could make the usb connection recessed and on BOTH sides, with an adapter/extention that you simply pull off and attach to your preferred side.

[@Burn_In_Oled_On_Purpose]

I glad that gamesir finally made a game controller that has a headphone jack instead of relying on inferior bluetooth audio, but at least bluetooth is still optional for those that want to use bluetooth for audio. I have the regular backbone controller that I use for my sony xperia 1 iv android phone. I wish there was a way to map buttons for games for the android version of the backbone controller without paying for a subscription service just to use certain features for the game controller. Backbone is the only brand that requires a monthly subscription service just to use certain features. I used to use the moga power a pro controller but the app for the moga power a pro controller has never been updated to support the recent games and is still stuck with the older games. I really like the built in battery on the moga power a pro controller to charge my phone from the usb a port, but I wish it was a standard that all game controllers have a built in battery to charge your own phone or for playing extended game play. Having a battery built into a game controller is better than having no battery built into a game controller since it won't drain your owns phone battery compared to just using a controller that is attached to your phone or using bluetooth that has lag and more battery drain from your own phone. For example, the game pad for the moto mod for the moto z line of phones has a battery built into a game controller and the game pad is not that bulky and uses magnets. The game controllers could have the similar form factor and functionality as the moto mods and they don't have to use magnets unless they use magsafe as an optional choice but make the game controllers universal for any variety of phones even for folding phones. I have the jbl sound booster moto mod for my moto z4 and the magnets are very strong and it's very easy to use and remove since it's literally just plug and play.

[@JacMoves]

For WZ Mobile close the Gamesir app plug in the controller and turn it to controller mode with the green light on THEN start the game. Once the game starts click A or any button and make sure it say " Controller Connected" on the screen. It will work then. If it doesn't Update the app and add mapping from the setting on Gamesir app

[@johndoe8155]

Shane, Buddy! The code still works! Great video. THANK YOU. SUBSCRIBED. SHARED. Keep it up. Proud of you.

[@Sonicrules82]

Just used your code and purchased one! They were already discounted so got a double discount! Excited for this controller as I have big hands and the backbone seems uncomfortable, just like the switch joycons. Thanks for the review!

[@blknative1927]

shane here's a tip for playing cod mobile without mapping bottons with any type c gamesir controller. first connect any xbox wireless controller via bluetooth to your device/smartphone. now simply place your device inside your gamesir controller start cod mobile and in the pop-up window you'll be given a choice to select what controller you are connecting (backbone-ps4-ps5-xbox wireless controller) select xbox wireless controller. now you can play cod mobile as if you are playing with a xbox controller. cod mobile only supports the four controllers i mention above. i play cod mobile with my ps4 controller or my gamesir x2 pro controller daily. i'm planning on picking up the g8 galileo tomorrow. don't forget to go into settings in cod mobile and scroll down to controller. there you will see that your controller is connected and the buttons layout.

[@McGuinness89]

You have to connect your Xbox controller everytime you want to play with a Gamesir USB-C?

[@blknative1927]

@@McGuinness89 Yes

[@blknative1927]

@@McGuinness89 it makes cod mobile think that you're playing with a supported Xbox wireless controller

[@McGuinness89]

@@blknative1927 very cool workaround but if I'm whipping out an Xbox controller I might as well just use that lol

[@blknative1927]

@@McGuinness89 true lol but I use both it beats mapping buttons

[@Shadowfax1804]

I use the Gamesir X2 (BT) with my OnePlus Open and Xreal Air, it's a fantastic setup for Cloud gaming as well as Android games that support a controller!

[@janjaaweed]

Any idea how to use xreal air and gamesir g8 ?

[@Shadowfax1804]

@@janjaaweed I don't know if the usb c pass through would support the xreal , but it's the only option I can think of. Maybe with the xreal beam, connecting to the phone wirelessly could be another option?

[@Nsfwstar]

Is so hilarious to me that these sticks feels so much better than my dualsense sticks, good work G8 xd

[@manegrindshard]

Down facing screen is a deal breaker for me I'd much rather the screen be going upwards than down

[@chrisnorth27]

I really like my Gamesir X2 and ive used it with my Duo 1 and my Pixel Fold. I would really like to upgrade to the newer joystix and more ergonomic grips but I think for folding phones the Type C needs to be on the left side. Having the phone hang down instead of up feels off and very uncomfortable.

[@raizan1]

Hey quick question is it secure to use it when laying in bed/on the couch with a foldable phone? Or am I at risk of my phone falling on my face 😅

[@chrisnorth27]

@@raizan1 Mine is the Gamesir x2 bluetooth model so there is no usb port to lock it in. The springs hold good and it has rubber edges that kind of grip around the front of your phone to clamp it in. I'm using a Pixel fold wich I think is the heaviest foldable out there and I have no problems.

[@raizan1]

@@chrisnorth27 thanks Dude I will be getting one myself now

[@stel1000]

Exactly my thoughts. I hate it that they put it on the right in the later versions. They wouldn't loose anything in terms of how it works on phones other than foldables but if it's on the right, it makes foldables look so wrong...

[@volcalstone]

I wish they made foldable specific controllers where the screen is on the top side instead. They could solve this by making the USB-C port on the left side instead. So like a reverse version instead.

[@WargodFilms]

But to be fair most people turn there phone with the port facing to the right when viewing and gaming the notch or the dot always end up on the left

[@volcalstone]

@@WargodFilms yeah ik as I do the same but for foldables this isn't going to work that's all.

[@ssemiss]

@@volcalstonehey i once saw a controller where the USB-C connector was on the left side instead ! It was a video of a guy showing all his controllers of this type (where you put your phone on the middle). i hope this helps !!

[@matts1978]

This is a fantastic controller! Way better than the backbone. I love the Gamesir X2, however its only flaw is that it become very uncomfortable quickly. I played the Witcher 3 via PS Remote Play for about an hour on the G8, then did some GBA emulation for about another hour and was not even close to being done. It felt great! Only one minor issue...the d pad is almost directly under the left joystick. It should be a little more to right so its at a better angle. Its a small gripe, seriously. Go buy this controller today.

[@itsAphelion.]

I have a x2 and getting the g8. The x2 is small and cramped which is fine for some people but not for me. Like you said its gets uncomfortable quickly. This will complete my fold and will save me from getting a steam deck and a ps portal

[@matts1978]

@itsAphelion. I do think the d pad on the x2 is great for retro stuff. Also, check out the g8+ as well. It has switch support and it has been a real game changer for that console alone.

[@NL12357]

Bought the gamesir g8 because of your video. The OnePlus open does not fit well enough for me. Gunna send it back

[@shanecraigtech]

Sorry to hear that, I can't say I've had any issues with the fit, but I don't use the case so maybe that's the issue?

[@NL12357]

@@shanecraigtech i do use a case but tried it without aswell. It would work. But it's on a tilt because of the camera bump. I bought the Powera Moga xp7 pro few days back which is blue tooth and good but don't like that it uses micro usb. Might have a look at the Nacon. Thanks

[@AndreaB6]

Do they have a version with the usb port on the left side? I was planning on getting a foldable phone, and it would be much better to have the screen sticking out upwards rather than the other way around, with DS and 3DS emulation in particular

[@OleHippy]

Shane, can you show this working with a Duo1? Seems like the USB port would be in the right place.

[@2LoudTech]

How is it in comparison to first party controllers. The joysticks specifically for fps games. I don’t own a Gamesir controller to compare to. Kind of an obscure choice to compare the controller your demoing to another of the same companies controllers. 🤷🏽‍♂️ or maybe in comparison to the backbone?

[@AndrewD50297045]

Modded it and use it with my Samsung S9+. Absolutely EPIC! Only thing I HATE is the slickness of the face ABXY buttons. Everything else is perfect.

[@talesthesalesman3106]

Can this be used as a wired pc controller by plugging a usb cable from a gaming laptop to this thing? 🤔

[@PJP-DJP]

I have this controller and use it with my Legion Y700 2023 using the side USB port.

[@LofiBeatsMD]

Any shot this would be compatible with windows laptop as a usb-c wired controller like the backbone is? Would mean I only have to carry around one controller when I travel...

[@pratikpramanik7782]

It will work with the right usb c extension but pass through charging and the headphone out won’t work

[@TitaPopo]

I need something that works on z fold, thats type c as well and works even with phone case.

[@electronicinfection]

Doesn't fit big phones with big cases so a no go for me. Height adjustable usb connector is a must!

[@CaveatSpectator]

will it work with a case? i have the zfold as well.

[@exil13n]

Realy love this controller design, but for me biggest flaw for this controller dont have vibration/rumble support...

[@SONGOKU02]

Hmm one question. On the Website it said, compatible with most phones with a case of 1mm or less. Even normal cases has more than a millimeter. This confuses me. I have a slightly thicker sillocon case. Almost 2 mm, but it's also not the biggest phone. But because the case i am kinda scared, if it still fits. Because the rate and the port itself. Can someone tell me, if it fits with a bigger case? Btw, i own the Samsung Galaxy A34 5g. (Great Phone for that price i may add..... don't wonder. It's kinda new and i needed to say that just because i am kinda hyped. XD)

[@pooooo52]

I have flip3. Annoying part with flip3. Doesn't support dex .

[@The_Geek_World]

I have a similar one, ipega D6 it is very responsive good battery life and it is wireless

[@MrBluedude33]

looks amazing man, seeing as you are using you fold out phone, do you think it would work for a samsung tablet? can the case hold it in place like your fold out phone??

[@Foernnr]

I need to get this instead of the Kishi. I’d love to play Halo mobile but the mobile controllers broke it for me. This and remote play seems like an instant win

[@dacook1987]

COD is a game that drives me nuts on controller support! How does backbone have native support for COD? Its honestly one of the reasons I go back to the backbone over gamesir controllers. Does this actually support PlayStation remote play?

[@gcforreal]

That's what I wanna know if you put this in the PlayStation mode with cod and official remote play let you use it

[@AmitysWake]

This with a foldable phone is such an experience

[@afrokidd214]

What about the head phones if we wanna play since in codm

[@norkris8729]

any vids on this combo while Parsec remote from a pc?

[@alexmotts]

Love your channel dude. But please adress it. Xbox and ps5 controllers do not work on a oneplus open. As a fellow oneplus open owner its killing me. Neither COD mobile my xbox app or ps app work with a controller. When synced it moves around like the menus but once you play a game the joysticks dont do anything. Only the buttons work. Its a major software problem atm.

[@shanecraigtech]

I never use consoles controllers on my phones, so this isn't something I've noticed.

[@alexmotts]

@@shanecraigtech well it's a pretty big issue imo. Buying a foldable to play my games is half the reason I bought this phone. And the controllers not working is a big deal. Esp when deciding which phone to buy. If I knew this was gonna be a probl I would've stuck to z fold.

[@YoloTub3]

It'll be nice if there's cooling pad mod since most of the games easily heats up the phone battery

[@exturkconner]

I'm sure there will be a bluetooth option for this. Most of the other gamesir controllers have come in both ways. Usually the first offering will be usb-c and then sometime down the line a bluetooth one will be offered. Usually by the time the bluetooth one is out the usb-c one will be discounted 20-30 dollars and the bluetooth one will launch at the same price the original launched at.

[@exturkconner]

@@allhandsonsteamdeck1440 I mean one is an accessory, and one is a streaming console. I don't really see what the one has to do with the other.

[@exturkconner]

@@allhandsonsteamdeck1440 They don't do the same thing. A controller isn't a console. It's a controller. A controller doesn't have a screen, it doesn't have speakers, it doesn't have a CPU, or GPU capable of running an operating system. They are entirely not the same thing.

[@matts1978]

With any modern phone, this controller does way more than the ps portal will ever do. However, the cost of a modern phone is WAY more than a ps portal. But, let's be real. Remote Play Sucks! Even on with my wifi 6e mesh..it sucks!

[@exturkconner]

@@matts1978 The phone does more, not the controller.

[@matts1978]

@@exturkconner Correct. With any modern phone, this controller does......

[@바보Queen]

how does it work with PS remote play

[@MalevolentAB]

right stick movement is always buggy with third party controls

[@Rippitty]

Yeah Ill stick to the gamesir X3 because it has a cooler. Phones need coolers unless you want throttling from hell from the heat. Im not willing to lower the resolution and fps. Screen dimming is annoying as well. The Gamesir x3 works great for the s24 ultra.

[@OleHippy]

Shane: Can I leave the foldable (Duo 1 here) in the controller and easily use the Duo for other non-gaming apps without taking it apart? Since my Duo is basically a second device can I use my Microsoft pencil and run Excel, KZbin, Mail, Messages, etc etc?

[@shanecraigtech]

Yeah, it'll work fine with Duo, you'll just have a screen hanging down sort of like my Open.

[@singyangchai4469]

Does it work with oneplus open with the case?

[@iancayton2079]

Does it work with iPad mini 6

[@pooooo52]

A KZbinr mod this controller to fit a tablet . Took stopper to go it over the limits.

[@shawnyx562]

When will they make a controller with the USB c on the left side so we the people with foldable phones can use one

[@shanecraigtech]

With it as it is currently, it's basically the same form factor as a PlayStation Portal

[@Weissherz]

I was using an xbox controller to play call of duty which was working wonderfully on my s20, its strange that this controller doesn't support it natively

[@shanecraigtech]

It's not strange, COD only supports official XBOX and PS controllers.

[@Weissherz]

@@shanecraigtech ooh that makes sense, have you tried the other modes thats mentioned on the manual ? I might think about buying this in the future unless i find a mount that i can use with xbox controller to hold oneplus open which seems unlikely for now

[@brandonjoshua2012]

Why would you buy a portal?

[@Promikes]

Why not use gyroscope?

[@SALIHAAL-BALUSHI]

It works with ps2 aetherxs2???

[@topherc100]

should have put usb c on the left side for foldables

[@robesteve1980]

Can IPad mini 6 fit and work with

[@e.gadd.1]

You have to take the phone case off every time you use it which for me is a PITA :(

[@HitDrip]

Since you don't have to turn the device sideways, unfortunately this won't work well with the pixel fold because the USB port when open is in the lower right hand corner of the device instead of the side 😢

[@GetERekted]

The oneplus and pixel have the usbc on the same spot 🤨

[@BoomMC_Inc]

Thank you, i got a z fold 5

[@djaxxxel]

Good use of the phone. Haven't thought about that.

[@e.gadd.1]

Note to manufacturers: Simply design an Android/Iphone game controller that fits phones with their cases on, and does not have small handles....... and you will beat all the competition. Everyone will buy.

[@OMG.IM.CODING]

Thank you for confirming that the OnePlus Open fits in the G8 Galileo. You're the ONLY creator that has answered my question about that. Unfortunately, I won't be getting it, for the simple fact that GameSir themselves didn't take the time to answer my concern. I've asked on almost a handful of their videos over the past week and a half and no one from GameSir never answered. I'm big on that. If a company themselves can't take the time and provide simple customer service, they don't deserve my money. Another awesome vid Shane!!!

[@varunaX]

that phone is almost 3k CAD. insane

[@OMG.IM.CODING]

@@varunaX Imagine, it's the only foldable, and maybe the only smartphone with 16gb RAM. Even the new Samsung S24, which I'm upgrading my other line to is still at 12gb. That's insane.

[@joshuarobinson2233]

Christmas gift for me for my fold 5!

[@ziggyq6712]

Fun fact, COD Mobile does support controllers, but only official PlayStation or Xbox first party controllers.

[@NathanMilkie1]

Are you using a randomfrankp deskpad?

[@shanecraigtech]

I don't know what that is, do I doubt it lol

[@asuramaru5131]

Can you play ps5 on it

[@drgofpmdawn]

I do that with my Z Fold 3 and The PS Backbone

[@rafaeltavares6928]

USB connector on the wrong side

[@skgaeming1925]

3DS Emulation would be nice on that phone I bet

[@michaelharville886]

Input lag?

[@varunaX]

its wired

[@anthonypearce5389]

G8+ plz

[@LazyEyePolitics]

If Playstation had web browsing cloud gaming. Id be so down

[@harissonbond7499]

Wulff Den's long lost cousin?

[@TheTheShizzler]

Galileo? Figaro!

[@McCool117]

Does this work with phone cases?

[@shanecraigtech]

Depends on the phone and the case.

[@1InvisionProductions]

If you can't use it with a phone case on, its a no-go for me.

[@shanecraigtech]

I'll never understand why people feel the need to make things up like this. Of course you can use it with a case on 😂 So long as you don't have some military grade brick attached to it, it's going to be just fine..

[@1InvisionProductions]

Good to know @@shanecraigtech

[@marbchristian132]

If only it had a cooling fan.

[@moresomoze]

I don't know what you do on your phone, but I play games exclusively with a phone and a mobile controller, Ive used multiple phones, multiple controllers And I have never ever had a temperature problem. I even watch videos and play games at the same time, while casting movies to a TV and still haven't had a need for a fan at all.

[@marbchristian132]

@@moresomoze try emulating switch games and youll know what I mean 😅. I'm using red magic 7s pro the one with the built in cooling fans and still gets toasty after 30 mins.. The rest of the games and emulation are all okay. It's just that Switch emulation is my cup of tea which is why this is a big deal for me.

[@budgetking2591]

got one for 55 euro, decent deal.

[@shanecraigtech]

Nice

[@tora_tora96]

Controller should be use for RPG, MMORPG and race game only .. shooting game is unsuitable

[@imliimits3530]

mine is literally almost here in 1 hour lol

[@michaelbmw1931]

Why you guys just dont use PS4 controller.... so much better than all of them..

[@shanecraigtech]

Disagree

[@RetroWolf13]

3ds would be awesome

[@too-stoked-about-2-strokes]

Noxinput+nefarious app=hell-to-the-no

[@DetailedIndian]

the joystick has gyro

[@tobiasandmatilda]

No good if you play inverted

[@DKwildrift]

Starfield?? Lol god bless you

[@D33_G33]

why not just play on a tablet?

[@shanecraigtech]

I am

[@D33_G33]

@@shanecraigtech looked like you were playing on a folding phone, my bad.

[@JamesGowan]

✝️ Subbed! God bless in 2024! ✝️