GameSir X2 Pro First Look, Turn Your Phone Into A Powerful Gaming Hand-Held!

[@KingKevin108]

I don't ever use any of these handheld devices for phones the emulation devices or anything, I just enjoy how ETA Prime talks about them

[@reynaldo7371]

pre-ordered this as my first telescopic controller. Great review as always!

[@junethefox5834]

Man, if I wasn't already getting a Kishi V2 from a friend soon, I'd totally get this.

[@pifre3051]

You getting it for free though?

[@junethefox5834]

Kinda, I guess

[@Relaxingmusic-tw4qn]

@@ghosttiee9212 x2 pro has worse analog issue,mine lasted 6 months

[@Relaxingmusic-tw4qn]

but whatever they are amazing though I stream most of my pc games through it

[@Pureblood.19]

@@Relaxingmusic-tw4qn I'm probably gonna give up until a decent company makes one and get the 8bitdo pro 2 and the phone clip tbh

[@shadowpandapc]

Im still enjoying my regualar gamesir X2, great device, had it a few years now and its always been great

[@KomodozGaming]

I already have the gamesir x2 v2 type c version and it's still serves me good 👍😊

[@Shoeboxcat7]

Personally, I'm holding off for the Backbone Android edition in November, but what I do like here on the X2 Pro are the reconfigurable buttons. I myself prefer the Nintendo layout, but it would be nice to swap between at will.

[@WarisAmirMohammad]

did not know that is going to be a thing, thanks for the reminder

[@SwissFenyx]

Same here

[@Shoeboxcat7]

@GH0STST4RSCR34M I mean, I'll wait for reviews. I'm not pre-ordering it, but I do like that it offers 3.5mm headphone jack and data pass-through. Winning features for me.

[@PeteC75]

Doesn't the Backbone require a subscription now?

[@MartyMcFryyy]

@@PeteC75 no, its only if you want to take advtage of their app, sucks they charge for that feature as the others dont.

[@nav3486]

Man I really like all your reviews. Very descriptive and concise

[@WheeledHamster]

The way bro pinky flicked that USB-C port.

[@A_d_e_k]

My Kishi V1 is still more than enough for moonlight sessions, but this one I have to say is really cool.

[@igromad]

I'm watching this video because my Kishi inexplicably got analog drift with a few months of use.

[@Eric20482]

They pretty much fixed all the issues I had with the gamesir controllers with this version.

Thank you for making these videos. I always look forward to your reviews! I purchased this immediately after watching the whole video. I appreciate it ETA PRIME!

[@fable2830]

Planning on getting this for my s23 ultra great review seems way better than the backbone one and razer kishi v2

[@fulltimecommenter]

Seems, this guy was hired to endorse this product

[@fable2830]

@@fulltimecommenter ???

[@fulltimecommenter]

@@fable2830 he was hired to endorse the product. In reality, it's a little worse than the normal kishi v1

[@fable2830]

@fulltimecommenter in reality it's actually a lot better than the kishi, I have both now, the x2pro has way faster inputs and is just more comfortable to use longer periods of time

[@fulltimecommenter]

@@fable2830 ...should've expected that from your botlike comment

[@NecolasHamwi]

1,000,000 !!! Congratulations 🎉

[@asaf9919]

Thank you very much for the description I am considering buying gamesir x2 pro for myself looks great 💯 I like the video :)

[@FGYT2009]

I can't wait to get my hands on this

[@emaculatej650]

Great tests.... one minor suggestion: when i see you test out fighting games can you showcase how well the dpads work with DP motions? That's always the true test. Besides that great vids as always

[@shadow212121kb]

I've been playing Castlevania Symphony of the Night on my phone using this controller. The D Pad is really sensitive, When i press Up Alucard keeps walking to the left, makes it hard to throw items. Not sure if mine is defective or not.

[@CatWachristmashat]

They just took the Gamesir x2, and completely removed almost all of the flaws and added: Analog triggers Xbox compatible Back buttons Usb C moved to the right. Changeable buttons.

[@RandomizationShow]

@Milk Xbox thing aside I had the x2 too and yeah, you're entirely correct this things amazing

[@CatWachristmashat]

@Milk sorry typed it out wrong

[@AnarickTheDevil]

Usb c on the right is a flaw for me as my volume buttons would be facing down. Having no Xbox branding was a plus not a flaw.

[@bipbop3121]

Only missing PD 30W charge and data pass thru & Hal sticks & well I don't know how these will ever take advantage of my top headphone jack. & GB it'd be a must buy

[@beretteres4031]

@@bipbop3121 i think they have hall sticks!!!

[@PuertoR0ck]

I got the gamesir x2 bluetooth version. Works perfectly.

[@hidarimak]

Today I learned about the Mantis Pro app. Thanks.

[@honeydiva9171]

I have the 1st version of this with the Switch settings & 2 Razr for Xbox with the Xbox emblem. I was about to buy the Razr upgrade & than I saw this one comes with 1 month Xbox subscription & new official Xbox controller. I noticed the new Razr no longer has the Xbox emblem, now on the new Gamesir. I was sold after that. I liked the Razr for my mobile gaming needs, but I hated how my phone would pop out of place during game play. This was another reason I went with this one. I like the wide hard back on Gamesir as opposed to the Razr with the elastic straps. The new one is made better & doesn't have the straps, but I liked this one better. Can't wait for my delivery so I can try it out!

[@cricketwithzee]

My Razor Kishi has packed it unfortunately the toggle buttons have stopped and now the D Pad after having for nearly 2 years. I got a cracking deal on this so ordered it and cannot wait to try it out! Thanks for the detailed review 👍🏼

[@ropeburn6684]

It's always good to hear about long term experiences. Makes it easier to put prices into perspective. Thanks for sharing mate!

[@bappibhai1]

I have gamesir X2 The only thing I didn't like is the app and the fact that my phone is Android 11 (compatibility is horrible) Otherwise the device is good Also I have the tallest smartphone in the market, and it fits almost perfectly I use it for playing pc games on android via Parsec

[@-libertyprimev1-902]

Compatibility with the App or X2 was horrible with A11?

[@AnarickTheDevil]

The usb c plug stopped working on mine after a couple uses so I'm not going any ware near there products again until I start seeing some long term reviews. Plus 80+ is a ridiculous price for a controller.

[@-libertyprimev1-902]

@@AnarickTheDevil you's probably get a refund if that happened that early...

[@AnarickTheDevil]

@@-libertyprimev1-902 Nope. I barley used it so it ended up breaking after the return period.

[@niluss6]

If you are referring to the mapping app not working, you have to run another adb shell command to make it work: settings put global block_untrusted_touches 0 And this should make it work for any mapping app like the gamesir app, mantis or panda..

[@qjo]

"... so just be aware that, if you've got a smaller device, you might not fill that controller completely up." A valuable life lesson.

[@richardmorales4645]

What device?

[@qjo]

@@richardmorales4645 I was just quoting the video.

[@robertbutterworth5969]

ive gone thru the gamesir x2 the kish and kishi v2 and have returned them all. the x2 ppro is otw. my main thing is the analogs and usb port. the kishis were way to hard on my phone and lacked the support. i felt like i needed to becareful when playing it. like it was made of glass. well the phone is but u get my point. gamesir ftw.

[@HitmonleeDeluxe]

I am guessing that like the other controllers, audio passthrough doesn't work through the USB-C connector on the controller?

[@-BarathKumarS]

Yes

[@LachM2011]

I hope a bluetooth one is available at some point. My big problem with these controllers is having to take my phone's case off, which I really don't want to do for obvious reasons.

[@richardmorales4645]

Buy a spigen air skin

[@KisucialLion_23]

I actually just bought a gamesir pro for my nephew he has a iPhone 14 plus and a Motorola hopefully it works for his Motorola it cost 70.00 and since I know he's a gamer I wanted him to have a bomb gift.

[@nicholasbowler4574]

Hey ETA, you should do a Linux gaming front-end review or walk through, it would be a great series if you did a launchbox style series. I've been having a real hard time trying to find anything ,and what I do find, getting it to work properly.

[@crocs_shark5553]

Hey ETA, love ur videos keep it up man

[@takumifujiwara8356]

I love how his voice sounds like A.I

[@abdulhamza172]

This is exactly the controller I've been looking for. Except the usc C is on the right side which is a deal breaker since I have a galaxy fold

[@AnarickTheDevil]

My volume buttons are on the left side of my phone so I would be hitting them all the time in this controller.

[@Ancient_West]

Watching the video from yesterday as todays video drops..... I can barely keep up!

[@nutifafa_foli]

This is a thorough review 👍🏾

[@expectafight]

Bought the black one from your link. Thank you!

[@chicken636]

Looks like this model will still have the same issues I have with the 2021 version that I have. Dedicated screenshot button is too close to dpad and is constantly accidentally pushed. Certain games will get paused for the screenshot ruining gameplay. Needs lower palm grips for those of us with bigger hands. It becomes very uncomfortable after long play time.

[@boncboncki89]

Hah, a few days ago i was upload video about Standard version of this controller and I love this little piece of hardware. But this - pro - its brilliant. Analog triggers, 2 extra buttons on down side. Its nice :)

[@JuanD817]

I don't know if this still works but some Xbox/PlayStation controller only games are able to be played with a USB-C controller if you also pair one of those controllers. I played COD Mobile a year ago on my Moto Z2 Force with the gamepad mod, the only thing i had to do was have a paired Xbox controller on the side.

[@justinw7323]

I have this controller I just pray it doesn't break. I like it.

[@crimsonmccloud2564]

I got this a week ago and its sickkkkkkkkk!

[@TheNeku123]

What about usb c to 3.5mm jack? Does it work through the controller?

[@fitrisuhaimi4581]

Hello, I love how you review stuff. Been a fan of your channel for some time now. Would you be doing the review of the GameSir X3?

[@duke45jp]

FINALLY. THE PERFECT MOBILE USB CONTROLLER. I have the Bluetooth version for my Galaxy S8+. This is 10x better because of USB C.

[@greatMomiz]

this controller looks valid, but I already got the saitake 7007f on the way

[@corsinivideos]

Can that USB-C port be used for audio?

[@theo_jeff]

Can you plug in USB c headphones into the passthrough USB c port?

[@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada]

I like mine, it's like a handheld console.

[@Berkshire20]

Thank you so much for your advice using Mantis Buddy for playing Genshin Impact

[@blockchainoverdrive6090]

I hope EGG NS / SKYLINE gets optimized for Poco X4 GT soon

[@0x0404]

swappable buttons, that is pretty mind blowing in simplicity and usefulness.

[@AnarickTheDevil]

If swappable buttons is mind blowing to you then wait until you see a magician at a birthday party.

[@thecapitalg]

@@AnarickTheDevil😮🤯

[@iseekpeaceandtranquility]

this is perfect for those who like to remote play from their pc!

[@ChibiAzurenightmare]

yeah,,,, sunshine + moonlight and this gamepad.... can play any games comfortly on my bed..... perfect

[@theblitz1687]

Your intro is way too good

[@draras]

Do you add your voice in after the video is done or do you speak in real time as you record? You’re just so smooth. 😎

[@gregorybolivar5712]

Just got my Gamesir x2 Pro couple days ago... Just enjoy playing my Street Fighter EX+Alpha and Ex 2+ games... Using the FPse emulator for PSx games... I didn't have to install their app...🧐🤓🤫...$71.99 on Amazon...

[@daiwhite8470]

Just wondering wether it's possible to usb c to hdmi out of that pass through usb port? So I could hook it up to my TV whilst still using the controller? 🤔

[@MLGPRO-dx8fg]

Could you please show us the analog stick mapping with a controller testing app? The old gamesir x2 actually has horrid analog stick detection.

[@speedsgame8113]

Still rocking the razer kishi v1

[@sebastianlokietsch6431]

Hey man i've been watching your videos for quite a while now. You gotta try Dead Cells on Android in a configuration like this. You'll love it.

[@SyntheticHare]

Battery

[@Jbrimbelibap]

the upcoming nubia red magic 8 pro comes with a nubia branded version of this controller, i'm sure you'll test this at some point on the channel ! The new redmagic is an absolute slab of glass, and it fills it up perfectly.

[@thebigskip-e]

Any chance you can test how these are with cases on?

[@overoula]

both rog phone 5/6 and s22 ultra fit fine on this ofcourse without cases

[@sirmiluch6856]

I have a problem with this pad. In the gamesir app everything works, but anywhere else the A B X Y buttons are unresponsive (including gamepad tester type apps). They work as I press them slowly, but it only takes 3 or more quick presses and it locks up input for a second.

[@IRWPD]

The build quality looks really good on this controller.

[@AnarickTheDevil]

So did the original x2 but then the usb c on mine stopped working after a couple uses.

[@gdmt]

Will this fit the rog 6 pro? Since the usb port is not in the middle and is offset to the left.

[@kryo1376]

Just get the official kunai gamepads

[@noname76787]

i am concerned with redmagic 7s pro back vent when using these type controllers. will the lack of space obstruct the vent in the back? will it make the intake vent give out earlier than it should be

[@exs6708]

It won't do anything harmful to the intake vent. Cooling will just be slightly worse.

[@EDGE_33]

No problem using the Redmagic 7S Pro. The air vent is on the left and the slider on the X2 Pro opens from the left leaving a 5mm space under that part of the phone.

[@Emulation_Inflation]

Hmmm I have a kishi v1. I need to get one of these!🤤

[@r0galik]

Is it possible for you to (sometimes) do a video during which you record the commentary when using the device? I visit this channel to learn about new tech sometimes but when I really focus on the video it's always evident that not much talking is done when recording, which makes the sound and the picture a bit disconnected.

[@gregmasciola3332]

I tried 2 of the previous GameSirs, but had no luck with either. When I would map the buttons in RetroArch it recognized each button, but then in game half of them wouldn't do anything. So for now I just use a phone clip that attatches to my 8bitdo controller.

[@richardmorales4645]

It's weird if you map them from scratch they don't work what I found that works is you have to look for a shared configuration or should be somewhere in the little pop up bubble and then it will work when you map the buttons is definitely a flaw and I'm on a galaxy s22

[@randomytwul2002]

Question. Does it allow the phone to keep cool with the fan on while using the controller? Please answer as I am looking to purchase it

[@louiecayabyab8934]

I got rog phone 3 but the usb c was not in the middle, what alternative should i try? Thanks

[@Ezio470]

Why are these controllers made for phones more expensive than dedicated controllers? i'd even say that non-telescopic controllers have more features as well.

[@ScavengerFX]

I just bought it for my Galaxy S21 Ultra because I would very much like an inexpensive way to Steam Link my games to a device and this just seems the simplest way to do it.

[@TomaszStachewicz]

Got a previous Gamesir X2 and the biggest drawback is lack of either audio jack or usb2.0 otg port or access to audio jack (if phone already has it), so that the only headphone option is bluetooth, and this means bad latency in games (at least on Android).

[@imnotbreno]

Only Backbone get it right

[@Shoeboxcat7]

@@imnotbrenoRight, November closing in!

[@-BarathKumarS]

@@imnotbreno Gamevice Flex too!

[@blockchainoverdrive6090]

@@imnotbreno sadly there's a lot of bad review with backbone rn

[@imnotbreno]

@@-BarathKumarS Thanks, I didn't know that it existed and it's better for phones with cases!

[@harrmick6218]

I wonder if this works with the z fold without modification? 🤔

[@catchthisfire]

i use my bluetooth version daily im gonna pick up this new version soon

[@tdandre1]

Can the Lenovo legion y700 tablet fit in this? Having trouble to find a gamepad that works with it

[@mattdavis9601]

If the Legion's USB port is on a short side (where most phones and everything has it) then not without modification. ETA said in the video that it'll only support devices up to 179mm in length. I'm not sure how long the Legion is physically but I know the screen is 8.8 inches diagonal. The 8 inch 16x10 tablet I'm watching this video on has a screen, ignoring the bezels, that's 172-173mm long according to my ruler. By the time you account for the extra 8/10ths of an inch and the, admittedly thin, bezels of the Legion you'll probably be looking at 200+mm in length.

[@Michael-hn8bo]

I've got a bluetooth regular version on the way. I'll take my otterbox case over latency. I wish someone made a small usb-c extender so it could actually fit my otterbox case though.

[@parsajx]

Try the apple pencil first gen female to female lighting port

[@izaldrin9038]

Someone already tried using this controller for Egg NS and the controller didn't work.

[@runi69140]

Yes

[@Rooxie973]

Trying to get support from Egg NS

[@DylanDavidVindasLopez]

where is the moded gamesir controller? im still waiting for that one!

[@unlimitedslash]

hum, do you have a link for the image shown in the phone screen on the preview image ?

[@joe_schmoe_420]

I wish someone would show case compatability or mods to fit cases on these controllers It's the only thing stopping me from jumping on one

[@topmoomoo]

yes.

[@kazuma8696]

Can you recommend one that would fit a phone with a case on, don’t want to keep taking off and putting case on every time I game. Also one that has back buttons would be great too.

[@knivez.official]

you should review the sticks if its magnetic or not because previous x2 suffers from drifting

[@macncheez1212]

Problem is 90% of Android games don't support controllers. Wish they would expand it to more.

[@richardmorales4645]

That's what g touch mode is for

[@IndianaDroneServices]

i just got one of these for cloud gaming on my Pixel 7. It fits in the USB port with a thin case. So phones with the thin bumper style cases should be okay

[@Burn_In_Oled_On_Purpose]

I like the pass thru charging, does the controller have a headphone port for wired headphones?

[@chrishahn4551]

Has this Controller also micro switches on the D-Pad like an Xbox controller ?

[@dakotatalteco]

I hate that you can't use it with a case, I have a really thin case and the usbc can't even push all the way into the port 😢

[@ooharloo]

What annoys me is the type c is now on the right side of the controller having the fold makes it a bit awkward to view. I have the X3 already otherwise the xpro seems pretty good.

[@Arkinos]

Yeah me too, but it is work so it's fine for me

[@cerventes761]

Hey what happened to the Nacon controller? that one was good...

[@johnnyrivera7665]

I swear they bring out the better one's right after the fact people already bought the first. First (OG version) no d-pad, (2019 version) d-pad, (Bluetooth version.) Can't say the X3 is better other than the cooling fan. But you get the point.

[@Rooxie973]

X2 Pro isn't supported on Egg NS. That's the down side

[@MrQwertyzone]

@@Rooxie973 its supported. You just need to subscribe as vip user and pay monthly fees

[@Rooxie973]

@@MrQwertyzone That's the problem. All Gamesir is supported fees-free except this one

[@MrQwertyzone]

@@Rooxie973 i don't think you can run eggns for free on X3 or T4 if I'm not mistaken. So only old X2 USB C have that feature

[@Rooxie973]

As far as I know the USB Gamesir gamepads are free to use

[@p00pTanK]

What button layout do you use for gen impact TYIA!!

[@barryahonsi7327]

Thank you for this video, do you recommend buying this to play CoD mobile???

[@RetroWaveArcades]

Same day as I received x2 usb-c x2 pro was released. I have some questions about this one vs x2 usb-c (size, clickyness) 1) does dpad is the same? 2) does shoulder buttons are the same? 3) face buttons are bigger but are they same clicky? 4) material used is it the same?

[@blockchainoverdrive6090]

i think you need to watch the video first. some of these questions are answered in the video already

[@LumbyMcGumby]

I have an 351v by anbernic but I might get this the vertical layout of that handheld only works with games on Gameboy before advance and JRPGs. Any intensive platform games on the 351v hurt your hands after 10 minutes hahaha

[@eazyrat]

How do these things work with a relatively chunky phone case on? Do they fit fine? Does the usb c input reach and stay in ok? Thanks

[@richardmorales4645]

You will have to take your case off unless your using something like the spigen air skin

[@gregmarresurreccion7636]

I hope they included a headphone jack in the pro model

[@ZwRkAn007]

you should get Samsung fold 3-4 for testing this things

[@TempAccount358]

Don't use a phone case as it might restrict the depth the USB-C goes into your phone and prevent connection.

[@cocolandiasanchez1636]

Y porque no me detecta el gamesir x3 al enchufarlo directamente solo mediante otg como se hace amigo?

[@withouttokyoneons6689]

Mr ETA prime, can you re-sell to my a steam deck with your autography :'3