GameSir X2 Bluetooth Controller Teardown

After looking at the GameSir X2 USB Controller, it was time to check out the Bluetooth Version
#GamesirX2 #BluetoothController #Teardown
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[@JediBuji]

What an interesting way to handle the data between the two halves. Came here looking for details on his because I'm wondering how hard it would be to mod this into a much wider controller for a larger tablet style device.

[@rickstechrepairs]

Agreed, odd but does the job I would be curious If the connections where extended if that would cause input lag on one side of the controller

[@JediBuji]

@@rickstechrepairs I'm going to guess there won't be measurable lag but would think resistance if the wire were lengthened to much night be too much for those particular circuits. Fortunately it looks like a pretty robust ic design, I bet I can extend the leads (and use the same springs) without issue. To me it looks like the trickiest part will be coming up with the extended housing for the back.

[@mattsiiteri4366]

Same lol I am ready to 3d print a part to extend the housing in the middle if it works and test it out on an ipad mini

[@JediBuji]

@@mattsiiteri4366 post back when you do, that was the direction I was thinking but I don't have a printer or much experience with the current state of 3d printing.

[@TheGuitarnob]

@@JediBuji i need the same!! i have tabs7 plus and i want to use in my tablet :(((

[@bigsiege7684]

I was out of luck and the left stick was touching the spike on the spring. I watched the video because I also could not open it by unscrewing only the screws on the back cover. But I didn’t rip off all the rubber, I just cut the holes to access the screws. I bent the end of the spring with the solder back and everything became fine. It’s sad that such good things have to be refined by hand. Thanks dude.

[@rickstechrepairs]

hope you got it all sorted

[@LegacyOmega]

Do you think you could replace the joystick with a hall effect generic joystick switch replacement with this fucking p.o.s???

[@rickstechrepairs]

no idea

[@emlynnn2374]

My gamesir x2 got stick drift..how can fix it?

[@rickstechrepairs]

I don't know of any spare parts for them

[@saulosilvarog3gamesmobile670]

Sou do Brasil e meu analógico estragou qui modelo e o analógico eo mesmo dos controles ps5 e Xbox?

[@rickstechrepairs]

I can't read sorry

[@adrianleano6685]

My bluetooth version have defective left analog and L2 upon arrival. is it repairable? as sending it back to china is just not an option

[@rickstechrepairs]

i think you will need to send it back :(

[@EpsylonZero]

I have one with the same condition, did you have any luck fixing it?

[@adrianleano6685]

@@EpsylonZero opened it and soldered one cable.

[@EpsylonZero]

@@adrianleano6685 thanks, I’ll try that

[@otimo144]

Cool I wanted to tear it down and give it a matte black paint job. Thank you for the video :D

[@rickstechrepairs]

good luck

[@knivez.official]

its not using ribbon not like the ipega controllers, ipega uses ribbon and after using a month its gonna worn out because of the poor manufacturing when yoy stretched out the controllers, gamesir did a good job not using ribbons

[@rickstechrepairs]

i like how they connect the left and right side of the controller

[@YTDmeyez]

Useful and concise tear down video, I'm tinkering with the idea of adding a fast charging pad inside or maybe on the back if it's possible for charging while playing since the charge port is blocked while clamped. keep up the great quality content!

[@rickstechrepairs]

Great to read this has been a help for you A charging pad would be cool but challenging to use it while using the gamesir

[@kamm3021]

Looks hard to replace R1/L1 and R/R2 switches

[@rickstechrepairs]

Wouldn't be fun

[@popo-yq5je]

Sir please keep calm what you doing...

[@rickstechrepairs]

Getting in to it

[@midnightduo1]

Mine is also dead on arrival, will not hold a charge. They just refunded me and let me keep the thing, any idea on what I could do to fix it? Maybe I can sell it after

[@rickstechrepairs]

Sell for spare parts

[@FurbyParade226]

I have a fix. Message me again on here if you're interested on quickly repairing it.

[@bryersbee9579]

What solution are you recommend for left stick analog drift?(the red one) can it be replaced by another analog controlers?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Can't be replaced with a different joycon

[@WillOnParade]

Could those thumb sticks be replaced with sticks from a dualshock 4?

[@rickstechrepairs]

I don't think so

[@kruger2635]

I actually would like to know if an Xbox analogue replacement stick would work here, as I personally fix my Xbox controls all the time.

[@rickstechrepairs]

No I don't think so

[@Maturner7]

The ps5 caps work with some modding on the hole (just the caps not the electrics)

[@knivez.official]

I've choose this instead of the type C because there are plenty of issues coming out after months of use. like right analog sometimes not working, because of the port that will worn out after continuous plug and out, and the charging port only works on specific phone, also add unable to use your case if its too thic, I think the Bluetooth is the perfect one.

[@rickstechrepairs]

I found the Bluetooth controller to be so much more reliable

[@johnnybravo4045]

Sir, could you disassemble your unit again and examine the battery. What voltage/current. What size. If you are able to find replacement on AliExpress and so on? It would be very useful, since this is the part which fails most often in that gamepad.

[@rickstechrepairs]

i no longer have this to check sorry

[@johnnybravo4045]

@@rickstechrepairs no worries, I found another video where was that unit - 3.7V, 500mAh and very very small battery

[@-libertyprimev1-902]

​@@johnnybravo4045any chance you could direct me to that other video? I'm having the same battery failure issue...

[@johnnybravo4045]

@@-libertyprimev1-902 no link anymore but I was able to recharge the battery, actually I've done that by holding pin in hole for a while. I was able to repeat that in another "failed" unit too and finally sold both with extra revenue as I went with Nintendo Switch

[@alex-jy8pv]

Salve si può cambiare da iPhone ad Android type c il connettore?

[@rickstechrepairs]

use bluetooth version on Iphone

[@modzi9138]

hello , i would like to ask. what the type of battery that gamesir x2 bt use? i want to replace it cause broken already. thx

[@rickstechrepairs]

No idea on that one sorry

[@JediDropBear]

Hey Modzi have you been able to find out what battery it takes? Mines busted as well

[@FurbyParade226]

@@JediDropBear If you guys are experiencing problems with charging, I have an easy fix. Just get at me on here if you still have it.

[@meerashir6074]

​@@FurbyParade226bro can you help me with it pls

[@davidgesell]

Did anyone ever find a good replacement battery for this?? I ordered a replacement 3.7V 500mAh one off amazon but it was the wrong size. It's roughly 25mm X 29mm X 9mm, but having trouble finding one with this form factor.

[@rickstechrepairs]

nar, i cant save iv hunted a battery for this, so iv got no advice

[@FurbyParade226]

I'm assuming you ordered a battery because you were getting a blinking red light with no charge? If so, message me on here & I'll run you through the steps to fix it. Takes 3 minutes max.

[@davidgesell]

@@FurbyParade226 No I ordered another battery because my original one was completely dead. Like no lights anywhere and would not charge even after hours of being plugged in.

[@FurbyParade226]

@@davidgesell My controller did the same exact thing as yours. A lot of X2 Bluetooth models are suffering from this same issue. I guarantee, even though it didn't light up, that you were going through the same thing I & many others are going through. Has it been like this the entire time you've owned it? Like, straight out of the box with no lights when charging? Or was it working before, but not working now? Do you still have the controller in your possession? Because there's a bit of a trick I want you to try, if so. Fix - In between the power button & the USB-C port on the lower left of the controller is a reset button. You'll need a pin to get in there. Now most portable electronics that have a reset button, you usually just hold it in for a few seconds & it works. But for whatever reason, you have to modify a technique to get it to work properly. Get a pin & insert it into the reset button. Keep it held in with 1 hand. Then in the other hand, plug in a USB-C charge cord into the port. Keep the reset button held in for at least 2 minutes while the USB-C cord is in the controller. When you take the pin off the reset button your controller should light up. Edit - If it doesn't light up at all, then repeat the steps I gave but try holding reset for even longer. It's then going to display 1 of 4 possible blinking lights. Red, Orange, Yellow or Green. If it's blinking red, repeat the steps above. If it's orange, repeat the steps above. If it's yellow or green, that means it worked. Then just keep it charged until it works again. It took me several tries to do this but this is the solution. Mine was blinking red for the longest time & also went through a phase where no lights would come up at all. Follow the steps I presented & get back to me. If it works for you then I'll know this is a definitive fix.

[@davidgesell]

@@FurbyParade226 Well I already replaced the battery in mine months ago and it's been working ever since. This is amazing though if this works for someone. It was a pain matching the dimensions of a new battery with the same voltage and mah, and modifying the actual bracket that holds the battery in the controller. Your way seems much easier. Hopefully someone will come across this post and it'll work for them. Keep fixing things one at a time man. 👍

[@diyer1190]

should be built in a fan

[@rickstechrepairs]

i dont see the need

[@knivez.official]

how's the latency? did it work well witg emulators like ppsspp or myboy?

[@rickstechrepairs]

havent noticed any lag, so i would say its fine

[@knivez.official]

@@rickstechrepairs I ordered one and it should arive on Wednesday or Thursday, i have plenty of ipega controllers and its a pain in the ass using ipega, lots of deadzones and very cheap plastic materials, I hope this one is I've been waiting for.

[@-BarathKumarS]

@@knivez.official So how was it? Is the input lag noticeable and does the gamesir x2 have deadzones?

[@mocknugget]

@@-BarathKumarS The input lag is noticeable only when you compare it side by side with a wired one. I have one, the input lag ain't noticeable unless you compare it.

[@imb4dm4n66]

Can it connect to pc or android using it's usb charger port?

[@rickstechrepairs]

havent tried that one actually

[@imb4dm4n66]

@@rickstechrepairs Please try it, i want to buy a telescopic controller that support Bluetooth and OTG dont know which one other than ipega.

[@TheAlex726a]

The USB-C port is only for charging, sadly. You can't use this on pc :c

[@imb4dm4n66]

@@TheAlex726a Oh bummer, guess I'll keep using my ipega 9023s

[@mocknugget]

@@TheAlex726a I was able to, only for once. Windows really detected it. Was able to play some games but after that I can't do it again

[@매화-w9s]

possible for ipad mini 6?

[@rickstechrepairs]

no idea