GameSir X2 Bluetooth vs GameSir X2: Comparison and Review

Today we're going to look at two telescopic controllers from GameSir: the X2 (2021 d-pad variant) and the brand new X2 Bluetooth. Are either of these worth getting for phone-based gaming?
GameSir X2 (Amazon): amzn.to/3fpjYku
GameSir X2 (AliExpress): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AgSVkp
GameSir X2 Bluetooth (Amazon): amzn.to/3hyXLDi
GameSir X2 Bluetooth (AliExpress): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9gV8LL
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:34 unboxing and impressions
03:19 comparison and weights
04:18 GameSir X2 Bluetooth performance
05:44 GameSir X2 performance
07:23 comparison with other handhelds
09:33 guest judge appearance
09:59 are they worth it?
10:57 conclusion
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[@Geo-se7mc]

MY GOD. finally i enioy the review. an ur detailed about things other ppl havnt mentioned. AWESOME. made a desicion on which gampad i want. thanks!!

[@leoszy4177]

Hi Russ! Your video is just in time for me, as I was wondering what switch style controller is the best, and here you come! Thanks for the help!

[@cheasan4132]

I appreciate the detail you put out! Thank you.

[@itamaravidani]

Welcome back! Great video and thanks for the in depth comparison. Hope it's the last time you have to go through such an ordeal!

[@RetroGameCorps]

I hope so too! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@DylonCorp]

Amazon has this on a good Black Friday special, came back to this video for the affiliate link. love what you do

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks Dylan, I really appreciate that.

[@Oburoni]

Between the retroid pocket 2 and 351V, I'm pretty much set for my emulating needs but I still watch every video anyways 😅 can't get enough of these weird gadgets

[@jaredboehm3102]

How are the ergonomics of those? I got an Odroid Go Advance and I love how well it runs all the games I want to play, but it's uncomfortable as hell to hold and the DPAD is hot garbage.

[@Oburoni]

@@jaredboehm3102 my answer is purely based on my very small hands: pretty awesome. Yes, the d pad on the RP2 is.. there, but it isn't uncomfortable for me to switch to using it. Tbh, I mostly use the RP2 w 8bitdo controllers and my TV. RG351V fits my hands basically perfect. I agree with Russ tho about that ones D pad, a little stiff and can wear out the hand after a long time. I love that anolog stick and use it all the time, not weird for me to drop down and use it especially for fighting games and such.

[@jaredboehm3102]

@@Oburoni thanks! I actually watched a couple more reviews after I asked the question and pulled the trigger on the RG351V last night. The big-ass 4:3 640x480 screen, vertical layout, and rounded grippy-ness sold me. It'll be here tomorrow from Amazon. Excited!

[@Splinky9588]

Wireless latency is a dealbreaker for me, but what is almost a deal breaker for me is having the USB-C on the wrong side lol..

[@aquariandawn4750]

I use an app that forces whichever screen position you need. Look up screen orientation apps.

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

If you use any folding device on the market then the left side is the correct side. The other way just don't work at all

[@Roosader]

@@cheeeeezewizzz Exactly. But folding devices are pretty niche so I don't blame companies for not typically putting the USB C on the left. I love my X2 with my Fold though thanks to the USB C placement.

[@miltonavalos8658]

Another issue that I've heard is that the type c may fall off and many devices from xiaomi doesn't support it that's why I tried BT instead

[@jarule275]

Flip your phone!?

[@Spiffy_SiFF]

Instant sub. Great review.

[@ruffnutts]

Great video Russ, thanks for sharing :)

[@ehrenloudermilk1053]

I love how you just so happen to answer whatever niche question about these things. I also have a love/hate relationship with the kishi and was wondering about the x2

[@jesseboy7951]

Holy smokes, I'm sitting here with a gamesir usb-c in my wish list and then Russ comes along with another super useful video exactly about it! Thanks, Russ! Yeah, I am getting the usb-c one exactly coz of the latency issues, I like the BT one as well but those delays are a deal breaker. Surprised u destroyed the kishi so savagely, I heard a lot of great things about it but ultimately swinged towards gamesir coz it's a pain in the butt to ship the kishi where I live. Glad Chicken also chose the usb-c one, it's always flattering to know that your opinion coincided with the one of the expert ;D and of course, that Sonic jump, my oh my, a skill like that doesn't come by every day, that's for sure... Take care and thank you for the video, Russ.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Haha, it’s about half and half with me and Sonic Adventure, I didn’t grow up playing it so I don’t have those natural jump instincts 😂

[@MerrickCamo520]

@@RetroGameCorps I need help Retro you're the best 4 everything the USB type C Android one will this fit on my phone it's a Samsung galaxy note 10 plus phone will it work? Thank you.

[@dark_defender]

Great Video again! Thanks for your content, you helped me out with the Anbernic Rg351v! I have a request... You said you don't like the Razer Kishi. Could you make a video about it and why I would be interested in your opinion.

[@JohnnyClash_]

Can't wait to see your take on the backbone!

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Don't have a Iphone and yeah interested to see that one 👍

[@dwz0265]

It's good to see that they changed the d-pad to a real one. I have the first generation of this controller and the d-pad is like the one on the switch's joycon. it's very uncomfortable

[@elkolodj1]

Great review, it really looks like the right stick is in the way of you thumb and doesn't let you play correctly,

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers Russ, love the science. :)

[@nach0x]

and here i am waiting for 8bitdo for their own telescopic controller.... (already got a SF30 pro and i love it)

[@RetroGameCorps]

That might be a great little controller!

[@nicholsonng]

Thank you very much for your review :)

[@RetroGameCorps]

My pleasure!

[@legerdemain]

Thanks so much for this. I was trying to decide between the USB-C GameSir X2 and the Kishi, and you just made this an easy choice.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Glad I could help!

[@Naxuu]

Hi Retro game! I have a Powkiddy Q90, I like to play GBA but have missed deleted emulators, how can I pull it out to the screen? please!!!

[@jefferyflood]

Love the way you thoroughly explain the both of them thank you... Wondering if I should get a Bluetooth controller along with my Razer kishi i just got, because for some reason I can't charge my phone while playing, apparently something with the software of the phone(moto g stylus 5g2022)

[@Ryusuta]

I ended up picking one of these up because of the review, and in spite of the cost, I do NOT regret doing so. It feels really, really nice and has been an absolute joy to use. I got the Type-C version, and I'm glad I did. I really appreciate the insight!

[@ÆCME]

Thanks Man 👌💯 Refreshing informative peice, I've been looking at this beauty for a while,. ( Type C of course ) And, I purchased a realme at a steal , predominantly for a versatile gaming device .. When I purchase this ( Thanks to you 👍 ) it probably wouldn't come off the realme. Thanks again, i look forward to viewing your videos 👌🌞

[@busterhoodstar4447]

I ordered the USB Type C version. I grew up playing the "retro" games when they were new. As video games have progressed since I was a kid, I've always been playing and have no desire to go back to play old games before the PS3. Mobile gaming is my main purpose. Call of Duty, PUBG and maybe some others are greatest with an Xbox or PS3 controller. The few games I play online should be great to use with the X2USB.

[@woutermvt]

Nice review! Almost made up my mind. Do you know if the joysticks can be pressed? L3 & R3?

[@DaikonSenpai]

They can

[@mfreddy22]

Just saw the SHAKS S5b which looks to be the only competitor of this GameSir controller that I am considering. If there's any shot you could review that, I think it's a good-looking competitor. I do agree with your opinion of the Kishi, as it's not something I like either.

[@WickedGamerCollector]

I can't push myself to review these things 😱, thanks for showing buddy 😄

[@JOEL6780]

Hey you back!!

[@RetroGameCorps]

I am!

[@StilhX]

Thx for the comparison, really appreciate it. Should've watched this vid before buying it Kishi :(

[@gumbyx84]

Very happy to see this video! Been looking forward to it since you replied to my comment recommendating it. I'm surprised your boxes smelled. The ones I ordered from Amazon didn't smell at all. I'm really surprised the lag you experienced with the Bluetooth version of the X2. Agree with your opinion of the Razer Kishi. Could you share the specs of the V90 and where you got it? I can't find a lot of info on it when doing a quick search on Google.

[@chadpollman7970]

Here’s his review of the PowKiddy V90: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXOrnKSGbKebibs Last I checked, it was on Amazon for ~$55 and AliExpress for ~$35.

[@gumbyx84]

@@chadpollman7970 I'm talking about the phone

[@chadpollman7970]

@@gumbyx84 Oops! Sorry about that.

[@AckmardX]

Probably a little too late but I was also looking for it and I could only find pictures of the LG V20 which looks identical to the one he is using in this video. As far I know an LG V90 smartphone doesn't exist.

[@julioe5351]

Would you mind doing a short with a comparison of the phone's battery consumption with the Kishi and the GameSir USB connected and idle?

[@ZwaetschgeRaeuber]

great video like always russ :) do you think its worth to upgrade from the stk7007 to the gamesir?

[@tking2199]

I don't think you should if you're happy with your current controller, the x2 type C drains the phone battery hard but if your phone can do switch emulation then this is one of the few controllers that is supported for that. I don't know about the x2 Bluetooth, but difference between in lag shouldn't be much between the x2 Bluetooth and a saitake controller, if anything the x2 type C should be good but the price is kinda high.

[@ZwaetschgeRaeuber]

@@tking2199 thanks for the info :) i mean the stk is cheap and i feel it but it does its job nearly perfect for its money and i was just thinking of getting a usbc controller for moonlight because of the additional lag.

[@janvollgod7221]

thank you for the review. Can you tell me if the x2 BT you tested, is already the newer version(2021). I saw on amazon that they have never version but no info about what is better or fixed. Maybe they fixed the latency with the never controller. I guess i will buy the USB-C version anyway, just because i can charge and play while gaming.

[@uksoidgsiujasd89892]

I was considering getting the model with Bluetooth, as it is the only model available here in the store, but after your review, I am ruling out the purchase, and I am left with to buy the backbone one, which appears to be better. Thanks for the video

[@gpremier]

Okay... I need to know, Do you read my mind? A month ago, I got the RG351P without a wifi dongle and one day I asked myself "How could I scrappe all my games without wifi?", next day you uploaded the offline scrapping guide. Not too long after that, I asked myself "Should a mod it and buy a new battery?" the next day your RG351P/M button and battery guide got up. A little bit later "Should I use my old PSVita too?" not too long after that, the turn goes to your video about permanant mod on the Vita. And now this, yesterday I was surfing Amazon checking out these type of bluetooth controller for my phone... Do I need a tin foil hat?! In all seriousness, thanks for everything and keep your good work!

[@Gachimon2000]

I'm pretty sure the reason why the usb c port is on the left side is so that phones that have raised camera lenses can still sit flush when you attach the gamepad

[@fabolous02000]

Bought this on Prime day thanks to this video

[@NathanNGM]

"I adapted to the latency pretty quickly" *immediately crashes car on video* 🤣😱💀

[@RetroGameCorps]

Oh, I would do that even with zero lag. I'm pretty good at making video game guides, but I am terrible at actual video games :D

[@storm8216]

@@RetroGameCorps Well i didn't found better controller *my opinion* on the market. So i'm going to buy the Gamesir X2 USB-C for my Mi 11 :D A question. Are the buttons loud?

[@kenzyvaz7201]

@@storm8216 yes they are

[@MrBrandonbarlow]

Would love a review of the saitake 7007x and the glap and one of the ipega ones. I like the glap, (with the exception of the L1 and R1 buttons)

[@lpchaim]

I guess this could be the cheaper Razer Kishi I've been looking for, good stuff as always!

[@mfreddy22]

Yea agreed. I didn't like the Kishi when I used it, so will be looking into this one.

[@moshadj]

I got a kishi used for $40 and definitely convinced me to sell my rg351p. Convinced to switch to android emulation

[@jim41184]

@@moshadj yep the rg351, or any of those retro handhelds don't compare to most Android phones nowadays. Especially if you have a higher end phone with HDMI out.

[@bryanfellenbaum9250]

@@jim41184 what emulation are you using? I’ve tried ClassicBoy and Retroarch but mainly the former.

[@ztejstronymarcin]

Hello! After seeing your (and about 50 other) reviews, but mainly yours, I decided to buy this pad, I saw that there is already a pro version, but somehow I preferred this one. I wonder which keys are responsible for START and SELECT in emulators?

[@handcannon9814]

Those small buttons on the top

[@hunam3876]

Input lag is one of the most important things to check. Thanks!

[@redscorpion9325]

I didn’t have a Problem with the Input Lag,I think he picked the wrong Bluetooth Settings,there’s 3 options,1 is Xbox Controller Bluetooth,2 is regular Bluetooth and 3 is MiFi

[@micculoc1682]

I like the avengers style reveal at the end. All I can think about now is the Backbone

[@youzernejm]

Wow, an actual LG phone in the wild! A bit expensive to get them here, but usb model seems just small enough for me to consider a viable phone controller. For the one with a clip - no way I can endure more than half an hour of gaming. Although, mine does have horrible buttons,which isn't helping.

[@ITMASTERTechGeek]

Thanks for mentioning latency I was kind a thinking which one get for my Fold 4 and now I will definitely go for type c

[@bufordmaddogtannen]

It looks like the Bluetooth version has an "arcade mode" that may reduce latency. I'm not sure if you mentioned this in the review (I'm on a noisy train right now). 😉

[@flayksmei3905]

how to enable this arcade mode?

[@bufordmaddogtannen]

@@flayksmei3905 if i recall correctly there are 3 ways to switch on the controller and each mode should have a different latency. A+home B+home G+home Each will switch the controller on in a different mode and show a different device when pairing the controller with a phone /tablet.

[@defunct32]

@@bufordmaddogtannen Will the latency improve if we use specific mode? Planning to use the controller for PSX and PPSSPP emulation.

[@bufordmaddogtannen]

@@defunct32 according to another’s reviewer, it made a difference. However I couldn’t find any mentions of different modes in the manual and this model seems difficult to find now.

[@josemonclus5276]

I'm having this issue with the Gamesir X2 at well. I can configure it and set all of the button bindings but when I go into a game none of them work. Joysticks, buttons, nothing works except the "b" button which seems to mimick the Android back button instead of what its mapped to in the config. When I open the menu in game, the overlay settings have no option for "change controller" or anything similar. It lets me adjust or disable the overlay controls but disabling them didn't make the control pad work.

[@warlockboyburns]

If the bluetooth version had wireless charging built in that would be the icing on the cake.

[@wordsmith451]

I have the x2 and use it with my redmagic 6 pro. It gets the job done. I was considering getting a kishi but from what I've seen it's not ideal. It would be nice to get a proper controller for $100. It's kind of ridiculous given the price of the excellent xbox and playstation controllers.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

I just wish there was some kind of Standardization! Like come on guys I just want to play the game why can't you all agree on a type of controller. That way games would be better and you could justify charging more for emulators on the legit app store all with *Strong* Controller Supporting Mapping.

[@marcaosebba0]

Hey! Would you mind sharing you control profiles for retroarch and DS emulator? When I updated to 351emulec I screwed up all of the settings and I can't figure out how to fix it, specially on DS! Pleaseee!

[@travissmith8017]

Id check discord, they can help you for sure.

[@nhutchins]

Good stuff! Can you use USB Type C headphones on the Type C passthrough? I hate using Bluetooth headphones. Thanks!

[@rebornreaper194]

Do usb c extension cables work on these controllers? To use it apart from wrapping the phone.

[@zaxele]

yes but in that case you can just get a playstation or xbox controller to connect via the cable, it's better and cheaper

[@polyakoviv]

Phone setup is very versatile though. If you have a good phone it will have a great AMOLED screen, very fast charging (like 4500mah in 40 minutes is not unheard of in the case of OnePlus or xiaomi), and a powerful SoC that can emulate all PSP games like it's nothing. The only real downside of the phone setup is somewhat bulkiness. I won't even say price because everyone at this point has an ok phone anyways

[@toastyghosty489]

I just bought the gamesir pro, the RGB one that looks like a 360 controller, pretty excited to use it with my iphone, and a dedicated android emulation tablet I have

[@wonder8899]

Been waiting for your review before I got one. Non bluetooth sounds much better for me

[@BryanTruong]

I appreciate this video. I'm glad I'm not the only one who did not like the Razer Kishi. It just didn't feel right!

[@Hattori_Fujiyama]

its cool that it comes with a case but to me the case seems too small to hold the device if it has a phone in it which makes the case basically useless... im not sure if you have all the latest devices in this field but i would love to see a "roundup" of sorts with backbone gen2, gamesir x2 pro and the razer kishi's (and any other controllers u have or think are relevant). appreciate all the work you do on these videos either way, keep up the awesome work and thank you.

[@ruekurei88]

I can see your point about bringing along a dedicated handheld, but those dedicated handhelds likely won't be OLED, with the hardware capabilities of a phone(some of which can emulate a Switch). Though the battery on a phone is always gonna be a problem and what you actually use your phone for.

[@jcarreno94]

What dedicated device would you opt for vs the gamesir these days?

[@leonwallace8646]

I've watched about 15 videos on the Bluetooth version and no one mentioned any input lag, in fact a couple of them showed the opposite. I'm wondering if you have a faulty unit

[@magentamage4901]

I bought one after seeing this video and mine has no noticeable input lag. I'm wondering the same thing.

[@storm8216]

@@magentamage4901 The thing is that he has maybe an old phone. I saw some people saying that they don't has any lag with the bluetooth one. They used: Rog2,Rog5 and a iphone *Don't ask which iphone*

[@nephilexfrost7202]

I don't think there is any noticeable lag. Like 5 years ago I had a moga controller for my Android, I had an cheap Samsung device(one of the free ones you get for signing up for cricket) and the only time I ever experienced any kind of game breaking lag was when I was casting my screen to a tv. While I like his videos and he's maybe talked me into getting one of those "dedicated" retro gaming units (I think I still prefer my vita) he's VERY biased towards those rgb351 systems. Very very biased. Maybe he doesn't know, idk. But it's rather obvious. Moga is rather old now and was kinda the first. Gamesir probably does it better imo, especially 5 years later. I used emulators and played Minecraft and other android games, no noticeable lag unless I was screen casting.

[@MrBorderdown]

Something else to consider is that some foldable devices have larger screens on DS and 3DS emulators in landscape where a USBC controller wouldn't connect. Fold 5. So if you want the larger play area, you'd want the Bluetooth.

[@dwgreen108]

Can you please elaborate on this? When you are emulating DS/3DS landscape mode, the usbc port will not connect? I currently have the Fold 5 as well and are looking to buy this, but the latency on the bluetooth seems concerning...

[@Maxx134a]

Bluetooth is fine. He used an old phone with older Bluetooth version

[@CrunchyTire]

​@@dwgreen108 I have a fold 3 and the bluetooth model works great no lag. For DS games its amazing such a huge screen in PORTRAIT MODE . If you get the USBC model you cant play DS games like that because you have to connect the UB C port to the phone forcing landscape. Playing DS games in portrait with this controller is better than on a DS,

[@EmanuelFinatto]

Hey Friend! Have you ever tried the DS4 BT and Wired? I sense a lot of latency even when pluged...

[@jasonshiers5771]

Interesting device, on that one that has the Type C connecter, if you put it on charge whilst in use will it charge the phone also? Good honest video Russ.

[@chadpollman7970]

I assume it is using OTG, and as far as I know OTG doesn’t support that. (I’d like to be wrong about the latter, though!)

[@RetroGameCorps]

Sorry, I meant to be more explicit about this in my voiceover, but yes it supports passthrough charing (like voteDC mentioned!).

[@jasonshiers5771]

Thanks Russ.

[@HendraWijaya1983]

For latency i think you can try with newer phone that support bluetooth 5.0.because for old LG phone i have the same issue.

[@JulesC112]

On iPhone I have no perceptible latency with this controller (BT version obviously).

[@wujachi]

Hi If you had to choose between GameSir usb c type + smartphone and a dedicated Handheld , what would you choose? Im still in doubt about picking up GameSir usb c type or RG 351MP . My phone is more powerfull then RG so i can also play psp games easily on it + some new android games . RG 351 looks verry cool ,but its moore ,,retro only,,. If you had to choose only one , which one would it be?

[@bezimienny5923]

Any plans to review Gamesir X2 Pro and Gamesir X3 controllers?

[@barneysman9116]

If I get the non-Bluetooth version would I be able to hook up my wired usb-c headphones?

[@TheRealJPhillips]

Thanx sir. Got a note8 I'm gonna replace that'll go perfect with the non bluetooth one. 🤙🏾💯

[@storm8216]

I don't know how old that note 8 is. But he used a "OLD" phone with the bluetooth one. A guy said he used an iphone the other 2 guy said rog 2 and rog 5. What they said about the lag? There was no lag...

[@sumeetsharma8482]

im confused, I want to buy the usb C one but I want to use a case too with my phone. will it work with a slim case ?

[@RetroGameCorps]

Yes it does.

[@Stremon82]

Note that for both the Kishi and the X2, you can actually use phone with a case if you remove the rubber on the usb side. It's a bit hacky but works nicely afterward. I still hate the Kishi too tho, but more for its super low quality buttons and sticks (with super high deadzone), which are simply unacceptable at this price point. There is also one thing I don't like about the non BT X2 controller, beside the usb on the wrong side; It has the nintendo button layout instead of xbox layout, and no way to remap them. For games that need the xbox layout it's simply a deal breaker.

[@RS3Boomer]

no idea what u mean i have 7 kishis i give them away to buddies i game with alot and NEVER had a deadzone i test them all before shipping them out must have a defective controller

[@memerscangame05]

There is now a way to map the abxy buttons to make them have the xbox layout by using their app, hope this helps.

[@paulprobusjr.7597]

I wonder if there's a firmware update that they can do to address the BT lag. Thanks for a good and honest review.

[@Poco-tr9xw]

The Bluetooth lag is NOT noticeable, ps5 uses the same Bluetooth technology. Don't forget his getting paid to promote the product

[@luimu]

​@@Poco-tr9xwif he is getting paid why bash the product telling it has lag? Besides I highly doubt he is getting paid for these by the companies

[@dennesy83]

Hi, when I updated to MIUI 12.5.1 the Gamesir controler is not working well. The analog sticks don´t work. With my Mi MIX 2S with MIUI 12.0 still working perfect. Am I the one? Thank you.

[@shigutso]

Hi, were you able to test with Android 12? The mapping overlay function does not work for me (Pixel 5), only the XInput, so the amount of games I can play is limited... thanks

[@glennshoemake4200]

One of the reviews on Amazon mentioned that the Gamesir X2 sticks have too much throw before registering, did you notice that? Also I see Gamesir x2 and Gamesir x2 (2021) that was more expensive, do you notice the difference?

[@Metallica4Life1995]

D-pad vs 4 separate buttons

[@jim41184]

With the Kishi controller, the rubber inserts are easily removable. Once you remove these your phone should fit perfectly while in the case. At least mine does. Also note, the rubber inserts will pop right back in the controller if you ever needed to add them back.

[@RetroGameCorps]

I've read this from a few comments now, thanks for the tip!

[@MrBorderdown]

Not on all devices. I have a thin Fold 5 case and the Kishi v2 does not connect fully regardless of those pads are removed.

[@weijianloo9939]

Well i was trying to think and though about the gamesir X2 tipe C controller as you said that the left joice stick is too uncomfortable when you trying to press the left button but i really think that is it not suitable for those who have long finger or long hand user to play with it because i wanna buy that controller but i don't think its suitable for me because my finger is long??

[@garboy13]

Would you recommend this + a Poco X3 Pro or an Ayn Odin Pro?

[@biggtor]

Great video! Anyone knows if these gamepads are compatible with Mediatek phones?

[@joao.gonzalez]

I just ordered the Type C and it didn't do a good connection. Apparently this is fairly common since the quality control is trash. I'll try with the bluetooth one and see if the latency is acceptable on my phone

[@Oldskoolboss211]

Can you elaborate on the LG V90? I have a V60 and thought it was the newest V series.

[@RetroGameCorps]

I misspoke, it's the V20. The V90 is a different handheld device and I mixed them up :)

[@veiledcorpse]

does headphones work perfectly to the passthroug type c usb of the controller?

[@CaveatSpectator]

Would these work w/phone cases? Like an otter box?

[@paulboh1417]

can this work playing games like mobile legend or RoX where there is target ground skill cast?

[@GameBrainerz]

Yes u can kzbin.info/door/x69Q9AIPhqZ19pOpg4DWfg

[@Vaskomyr]

Was waiting for someone to review the x2, thanks sir. too bad the Bluetooth is laggy, you'd think with newer bt 5.0 and being practically on the thing there would be nearly no lag.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

Is it a huge problem? Like is the controller worth buying...?

[@theunreal_TOEBEANS]

@@pharaohsmagician8329 Super late, but here’s my two cents here. I’ve owned BOTH models. I prefer the Bluetooth edition, because between the two of them, I experienced zero lag whatsoever. Plus, I play most of my games over cloud gaming, so any amount of extra lag is INSTANTLY noticeable; still nothing. I don’t know what this dude’s talking about. They felt the EXACT SAME to me.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

@@theunreal_TOEBEANS good to know man! Thank you

[@johnnyrivera7665]

I think the phone your using also has to have Bluetooth 5.0 for it to be super responsive. But that's just a thought.

[@Reymax164]

@@johnnyrivera7665 Yes, both devices should have Bluetooth 5. If one is 4.0 or 4.2, that's the speed you'll get.

[@dusk5375]

Can you connect an audio dongle in the usbc pass trought ?

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

I was wondering if it fit an LG V20, and the phone used is precisely that one... I got the ipega red knight, lasted 6 months and died... I'm wondering if these ones are better quality

[@Decim610]

Thanks for the review but what about earphone jacks? Do type c dongles work when plugged in the type c? I mean... If there's no way to play with earphones, It's a big deal breaker for me.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Good question, I think with a type-c adapter it will work. I use bluetooth headphones and they're great.

[@tehehe5929]

USB-C version seems almost perfect except for digital only triggers. Is there a device like this but with analog triggers?

[@hantke1989]

Nice video!! Still, I think I will continue using my RG351v :)

[@RetroGameCorps]

Good choice!

[@cliffwayne7459]

What about sound if your not using headphones or buds? It looks like it would muffle speakers

[@ManFace1337]

6:14 app? And another question: gamesir x2 bluetooth edition is better than gamesir x2, or they are the same, only that is gamesir x2 has port type C

[@flaviosousa6170]

Soooo what's better to play gba nds Citra emulators the BT one or USB C one?

[@trickyrat483]

Note - you can buy grips for the Vita that are very good and pretty cheap. Excellent for longer play sessions. Having said that, even with my big hands, I don't have any problems with the Vita slim even without the grip attached.

[@father042]

Didn't the original model have a Switch like D-pad? I'm glad they have changed it. If it had symmetrical sticks at the bottom it would honestly be perfect.

[@vlesmeries]

yeah i got tired of the switch like d-pad s it was hard for fighting games. i ended up ordering the latest version due to a father’s day discount on their official store.

[@kismet8010]

Love the scientific method

[@whiteguy1x]

You should look into moonlight or steamlink. It really turns your phone into a way better switch (assuming your pc can play games). Its really a huge benefit of bluetooth controllers and a phone.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Yep, love streaming via my phone!

[@ALEX-my3rx]

i have gamesir X2 usb-c but it does not work for me with the call of duty mobile but if I use the bluetooth one it will work for me?

[@GavinWightman]

Russ, did the A and B buttons being around the other way (Japanese style?) On the USB-C version bother you?

[@trickyrat483]

You can just remap them in the emu.

[@mfreddy22]

good question. I've heard of this issue as well and would like to know Russ' thoughts.

[@GavinWightman]

@@trickyrat483 Can't remap them in Streaming apps like Game Pass

[@GavinWightman]

@@voteDC Very interesting, thanks!

[@SeriousBeats]

I have the first 2 x2 gamesir controller, I hated that it didn't have the standard Xbox buttons. Not I gotta buy a third one to get the best experience

[@tinostarks]

what phone did he use to test bluetooth? Did he try any other phone, does the phone support BT 5.0? I just tried this on an ipad pro, in "purple" mode, and its great no noticeable lag. I was playing deadcells. I tried this on my old oneplus one using the snes9x emulator use thing normal "blue" mode (like in the video) and there was noticeable lag.