GameSir X2 USB-C Android Game Controller Review (Newest Version)

[@Hyperduel1]

I like this controller. My favorite part is the hard back, so the phone just won't pop out from the GameSir.

[@jonjonh9992]

Great Review, I have this controller and I love it, this with my note 10+ can run more games than the new GPD XP

[@Rampage1979]

Unfortunately on android 12 the note 10+ no longer works as the touch imput dosnt work while the gamesir app is active so I can no longer map my controls

[@carlsandberg8247]

You are wrong about phone length. According to Game Sir the X2 2021 version can fit a phone that is up to 173 mm in length. It is the 2020 version that you refer to regarding phone length.

[@JhonazAguilar-vt8tg]

is it compatible to samsung galaxy note 20 ultra 5g ?

[@MadInu8]

Note that you can actually use a phone case by ungluing the left rubber pads. It's not so clean but it works. I am super glad they finally released a button layout swap function that I asked them for so long to add, for a long time it wasn't possible and we were stuck with the switch layout. About the stick deadzone, they are actually super bad on mine, and of course don't get disabled if passing the deadzone point in an axis (for instance doing diagonal).

[@Reymax164]

Oh no, im planning to buy it because my previous gamepad have that issue in up right and it have the same issue

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

This app no longer supports button mapping. I had to return mine after 4 hours of raging at it. It wont work on any of my smartphones at all.

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

@@Reymax164 DONT buy it brother. It no longer supports button remapping. It wont work on any of my smartphones, i had to return it to Amazon after 4 hours of raging at it LOL I know my way around a PC and a phone device.

[@burger1113]

Best reviews online ever... I can't understand all the tech guys out there that won't go into the input lag and some of the other details. Maybe they are paid by companies to keep quiet but come on.

[@OkayKeith]

I have a question because it seems no one is showing it in their reviews. So... Q: Can you use PlayStation Remote Play with this controller or XBOX Remote Play?

[@anthony631]

Yes I use it with Xbox game cloud and Steam Link with my PC. Both work well with this controller.

[@GmkSuperstars]

Just got this controller in my opinion better than whatever that's out outside of not having analog triggers this controller is my favorite

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

Wont work for me at all whatsoever on any of my smartphones at all.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

It's a really good solution, been enjoying using it for emulation....feels like I have a switch in my hand. One negative issue it has is that the triggers are not analogue. However one BIG issue seems to be the Gamesir App, I have never used it, seems that it messes up the controller for a lot of people.

[@Reymax164]

Maybe because they are downloading the one from Playstore isntead of scanning the QR code.

[@Steven-ph6pp]

This controller is amazing, I use it for Android gaming, streaming and emulation. The only issue I have with it, is the support for certain games that lack controller support, but the software gamesir makes does help with that.

[@strangedays1984]

Can you charge the phone with pass through?

[@Steven-ph6pp]

@@strangedays1984 yes you can and it will "fast charge" depending on your charger as well

[@IndellableHatesHandles]

@@Steven-ph6pp What phone is it?

[@Steven-ph6pp]

@@IndellableHatesHandles I use both a galaxy s10 (Exynos) and a LG G7 with the controller, so two different screen sizes and designs. And when connected with a charger cable, it'll say "fast charging" when connected to a fast charger (in this case it's a 18 watt charger from Samsung)

[@IndellableHatesHandles]

@@Steven-ph6pp I don't use my phone while it's charging. Having a cable plugged into a phone while I'm using it just seems weird. How is the configuration of the charging port set up so that the cable doesn't get in the way of your hands?

[@MYTMIC]

Been thinking of this controller, think I'll get it based on your review

[@craider7419]

Can I turn it off during attach with the phone. Because I don't want to take it out every time. P. S. Press the button it can awake my phone so I need to tune off when I not play.

[@chumorgan443]

I'm thinking about getting one. But I'm worried about how the device hugs the phone. What if you phone has a vent on the back and how will that effect heat distribution?.

[@Oski148]

Did you test nvidia geforce now?

[@Hairmess1]

Hows the inputlag in emulators and native android games? How many MS approximately can i count on?

[@jakubwoskowski816]

By Passthrough Power can I stream screen on tv? Used usbc-hdmi adapter?

[@LonSeidman]

No

[@moetorhead7339]

I love mine in terms of functionality but what really bugs me is the smell of the black plastic parts. Does anyone else have the same problem?

[@felixinkorea7164]

will the usb c do audio passthrough? I have a usbc headset

[@joculp]

No.

[@FinnDarius]

I'm actually pretty bothered by the usb port being on the right rather than being on the left, since any device that I (and probably most people) ever orient to landscape would always have the port to the left, to the point where even software that only supports landscape mode would typically default to landscape with the port to the left (even this video shows that at 5:55 ) until I enable auto-rotation

[@jacobshmit229]

If anyone can help me setup cod mobile with this I'd appreciate it!! It doesn't even work. Stuck at title screen because it won't let me use touch screen

[@Rampage1979]

Yes its a problem with android 12 and the gamesir app

[@jacobshmit229]

@@Rampage1979 oh awesome so only the Bluetooth one works

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

Doesnt work on Android 11 either. Doesnt work at all actually. The app no longer supports button remapping, the green icon/widget doesnt not appear for the menu Gamesir menu. I couldnt get it to work an any of my smartphones. Waste of time and money.

[@jacobshmit229]

@@TheCOMICCOMMANDER damn hella annoying

[@2019-Pain]

Could I connect my Samsung Galaxy S8 with game sir x2 ?

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

No

[@samcurmudgeon]

Is the USB-C connector in a fixed position in the middle of the controller or can it be adjusted up or down? Asking for those of us with Android phones where the USB-C port is not centered (such as the Galaxy Z Fold 3).

[@nitind]

No, it's a fixed position.

[@samcurmudgeon]

@@nitind Thanks. Now I'm wondering how noticeable the input lag is on the Bluetooth model...

[@Leon-vx5it]

try to use the X2 Type C version

[@christophergarcia-james6308]

Thanks for taking the time giving us your opinion And going over this a lot of my questions were answered thanks to you Subbed and liked

[@twotonepostmalone2239]

Any fix yet to the blinkling blue light?

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

The piece of crap is useless. Return it. I raged at mine for over 4 hours before I realized that the company is no longer supporting the app and it no longer supports buttom remapping.

[@twotonepostmalone2239]

Yea bruv, same. I decided to get the bluetooth verson. The drawback is 1) it has its own limited battery life (which is still holds out for a full day) and 2) a small latency, barely 0.5 mil sec delay,.... But its still works and thats all that matters. Plus side its xbox traditional buttons

[@andersonpostingher119]

I didn't know that The trigger on top was not analogue, that's a huge down side for me. I think it's time to consider the Razor Kishi.

[@odisseoitachian4849]

Don't it breaks your USB type C port

[@antwoneb.9829]

Anyone having issue with this it was working previously with my z fold 3. Now when I load a game with gamepass or Xbox remote play the sticks don't do anything but on the dashboard they work fine and it use to work with this phone. Also it still works with my older note 9.

[@Rampage1979]

I beleive its a problem with the gamesir app and android 12 not allowing touch input

[@antwoneb.9829]

@@Rampage1979 I got it to work forgot to reply back, it was an issue with me having an auto clicker on in accessibility seems like when that was on it wouldn't work in gamepass.

[@drwombat]

We need one of these that fits 8-10.1" tablets

[@jesusbarrera6916]

iPEGA makes one

[@nitind]

@@jesusbarrera6916 using USB-C?

[@jesusbarrera6916]

@@nitind oh no, tablets tend to have the USBC connector in different places all the time

[@jesusbarrera6916]

@DEEPFOXJUDE that's perfectly fine but gyroscopic controllers have to be Bluetooth for tablets

[@jesusbarrera6916]

@DEEPFOXJUDE I think they work fine... ETA never stops using Bluetooth controllers

[@moe4b]

Really wish it had analog triggers, that's my only gripe with it

[@cassavepiece]

Just to let you know they have a lightning port version so you may want to let your iPhone users know

[@VRreando]

iPad mini 2021?

[@LonSeidman]

won't fit

[@IndellableHatesHandles]

I didn't think Switch emulation was possible on a smartphone. Even DS emulation using MelonDS - which performs decent on even the lowest-end PCs - gets around 5 frames on my phone. Either way, the layout looks nice, so I don't care.

[@cp136934]

Do not update the device if you don't want to make it brick.

[@kenzyvaz7201]

Really?

[@cp136934]

@@kenzyvaz7201 I had this problem and i asked the Chinese team. They offered to replace the device directly. I sent it to the local distributor. And a month later, they gave me a new one.

[@storm8216]

My only problem with mine is it's drifting...

[@the-NightStar]

So I guess i'm the only one legitimately annoyed that all of these phone controllers are trying as hard as they can to rip-off the Switch's button placement and design exactly.

[@cantgetps5564]

The only drawback is that there is no headphone out.

[@bigbossman2810]

I wish I saw this review before buying this controller.

[@TheCOMICCOMMANDER]

I had to return mine after 4 hours of raging at it. It wont work on any of my smart phones at all. The app no longer supports button remapping.

[@kyleblack9136]

@@TheCOMICCOMMANDER damn that sux, I'm not sure which is the best. Did you find an alternative?

[@OpptimusJoJo]

@@TheCOMICCOMMANDER same waisted my money

[@MSMMr1982]

I love this controller this is awesome everyone should get this one right Lon your awesome Lon happy thanks giving Lon and stay safe lon😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@StompySan]

Please reconsider even talking about this company. They have developed a proprietary Nintendo Switch emulator on Android that's only compatible with their controllers. The emulator is using code stolen from both Yuzu and Ryujinx, and has illegal encryption keys in it's download in plaintext. Any company willing to go this low in software development should never be acknowledged.

[@greekmanx]

Yeah it is bad they only allow you to use their emulator with the controller and they are garbage for stealing code obv suck this is a thing if only they could all work together to make emulation better for everyone.

[@ruxcooking]

Emulator is an optional download. I got the phone as a gift and wouldn't even know about the emulator if it wasn't for youtube videos. As it is it's a decent controller.

[@StompySan]

@@ruxcooking But it is ILLEGAL. They are actively distributing copyrighted materials, and any company that is so willing to do that should not be trusted.

[@-BarathKumarS]

Disregarding the stolen emulator,we can honestly agree that this is probably the best USB-C controller in the market for android. I think it's worth just for that especially brutally hard retro games like contra,TMNT,Silver Surfer etc and Lag free FPS game streaming on stadia/xcloud.

[@judamendoza]

🙂👍