ipega-PG-9083S wireless Game cotroller game joystick compatible with iphone 14/13/12/111/RX/8/7 (IOS13.4+MFI) Android Smartphone Mobile Tablet PC (Android 6.0+ Higher System,Do Not support MediaTek)

So this review is after a week after getting it, so i can't comment on durability, just functionality (on android). And it does the job great. You can play an android game by configuring what the buttons press, but its not that easy to figure out. You want the controller to be connected with the direct play mode. In this mode tho, steam link wont detect the controller, so if you want to play your steam library, need to switch to the standart mode. I played baldurs gate 3 and borderlands 2 on my tablet. The only con here is when you realize that it's hard to switch from mouse and keyboard to contoller on some games, but its important you have the option.

4 stars is a bit generous, but it does get the job done for my purposes. I specifically bought this controller to turn my tablet into a handheld console for remote streaming from my PC (think Switch with a really large screen and a powerful GPU behind it,) and I’ve used it for roughly a hundred hours or so. I can confirm that it pairs with both recent versions of the Amazon Fire HD 8 and HD 10 tablets, but it would not work with any of the previous generations of Amazon tablets that we have. Based on other questions and comments, it appears that it pairs fine other standard Android based tablets. My streaming client is handling the button assignments, so that’s not something that I’ve had to mess with. The manual gives a link to a free 3rd party app to assist with button assigning if your particular Android or iOS game might need it.For the price, it seems well-built. The sticks are sufficiently stiff and not overly sensitive, and the buttons are not squishy. The telescopic mechanism and clasp is sturdy, and the spring is strong enough to provide sufficient tension to hold the tablets in place. The previous version of this telescopic controller relied on a fold out stand to support the bottom edge of the device to keep it from slipping. This version has rounded edges on the bottom which act as a cradle to support the device. It's a marked improvement. The inside edges have a hard rubber material designed to cushion and grip the edge of the inserted device, and those pieces are angle to help prevent the device from moving around when the controller is attached. The only downside is that you don't have any control over where the tablet edge sits when inserted. It could be problematic if your volume or power buttons or situated on the sides instead of the top or bottom of your device. For my tablets, I had to cut small sections of the rubber away so that the buttons weren’t depressed against the edge.Ergonomically, this thing’s a bit of a mess. For reference, I have medium to large hands. The handles are curved and sit comfortably in the hand, but the shoulder buttons sit on the high side, and it’s a bit of a reach to effectively hit them with the index fingers. I wish they were angled out a bit or maybe the edge of the buttons were extended downward to some degree toward the sides. My major gripe is that the Start and Select button are situated at the bottom of the controller. They’re far enough down and outward that you just can’t comfortably shift your thumbs to hit them. Again, you have to reach for them which forces you into an unnatural grip. I have no idea why they weren’t situated towards the inner top side like standard console controllers. It’s not a big deal unless you’re playing a FPS or an action game where you’re constantly hitting these buttons to access inventories, maps, or other critical menu options. I’ve grown accustomed to the placement of the buttons and the general design quirks, but it’s a terribly annoying setup.All in all, there aren’t really any other reasonably priced alternatives that will accommodate larger sized tablets, so I’m certainly glad this controller exists and works at a good price. I can’t imagine that there’s a very large market for this device, but who knows. Maybe they’ll eventually release a 3rd version that gets everything right.

I wanted desperately to like this controller, as it's the only one of this type that accommodates tablets. I honestly can't see anyone using this giant thing for phones. (While I've switched to just using a standard controller, it isn't ideal for my needs.) I really wanted it to be a good fit. Lol That said, here we go....The controller is poorly designed & after just a couple hours my hands hurt from holding/using it. The stick placement along with the "select/start" buttons are physically painful to use. The latter are placed at the very bottom of the controller & recesse, so not only is there a stretch from bumper to button, you have to "feel for it" to find it. And it got worse, the right stick was stiff and while I got it to be a tad more flexible, trying to aim or look using it with any accuracy was impossible. (I discovered thru Reddit this has been a known flaw for years. *sigh*)If you decide to use this for Xbox Game Pass, there are some challenges just setting it up. The user guide is almost useless and the "shooter V3" app offers no real help either. The instructions basically leave out steps and caused me no small amount of headache trying to sort it out.BEFORE pairing, make sure the LED3 light is the one flashing on the controller. You have get the controller in the right mode before pairing. Apparently, different modes load different presets for keys and use. You press the "home" key to activate the right pairing mode, but you have to tap and hold the X key at the same time. Even knowing this it took many MANY attempts to get it in the right mode. You also set the little tiny tab on the side of the left grip to "controller". If you didn't do this it will fail and xCloud via the GP app will not recognize the controller, even though it is paired with the device. Unpair and start over.It also uses olan outdated micro USB port for charging. The hole was so tiny I had to find a connector with an extended port head just to get it to even stay in place. As mentioned in the description, there is no pass thru charging for the tablet or phone. You cannot plug both in because the port on the tablet/phone is obviously covered while I'm use.There were no noticable lags in the Bluetooth, which is probably the only compliment I can give this controller. I am returning it as defective due to the right stick not working properly.