GameSir X2S Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller, Game Controller for Android, Plug and Play Game Controller support Cloud Gaming, MC5, Implosion and more-Type C USB Port

Honestly the best purchase I’ve made as of recent. Price wise incredible, form factor incredible, doesn’t feel cheap and even at Bluetooth the latency is almost not noticeable. I mainly use it to stream my steam games from my pc to my phone, and it works flawlessly. No delays nothing, miles better than a Nintendo switch at a fraction of the cost. If you’re a casual or hardcore gamer you can’t go wrong with this little gadget, I’ve recommended it to everyone I know. Only thing to note is, if you stream your pc to your phone make sure it’s in good internet, I can imagine you’d encounter some buffering and hitches on poor network. If you’re buying this for mobile gaming only, it also works flawlessly. I’ve tried it on cod mobile, Diablo, GTA San Andreas. All works fine, absolute gem of a gadget this is and you’d be silly not to get it!

I bought this with the intention of using it with retroarch, praying that it didn't suck. Well my prayers were answered. This is hands down one of the best purchases I've made in ages. Worth every penny. Is it perfect? No. There are a few things I would like to see in the next version: move the right stick slightly to the left so the buttons are easier to reach without interference, make the buttons slightly bigger all round, add a manual open locking mechanism to take the phone in and out easier, add a swapable pad for the right side so phones like mine (s20 note ultra) with poorly thought out camera design can be padded easier (I used stickable felt to offset the camera) are a few such examples. However, none of this stops me from loving this thing, it is brilliant, great work gamesir team! I look forward to the next version!

This controller has turned my phone into a great mobile gaming platform.TLDR:+ Compact, well-made and convenient.- Maybe a bit TOO small, with a couple of annoying features: The screenshot button and hardware turbo.Before I bought the X2, gaming on my phone was limited to casual word games and, occasionally, games like Mario Kart Tour. At home, I have a desktop machine, a PS5 and a couple of Switches to satisfy my gaming urge. When I got a new job that requires some travel, I initially thought I'd commandeer one of the Switches from my kids for playing on the bus. Keeping the Switch proved more difficult than anticipated, however, and it soon ended up back in its cradle - my kids took their Switch back! As I don't need graphically intensive games (I found myself playing the Switch's virtual console titles far more than modern 3D games), I decided to let my kids keep their Switches and invest in a controller for my phone. I decided to install RetroArch and emulate my retro collection. I haven't used it for game streaming, either across my local network or through GeForce Now and similar commercial platforms, so shan't comment on these.The hardware on the X2 is great for emulation, with two analogue thumbsticks as well as a D-pad, four face buttons and four shoulder buttons, meaning that it can handle pretty much any game. It draws its power over the Type-C interface from the phone, so it does not require a battery and does not use a Bluetooth connection. This helps keeps things light. However, it is not flimsy. Indeed, I would say it's well-built - it would require effort, or a serious drop to break it. The spring mechanism combines with rubber strips on either end of the clamp. With the considerable tension in the spring, it holds the phone firmly enough that it won't slip out accidentally. There is a Type-C female connector on the bottom left of the controller, which can charge the controller itself and also pass charge through to the phone. However, the passthough has a lower power rating than my phone, meaning that it does not charge it at the full 25W. I can live with this, as it is simple enough to remove the phone and connect it directly to power if I need fast charging.With regard to what I like about the controller, it is responsive, with a positive click in the buttons, while the D-pad is firm (on some controllers they can feel spongy, which I personally dislike.) The shoulder buttons use microswitches. There is a dedicated screenshot button close to the D-pad. The controller has a hardware turbo function, which I do not use. It is also a seemingly undocumented feature (more on this later.) The analogue sticks work well - I have experienced no drift or other issues using them.In terms of negatives, the controller is small, which can make it feel fiddly at first. The thumbsticks are about the same size as those on the Switch. The D-pad is similarly diminutive. This can cause some issues with fighting games, where input combinations are really important. I find it is taking me longer than I would like to adapt to the size of the movement controls. Similarly, the controller is only a few millimetres taller than the width my S22 FE. This reduces the space available for grasping the controller while you play. On top of this, the compact surface area for the inputs means that it is easy to activate the right analogue stick when pressing the B (down) button. The screenshot button is very close to the D-pad, and - even though I don't have large hands - I have found that I often inadvertently take screenshots when crouch-blocking in, say, Street Fighter 2. This also pauses the game, so at least you get a warning that you're spamming your phone storage with meaningless screenshots!I have begun to get used to the size of the X2, but it has entailed changing my grip style. Althought the controller is compact (a positive when it's something *else* to put in your bag every morning), there have been several occasions where I have wanted the ergonomic grip extensions found on PS5/Xbox-style controllers, both for the comfort and the extra control they offer - chaining dragon punches together is harder than it used to be, for me at least.To return to the hardware turbo function, it seems to be undocumented. It is also easy to trigger inadvertently if you press the G button (to the top-right of the left analogue stick) too soon after pressing another. It can be cancelled by pressing the G button twice in quick succession. However, I had to Google for this information, finding it in a customer's Reddit post. The button cannot, seemingly, be remapped, which is annoying. I'll be happy to find out that I am wrong if anyone knows otherwise.Reading the review back, it comes across as quite negative. This is far from the truth - I actually rather like the X2 Type-C. However, it is not without its flaws, and I think it important to report them from my experience.

I really wanted to like this. I have been waiting a while for this company to bring out a version with enough width expansion range to take my phone. This latest incarnation was perfect for me as I have xbox ultimate so could access hundreds of games with this controller. It has the potential to rival a steam deck.When the package arrived I was delighted. It was supplied in a wonderful travel pouch just like a mini steam deck. The controller is exceptionally well made and came with alternative stick covers, fantastic! Also included was a card for 3 months of xbox game pass, fabulous!!I put my phone in and it worked straight away. I was really amazed, it was everything I expected, only far better made and really well thought out. Buttons were excellent and the stick controls were as good as an xbox controller only smaller.At this point I would score it a solid 5 out of 5. Exceeding my expectations on every level. I carefully returned it into it's travel case and then into it's outer box and carefully placed it in a cupboard where I keep such gaming equipment.However... Unfortunately a couple of days later I used it again and it wouldn't work! At all! I tried loading the app for it (I hadn't needed it the first time) nothing, the phone wasn't connecting, no white indicator that shows its powered off the phone. I tried plugging in an external power supply and the lights on the controller blinked on, but though the app could see the controller now no game or xbox app could. As soon as you removed the external power source the controller went dead again (even though it was connected to a fully charged phone) .So I went from 5 out of 5 down to a 1, because ultimately this product failed on its second use. I had to return the faulty controller. I would love to get another one, because if it worked it would be excellent , but with this reliability level what's the point? plus the price increased since my first order so I didn't feel like taking a chance on what is a relatively expensive risk.Sadly I just can't recommend this.A great idea, well executed, but fatally flawed.