Personally, I'm holding off for the Backbone Android edition in November, but what I do like here on the X2 Pro are the reconfigurable buttons. I myself prefer the Nintendo layout, but it would be nice to swap between at will.
@GH0STST4RSCR34M I mean, I'll wait for reviews. I'm not pre-ordering it, but I do like that it offers 3.5mm headphone jack and data pass-through. Winning features for me.
I'm watching this video because my Kishi inexplicably got analog drift with a few months of use.
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Thank you for making these videos. I always look forward to your reviews! I purchased this immediately after watching the whole video. I appreciate it ETA PRIME!
Great tests.... one minor suggestion: when i see you test out fighting games can you showcase how well the dpads work with DP motions? That's always the true test. Besides that great vids as always
I've been playing Castlevania Symphony of the Night on my phone using this controller. The D Pad is really sensitive, When i press Up Alucard keeps walking to the left, makes it hard to throw items. Not sure if mine is defective or not.
They just took the Gamesir x2, and completely removed almost all of the flaws and added: Analog triggers Xbox compatible Back buttons Usb C moved to the right. Changeable buttons.
Only missing PD 30W charge and data pass thru & Hal sticks & well I don't know how these will ever take advantage of my top headphone jack. & GB it'd be a must buy
@fulltimecommenter in reality it's actually a lot better than the kishi, I have both now, the x2pro has way faster inputs and is just more comfortable to use longer periods of time
I hope a bluetooth one is available at some point. My big problem with these controllers is having to take my phone's case off, which I really don't want to do for obvious reasons.
Hey ETA, you should do a Linux gaming front-end review or walk through, it would be a great series if you did a launchbox style series. I've been having a real hard time trying to find anything ,and what I do find, getting it to work properly.
I actually just bought a gamesir pro for my nephew he has a iPhone 14 plus and a Motorola hopefully it works for his Motorola it cost 70.00 and since I know he's a gamer I wanted him to have a bomb gift.
My Razor Kishi has packed it unfortunately the toggle buttons have stopped and now the D Pad after having for nearly 2 years. I got a cracking deal on this so ordered it and cannot wait to try it out! Thanks for the detailed review 👍🏼
I have gamesir X2 The only thing I didn't like is the app and the fact that my phone is Android 11 (compatibility is horrible) Otherwise the device is good Also I have the tallest smartphone in the market, and it fits almost perfectly I use it for playing pc games on android via Parsec
The usb c plug stopped working on mine after a couple uses so I'm not going any ware near there products again until I start seeing some long term reviews. Plus 80+ is a ridiculous price for a controller.
If you are referring to the mapping app not working, you have to run another adb shell command to make it work: settings put global block_untrusted_touches 0 And this should make it work for any mapping app like the gamesir app, mantis or panda..
ive gone thru the gamesir x2 the kish and kishi v2 and have returned them all. the x2 ppro is otw. my main thing is the analogs and usb port. the kishis were way to hard on my phone and lacked the support. i felt like i needed to becareful when playing it. like it was made of glass. well the phone is but u get my point. gamesir ftw.
I have the 1st version of this with the Switch settings & 2 Razr for Xbox with the Xbox emblem. I was about to buy the Razr upgrade & than I saw this one comes with 1 month Xbox subscription & new official Xbox controller. I noticed the new Razr no longer has the Xbox emblem, now on the new Gamesir. I was sold after that. I liked the Razr for my mobile gaming needs, but I hated how my phone would pop out of place during game play. This was another reason I went with this one. I like the wide hard back on Gamesir as opposed to the Razr with the elastic straps. The new one is made better & doesn't have the straps, but I liked this one better. Can't wait for my delivery so I can try it out!
Hah, a few days ago i was upload video about Standard version of this controller and I love this little piece of hardware. But this - pro - its brilliant. Analog triggers, 2 extra buttons on down side. Its nice :)
Looks like this model will still have the same issues I have with the 2021 version that I have. Dedicated screenshot button is too close to dpad and is constantly accidentally pushed. Certain games will get paused for the screenshot ruining gameplay. Needs lower palm grips for those of us with bigger hands. It becomes very uncomfortable after long play time.
the upcoming nubia red magic 8 pro comes with a nubia branded version of this controller, i'm sure you'll test this at some point on the channel ! The new redmagic is an absolute slab of glass, and it fills it up perfectly.
I don't know if this still works but some Xbox/PlayStation controller only games are able to be played with a USB-C controller if you also pair one of those controllers. I played COD Mobile a year ago on my Moto Z2 Force with the gamepad mod, the only thing i had to do was have a paired Xbox controller on the side.
Just got my Gamesir x2 Pro couple days ago... Just enjoy playing my Street Fighter EX+Alpha and Ex 2+ games... Using the FPse emulator for PSx games... I didn't have to install their app...🧐🤓🤫...$71.99 on Amazon...
Why are these controllers made for phones more expensive than dedicated controllers? i'd even say that non-telescopic controllers have more features as well.
Got a previous Gamesir X2 and the biggest drawback is lack of either audio jack or usb2.0 otg port or access to audio jack (if phone already has it), so that the only headphone option is bluetooth, and this means bad latency in games (at least on Android).
What annoys me is the type c is now on the right side of the controller having the fold makes it a bit awkward to view. I have the X3 already otherwise the xpro seems pretty good.
Just wondering wether it's possible to usb c to hdmi out of that pass through usb port? So I could hook it up to my TV whilst still using the controller? 🤔
I've got a bluetooth regular version on the way. I'll take my otterbox case over latency. I wish someone made a small usb-c extender so it could actually fit my otterbox case though.
Is it possible for you to (sometimes) do a video during which you record the commentary when using the device? I visit this channel to learn about new tech sometimes but when I really focus on the video it's always evident that not much talking is done when recording, which makes the sound and the picture a bit disconnected.
IDK... I bought the Gamesir X2 based on a previous video and it ended up being a bitter disappointment. Pixel 5 phone. None of the games I wanted to play would react to touches, including a game you demoed (Genshin Impact) which I really wanted the device for. It's funny this video comes out now as I had it SORT OF working with COD mobile in touch mode, but of course it works perfectly in XBOX controller mode. So I leave it like that, and finally months later I am using the damn thing.
I just bought it for my Galaxy S21 Ultra because I would very much like an inexpensive way to Steam Link my games to a device and this just seems the simplest way to do it.
I have an 351v by anbernic but I might get this the vertical layout of that handheld only works with games on Gameboy before advance and JRPGs. Any intensive platform games on the 351v hurt your hands after 10 minutes hahaha
i just got one of these for cloud gaming on my Pixel 7. It fits in the USB port with a thin case. So phones with the thin bumper style cases should be okay
More beefy emulation on my SD 888 drains faster than 15, 18W charges & is also too slow for heat suppression power pass thru. 20-24W might work, don't need the full 30W. 15W is only enough not using my phone, such is why wireless is pretty pointless
Just wondering why so many grips producers just thinks that every controller player (console and pc overall ) using Xbox controller (layout ) not Ps i play on PC with Ps4 controller and find way more comfortable than Xbox , there should be more options imho.
I tried 2 of the previous GameSirs, but had no luck with either. When I would map the buttons in RetroArch it recognized each button, but then in game half of them wouldn't do anything. So for now I just use a phone clip that attatches to my 8bitdo controller.
It's weird if you map them from scratch they don't work what I found that works is you have to look for a shared configuration or should be somewhere in the little pop up bubble and then it will work when you map the buttons is definitely a flaw and I'm on a galaxy s22
Can you recommend one that would fit a phone with a case on, don’t want to keep taking off and putting case on every time I game. Also one that has back buttons would be great too.
I have a problem with this pad. In the gamesir app everything works, but anywhere else the A B X Y buttons are unresponsive (including gamepad tester type apps). They work as I press them slowly, but it only takes 3 or more quick presses and it locks up input for a second.
Personally I won't use it to charge the phone while playing, i'll use bypass charging so the phone wouldn't heat up too much as it will use power directly from the charger brick plus the phone's battery wont go down at all..
Same day as I received x2 usb-c x2 pro was released. I have some questions about this one vs x2 usb-c (size, clickyness) 1) does dpad is the same? 2) does shoulder buttons are the same? 3) face buttons are bigger but are they same clicky? 4) material used is it the same?
Can anyone tell me how loud the button sound is? My wife is pretty annoyed while trying to sleep when I'm playing games. So I definitely need a stealthy gamepad.
I don't ever use any of these handheld devices for phones the emulation devices or anything, I just enjoy how ETA Prime talks about them
Man, if I wasn't already getting a Kishi V2 from a friend soon, I'd totally get this.
You getting it for free though?
Kinda, I guess
@@ghosttiee9212 x2 pro has worse analog issue,mine lasted 6 months
but whatever they are amazing though I stream most of my pc games through it
@@Relaxingmusic-tw4qn I'm probably gonna give up until a decent company makes one and get the 8bitdo pro 2 and the phone clip tbh
pre-ordered this as my first telescopic controller. Great review as always!
I already have the gamesir x2 v2 type c version and it's still serves me good 👍😊
Im still enjoying my regualar gamesir X2, great device, had it a few years now and its always been great
Man I really like all your reviews. Very descriptive and concise
Personally, I'm holding off for the Backbone Android edition in November, but what I do like here on the X2 Pro are the reconfigurable buttons. I myself prefer the Nintendo layout, but it would be nice to swap between at will.
did not know that is going to be a thing, thanks for the reminder
Same here
@GH0STST4RSCR34M I mean, I'll wait for reviews. I'm not pre-ordering it, but I do like that it offers 3.5mm headphone jack and data pass-through. Winning features for me.
Doesn't the Backbone require a subscription now?
@@PeteC75 no, its only if you want to take advtage of their app, sucks they charge for that feature as the others dont.
My Kishi V1 is still more than enough for moonlight sessions, but this one I have to say is really cool.
I'm watching this video because my Kishi inexplicably got analog drift with a few months of use.
Thank you for making these videos. I always look forward to your reviews! I purchased this immediately after watching the whole video. I appreciate it ETA PRIME!
They pretty much fixed all the issues I had with the gamesir controllers with this version.
Great tests.... one minor suggestion: when i see you test out fighting games can you showcase how well the dpads work with DP motions? That's always the true test. Besides that great vids as always
I've been playing Castlevania Symphony of the Night on my phone using this controller. The D Pad is really sensitive, When i press Up Alucard keeps walking to the left, makes it hard to throw items. Not sure if mine is defective or not.
"... so just be aware that, if you've got a smaller device, you might not fill that controller completely up."
A valuable life lesson.
What device?
@@richardmorales4645 I was just quoting the video.
The way bro pinky flicked that USB-C port.
Thank you very much for the description I am considering buying gamesir x2 pro for myself looks great 💯
I like the video :)
They just took the Gamesir x2, and completely removed almost all of the flaws and added:
Analog triggers
Xbox compatible
Back buttons
Usb C moved to the right.
Changeable buttons.
Why would not having Xbox branding be a flaw?
@@Brain_pocketer Xbox thing aside I had the x2 too and yeah, you're entirely correct this things amazing
@@Brain_pocketer sorry typed it out wrong
Usb c on the right is a flaw for me as my volume buttons would be facing down. Having no Xbox branding was a plus not a flaw.
Only missing PD 30W charge and data pass thru & Hal sticks & well I don't know how these will ever take advantage of my top headphone jack. & GB it'd be a must buy
Planning on getting this for my s23 ultra great review seems way better than the backbone one and razer kishi v2
Seems, this guy was hired to endorse this product
@@fulltimecommenter ???
@@fable2830 he was hired to endorse the product. In reality, it's a little worse than the normal kishi v1
@fulltimecommenter in reality it's actually a lot better than the kishi, I have both now, the x2pro has way faster inputs and is just more comfortable to use longer periods of time
@@fable2830 ...should've expected that from your botlike comment
I hope a bluetooth one is available at some point. My big problem with these controllers is having to take my phone's case off, which I really don't want to do for obvious reasons.
Buy a spigen air skin
Hey ETA, you should do a Linux gaming front-end review or walk through, it would be a great series if you did a launchbox style series. I've been having a real hard time trying to find anything ,and what I do find, getting it to work properly.
I actually just bought a gamesir pro for my nephew he has a iPhone 14 plus and a Motorola hopefully it works for his Motorola it cost 70.00 and since I know he's a gamer I wanted him to have a bomb gift.
My Razor Kishi has packed it unfortunately the toggle buttons have stopped and now the D Pad after having for nearly 2 years. I got a cracking deal on this so ordered it and cannot wait to try it out! Thanks for the detailed review 👍🏼
It's always good to hear about long term experiences. Makes it easier to put prices into perspective. Thanks for sharing mate!
This is exactly the controller I've been looking for. Except the usc C is on the right side which is a deal breaker since I have a galaxy fold
My volume buttons are on the left side of my phone so I would be hitting them all the time in this controller.
1,000,000 !!! Congratulations 🎉
Today I learned about the Mantis Pro app. Thanks.
I have gamesir X2
The only thing I didn't like is the app and the fact that my phone is Android 11 (compatibility is horrible)
Otherwise the device is good
Also I have the tallest smartphone in the market, and it fits almost perfectly
I use it for playing pc games on android via Parsec
Compatibility with the App or X2 was horrible with A11?
The usb c plug stopped working on mine after a couple uses so I'm not going any ware near there products again until I start seeing some long term reviews. Plus 80+ is a ridiculous price for a controller.
@@AnarickTheDevil you's probably get a refund if that happened that early...
@@-libertyprimev1-902 Nope. I barley used it so it ended up breaking after the return period.
If you are referring to the mapping app not working, you have to run another adb shell command to make it work:
settings put global block_untrusted_touches 0
And this should make it work for any mapping app like the gamesir app, mantis or panda..
I can't wait to get my hands on this
ive gone thru the gamesir x2 the kish and kishi v2 and have returned them all. the x2 ppro is otw. my main thing is the analogs and usb port. the kishis were way to hard on my phone and lacked the support. i felt like i needed to becareful when playing it. like it was made of glass. well the phone is but u get my point. gamesir ftw.
I have the 1st version of this with the Switch settings & 2 Razr for Xbox with the Xbox emblem. I was about to buy the Razr upgrade & than I saw this one comes with 1 month Xbox subscription & new official Xbox controller. I noticed the new Razr no longer has the Xbox emblem, now on the new Gamesir. I was sold after that. I liked the Razr for my mobile gaming needs, but I hated how my phone would pop out of place during game play. This was another reason I went with this one. I like the wide hard back on Gamesir as opposed to the Razr with the elastic straps. The new one is made better & doesn't have the straps, but I liked this one better. Can't wait for my delivery so I can try it out!
I got the gamesir x2 bluetooth version. Works perfectly.
this controller looks valid, but I already got the saitake 7007f on the way
swappable buttons, that is pretty mind blowing in simplicity and usefulness.
If swappable buttons is mind blowing to you then wait until you see a magician at a birthday party.
@@AnarickTheDevil😮🤯
I like mine, it's like a handheld console.
I hope EGG NS / SKYLINE gets optimized for Poco X4 GT soon
I am guessing that like the other controllers, audio passthrough doesn't work through the USB-C connector on the controller?
Yes
Hey ETA, love ur videos keep it up man
Hah, a few days ago i was upload video about Standard version of this controller and I love this little piece of hardware.
But this - pro - its brilliant. Analog triggers, 2 extra buttons on down side.
Its nice :)
Looks like this model will still have the same issues I have with the 2021 version that I have. Dedicated screenshot button is too close to dpad and is constantly accidentally pushed. Certain games will get paused for the screenshot ruining gameplay. Needs lower palm grips for those of us with bigger hands. It becomes very uncomfortable after long play time.
Watching the video from yesterday as todays video drops..... I can barely keep up!
Can that USB-C port be used for audio?
this is perfect for those who like to remote play from their pc!
yeah,,,, sunshine + moonlight and this gamepad.... can play any games comfortly on my bed..... perfect
I love how his voice sounds like A.I
both rog phone 5/6 and s22 ultra fit fine on this ofcourse without cases
the upcoming nubia red magic 8 pro comes with a nubia branded version of this controller, i'm sure you'll test this at some point on the channel ! The new redmagic is an absolute slab of glass, and it fills it up perfectly.
I don't know if this still works but some Xbox/PlayStation controller only games are able to be played with a USB-C controller if you also pair one of those controllers.
I played COD Mobile a year ago on my Moto Z2 Force with the gamepad mod, the only thing i had to do was have a paired Xbox controller on the side.
Hello, I love how you review stuff. Been a fan of your channel for some time now. Would you be doing the review of the GameSir X3?
I have this controller I just pray it doesn't break. I like it.
FINALLY. THE PERFECT MOBILE USB CONTROLLER. I have the Bluetooth version for my Galaxy S8+. This is 10x better because of USB C.
Just got my Gamesir x2 Pro couple days ago...
Just enjoy playing my Street Fighter EX+Alpha and Ex 2+ games... Using the FPse emulator for PSx games... I didn't have to install their app...🧐🤓🤫...$71.99 on Amazon...
Bought the black one from your link. Thank you!
Your intro is way too good
Why are these controllers made for phones more expensive than dedicated controllers? i'd even say that non-telescopic controllers have more features as well.
This is a thorough review 👍🏾
Problem is 90% of Android games don't support controllers. Wish they would expand it to more.
That's what g touch mode is for
Port on the right is a big L for the fold, skipping on this one
Got a previous Gamesir X2 and the biggest drawback is lack of either audio jack or usb2.0 otg port or access to audio jack (if phone already has it), so that the only headphone option is bluetooth, and this means bad latency in games (at least on Android).
Only Backbone get it right
@@imnotbrenoRight, November closing in!
@@imnotbreno Gamevice Flex too!
@@imnotbreno sadly there's a lot of bad review with backbone rn
@@-BarathKumarS Thanks, I didn't know that it existed and it's better for phones with cases!
Thank you so much for your advice using Mantis Buddy for playing Genshin Impact
Do you add your voice in after the video is done or do you speak in real time as you record? You’re just so smooth. 😎
I got this a week ago and its sickkkkkkkkk!
Can you plug in USB c headphones into the passthrough USB c port?
Could you please show us the analog stick mapping with a controller testing app? The old gamesir x2 actually has horrid analog stick detection.
Hey man i've been watching your videos for quite a while now.
You gotta try Dead Cells on Android in a configuration like this. You'll love it.
Battery
Not touching another gamsir product until the usb c is proven to not fall apart after a couple uses.
I just ordered this
What about usb c to 3.5mm jack? Does it work through the controller?
What annoys me is the type c is now on the right side of the controller having the fold makes it a bit awkward to view. I have the X3 already otherwise the xpro seems pretty good.
Yeah me too, but it is work so it's fine for me
Mr ETA prime, can you re-sell to my a steam deck with your autography :'3
Just wondering wether it's possible to usb c to hdmi out of that pass through usb port? So I could hook it up to my TV whilst still using the controller? 🤔
I've got a bluetooth regular version on the way. I'll take my otterbox case over latency. I wish someone made a small usb-c extender so it could actually fit my otterbox case though.
Is it possible for you to (sometimes) do a video during which you record the commentary when using the device? I visit this channel to learn about new tech sometimes but when I really focus on the video it's always evident that not much talking is done when recording, which makes the sound and the picture a bit disconnected.
The build quality looks really good on this controller.
So did the original x2 but then the usb c on mine stopped working after a couple uses.
IDK... I bought the Gamesir X2 based on a previous video and it ended up being a bitter disappointment. Pixel 5 phone. None of the games I wanted to play would react to touches, including a game you demoed (Genshin Impact) which I really wanted the device for.
It's funny this video comes out now as I had it SORT OF working with COD mobile in touch mode, but of course it works perfectly in XBOX controller mode. So I leave it like that, and finally months later I am using the damn thing.
If you map the buttons from scratch they won't work idk why but choosing a shared configuration and then mapping buttons will work just fine
Will this fit the rog 6 pro? Since the usb port is not in the middle and is offset to the left.
Just get the official kunai gamepads
I wish someone would show case compatability or mods to fit cases on these controllers
It's the only thing stopping me from jumping on one
yes.
I just bought it for my Galaxy S21 Ultra because I would very much like an inexpensive way to Steam Link my games to a device and this just seems the simplest way to do it.
Still rocking the razer kishi v1
Any chance you can test how these are with cases on?
you should get Samsung fold 3-4 for testing this things
I have an 351v by anbernic but I might get this the vertical layout of that handheld only works with games on Gameboy before advance and JRPGs. Any intensive platform games on the 351v hurt your hands after 10 minutes hahaha
i just got one of these for cloud gaming on my Pixel 7. It fits in the USB port with a thin case. So phones with the thin bumper style cases should be okay
i use my bluetooth version daily im gonna pick up this new version soon
you should review the sticks if its magnetic or not because previous x2 suffers from drifting
Don't use a phone case as it might restrict the depth the USB-C goes into your phone and prevent connection.
I think slower charge 15-18w is enough, keep your phone cooler and shorten battery life.
Funny thing is years ago 18w called fast charging.
More beefy emulation on my SD 888 drains faster than 15, 18W charges & is also too slow for heat suppression power pass thru. 20-24W might work, don't need the full 30W. 15W is only enough not using my phone, such is why wireless is pretty pointless
I hope they included a headphone jack in the pro model
Just wondering why so many grips producers just thinks that every controller player (console and pc overall ) using Xbox controller (layout ) not Ps i play on PC with Ps4 controller and find way more comfortable than Xbox , there should be more options imho.
I tried 2 of the previous GameSirs, but had no luck with either. When I would map the buttons in RetroArch it recognized each button, but then in game half of them wouldn't do anything. So for now I just use a phone clip that attatches to my 8bitdo controller.
It's weird if you map them from scratch they don't work what I found that works is you have to look for a shared configuration or should be somewhere in the little pop up bubble and then it will work when you map the buttons is definitely a flaw and I'm on a galaxy s22
Thank you for this video, do you recommend buying this to play CoD mobile???
Can you recommend one that would fit a phone with a case on, don’t want to keep taking off and putting case on every time I game. Also one that has back buttons would be great too.
Hmmm I have a kishi v1. I need to get one of these!🤤
I have a problem with this pad. In the gamesir app everything works, but anywhere else the A B X Y buttons are unresponsive (including gamepad tester type apps). They work as I press them slowly, but it only takes 3 or more quick presses and it locks up input for a second.
Someone already tried using this controller for Egg NS and the controller didn't work.
Yes
Trying to get support from Egg NS
where is the moded gamesir controller? im still waiting for that one!
I hate that you can't use it with a case, I have a really thin case and the usbc can't even push all the way into the port 😢
I'm still waiting for a controller like this for the ipad mini
I wonder if this works with the z fold without modification? 🤔
You should add "Tower of Fantasy" it has native controller support on Android
agreed!
Personally I won't use it to charge the phone while playing, i'll use bypass charging so the phone wouldn't heat up too much as it will use power directly from the charger brick plus the phone's battery wont go down at all..
It would be great if it comes in with a playstation button too.. just swap between them to make it look cooler..
Same day as I received x2 usb-c x2 pro was released. I have some questions about this one vs x2 usb-c (size, clickyness)
1) does dpad is the same?
2) does shoulder buttons are the same?
3) face buttons are bigger but are they same clicky?
4) material used is it the same?
i think you need to watch the video first. some of these questions are answered in the video already
Wondering if you were going to put the Inovato Quadra's through it's paces? Board, case, power supply and internal 16gb drive for $29.
Were you able to pair your device using wireless debugging for non-compatible games?
Can anyone tell me how loud the button sound is? My wife is pretty annoyed while trying to sleep when I'm playing games. So I definitely need a stealthy gamepad.