Got 2 of these in 2017 and they've been my full time controllers ever since. I play on PC and the wireless dongle always behaved strangely so I just use them wired. Also very rarely the character will just keep moving without me pressing any buttons but I just unplug it and plug it back in and this fixes it. I don't play online so this isn't an issue for me. Gamesir customer for life, the other products of theirs are excellent
My G3s works perfectly with PS3, and Win 10 PC no complaints at all, just plug dongle etc. EXCEPT ... just try to find the Analog Sticks covers or grips. The GameSir G3s has smaller Thumbstick diameter than all other controllers, including the GS - T1s ! I can't imagine the logic in this, especially since I've found no help or source for the smaller diameter rubber thumb sticks anywhere ? Update: I cut tiny circles out of gun grip material and put a couple of layers inside the top of thumb sticks, works good. I also layer other parts of the Controller to make it feel less slippery, using gun grip material.
I bought this controller and it works great. I have used it on my Note 5 and my Kangaroo Mini PC without any problems. The phone holder it comes with works well. My Note is pretty big and it fits well and holds it solidly.
I've had that controller for many years now. I noticed that in wired mode it has much less input lag. The difference is so noticeable that I can't use it wirelessly anymore. Anyway, it's a good controller, and I am satisfied with it.
I believe that it would work on Windows not a real challenge working on steam and Linux is the real difference and perhaps challenge. It does look good
awesome review lon , i might just get it to try dual controller support for 2 player games . but in all honesty , the steel series is still my favorite atm
hello Lon.TV. I love you I mean you are the best youtuber I have ever seen because you describe everything in detail and even in a very easy manner. I want searching TH-cam on how to give about million of subscribes to 1 channel. Keep it up.
looks like someone really liked the dualshock4. how well does it work with the Nvidia Shield TV? can it connect via bluetooth natively or does it need a dongle or something?
Hey, just one question. My laptop has a build in bluetooth connection. Is it possible to connect this controller via bluetooth to my laptop ?? I already tried but it seems unable to connect. Yeah Im just wondering if its possible. Thanks..
I have the controller and the major downside is it has no anti-ghosting feature. i play gta 5 a lot and i cant access the interaction menu when using the triggers when driving. i have to stop using the triggers and press select button to access it. its really not a big deal but still quite frustrating to me. However this controller is cheap and looks cool so i dont regret buying it :)
Okay as I don't have a keyboard or a mouse for my new PC, will it act as a working mouse if I connect it with the dongle in the USB port or only work for gaming?
Hmmm... Neat. I have my DS3 connected to Windows with the SCP driver and I works pretty well as an Xbox controller. I can't take advantage of the analog buttons, but not many games do that anyway (on Windows) except for what's on a PS2 or PS3 (Gran Turismo 3 A-spec being one).
Hey Lon. i m planning to buy few of these for multiplayer gaming. I bought few cheap controllers and noticed that LT and RT buttons wont work on geforcenow games (cant ride cars on sonic racing, toy cars and sleeping dogs games). Can u verify if this controller has same issue?
I got a problem over here. I used it wirelessly, then when I ran out of battery, I connected it using the usb wire. And kept playing. After the gamepad charged, tried to use it back wirelessly, but it didnt work. Now I can only use it wired. On the manual, it says something about the reset, it says 2 seconds, I have tried 2, 1, 10, 30 but it wont reset. Not sure if u have to press it when it is turned on or of, so tried bot. Nothing. Any ideas? someone had this problem before? any help? thank you.
I bought two Gamesir G3s controller, but I can't connect two at the same time. So I can´t play for example Mario cart 64 emulator with a friend because it can only connect one at the time. How can I fix it with 2 players Gamesir controller mode?
so it does have deadzone issues? have been searching info on this.. all cheap gamepads i have bought so far do not have good analog stick .. miles less good than the xbox 360 analog.. so the gamesir 's analog is also not that great?
+root8ble nah it was an issue with mine personally I contacted customer support and they were extremely helpful and refunded me my money which I used to buy their new controller the g4s which is absolutely amazing so far
Bryan Anderson but you are sure it was only your g3s? can you guys confirm that there are no deadzones with the analog sticks of the g3s? I am going to order one
+root8ble I'm pretty sure it was only me as I was unable to find any information on the issue before contacting support, I searched for hours but found no one else with the same problem which made me ask in this comment section so yes I'm pretty sure I got a faulty controller
Bryan Anderson ok thx man. going to order the g3s then... was searching for a budget gamepad to replace my two faulty xbox 360 gamepads (I am not going to buy an xbox gamepad anymore)
What about in PS3 mode? PS3 controllers are just standard HID with a little extra sauce to make them controller 1 - 4... a real PS3 controller will work on a Mac(1). Also - there are XBox 360 controller drivers for the Mac(2) - did you happen to try that route? (1) www.mactrast.com/2013/01/how-to-use-a-playstation-3-controller-with-your-mac/ (2) www.cultofmac.com/198535/use-your-xbox-360-controller-on-your-mac-os-x-tips/
Hey bro .....I want to play 2k18 in multilayer...can I connect two or three gamesir g3s controller in my laptop please man tell me ...and if you say yes than how can I do this ... please give me guidelines
I just bought one to use with my PS3. I tried turning it on out of the box, nothing. Strange, most devices come charged but it's not the end of the world. Plug it in directly to the mains and the lights come on, good... Then they start flashing... Ok... *checks manual* Oh this is normal, the lights will flash every few seconds to indicate it's low battery and you should charge it for 2-4 hours before use. Fine. *8 hours later* Still flashing... Hmm, ok... *unplugs it* it turns off, try turning it on, nothing... I've spent over an hour trying to connect it to several devices, android, ios, PC, PS3... NOTHING. I can plug it DIRECTLY into the PS3 with the micro USB cable that is included, the PS3 just says "Unknown USB device has been connected" and the lights flash as if it's charging. Same with PC, plug it directly in... NOTHING. And yes I'm also using the USB dongle that comes with it. Any ideas on what the hell is happening? Is it a dud? Guess I should just leave it to charge overnight if still nothing get a replacement. YAWN
it is a pain in the ass using it wired.. I bought it to replace my wired xbox 360 gamepad but sometimes it works .. sometimes not... I don't want to use wireless
Oh yes youre right, sorry i meant you didnt go into further detail on connecting it to the ps3. Was wondering if the connectivity was good, was the process of connecting easy, etc.
this controller is terrible, what he says about the hardware is true, but while playing in PC it will lose connection even though its on, you have to restart it. while on Android I never saw this issue, I was hoping for a PC pad as well.
If it was a USB 3.0 port when you tried it, you might have better results using a short 12 inch extension cable. This is due to USB 3 interference that is no fault of the gamesir
Awesome I was looking into this controller...I really look forward to your reviews because I know they're are non bias reviews
Got 2 of these in 2017 and they've been my full time controllers ever since. I play on PC and the wireless dongle always behaved strangely so I just use them wired. Also very rarely the character will just keep moving without me pressing any buttons but I just unplug it and plug it back in and this fixes it. I don't play online so this isn't an issue for me. Gamesir customer for life, the other products of theirs are excellent
Do you know if it can be used with Smart TV's
For once someone makes a good generic controller!!
Just paid for one the deadzones in it is so awfully bad i cant play fps games with it
Its actually a Hyperkin product
exactly
My G3s works perfectly with PS3, and Win 10 PC no complaints at all, just plug dongle etc. EXCEPT ... just try to find the Analog Sticks covers or grips. The GameSir G3s has smaller Thumbstick diameter than all other controllers, including the GS - T1s ! I can't imagine the logic in this, especially since I've found no help or source for the smaller diameter rubber thumb sticks anywhere ?
Update: I cut tiny circles out of gun grip material and put a couple of layers inside the top of thumb sticks, works good. I also layer other parts of the Controller to make it feel less slippery, using gun grip material.
It also works on Playstation 3 with the USB Dongle!!! Thats what GameSir mainly advertised about the Unit
Just ordered one hope it comes soon!
I bought this controller and it works great. I have used it on my Note 5 and my Kangaroo Mini PC without any problems. The phone holder it comes with works well. My Note is pretty big and it fits well and holds it solidly.
I really like your channel watched few reviews, you are so clear and concise and explaining everything so clearly great job, new subscriber :)
Thank you and welcome!
Just bought 1, really happy with it :)
i found that my controller came fully charged out of the box not sure if this is the case normally
Such a good reviewer. Even his video description is organized and timestamped !!
I've had that controller for many years now.
I noticed that in wired mode it has much less input lag.
The difference is so noticeable that I can't use it wirelessly anymore.
Anyway, it's a good controller, and I am satisfied with it.
I use the gamesir on the same laptop as you do. the controller is awesome.
I believe that it would work on Windows not a real challenge working on steam and Linux is the real difference and perhaps challenge. It does look good
Thank you for the reveiw.many youtuber just test it but you explain it all.and im going to subscribe
your reviews are amazing and detailed. you sir earned a subscription :-)
awesome review lon , i might just get it to try dual controller support for 2 player games . but in all honesty , the steel series is still my favorite atm
ayyy I've been waiting for this one
I learned the hard way that you need to press Home+B on the controller if you want it to work just as a gamepad in Android.
hello Lon.TV. I love you I mean you are the best youtuber I have ever seen because you describe everything in detail and even in a very easy manner. I want searching TH-cam on how to give about million of subscribes to 1 channel. Keep it up.
+Ravneet Singh thanks ! We are continuing to grow!
I was just looking for some android and pc controller. Perfect time. Definetly gonna pick one up!
nice video lon, wanted to know if you connect the controller to the PC via the USB cable and not Bluetooth will it work?
Cool!!! Thanks for making the awesome video (:
How does this compares with the Logitech F710 and the Gamesir T1S?
I Have that controller. It is very nice I have been using it for a few monts. There is a version for $50 that have a cradle for your smart phone
Good tip. I might get that. Thanks!
Does the mouse mode work on windows pc?
I would imagine so. But let's wait for an answer from+ultraball69 or +Lon Seidman, who actually own the product.
Yes I can confirm that. It works very nice. Left stick for mouse movement and A & B buttons for left click and right click . Hope this helps.
+ultraball69 shit, I need to have one.
Thanks for the info
which is better..g3s or t1s?
_ Pala t1s for sure
none. stay away from this brand.
@@MaxRiley Fuck off man.
T1s cause because it has grips on it compared to the g3s
@@AssaultRider555 I actually don't like that feel
looks like someone really liked the dualshock4.
how well does it work with the Nvidia Shield TV? can it connect via bluetooth natively or does it need a dongle or something?
Just bought 2 for $29. I'll gift the other to someone else. It's great to see a generic controller that's this well made and versatile.
Phaaze man thats so great.. here about $30-35 for one controller
Hendry Ramadhan Sorry, I wrote that wrong. I bought two controllers, $29 each.
Nice review. Can I use this as a media controller for media streaming?
It have a keyboard and mouse mode. Hope this helps.
Which controller is better and have better sensitivity?
This one or the Tronsmart Mars G01?
Purchased this to use both on my Galaxy S7 for Gear VR and my Android TV (Sony X850C). WOrks great on both and can't agree with Lon more. Buy it!
You should've played Crazy Taxi. I love that game
Have you tried this with the Dolphin emulator?
I tried this one but the dpad was awful and never felt like it registered a direction well. thumbsticks also felt very cheap and crappy
How does the D-pad on this controller perform? and should i choose this one over the T1s
Really like the backlight I was just fiddling with my PS3 controller a second ago. It's my Netflix machine
Hey, just one question. My laptop has a build in bluetooth connection. Is it possible to connect this controller via bluetooth to my laptop ?? I already tried but it seems unable to connect. Yeah Im just wondering if its possible. Thanks..
It's $39.99 right now. Pretty good controller
which is best..g3s or the T1s?
g3s for me
I have the controller and the major downside is it has no anti-ghosting feature. i play gta 5 a lot and i cant access the interaction menu when using the triggers when driving. i have to stop using the triggers and press select button to access it. its really not a big deal but still quite frustrating to me. However this controller is cheap and looks cool so i dont regret buying it :)
Please do a review of the Pocket Chip or Pico 8 software
Okay as I don't have a keyboard or a mouse for my new PC, will it act as a working mouse if I connect it with the dongle in the USB port or only work for gaming?
On the window pc side, why not show if it can scroll web pages or documents? I also thought this can be used wired? why not show that as well.
Hmmm... Neat. I have my DS3 connected to Windows with the SCP driver and I works pretty well as an Xbox controller. I can't take advantage of the analog buttons, but not many games do that anyway (on Windows) except for what's on a PS2 or PS3 (Gran Turismo 3 A-spec being one).
Good vid man . Mine doesnt seem to work properly on my ps3 :( . Works well for tablet though :)
what is the name of that game you are playing on your dell pc?
have you tested this ona wide array of PC games? how does it work with Witcher 3, Doom, Trine 3?
Do you know how many of those controllers can be hooked up by that dongle?
Hey Lon.
i m planning to buy few of these for multiplayer gaming. I bought few cheap controllers and noticed that LT and RT buttons wont work on geforcenow games (cant ride cars on sonic racing, toy cars and sleeping dogs games).
Can u verify if this controller has same issue?
Is this xinput?
I cant get this to work on my windows 10
Have to use the USB dongle and press home plus x button for 2 sec
Looks like a good wireless alternative to the 360 wired controller for pc gamers.
I lost the dongle. When connecting to comp via bluetooth. The controller cannot fuction well. What should i do?
nice controller and nice price
cheers
my start and select button not working,, every other function works fine, just those 2 button, and probably the turbo and clear button not work too
What is the very best game controller available for Android? Your opinion means a lot to me. Thanks!
I may just have to pick one up...............
what was the name of that shooter you were playing?
I am wanting A wireless controller to use with my steam deck while using it in Docking mode, will this work good with that?
Hi Lon. How does it work on the game Walking War Robots?
THANK YOU
I got a problem over here. I used it wirelessly, then when I ran out of battery, I connected it using the usb wire. And kept playing. After the gamepad charged, tried to use it back wirelessly, but it didnt work. Now I can only use it wired. On the manual, it says something about the reset, it says 2 seconds, I have tried 2, 1, 10, 30 but it wont reset. Not sure if u have to press it when it is turned on or of, so tried bot. Nothing.
Any ideas? someone had this problem before? any help? thank you.
Any idea why I can't get it to work with PES 2017 on PC? I tried it with Shadow of Mordor and Vikings and it works fine :(
I have a problem. I used Home + X but in my PC I see "Error With Driver". This on Windows 10. Any idea to fix this problem?
Try using it wired
I bought two Gamesir G3s controller, but I can't connect two at the same time. So I can´t play for example Mario cart 64 emulator with a friend because it can only connect one at the time. How can I fix it with 2 players Gamesir controller mode?
Play online
How does the latency compare to the latency of the t1s?
Is anyone else having a really weird deadzone on when pushing the thumbsticks to the bottom left? I cant find any information on how to fix it
so it does have deadzone issues? have been searching info on this.. all cheap gamepads i have bought so far do not have good analog stick .. miles less good than the xbox 360 analog.. so the gamesir 's analog is also not that great?
+root8ble nah it was an issue with mine personally I contacted customer support and they were extremely helpful and refunded me my money which I used to buy their new controller the g4s which is absolutely amazing so far
Bryan Anderson but you are sure it was only your g3s? can you guys confirm that there are no deadzones with the analog sticks of the g3s? I am going to order one
+root8ble I'm pretty sure it was only me as I was unable to find any information on the issue before contacting support, I searched for hours but found no one else with the same problem which made me ask in this comment section so yes I'm pretty sure I got a faulty controller
Bryan Anderson ok thx man. going to order the g3s then... was searching for a budget gamepad to replace my two faulty xbox 360 gamepads (I am not going to buy an xbox gamepad anymore)
Does it work with the Android Shield TV? (Bluetooth or adapter?)
can you turn off the lights if you hold L1+R2 for 5 secs???
is it possible to turn off the LED? it's so damn bright in the dark.
Yes just hold both the shoulder buttons for about 5 secs
is it any good on mac osx, like macbook pro over Bluetooth..
What about in PS3 mode? PS3 controllers are just standard HID with a little extra sauce to make them controller 1 - 4... a real PS3 controller will work on a Mac(1). Also - there are XBox 360 controller drivers for the Mac(2) - did you happen to try that route?
(1) www.mactrast.com/2013/01/how-to-use-a-playstation-3-controller-with-your-mac/
(2) www.cultofmac.com/198535/use-your-xbox-360-controller-on-your-mac-os-x-tips/
hai Lon namaste, GamesirG3s suitable for mecoolM8spro android this via bluetooth?
Is the D-pad good for fighting games?
Does this work out of the box and get registered as an xbox controller on pc?
Support Need of Speed in PC?
my loses connection wireless sometimes... I have to shutdown and turn on again
Why doesn't it vibrate when I play Android Games?
Well, it worked for me on PC. I played Batman Arkham City and it vibrates strongly
I got it for 6 bucks just email the company for a discount in exchange for a honest review
We can connect this controller to laptop via bluetooth ?
I dont have that Dongle plz help how to get those drivers?
Is the dpad good for playing fighting games?
How's the range of the Bluetooth??
Hey bro .....I want to play 2k18 in multilayer...can I connect two or three gamesir g3s controller in my laptop please man tell me ...and if you say yes than how can I do this ... please give me guidelines
Some people is selling this wired for 15€ on ebay... it's from china, could be a bootleg?
Okay I understand, thank you for the very quick response. :)
does it have a USB cable to connect to PC? because I don't want to interrupt my playing when it runs out of battery.
yes it does
I just bought one to use with my PS3. I tried turning it on out of the box, nothing. Strange, most devices come charged but it's not the end of the world. Plug it in directly to the mains and the lights come on, good... Then they start flashing... Ok... *checks manual* Oh this is normal, the lights will flash every few seconds to indicate it's low battery and you should charge it for 2-4 hours before use. Fine. *8 hours later* Still flashing... Hmm, ok... *unplugs it* it turns off, try turning it on, nothing... I've spent over an hour trying to connect it to several devices, android, ios, PC, PS3... NOTHING. I can plug it DIRECTLY into the PS3 with the micro USB cable that is included, the PS3 just says "Unknown USB device has been connected" and the lights flash as if it's charging. Same with PC, plug it directly in... NOTHING. And yes I'm also using the USB dongle that comes with it. Any ideas on what the hell is happening? Is it a dud? Guess I should just leave it to charge overnight if still nothing get a replacement. YAWN
is there a app for android to download the games like Mario cart
it is a pain in the ass using it wired.. I bought it to replace my wired xbox 360 gamepad but sometimes it works .. sometimes not... I don't want to use wireless
really? i want to buy one and use it wired...
Should've bought the wired version (G3W) - cheaper and works fine.
Please help, how do ya set it up to play gta san andreas on pc im having a hard time
What Is the Latency?
Or Is There Input Lag?
It says the controller works on ps3, but you didnt mention anything about that?
Oh yes youre right, sorry i meant you didnt go into further detail on connecting it to the ps3. Was wondering if the connectivity was good, was the process of connecting easy, etc.
Will this work with fortnite?
Angel Perez yes
It’ll work using happychick app
Yassss
Does it directly pair with inbuilt laptop Bluetooth
No. It connects to the PC with the supplied USB cable or with the dongle (model G3s).
Does the joss sticks click?
is it better than the nvidia shield controller ??
+Lon Seidman ok, thanks a million for the quick response. You Rock Lon. !! Keep up the great job you are doing !!!!!!!!
this controller is terrible, what he says about the hardware is true, but while playing in PC it will lose connection even though its on, you have to restart it. while on Android I never saw this issue, I was hoping for a PC pad as well.
I have also had this problem every time i use it on my PC....annoying
No issue with me on pc but does have issue with ps3
If it was a USB 3.0 port when you tried it, you might have better results using a short 12 inch extension cable. This is due to USB 3 interference that is no fault of the gamesir
will it work with all games on pc
Does IT work on the saints row games
Does it work with android 9 devices ?
does this game Sir g3s Bluetooth wireless game controller works on Android powered tablets
gunner 3840 awn yes
Does it support direct input?
Can you connect it to PC using Bluetooth
Cause my dongle got lost
Yes