Looking for the right thing is always difficult when there's so many options online or at the store. As I was pouring myself another shot of absolute. I decided to just try it. What's the worst thing could happen... Besides I could return it if It dident work. However, when this thing came in and I attached it to my phone I felt like having a whole new experience with android games. I am now looking for games to play because of how responsive this thing is. It's like a switch in your hands. I've never liked Mobile games or played on my phone. That much but this thing gets you into it.Great purchase!

Bastante bueno no tengo ninguna queja en particular salvo que los joystick después de un mes y medio de uso muy moderado comenzaron a presentar un ligero drif hacia la derecha el cual junto con el software lo volvió un pequeño lastre a la hora de jugar juegos como genshin impact que requieran el remapeo pero para juegos de emulación es perfecto 100% recomendado

I had no idea how much I'd enjoy this over using a modern Nintendo Switch!

If you enjoy older portable gaming consoles like the Nintendo 3DS or Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP), they have amazing game catalogs...but their ancient screen technology makes it difficult to impossible to play them outside. Enter the GameSir X2.

PLAYING OUTDOORS IS A REALITY!
I've included photos of the X2 Type-C with an LG G8X ThinQ (2018) partially in direct sunlight, just so you could see how well games can be enjoyed when using the X2 Type-C with a recent model phone. Since I moved on to another phone, I'm contemplating keeping the LG in this case indefinitely, though I'm not sure if that's a bad thing for the spring in the long run.

ERGONOMICS AND CONTROLS
I purchased the X2 Type-C with protective case and thumbstick covers. The thumbstick covers are necessary to just get the tiny thumbsticks to equal the diameter of the thumbsticks on a Nintendo Switch--about the size of a U.S. dime. I don't have large hands, but without those thumbstick covers, I'm sure my thumbs or tendons would be sore after gaming.

As others have observed, the face buttons, D-pad, and triggers are all digital, and at least for all the games I've played, that hasn't been an issue. Each has a clean click and stop when pressed, and aren't mushy at all. I can see myself playing this in a long line without any physical consequences to my thumbs or tendons.

MATERIALS
The materials the X2 is comprised of feel not quite premium, but not cheap, either. The X2 is light, which is great for gaming for longer periods, but is also light because you can feel its hollow cavities just inside each controller. Slightly thicker plastic, or more structural supports inside, could help with a more upscale feel, but I'm sure would also add to the cost.

COMPARISON TO THE NINTENDO SWITCH AND SWITCH LITE
I included photos of the X2 alongside the full size Switch and Switch Lite. This X2 can definitely be mistaken for a Switch OLED at a glance, though it's really closer to the size of the Switch Lite. The colors, however, are spot on compared to the Switch OLED, and it's so much easier to grip it when on the go than a Switch (which I am honestly a bit nervous to carry without a case). This is one reason why I've actually spent more playtime on the X2 than the Switch OLED it shamelessly copies!

THAT PIVOTING USB-C CONNECTOR AND PASSTHROUGH
This X2 Type-C has a USB-C plug that pivots about 50 degrees, so it's easy to plug and unplug a phone from its port. There's a USB-C passthrough on the bottom of the left controller--much better than on top, like some consoles do it--and it works beautifully for charging your phone as you're gaming on it. What it won't do, however, is let you hear anything through headphones/earphones that you can connect with a 3.5mm-to-USB-C adapter. I'll just use Bluetooth devices instead.

INCONVENIENCES
The slight inconveniences I've found with the Type-C design is that I will never be able to put a phone or tablet in the X2 in portrait mode, which would be great for Nintendo DS/3DS emulation. That, however, just means I need to get the X2 Bluetooth model, right? (It won't take much to convince me, based on how much I like the Type-C model!)

Some emulators prefer the phone to be oriented 180 degrees from the way it's plugged into the X2 Type-C, but the ones I've used (Dolphin, for example) allow for rotating the display to match the X2 Type-C's orientation.

There is some creakiness and a slightly cheap feeling when using the X2, mostly because of the thin plastic body and creaking of the left analog stick (at least in the one I purchased).

The GameSir app lacks polish and seems to be put together by developers without much usability testing or quality assurance at their disposal, and it shows. You can get controls set up for various games, but it's like pulling teeth. Oh, and if you want to save your custom controller layouts, be ready to sign up for an account at GameSir's website first.

I WISH THE NEXT MODEL WOULD HAVE...
One wish I'd have for a future model is a wrist lanyard loop in the lower left and right corners, just to prevent possible drops and maybe a passerby with sticky fingers.

CONCLUSION: A VERY SMART BUY
If you'd like to play retro or modern mobile games on the go, I highly recommend the GameSir X2 Type-C. It only comes in white, so be prepared to tell people over and over that it is NOT a Switch OLED!

Controller is a but small but that is just the form factor because of the fact that it connects to a cellphone. It's really a great device. You can charge the phone while it's connected to the controller. The only issue I've had is that it disconnects if you switch game applications. Sometimes you have to unplug and replug it back in. Frustrating, but for the price, it's tolerable.

Overall I like this controller quite a bit, and think it's a decent value at the price. That being said, there are a few things that could be better.

Pros:
- Joysticks, buttons and d-pad all feel very responsive. They have a nice clickiness to them
- USB-C connection for zero lag. Also, you don't have to worry about charging another device
- USB-C power pass-through works great to charge your phone while using the gamesir
- the GameSir app is functional and will let you play games that otherwise don't support controllers
- provided carrying case is a nice touch

Cons:
- No analog triggers
- Face Buttons are too small (larger buttons would easily fit, and would be much more comfortable to use)
- The app for mapping controls to screen touches is kind of janky. One really annoying aspect is that the option to "invert" the joystick flips BOTH the vertical and horizontal axes. There is no option to invert only the vertical axis like you would see in most games. I also don't like how I have to force quit the app to make it go away completely.
- I wish it opened up just a bit wider so it could be used with a small tablet. The max width of 167mm really limits what devices it can work with
- it's not very comfortable for use with games that primarily use the d-pad, such as retro emulator games.

One last thing: make sure the joysticks are centered when you plug in your phone. I almost returned the controller after I first tried it because I thought the joystick calibrations were way off.