GameSir G8 Galileo Type-C Wired Mobile Gaming Controller

As any reader of my reviews will most likely know, I love Hall Effect controller sticks! And Gamesir have now ported this on to a Gamepad for use with mobiles, yes! For those unaware of Hall Effect, basically, they are more responsive and last longer than standard sticks due to using magnetism rather than mechanical connections, hence why I like them so much! Enough of the gushing fanboyism, what else does this Gamepad offer?

Firstly, the maximum height of 7.58 inches makes it compatible with a wide range of Android phones and the iPhone15 making the majority of phones useable. The only place that it lacks compatibility in is with the Gamesir App – it doesn’t host iOS so is no use for games without controller support. Thankfully, for those games that have controller support, a simple Type-C port connects the phone and away you go! A word of warning however – you may need to take your phone out of it’s case unless it’s 1mm or less thick as the connection isn’t great otherwise. Going back to the Hall Effect sticks, what I really like is the fact that you actually get 3 different styles of stick that you can easily swap out as the faceplates are magnetic and easily detachable as a result, even better!

The controller is comfortable and sized well with the buttons all in the right places and you also get an additional two that you can program to be whatever button combo you wish as well as having the ability to re-map all the standard ones. You get a 3.5mm jack for headphones and, as is fairly standard these days, there is a charge-through feature so your phone should stay active for all the time that you are. It’s a little weighty, coming in at just over half a kilo so be prepared for a little hand fatigue after a while but, as long as you take a rest every now and then, this shouldn’t lead to a problem. RRP £79.99

4 out of 5

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