In recent years, there are more and more friends who like to play games. Among major game platforms such as PCs, consoles, and mobile phones, mobile games are undoubtedly the most popular ones. But compared to PCs and consoles, mobile games are the experience is not ideal, both the texture of the game and the feel of the operation are lacking. However, thanks to the rich ecosystem of mobile phones, it is not impossible to get an experience close to the host, such as the Switch.
Last week, I got a Gamesir X2 gamepad, which is specially optimized for mobile phones, and the shape is a tribute to the design of the Switch. This handle is mainly connected to the mobile phone through the USB-C interface, so the delay is lower than that of the Bluetooth handle, and it can support the EGG NS emulator, so as to achieve a game experience closer to the Switch.
The packaging of this handle is relatively simple, and a storage bag is provided inside, so that it is very convenient to carry when we go out, and it is easy to store it when not in use. Because there is no battery in this handle, there is less anxiety about insufficient battery when you use it, and you can play it at any time, which is a bit more convenient than the Bluetooth handle.
In the details, the Gamesir X2 gamepad has the USB-C male connector, because although the USB-C interface of Android models is generally located at the bottom of the center, the thickness of the phone is still different, so this joint of the handle adopts a design that can swing up and down, and can be rotated at 51°, which can automatically adapt to the interface position of the mobile phone to ensure the reliability of the connection.
The back design of the Gamesir X2 gamepad looks very ordinary, but the details are very good, the left and right provide raised grips, and the rubber non-slip design, it is inevitable to sweat when holding the handle for a long time, this design can ensure We hold it more comfortably.
In shooting and action games, the shoulder button is the button we often operate when we release our skills. The top of the Gamesir X2 gamepad provides standard four shoulder buttons, which use e-sports micro-switches, and the feedback is more sensitive. The service life is relatively long. However, in actual operation, the shoulder keys of the microswitch are used, and the key travel itself is very short, so you may need to adapt a little during operation.
When installed, this handle is fixed firmly with the phone. It uses a two-stage stretch design, which can support phones up to 173mm in length. At present, the mainstream phones on the market are about 6 inches, so the Gamesir X2 gamepad can be easily adapted to most models currently on the market.
Another thing to note is that this handle needs to turn on the OTG function during use. At the same time, after the handle is connected to the phone, the default mode is HID, which is suitable for the native handle mode. It is necessary to switch to Gamesir’s G-Touch mapping mode. On the Gamesir’s X2 gamepad, it is achieved through the G+Home button.
Although the Gamesir X2 gamepad needs a mobile phone to power it, the actual power consumption is very low. It only consumes 2mAh of power for one hour of play, which is much less than the common Bluetooth controller. And there is a USB-C female on the controller. The port can be directly used to charge the mobile phone, but due to the limitations of the mobile phone charging protocol, not all mobile phones with a USB-C interface can be charged through the USB-C interface of this handle.
In actual operation, the grip of this handle feels very good, and at the same time, it is relatively stable. Compared with similar products, the button design of the Gamesir X2 gamepad is reasonable, and the operation is relatively smooth. Among them, the sensitivity of the joystick is very high, the operation is very smooth, and the accuracy is well controlled. After all, it is the same level as PS4. 3D joystick, which is much better than Switch.
Jason 
