15+ Telescopic Game Controllers for iPhone & Android IN TIER LIST! (2024 Edition)
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- I wanted to do this for the longest time, what better than telescopic game controllers to tackle my first ever tier list! We'll go through a vast selection of telescopic controllers for both iPhone and Android. Revisiting some relics of the past whilst going over the latest and greatest options to date!
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BSP-D3 (AE) 🛒 geni.us/40LbW
Razer Kishi Ultra (Amz) 🛒 geni.us/40LbW
XP7-X Plus (Amz) 🛒 geni.us/C1YBG8F
GameSir X2s (Amz) 🛒 geni.us/nEnipy
ROG Kunai 3 🛒 STUPID HIGH PRICES ON AliExpress
EasySMX M05 🛒 easysmx.com ("gametechtalk" at checkout for 12% off)
GameSir X2 Pro (Amz) 🛒 geni.us/dsjfWfy
GameSir Galileo G8 (Amz) 🛒 geni.us/UYOmBv - RECOMMENDED
Razer Kishi V1 (Amz) 🛒 geni.us/EhzLYoN
Backbone One (Amz) 🛒 geni.us/OcLwHok
Mocute 060 (AE) 🛒 geni.us/x94FsB
Razer Junglecat 🛒 geni.us/enljB6
BSP-D8 Pro (AE) 🛒 geni.us/CmAY
Razer Kishi V2 / V2 Pro 🛒 geni.us/CbFc
Turtle Beach Atom 🛒 geni.us/gANClNi
GameSir X4 Aileron 🛒 geni.us/upAKG5
EasySMX M10 (Amz) 🛒 geni.us/7i2l
iPega 9177 🛒 Sometimes listed on AE
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📖 Chapters
00:00 Intro, Tierlist & Methodology
01:56 BSP-D3
03:18 Razer Kishi Ultra
04:26 XP7-X Plus
06:22 GameSir X2s
07:28 ROG Kunai 3
09:36 EasySMX M05
11:55 GameSir X2 Pro
12:51 GameSir Galileo G8
13:58 Razer Kishi V1
14:47 Backbone One
17:10 Mocute 060
18:20 Razer Junglecat
19:39 BSP-D8
21:50 Razer Kishi V2 / V2 Pro
23:19 Turtle Beach Atom
24:22 GameSir X4 Aileron
26:06 EasySMX M10
27:43 iPega 9177
31:01 Closing Thoughts
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Thank you to @MrFioz1 for bringing this detail to my attention. The BSP-D8 that I cover is in fact the BSP-D8 Pro, please excuse my mistake as I did not realize there were two different models. Cheers!
I'm very happy to see this video because I just bought the D8 pro and it's the first video where they give it a review and it has a high score!! I bought it for my iPhone.
@@elchg9102 I have received the BSP-D9 and D10 and will be making a video soon comparing all three, stay tuned for that if you want to know more and I'll also go more in-depth on the D8 Pro. Cheers! :)
Brother is THE most underrated youtuber ever, love the quality content + the constructive criticism and the experience with every single product, this vid is quality on top of quality and can't wait to see more of you
WOW! That comment is heartfelt on my end, I assure you! Thanks @Anubisson that is very pleasant to read on this Sunday afternoon. Cheers and hoping to continue to deliver meaningful and helpful content!
really enjoyed your video very informative. you earned a new sub. keep up the good work
Just out here trying to do the good work, welcome aboard and thank you greatly! 🫡
Great video !
Thank you for tuning in!
Man i love your video, i love you didnt put the most expensive ones on the top like others do and in fact put cheapest ones higher up
The M05 is a sleeper hit and I think EasySMX are starting to realize they need to give that controller a bit more marketing. Or at least, I hope so. Thanks for your kind words and for watching, out of those 15+ which would you say is your favorite?
@@GameTechTalk i really like the Razer Kishi v1, but im not going to buy that one, so maybe the X2s, i like the cute design
@@guillermocardenaschava8601 They have silent launched the X2s Bluetooth too, loved the color scheme, I'm tempted to pick one up.
@@GameTechTalk i love the color too, but i might go for the usb-c version, i wanna play emulators in long time sessions so maybe charge the controller is not the best for me
I love the quality content, as usual
It means so much, thanks!
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A-O2 Mini LED got leaked at 26:49...in the video...
You are awesome...
With those genius content...
😎👍
It means a lot Gregory, I've been trying to improve my content and output to hopefully grow a bigger audience and find better support from brands, that's the mandatory steps to be able to keep informing gamers of the best gaming solutions out there! Thanks for being part of the journey! ♥
@@GameTechTalk Indeed...😎
Other than Bluetooth options, it appears the only option on this list for foldable phones is the X2S? Just not a fan of the color of it and hoping for something in black and in the same small + slim profile. I currently have a G8 Galileo but am a bit irritated with the Surface Duo screens coming downward rather than up like a traditional DS. I am contemplating the BSP-D8 Pro now that I see it though, especially in black. Great job on the review, it was very insightful.
Yeah unfortunately the left side USB-C is not common at all. But Bluetooth has been better and better. I’d argue that if using a Foldable, best to just go towards that tech by default and there are some PRETTY SEXY options coming out soon that I can’t yet speak about. Rest assured that, this market is growing rapidly and option are becoming more and more in our midst. Lots of amazing things coming in Q3/Q4! 😉
I haven't even watched it yet lad and I'm excited.
Lots of work went into that one, but the filming part was so much fun! It felt like just casually having a chat with a friend, so for you to be excited to watch it, it's very much that conversation happening on the other end! 😊 Thanks for being here for it; it wouldn't be the same otherwise!
@@GameTechTalk It turned out brilliant lad! Great great list.
Yes, yes, yes! 2 videos in 2 days!
You know, he's on that grind! 😄
Are you gonna update the list when the Scuf Nomad comes out this summer?
That would be the goal, probably not gonna make another tier list but I will review the Scuf Nomad and when I do, I will say in that review where I would slot it in the tier list. Cheers!
Do very much enjoy my G8 but the 3.5 mm port never works with my Pixel 6. I also wish that data could be transmitted through the USB c port so I could connect to ethernet wile using the device. Otherwise good list, though I'm curious how the M-Con will fit into this list when it is eventually released.
I'd love to hear back from the creator, I tried to reach out but I'm small time and I can't imagine how much buzz the controller generated. Either way, I'll get my hands on the M-Con as soon as it is possible.
Why rate a controller A when it only works for one phone? That along should rate it a C or maybe B and that all.
I understand your point of view. Do I wish ASUS had designed the Kunai 3 for every phone? Of course. Technically it does so but only wireless with the center connector.
I didn’t rate them by what they weren’t designed for but rather by what they were. Still, your suggestion is a fair one and something I’ll keep in mind when I do this again. Thanks for watching!
You do really good reveiws . I have a question thoe. Whats the best all around controller for steamdeck? Say under $ 100.
I'd give 3 options. KK3 Max, Apex 3 and Sony Dualsense.
Thx 👍
For your next tier list, could you mention if a controller is recognized by Call of Duty Mobile (on Android)? I know it’s a very specific thing, but that game has a very weird controller support implementation.
All bluetooth controllers seem to work fine, but hard wired controller support seems to be exclusive to Backbone. Even for controllers that spoof a Dualsense, I can’t find confirmation that they work natively since all footage of them playing the game use button mappers. What’s even more bizarre is that this is not a problem on iOS. Every wired telescopic controller I’ve tried works fine in that game on my iPhone.
My only theory that I can’t confirm yet is that iOS has a better controller protocol so game developers don’t have to do anything to support third party controllers, as long as they support a Dualsense or X-Input. Meanwhile on the Android side, Backbone seems to have worked out a deal to be the only usable wired telescopic controller for that game. It seems very anticompetitive and might mean the only way for a controller to work would be to spoof a Backbone and not a Dualsense.
Sorry for the huge wall of text, but this is now my white whale when it comes to mobile controllers. Because so far no other telescopic controllers work in the game and Backbone refuses to update their design with sticks that are good for a shooter, Android CODM players have just been screwed by this situation for a while.
Sure, great suggestion btw! I went ahead and tested every "wired" telescopic controllers I owned and you were right, they all did not work except the Backbone One, that's crazy!
@@GameTechTalk Yeah, like you said this is my gripe with Backbone as a company. They had a great product at first, now they use their money from that for big marketing pushes and anti competitive stuff like this instead of improving their now outdated controller
Interesting that you left out if they need to be charged, I only have 1 telescopic controller Gamesir Galileo G8 and it feels like what a controller should feel like, except for one downside that the buttons are nearly completely vertical with the sticks even though it's shaped in a way that could allow it.
Most telescopic controllers are plugged in but you are right with the BSP-D8 Pro at least, that one is battery and do need to be charged. Thanks for pointing it out, I'll make sure to mention it when I do this again. As for the sticks, I like them slightly off as well but seeing as the Galileo has a large enough ergo grip, I find that to be more trivial than on something like a retro handheld or a joycon, you know something with a slimmer profile. Cheers and thanks for engaging!
who is the best for fps game ? dead zone sensitive for aimming ?
It’s questionable. I’ve always been a big believer in raw inputs but raw means the missteps and mistakes are also more captured. So much like dead zones eliminate the raw input jitter at base value, too much sensitivity is like bringing that jitter back on stick travel.
Cheers!
Review the elo vagabond please ! I would love to see your opinions about it❤ 😊.
If they reach out I'd love the opportunity to review their products but as I don't own it, that ship might have sailed for me and a future model would make more sense to review. Thanks for the suggestion though!
loved this video. about time someone made a modern update to mobile gaming controllers as that market is growing fast with many AAA titles coming out recently and more coming in the future. my fav in the list is the razer kishi ultra. its very similar to the G8. but the big selling point of the razer is that USB C external plug in to a pc or a 13 inch ipad pro.
that way i dont have to carry around 2 controllers.
i can just have the kishi ultra. play on my iphone 15 pro. then if i wanna switch to my ipad pro. I can just plug it in hard wired via USB-C. great feature. sure the 150usd is quite alot of money. but the razer has haptics which the G8 does not. so with that the price can be a bit more justified. and also G8 dont have the external USB-C plug in like the razer one has.
i did test. and nothing happens it just blinks. like it has power but no data signal is coming through. the G8 only has the USB-C for input charging it seems.
The G8 does have external support but you need to use a USB-C female to USB-A male (or USB-C male) which is not a cable most people usually have lying around. You plug the female part on the male of the G8 that usually plugs into the phone/tablet you're using.
Thanks for the kind words by the way, I really enjoyed doing this video and I already have a few brands contacting me with future models (that I'll be reviewing of course) but I'm already contemplating making a follow up video for maybe Q4. Until then, thanks a lot, I'm glad to know it was enjoyable to you! :)
Backbone can do this too and through the charging port, so no weird adapter cables. Unfortunately they charge you a subscription fee to do it. The only reason I keep mine around is because I have a lifetime access to Backbone subscription due to lucking out and getting the controller just months before they switched to a subscription model.
Which one is best EasySMX M10 or GameSir X2S ? I have 13 pro max so lighting is downfall for now lol this will be first gaming controller. Would love your feedback.
I speaking about GameSir x2s new blue and black control
Yeah I figured you meant the X2s Bluetooth, the new model. Quite frankly, I would go X2s Bluetooth. As much as I know the Lightning M10 will work. Once you upgrade your phone, it’ll become e-waste. As for the X2s Bluetooth, it’ll still be good after. They are both ok but to me the X2s is the better product of the two and also, it spoofs as Dualsense which works better with iOS than spoofing Xbox 360 wireless (which M10 does). The M10 only advantage are the two extra paddles but they aren’t in the ideal position for most people.
My vote is X2s Bluetooth personally, and I love the colors!
@@GameTechTalkthanks that’s I will go go with !!! Thanks 🙏 for advice love your content your have now loyal subscribers 😊
One Last question!! What the best lighting or Bluetooth controller for iPhone?
@@santijr007 Arguably, lighting could be better because of lower latency but with iOS releasing Game Mode extremely shortly, Bluetooth connections will be getting a boost. Also, the difference on everyday use should be trivial, that is why I would recommend to go "function over form" by going Bluetooth.
Technically, you do have to keep a battery charged but I would expect that to be minimal effort. Cheers, keep the questions coming if you have more, always happy to help! :)
I was in the initial hype with the G8, but the lack of app support to configure the stick dead zones became a deal breaker for me personally. The more I play with it the more annoyed I get and I don't feel about using it anymore. Playing warzone, AC Mirage and other similar games makes it pretty noticeable how much you need to move the sticks until movement is registered! Horrible.
Scuf nomad is next on my list even though I am concerned about the BT connection. Not because of BT that is not a problem for me. It is because I won't be able to charge my phone while playing unless I remove it from the controller. Anyway, some high expectations there.
GameSir do not seem to have managed to establish a "buddy buddy" relationship with Apple but I think they are actively trying. That iPad Pro controller is one indication, but also, there is a Galileo G8 MFi edition that was shown at CES but we haven't heard since, all white, so sexy. I really think GameSir is trying to appeal to Apple but until Apple agrees, that is the number one reason for the app on iOS to really be COMPLETELY different than on Android. Everything you just said? You can do all of it and so much more... on Android.
So yeah, I get where you're coming from and I sincerely hope GameSir and Apple can figure things out because more options is best for buyers. As for Nomad... you know I'm already on it! 😉
Where did you get that iPad shortcut sticker?
On Amazon, look for Synerlogic iPad Shortcut stickers
@@GameTechTalk sweet, thanks!
what about the Glap Play?
Not familiar of that product at all, first time I hear about it even. Thanks for mentioning it, I don't expect to pick it up for the time being but who knows what the future holds right? Cheers!
One thing that I always want to know because it's make or break on these controllers is the right thumbstick placement. It's always too low. It's the main thing that keeps me from love the Galileo G8.
You know, lately I've been wanting to see a controller try to have symmetrical sticks but over rather than under or assymetrical, much like the Steam Deck type of thing. I think that could definitely work and the way I see it, sticks maneuvers are way more "cramp inducing" than buttons, so by having them over, I think it would greatly improve the "long session" usage of some of these controllers. Do you think that could be an interesting solution?
@@GameTechTalkthe BSP-D9 has symmetrical sticks that are definitely not very low relative to the D-pad and face buttons, since the D9 is a clone of the the DualSense design. Even the Steam Deck's sticks are slightly below the D-pad/buttons, not above them.
@@ydgmdlu I meant the upper portion of the available footprint, not necessarily the order from top to bottom of sticks and buttons. However, on a traditional controller, due to available space, if the sticks were to be over, the buttons would most likely be under. Sorry for the confusion.
I'm really quite surprised that you find the D-pads of the Kishi V1 and the Galileo G8 average 🤔
@rolins3279 I definitely prefer the d-pad of the Kishi V1 over the one from the Galileo G8. What I don't like with the G8's d-pad and the ones that do that in general is when the corners are pretty "sharp". I prefer the edges to be rounded, I feel like they land better for longer playtime sessions.
Thanks for engaging @vastorogis !
@@GameTechTalk Ok ok I see, so it's more a matter of preference.
I'm waiting for the next "G8" which will not need to be modified to handle 8-14" tablets, which will have its type C port on the right, which will have rumble, especially in black.
You, my friend, are me but with ambition to make quality videos. I have a couple on my channel that are dumb but I love them
Thanks and hey, trust me, it's a challenge every day. Still is after 100+ videos. It's a long and arduous road but it all comes down to showing up, if you can do that, the rest will follow. It's learning to appreciate, love the process with the acceptance that it could lead to none other than letting out creativity. It's a balancing act but the closer I get to doing it, the better I seem to be doing. I'll tune in to your stuff when I have a bit of free time, thanks for engaging! 😊
@@GameTechTalk no prob man. Keep up the good work
pretty sure that's the bsp d8 pro and not the original d8, pretty different devices
Ahhh... You are absolutely right, my apologies as I didn't even realize there were two different SKUs! Thanks
Thanks for this, man. I was torn between the EasySMXM05 and the EasySMXM10. Despite me not necessarily liking the overall boxy shape of the M05, I can definitely see that it is the better option compared to the M10. I just bought it off of Amazon for only $42. Such a great product for its price tag and is maybe even on par with the controllers that are closer to $100
Totally! And I assure you, it's not my go-to shape either but like Shem said (RetroBreeze), somehow they managed to make it feel different despite looking like other controllers of that same type. I think that perfectly sums up how I feel about the EasySMX M05 shape and I would add that the differences it has makes it more comfortable than the options it looks like. Cheers!
@@GameTechTalkYa, that's very true. Keep up with the amazing videos. Ther're very, very informative but also fun to watch.
@@GameTechTalkSo sorry to bother you again, but now Im wondering if I should have gotten the Gamesir x2s instead of thr Easysmx M05. Which one would you think is better. The x2s looks a little small in terms of overall buttons, but has a better look
@@GameTechTalkAlso, is hall effect needed on controllers? And what exactly does it even do? Ive heard other reveiws talk about hall effect but I was confused what that even meant. Since the M05 doesnt have hall effect, would that make it a lesser controlller or no?
@@danieloku7560 Don't worry, you don't bother me at all, I was editing and taking a break before the last stretch! The X2s has one very specific advantage over the M05 and it is the fact that you can stretch it for a tablet mode. If that is not important for you, don't bother. Otherwise, the M05 is pretty much on all front a superior product as far as I am concerned.
I love my GamesirX4. It's also a decent computer controller. For those who don't know, it has 2 modes which is gamesirx4(mobile) and Xbox for PC. Not sure if it works on XBOX consoles tho.
Waii whhattt?? I've gone through the manual, I tried shortcuts, I tried plugging it in on PC, sync'ing through Bluetooth, nothing worked. What am I missing? Or is it a firmware update thing? I didn't update it since having reviewed it... 🤔
@@GameTechTalk I didn't see it in the manual. Even their support team on Discord is unaware of this feature 🤣
Hold the Xbox and B button ( 3-4 secs) for the Xbox controller mode and the Blue LED will blink. Xbox and A button to go back to the Gamesir phone mode, white LED should then blink.
You can still use the Xbox mode on mobile but the app will not recognize the gamepad. When on Xbox mode, it should show up as an Xbox controller on your computer.
@@yuunatica9136Sorry to bother, but would you happen to know if the Xbox mode on mobile works with COD Mobile without key mapping?
@@yuunatica9136 Dude, I prostern in front of you! Great freaking find! 👏
@@soumybhow4398 Sorry, I don't play natively on my phone as I use my phone you stream games on my PC. Knowing that their functions are the same, probably not.
Should’ve waited for the Scuf nomad. Looks like it’s the best one out of all these, they listened to their customers wants.
By making a controller that only supports iPhone, not Android? That's aIready a bad stance from where I stand, not everyone is iOS locked. However, I have every intention of loving the Nomad if it is as good as I'm hoping it will be. But I'll believe it when I see it, Scuf has a reputation of overpromising and underdelivering. With that said, the Nomad will get its review and when the time is right, a new tierlist will happen, I really enjoyed doing it.
@@GameTechTalk yes I agree it’s weird that it’s Bluetooth but only iOS. Maybe they’re testing the waters, and releasing an android down the road or making the BT protocol on the nomad android compatible. Scuf has a bad rep online but also, any products that people are dissatisfied with they will let others know, but a positive experience most people will not go online and leave a review.
@@YanFries@YanFries I agree wholeheartedly on people being more vocal about bad experiences than good ones, but as someone that hangs in the "nerd tests everything" kind of forums (I'm one myself 😅), I'm talking more from an objective performance point-of-view, though the hardware seems to often be a point of contention as well. With that said, I'll always form my own opinion and Turtle Beach lately is a great example of that, they also don't always get the best rep and sure, it's not a perfect product but I still was able to give it credit, I'm hoping to be able to do the same with Scuf. Time will tell!
Cheers and thanks for the chat, always fun to share experiences with fellow gamers!
@@YanFriesYeah saying that controller is the best overall is jumping the gun a bit for 3 reasons
1. It’s iOS only
2. It’s bluetooth and not hard wired
3. It has the Xbox Pro D-Pad style
It looks like a very solid controller, but these alone will make it a nonstarter for a lot of people, myself included.
@@terribletimes902 spawnpoiint just made a video on it. Fantastic.
I think 1. It’ll be compatible with android through firmware update I’m sure but who knows.
2. Bluetooth doesn’t look like that big of a deal
3. Some prefer it.
Also look at the positives, the camera bumps don’t matter and neither does case removal
BSP-D9 is also S tier
I need to pick one up, seems like a BSP-D8 with a different ergonomic profile, which I'm definitely interested in trying!
@@GameTechTalk it's very similar to playstation controllers and makes a good diy ps portal with any tablet up to 11 inches
@@GameTechTalkyou are completely mixed up. What you already have is the D8 Pro, which is the D8 "with a different ergonomic profile." The D9 is the clone of the Playstation DualSense (AKA the DIY Playstation Portal). You should change the video, because the D8 Pro costs twice the price of the original D8, so it's misleading to your viewers who may not understand the difference and could end up paying the wrong price because they buy the wrong model. The picture-in-picture that you flashed shows the original D8; you do not have a picture of the D9.
@@ydgmdlu You are absolutely right, I was mixed up, not only that I was unaware too. However, I most certainly am glad I bought the BSP-D8 Pro unknowing that a non-pro existed.
I will be making a follow-up video of these products to correct and educate myself, I already made the necessary steps to have them all in my possession shortly. With that said, CZcams does not allow to add video portions to a posted video, so I am unable to reshoot this section with the corrections, unfortunately. If I remove the video and repost it, CZcams also heavily punishes the performances of the video as it is against terms of service.
But, I do aim to do better and it is a learning experience, that is why I also pinned a comment highlighting this very mistake after another viewer commented on the mistake one hour after the video was released. Thank you for addressing my mistake @ydgmdlu and for shedding more information on the matter as well.
Cheers
I completely agree with the tier list. I feel kind of bad for Backbone. Kind of...
😂 I felt it too for Backbone!
Gamevice flex?
I was recommended to look at it about a year ago when I reviewed the Backbone One. I skipped on it as I was having a CZcams hiatus at the time, I think that ship has sailed for now but if ever I find myself in need of content to make, I'll consider it or if they were to reach out but for now, I have enough on my plate to wait for the next product instead. I heard it's quite good though! Thanks for the suggestion!
Okay g8! Thanks🫡
Very solid solution yes, and it's on sale right now too.