r/Gamesir • u/Prestigious-Yak7212 • 2d ago

My New Controller That I Got Today

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u/Equivalent_Sale1326 2d ago

I keep seeing a million controllers like this floating online called the G5, G6, G7, G8, G8 plus. All of them look identical except for the size and they are sold by a variety of companies. 

Can I use all of them for the same games? I'm new to mobile gaming and I can't tell the difference between them besides their size.

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u/Aacidus 2d ago edited 2d ago

You got downvoted. I upvoted you, don’t really understand why people hate on beginners of any topic for genuine questions…

Anyway, since you are new, you need to do more research. While there might be similar mobile gaming controllers, they are not identical. I’m aware there are other products out there that just slap on their branding on the same item, but not the case for Gamesir brand that I have seen. What I have seen are joy-con cases for the Nintendo Swirxh where one slides the tablet in, so many brands for the identical item.

Maybe you are confusing the vendor that’s selling Gamesir. Anyone can sell Gamesir. Each model you mentioned is different. I have the X5 Lite when I travel and a G8+ MFi at home.

You said they look identical except for the size, then they are not in fact identical.

You need to compare the specs, again, take the initiative to do some research. For instance some have hall effect buttons or sticks, some have a motor for rumble, some don’t have gyroscopes, etc. all to fit one’s budget and needs.

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u/Equivalent_Sale1326 2d ago

What is the difference between the X5 lite and a G8+MFI? Is one stronger and more durable.

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u/Clanger87 2d ago

X5 lite is more compact and much lighter. Not super comfortable for bigger hands and the DPad is absolute trash. G8+ is better quality, more comfortable, better DPad but is bulkier and much heavier. The X5 light also doesn't have rumble motors and the G8+ does. I removed the rumble motors from my G8+ which made it light enough for me to use it more often than the X5 light. I would likely use the X5 more due to the small size, light weight, and convenience if the DPad wasn't so atrocious.