GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Gaming Controller for Android & iPhone 15/16 Series (USB-C), Hall Effect Joystick, Lightweight Ergonomic Phone Controller- Play Genshin Impact & Zenless Zone Zero

I picked up the GameSir X5 Lite mainly because I wanted something affordable that still felt good to use, and it honestly exceeded my expectations. For the price, it delivers way more than I expected in terms of comfort, responsiveness, and overall build quality. Comfort & Fit: It’s lightweight but doesn’t feel flimsy. The shape is comfortable for longer sessions, and the buttons are laid out in a way that feels natural right away. The grips and overall ergonomics are solid—no weird hand fatigue after a while, which I’ve had with some other budget controllers. Performance: Inputs feel responsive, and the sticks/buttons have a satisfying feel. Everything registers cleanly and it’s been reliable so far with no disconnect issues or random glitches. It just works, which is ultimately what I want. Why it’s such a good buy: What I like most is the value. I’ve used “premium” options that cost significantly more, and for everyday gaming this gets you most of the experience without paying premium pricing. In fact, for what I paid, I like this way more than a Jawbone—Jawbone always felt like you were paying extra for the name, while this feels like you’re paying for actual function. Small suggestion: If I had to nitpick, the Lite version isn’t trying to be the most premium-feeling controller on the planet, so if you’re super picky about ultra-high-end materials or extras, you might notice that. But that’s not why I bought it, and it’s absolutely not a dealbreaker. Would be really cool if they could add a small storage compartment somehow for all the rubber grommets. Overall: If you want a controller that performs well, feels comfortable, and doesn’t cost a fortune, the GameSir X5 Lite is a no-brainer. For the price, it’s one of the best purchases I’ve made.

It's amazing! I use it with a OnePlus 13 and it fits the phone, feels great to use, the buttons are super clicky (which can make it just a little loud to use during intense games) and the input latency is basically zero. I love it! With it I've played games like Asphalt 9, Terraria Minecraft, and they are all so much easier to use with this than with touch controls. I've been using it regularly for about two months now, keeping it loose in my backpack, and it still works like it is brand new.

Great controller for the price. However I did return it for a couple reasons. 1. The controller doesn’t work with Wuthering Waves on iOS. There’s a workaround where if you plug another controller into the device and get controller functionality to work then disconnect that controller and quickly plug the X5 lite in, it works just fine. Really strange imo. 2. The handles and thumb sticks are a little small for my hands. It’s really nice looking and initially feels great but I noticed my hands getting slightly worn out when using this for a couple hours. Not even bad just slightly noticeable. Overall I actually really liked this controller. If it wasn’t for it not working with WuWa I would’ve kept it. It works with ZZZ and Xbox cloud gaming flawlessly which is nice. I have a 16 Pro Max and it’s a perfect fit to me. Super sleek looking and it would be really easy to travel with. The pass through charging is also super nice too. It was really convenient having that when playing in bed. It also snapped right in and worked. Didn’t even download the app or anything it was just ready to go. I also like how quiet the buttons are. I got the Gamesir G8 Galileo (which is how I found out about the work around to get this controller to work on WuWa) and the buttons are noticeably louder on that controller over this one. Triggers, ABXY buttons and the D-pad are all really enjoyably quiet on this controller. I would definitely recommend if you’re either on a budget, don’t play WuWa on mobile or just want something compact to carry around. This things gonna end up being the Backbone killer. Totally worth it!

If you are wanting to dip your feet into the mobile gaming scene but don't want to spend 70+ dollars for one then for the price this is a no brainer. At the time of this review I bought it for $35 which for what you get is a great price. I bought this to try out on my Galaxy Z Fold 6 and I must say this is a perfect companion, the usb c port is located on the left side which is ideal for my phones folding screen setup which means that unfolded this looks and feels like a high end mobile gaming console. Overall very happy that I gave it a try. Pros: Affordable, responsive controls, easy to use, type c connector that can flex for easy access, ultra lightweight. Cons: Cheap plastic, buttons are very noisy, not compatible with most cases on, no color options (they do make a teal colored one). Conclusion: I am very happy with this purchase however I do notice the feel is somewhat cheap feeling, the grips are textured as they say but there isn't much of a grip, I would prefer a rubber grip and softer quieter buttons, maybe I'll look into the higher end models next.

Bought this solely for playing Stardew Valley on my iPhone 16 and it works great. The instructions were a bit lacking so it took some searching around to figure out how to switch it from "Android" to "Switch" mode in order to work with my iPhone but once there it stays there so I don't have to worry about it. The controller also included various thicknesses of rubber pads that go alongside the USB-C plug which allowed me to fit my phone into the controller without taking my phone case (a standard Speck case) off which was another concern. The buttons are a little cheap feeling but they work just fine and the whole controller is nice and light which is appreciated so no complaints. I did not have to configure any buttons either, it worked as a normal control would once plugged in and set to "Switch" mode. Would recommend!

Je laisse rarement des commentaires sur Amazon, mais cette manette mérite une exception. Le rapport qualité-prix est excellent. Pas besoin de Bluetooth : elle se connecte directement en USB-C et fonctionne parfaitement avec tous les téléphones compatibles (Android ou iPhone avec port USB-C). La prise en main est agréable, la manette semble robuste et bien finie. Gros plus : le port USB-C femelle intégré permet de charger le téléphone pendant le jeu, ce qui améliore vraiment le confort d'utilisation. Mais ce qui m’a le plus surpris, c’est l’attention aux détails : plusieurs tailles de pads à insérer entre le téléphone et la mannette sont fournies pour protéger le téléphone, même avec des coques épaisses comme celles de Rhinoshield ou Mous. Bref, un produit parfaitement pensé pour le gaming sur mobile, à un prix vraiment intéressant.

Absolute garbage controller. Doesn't work with a lot of games. Very spotty even with the few mobile games that it does support. Just buy an Xbox controller instead of these garbage Chinese products. Don't get me wrong, China makes some amazing tech products. But this is not one of them.

Ho preso il GameSir X5 Lite e devo dire che mi ha sorpreso in positivo. Funziona davvero molto bene: il collegamento è immediato e senza problemi, viene riconosciuto al volo e non ho avuto disconnessioni o stranezze. I tasti hanno un ottimo feedback, la risposta è precisa e si sente subito che è pensato per giocare seriamente. Anche l’impugnatura è comoda: sta bene in mano, non stanca e dà una sensazione solida. Il design è piacevole e, a livello tattile, i materiali sono davvero gradevoli. Il punto forte, secondo me, è uno ed è sostanziale: la porta di connessione è flessibile e “mobile”, quindi collegare il telefono è facile e soprattutto non c’è quel rischio fastidioso di forzare tutto e rompere il connettore. È una scelta intelligente che fa la differenza nell’uso quotidiano. In generale, per il prezzo che ha, è un dispositivo super valido: fa esattamente quello per cui è stato progettato e lo fa molto bene. Sinceramente non vedo grandi motivi per spendere di più su modelli più costosi, perché questo qui copre tutto quello che serve.

Works really well for Android phones with USB-C ports and barely needs any set up. Grip is comfortable and feels solid enough even though it is rather light.

Buen mando, muy bueno para juegos Android.