GameSir X2s Type-C

Hall Effect joysticks ; Clicky microswitch buttons ; Good fit for players and devices

Passthrough charging port can’t be used to connect to other devices ; Not quite as portable as some other mobile controllers ; No 3.5mm headphone passthrough

With a great fit and feel for players and devices alike, the £50/$46 GameSir X2s is one of the more inviting mobile game controllers on the market. It’s missing a few quality-of-life features, but it’s hyper-durable and can easily adapt to changing...

Tactile buttons +Mouse-like shoulder switches +Comfortable, familiar layout +Impressive neo-retro design +Useful button combo shortcuts

Larger hands will struggle -No 3.5mm audio passthrough

A highly affordable and versatile mobile controller that nails the basics with plenty of extras to flex with, the GameSir X2s is the only device you need to get a console-level experience out of your mobile devices.

The GameSir X2s is an excellent controller for gaming on your phone. Its design is cute, supports a wide variety of phones via USB-C, and comes together neatly when it's clamped around a quality phone. The hardware GameSir has packed in also makes the...

Easy to use Analogue controls Nice clicky feel

USB-C iPhones only

The GameSir X2s Type C turns your iPhone into a Steam Deck-like gaming machine. Great feel and its great analog controls give you an edge when playing in the mobile world. For example, if you have a Game Pass subscription, you can play really heavy...