I tested the GameSir G8+ Bluetooth across Android and iOS — iPhone users are getting the roughest deal
TechRadar Verdict The GameSir G8+ Bluetooth trades wired reliability for wireless versatility across iOS, Android, Switch, and PC. Jump To: One-minute review Price and availability Specs Design and features Performance Should you buy it? How I tested GameSir G8+ Bluetooth: One-minute reviewThe GameSir G8+ Bluetooth is the wireless mobile controller in the G8 family and bolsters compatibility from being simply mobile, to the Nintendo Switch, tablets, and PC.
- ▪TechRadar Verdict The GameSir G8+ Bluetooth trades wired reliability for wireless versatility across iOS, Android, Switch, and PC.
- ▪Jump To: One-minute review Price and availability Specs Design and features Performance Should you buy it?
- ▪How I tested GameSir G8+ Bluetooth: One-minute reviewThe GameSir G8+ Bluetooth is the wireless mobile controller in the G8 family and bolsters compatibility from being simply mobile, to the Nintendo Switch, tablets, and PC.
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TechRadar Verdict The GameSir G8+ Bluetooth trades wired reliability for wireless versatility across iOS, Android, Switch, and PC. The core controller remains excellent, but iPhone users in particular end up being short-changed by the move away from cables. $99.99 at Amazon(PC) Check Best Buy Pros +Wireless, multi-platform Bluetooth support +Same comfortable full-size grips as the rest of the G8 family +Hall effect sticks and triggers +Auto power on or off when opened and closed Cons -Mode switching between devices is tedious -iOS functionality falls behind other platforms -Bluetooth input feels less precise than wired -No passthrough charging Best picks for you The best mobile controllers: mobile gaming has never been better with these essential accessories The best Xbox controllers in…
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