GameSir T4 Mini wireless cross platform controller, reviewed

We look at this mini gaming controller device to be used with your phone. See more on their website here.

GameSir T4 Mini wireless cross platform controller, reviewed

This is a device aimed at smaller hands, so we let it loose on several pre-teens. Out of the box they got it booted up. First up it worked on some games but not all. It must be tricky to ensure that the operating system can recognise every gaming app out there, though perhaps there will be later software updates to make this more possible. That said, undaunted, our testers continued and did quickly find some of their usual games that it would work on.

They found it worked well, and they were quickly using it, and trying out the controls and options successfully. The different lights and colours were popular and went down well. Overall they enjoyed using it, and were positive about their experiences playing on it. The price is more than affordable, it could make a good stocking filler, and seems relatively robust too, so that they would get some decent gaming time out of it.

More about the device

Gamesir, a leading provider of innovative, high quality gaming peripherals is pleased to announce the launch of the T4 Mini wireless controller, a smaller version of its hugely successful T4series controller with a more compact and lightweight design. Ideal for travel and those with smaller hands. Featuring built-in 6-Axis gyro and asymmetric dual motors, the T4 mini is compatible with Switch, Android, iOS phones & PC. The T4 mini also available on the GameSir website with Amazon is expected to stock mid-November.

The majority of gaming controllers have one standard size which can make it slightly more uncomfortable for those with smaller hands to grip and play on for longer periods. Thankfully GameSir has addressed this issue with its latest release, the T4 Mini. Shaped in a compact and lightweight body, the wireless controller is ideal for families and travel and has big cross-platform compatibility, enabling gamers to use on Switch, Android, iOS phones & PC.

In particular, it’s a perfect fit for Switch in multiplayer gaming, providing an excellent gaming experience with its built-in 6-Axis gyro and asymmetric dual motors allowing for more motion inputs such as tilt and rotation for a more active and immersive experience. The asymmetric dual motors create different and non-monotonous vibration effects on the left and right grips, delivering vivid vibration feedback for racing, fighting and shooting games.

At a size of just L 5.63”×W 3.27”, the T4 Mini allows smaller hands to hold the controller more comfortably with less fatigue. With multiple turbo setups, gamers can execute fire actions rapidly, without having to tap the buttons continuously to stop aching fingers whilst protecting the gamepad at the same time. Options include Manual Turbo, Auto Turbo, Turbo cancel of single key and Turbo cancel of all keys, allowing gamers to change their preferences depending on the game they are playing.

The T4 Mini is an ideal partner for Switch and automatically goes into an auto-sleep mode after the Switch consoles screen goes off, preserving battery life without a manual trigger. The T4 Mini will also wake up the Switch console with just one key for a quick-to-start round of gaming. When connected to smaller devices like Android and iOS phones, the T4 Mini’s compatibility isn’t compromised either. IOS players are able to enjoy MFi & Apple Arcade games whilst Android players are free to play HID-supported games.

The T4 doesn’t just feel good, it looks good too with 4 types of backlight on the joystick, allowing gamers to customize the backlight color and modes to create a different gaming atmosphere in different scenarios, be they tense or relaxing to provide a more immersive gaming experience. The mode options include static (9 colors optional, blue, red, green, yellow, cyan, orange, purple, pink, and rainbow color), 8-color cycle breathing, Rainbow breathing and off.

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