X2 Lightning Mobile Gaming controller, reviewed

We look at this interesting device to help you game using their phone. The X2 Lightning Mobile Gaming controller is available here.

X2 Lightning Mobile Gaming controller reviewed

This product makes sense if you are planning to do a lot of gaming via your phone. Out of the box it comes in a nice red and black case, which will help with longevity and reducing wear and tear on the gaming controller. The movement arrows, and command keys are all durable and familiar to regular gamers so it was easy to use, adapt to, and play.

With our in house gamers they also liked the device and were overall positive about their experiences with it. The device, naturally, serves both iPhone and android users, but not necessarily both via the same device. With this in mind make sure that you order the relevant option to ensure it is compatible with your own phone and operating system.

We have found previous Gamesir products to be pretty good, well made, tough, robust and with a fun feel to them. The X2 Lightning continues this design success and Gamesir remain a company to be watched going forwards.

More about the device

Following on from the success and rave reviews of the X2 Type C and Bluetooth Mobile Game Controllers which were designed to give users an outstanding cloud gaming experience on platforms such as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce Now and Vortex, GameSir has now developed a Lightning version of the X2, exclusively for iPhones with iOS 13 and above.

The X2 Lightning version is compatible with Apple Arcade and MFi games and like its predecessors, is designed to provide a full array of controls.  Thanks to the direct connection, lag is minimised to deliver the ultimate gaming experience. With iPhones getting bigger and more powerful to ensure they can handle the ever-increasingly complex games played on them, the X2 Lightning version will keep gamers ahead of delay, for the smoothest gameplay experience.

The X2 Lightning features a split design that includes a joystick on both the left and the right sides and ABXY buttons. The L1/L2 and R1/R2 trigger buttons are micro switches with a small contact gap and high sensitivity for a realistic gaming experience. The buttons come with a lifespan of up to 3 million presses so gamers do not need to worry about wearing them out! The simple design will expand to securely hold iPhones measuring up to 173mm, and the soft rubber grips will ensure a comfortable hold throughout any gaming session.

For gamers requiring the option to play anytime whilst charging their devices, the X2 Lightning controller now includes pass-through charging, allowing gamers to play anywhere the mood for gaming arises, so non-stop gaming is truly guaranteed.

The GameSir X2 Lightning version is available from the GameSir website for $69.99/£51.99 

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