GameSir X2 Lightning vs BackBone One (iPhone)

The BackBone One is often considered the best iPhone controller available, but the new GameSir X2 Lightning is here to challenge the throne; it's $30 cheaper and works with thin iPhone cases. So which one is my favorite iPhone controller?

Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:16 unboxing and impressions
03:07 comparison with BackBone One components
04:15 weight & fit comparisons
04:57 gameplay performance & comparison
07:45 summary and conclusion

Intro theme song sampled from "Hexadecimal Genome" by Bit Shifter:

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[RyanParreno]

It is wild that several of these controllers exist and the manufacturer didn't think to add one or two millimeters slack so that phones would fit snugly in their cases

[oDEEJAYo]

This was the best review. This is exactly what I wanted to hear. I'm a huge fan.
I decided on the Gamesir, thank you.

[Junier-Hussein]

Great video as usual Russ 🙂 I'm an Android user but this is a great option for iOS users, I will recommend this one to my friends with iPhones.

[andyhjortshoj]

Couldn't agree more. Absolutely love my backbone but hate having to take my case off every time.

[LieutenantSneer]

Thanks for the review! I've been looking for a good controller option for my iPhone, but having to take my case off for the Backbone is kind of a dealbreaker for me. Glad to see Gamesir finally made an iPhone version!

[metosoreru]

Awesome review/comparison. Glad you pointed out that you have to remove the case to use the backbone, even though I love the form factor of that controller I think that’s a bit of a deal breaker for me.

[skuudigital]

Finally!! My search has ended! Been hoping that there was an X2 with lightning! Cheers mate!

[meghanjames]

I loved the comparison video review as these two controllers have interested me for awhile but haven’t gotten one yet. Great review.

[Arrowdodger]

Honestly, the GameSir one impresses me more than the Backbone, but I think a lot of it is I just like the look for it a lot more. Agreed from my (limited) hands-on impressions, though, that the Backbone's grips are comfier.

[XxaLexiiSsxX]

Can you fit the new iphone 14 on the gamesir x2 for iPhone ???? I’ll pre order right now i got the back bone i love it but man that case issue sucks

[TEDSHOTTHAT]

Good review just ordered my gamesir controller

[zachariahm.kemper]

No analog is a deal breaker for me, also I feel it should have had sticks like the 3ds, because it is compact enough to not feel as comfortable but has sticks so you can't fit it into a pocket

[arcraith]

Great comparison and thorough review. I'll probably get the backbone for my old android device that I don't need a case for.

[gagne]

Thanks for the video Russ from Retro Game Corps

[gullahgeechee]

i have an otterbox on my 12 pro max and it fits great in the GameSir X2 Bluetooth 👍🏾

[Idontwantahandle]

I expected to see the Razer Kishi compared too but it was good to see the Backbone as well.

[Maminas]

Recently got a gamesir thanks for the review also your voice sounds like jesse Eisenberg.. lol

[MJosephJr]

I honestly am baffled that the Backbone controller isn’t case friendly. Thanks for pointing out the GameSir for me Russ, I will likely pick this up and if a Backbone 2 materializes I will get that.

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The whole case thing sells the gamesir for me. No way I’m taking the case off and on all the time

[Steven-phpp]

I have this controller for Android and it's amazing, I would recommend it 👍👍👍😁