How do YOU Game on YOUR Phone? Controller SHOWDOWN!

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[Yonatan-jvmv]

Great video. I've been pondering whether to get the clip type or the telescopic type. Now that you've pointed out the downsides, I'm feeling reluctant to buy either types. 😅

[ekinteko]

Juan, you missed a huge point in this video. It's about comfort, and it's about portability.

[RichardRatner.]

Hey Juan! I really enjoyed your commentary on the Android faithful podcast last week. I totally respect the fact that year in, year out. Your work ethic is so on point I don't know how you manage to fit it all in with a young family? Kindest regards, as ALWAYS Richard U.K

[BrianGlaze]

As someone who hasn't turned his phone into a handheld solution I don't really have much experience to speak from but I will say that the controller seems like the more appealing option.

[redbirdriot]

Like the discussion here, and between the uncomfortable switch-style controls that most of the telescoping controllers go for (uncomfortable for me at least) and the fact that I'd like to have a controller that could be used for phone or tablet, i think controller + phone clip is what ill be using for the time being. Would have been real tempted by the GameSir G8 if it had bluetooth.

[Mahmoud-pvro]

I like gamepads more than controllers with phone cradles but I see your point and liked this video.

[grandmasteryoda]

I have a clip I can attach to a PS4 controller. I do find it's not so great for lengthier sessions, the weight from the phone being more than the controller causes my hands to start cramping from having to grip more tightly. The viewing angle is also not always the best and can cause neck pain or force you to hold your arms at an awkward angle. On the other hand it makes for a very authentic experience when emulating ps2 games as even the vibrate works the same as it would on console. I've been eyeing a telescopic controller for the better weight distribution to play PSP/(3)DS games while chilling on the couch but am a bit worried about the smaller analog sticks and grips causing cramping on their own accord.

[GoatV]

I prefer a telescopic controller just because it feels like I'm actually using a portable console. It just does it for me. Controller just feels a bit unwieldy for me when I'm trying to play portably.

But the option I like the best is a dedicated Android handheld with built in controls and cooling! Such as the AYN Odin

[misabigaming]

I like having access to the headphone jack so I definitely like the mount lol

[farishanafiah]

I can live with either solution, but what I cannot understand is this "fascination" of putting the controls asymmetrically. In other words, the analogue controls aren't aligned parallel, and the same goes for the D-Pad and ABXY controls.

What I want to see, particularly from something like the X3, is a PlayStation controller solution where the analogue controls and D-Pad/ABXY controls are placed in parallel between one another. It's hard to be ergonomic when the ABXY is on top of your right hand, but the D-Pad is on the bottom of your left hand.

[delilahswan]

I use a Xbox 1 controller and a cooling stand to play on my fold definitely not the most portable but definitely works well can use the phone case stand if I'm on the go but the phone tends to run hot very quickly

[dominicstocker]

I like regular controller + phone holder better because it’s closer to eye level when standing up to gyro aim

[Strugglin]

So i bought a gamesir x2 pro even though its nice i returned it and bought a gamesir t4 cyclone pro and paired it with a magsafe phone mount... My reason returning the x2 is because i have a Motorola edge plus 2023 and use ready for so i didnt want a controller that wont work for both handheld and when im plugged into my TV by hdmi streaming gamepass through my phone on the big screen

[Deffsector]

Hey Juan I use both because I use my iPhone or Razer edge as console in hand I use backbone or kishi v2 pro but when I’m connected to the tv through the wire I use the Xbox or PlayStation controller but I hate the phone mounts so I made my own (even made one to mount iPad mini and tab s8 plus my own PlayStation portal)

[augustriandyrizkymaris]

any best recommendation on gba, ds, and 3ds emulator? do i still need to install each emulator to play?

[bipbop]

I was so hoping it🎉was going to be a massive head to head, but style comparison, it's good too.
Eh, fan boys that can't take criticism deserve to hear the truth, not be coddled.

I definitely will pick on Backbone, when I see it. The subscription thing is a deal breaker

[TuPhonezFree]

I don't game on my phone bro. I use my switch or my razer edge 5g. But I like the backbone and razer kishi v1 lol 😂 fo free!

[nattieCSH]

one reason I like my moga controller is that I can use it with all my devices, they just can't all sit in the cradle mount.

[NickTaylor-Phantom-Works]

I debated this for about a month before finally pulling the trigger on a series x pad! STILL can't find a decent mount in a shop though. I've always been a PlayStation fan, but dud iwn a 360, and last console i really spent tine on was an old 360, so it just seemed a natural choice. For the 40 quid my brand new series x controller cost, i could not find a backbone style one that rticked every box. Excellent video, btw mate.

[theiceman]

While the cradle is more compact I prefer the traditional stick because in long terms the cradle gonna damage the usb port which is not nice even though its easy to replace