Gamesir X3 Review - It's a No From Me... For Now.

00:00 - Unboxing
03:28 - Build Quality / Overview of Features
07:15 - Phone Cases DO NOT work with X3
09:16 - Gamepad Diagnostics - Face Buttons are broken in default mode
12:58 - G-mode touch mapping fixes the face buttons... ?
15:33 - Total Input Latency (General Test - The USB-C Connection doesn't affect Latency appreciably)
16:16 - Testing Thermals. The Cooler ACTUALLY Works!
20:55 - Game Streaming Works - but With Busted Face Buttons
22:18 - Android Gaming And The Terrible Gamesir App
25:46 - Conclusion - Pros and Cons

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[bensettle]

I just purchased the X2. It's definitely worth the cash... very responsive. Very easy to install, and the best part about it is the USB passthrough charging. With the S22 Ultra, it feels like you're holding a switch.

[lnkd]

Kailh is pronounced as "kale".

Great review. I'm glad I didn't buy it and instead waited for the Backbone Android version. Even the Razer Kishi V2 seems like a better deal.

[runninginthes]

Thanks you for telling the truth about gamesir controller which actually sucks, a lot people hyping this like crazy including the paid shills youtuber however your review is legit. You deserve more sub and views than those paid shills tuber influencer who don't want to talk bad thing about gamesir which is really pathetic !

[ThRom]

I believe the location permissions are a weird way in android to enable the full bluetooth featureset (I posted a link to the android developer infopage but I believe it got autoremoved). So maybe that is the reason. The reasoning behind that is that bluetooth scanning might be used for location tracking.

[srvuk]

Indeed the fan is pointless in terms of real portability. No analogue triggers and again, no headphone jack. The replacement D-pad, buttons and caps is a nice touch, as is the case. On top of what are deal breakers out of the box for me though, we then have the ridiculous price. The backbone, new Razer Kishi and this are all coming in at around the same over inflated price point. There is a big hole in the market for somebody to come in with a better device and with more realistic value.

[jonnyjaap]

Bluetooth connection belongs to location service (because it can be used to scan Bluetooth becons and determinen your location) but Google in its infinite wisdom makes it so you need to allow full location including GPS which you can not disable. This is super annoying and apps with legit reason to use Bluetooth can abuse the acces to precive location.

On newer android you can allow permission for only one time, only when app open, or all the time but that doesn't help "old" android phones (2+ years)

[VKsChannel]

Great job, its nice to see other reviewers speaking the truth about gamesir products

but it actually has input latency with a physical connection, check my review on the x2

[Charsept]

Backbone One is making an Android version. You can pre-order it, comes out in November. Should give some serious competition to this. Although at a premium price.

[bipbop]

I'm pro carrying case and fan (but then they really need to use more expensive materials to better transfer heat) . The analog covers are a nice touch. I'm so sick of seeing shitty $20 controller @ $100 price tag. Click is terrible, people will get angry with you on the bus or in the living room, etc. The pass through USB C needs to support data, charge speed, headphones (BT lag isn't it) . Analog triggers and good analog sticks. At bare minimum the controls need to be good, but they can't even do that right.

[eliotcole]

Always happy to watch a video that isn't just empty praise for a "BEAST" 😉 ... Nice video!

[ReplicanSnake]

My biggest complain about X3 is their weird new D-pad, I liked the X2 (version 2) D-pad better...

[lightspeedmurphy]

How hard is it to make a USB C telescopic controller that can accept cases?

[SomeGadgetGuy]

That's a bummer. Mine has worked great on rapid button presses for Android, XCloud, and NES emulation. What did Gamesir say when you reached out about issues?

[andrewmcgrane]

Could you put a thin piece of copper or thermal pad over the hot area reaching over to the fan? Would that act as a really crappy heatsink?

[danavidal]

what are u using to see frames, cpu, gpu and so on ?

[terribletimes]

My iPhone in my open bottom leather case worked in the original Razer Kishi. You would probably need the same. A case without the bottom

[mrmileskp]

What an effort it was for you to remove the feel for you bro.

[Aodan]

I just bought the X3 and felt similar, for Android with overlay mappable option, what would you suggest?

[shadowm]

Hey I figured out the solution thanks to you, since you are using the same s22 Ultra as me i figured out its a Samsung thingy... To Fix it: Settings > Accessibility > interaction and Dex > Turn off the last option "Bounce Keys"! this f*** gave me that limit on button clicks

[jadenedaj]

Yeah I think this is for couch/bed gaming- Sure you could carry a power brick in your pocket to use the fan anywhere. I mean, if you are a gamer there is LITERALLY no other choice, no other controller has a fan with actual buttons and not just to hold it.