The Best Switch Controller is a Phone Controller

The GameSir G8 Plus is an excellent Bluetooth telescopic controller for your phone or tablet; but what I didn't expect is that it's actually my favorite way to play the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode too. When you factor in its price (MSRP $80, the same as a set of official Joy-Cons) along with wide compatibility, it's easily one of the best controller purchases out there.

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:34 GameSir G8 Galileo
02:24 GameStop Raptor 8
03:50 G8 Plus breakdown
05:49 tablet-friendly controller!
08:14 other differences
10:26 G8 Plus and Switch
11:32 other controller options
15:42 Switch setup
19:29 hotkey demonstration
21:41 gameplay testing
22:57 some nitpicks
23:46 Tarantula Pro
25:16 summary and conclusion

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#GameSir #switch #android #iphone

[RetroGameCorps]

Some notes!
- The Alldocube tablet also works in vertical/TATE mode, great for SHMUPs. The Switch is sadly too narrow for TATE mode with this controller.
- Sounds like I need to check out the Mobapad M6 HD for my Switch, thanks everyone for the recommendations!
- Turns out the ABXY buttons on the G8 Galileo do NOT swap, that's only on the G8 Plus.

[cmberry]

Well done for not showing any first party games on the Switch menu. No pay day for Nintendo lawyers this month!!

[OSW]

Russ is such a chill guy. Two strikes from bully Nintendo and it hasn't dampened his calm and positive demeanour. Keep kicking ass Russ! 💚

[iamyashraj]

Bro has no fear. Keep it up Russ. we are with you

[HR]

That GameSir Tarantula Pro button swap is WONDERFUL!

[shinobi-zensei]

One cool thing you didn’t touch on is that, because it is a Bluetooth controller, you can remove it from your Switch, dock the Switch, and keep on playing with the Switch in dock mode on the TV.

[MrKentoNion]

Playing with this gamepad for 1.5week, its just perfect, perfect, down to the last minute detail

[ccathey]

You are the only YTer that can make half hour videos and not only do I watch them, I get excited! So many other great creators out there, but none of them can hold my attention like you.

Russ, I seriously recommend you branch out. You have what it takes. You could review games, laptops, tech, compete with MKBHD.

[okayman]

Russ: "this will be a very simple video to make"
Also Russ: *proceeds to talk for 27 min*

That's the RGC we know and love ❤

[dave_barco]

Very excited for the Tarantula pro review, as well. Looks amazing!

[GustavoFil]

I think what's crazy about this controller is that it covers basically all the bases (android, iOS, switch, PC) while being great in all of them. I have the original G8 modded to fit tablets and it's great but the added rumble on the G8 Plus and the fact that you don't need to remove the phone case since it's Bluetooth makes me want to get one too. Also if you have both you can put the Galileo's grey plates on the Plus and it will look really nice with the black buttons.

[danielhulan]

People on Amazon are complaining because the usb C on the galileo moves. They fail to understand that's a feature for phones because the thickness of phones is not consistent and this allows for extreme compatibility.

[TaeKwonMoe]

I just scanned through your video. I’m about to buy this controller. It’s on sale today. But I also saw that you can use this on your PC as well. This controller is the most amazing all in one controller I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you for the tip! I’m returning the back bone that I just got two days ago as of today. And because of the sale it's also cheaper than the backbone that I got.

[TheAinzMeep]

I've not touched my Switch in ages, now with the prospect of a nice controller for it. I am tempted. Love the content!

[damnpinoy]

I just got the Switch 2 and had no issues connecting with the GameSir G8 Plus controller. It even recognized the hotkeys I originally set when I was playing on my original Switch.

[whattheheck]

Perfect timing! I just bought a Lenovo Y700 2023 version.

Amazing recovery after your Nintendo drama, keep it up!

[alistairstewart]

I got the GameSir G8+ last month for using with my phone and I love it with no real noticeable lag as it's Bluetooth 5.3 and my phone is Bluetooth 5.3 as well. The fact I can use it with the Switch is a nice bonus but I still like my Nyxi Hyperion joycons with my Switch better but only just. Keep up the great work with the channel Russ 👏

[mrredoficial]

"No nintendos were harmed in the making of this video" 😂 10:30

[quelluomo]

Let's keep the Nintendo Ninjas out

[raczynius]

I actually just got it yesterday, and lemme tell ya - it will fit any phone. I have my S23 Ultra in a very thick Mous case, and it fits very comfortably. With my setup, I also have a Cable Matters angled USB-C connector that sits snugly between the case and the controller without any visible strain on the USB-C port, solving the issue of not being able to charge the phone while gaming. It also allows me to connect the controller to the phone via a cable for lower latency. So far I played mostly on Switch, and i am pretty pleased with it as a replacement for the joycons.