It’s a great product. I just wish it was basic black and some other cosmetic preferences, but hey, that’s life. I’ve had two backbones and this is less elegantly designed but more functional.

I got this controller coming tomorrow! Also guys, if it's anything like the Gamsir X2, you can actually very easily "mod the USB C length", allowing for slightly larger cases. You can do this by removing the rubber padding that is to the left and right of the male USB C. It'll only take you about a minute to remove, with a sharp razor blade. It's only held there by glue. For reference, I have a Spigen Tough Armor case [w/ hinge protection] on my Galaxy Z Flip 4. With the rubber removed, the phone can connect to the controller with the case left on. I'm sure it can be done with the Gamesir G8 too. [I found an old LG G4 in my draw, running on Android 6 MM. I am using my PC as a central server with Sunshine, and also have a USB C -> Micro USB adapter, with OTG support, coming tomorrow. I'm hoping to DIY a cloud steam deck with this controller + the LG G4. If it works I'ma replace the battery to a 36000mAH one too].

@IAMLXM0

4 ай бұрын

any update on the case situation?

Saw this being advertised a few days ago, thx for the review bro

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome & Thanks for watching as always!

One of the issues with leaving a thicker case on is the angle that the USB c port sticks into the phone. It seems they designed it to be parallel as to not put stress onto the wafer inside of the phone. I cut the rubber feet away on the USB side of the controller and it fits my case np. They can easily be reglued if needed. Another thing I noticed without a case, all of the spring tension was placed on the USB c port and the inside of my phone.(pixel 7 pro). There was a "large" air gap of 1-2mm. Could have caused issues in the future.

Hi! Is it possible to change Button to have Xbox style’?

I wish it was quieter... I need a very quiet controller for my S23 Ultra. Any recommendations?

I have it and it is awesome. Most annoying thing is that Gamesir doesn't offer a carry case for the G8 and it doesn't fit any standard cases because ift its awkward size... I happily would have paid $10 more if it came with just a simple hardshell.

Nice review. Your the only reviewer that used a ROG Phone which I do have as well. I wanted to ask what version of ROG Phone do you have? I have a ROG Phone 7 as of the moment. Does the Armoury Crate app consider the controller as a Kunai 3? I have read some reviews that it had but I just wanted to confirm if it does with you as well.

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm using the ROG Phone 5, and my Armoury Crate app does not recognize the G8 Galileo as the Kunai 3. I'm not sure if it is because my ROG Phone 5 not supporting the Kunai 3 or just my phone becoming obsolete lol

@Fill_in_the

6 ай бұрын

@@GamersClinic Thanks for your update but I tried buying anyway. Just info for everybody - right out of the box, the G8 Galileo is being detected and supported in Armory Crate on ROG Phone 7. No need to install the GameSir App.

@patricklaune5712

4 ай бұрын

Same on RoG 5, not as a kunai

true about the case.. but good thing the cases I use on my xiaomi 13t Pro works with the Galileo..

Mine just broke when I detached the usb c port from my Galaxy fold…😢

Any idea if an iPhone pro max 15 a mous case fit? Its a bit chunky and a nightmare to put on and off because they are very tight

@GamersClinic

4 ай бұрын

Looking at most of the cases from Mous, I'm guessing it probably will not fit as their cases look thicker than 0.15 mm at the charging port area. To be able to use with the case on, the cases needs to be < 0.15mm from the phone to the "edge" of the case (if this makes sense). 😅

@neoroger510

2 ай бұрын

​@@GamersClinic it's either 15mm or 0.15cm, not 0.15mm

Has anyone tried S24 Ultra with spigen thin fit case on?

That's the last couple checkmarks, controller for me is officially permanent once here

If I had known about this controller yesterday I would've bought it. I ended up purchasing a rig nacon Bluetooth controller for my phone. I have a spare pixel 6 that I've decided i wanted to setup for gaming and emulation. Purchased the nacon because its more similar to an actual xbox controller than these other ones with the layout but not the feel. I'll probably test the nacon out for a day or 2, but I'm honestly considering returning it and getting this instead. Theyre around the same price so why not lol

Very cool video

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😇

Hello sir hope you notice me, is this compatible with my Xiaomi 13? I mean i can use this on any emulator? Without mapping?

@GamersClinic

2 ай бұрын

Hi. It works with the Xiaomi 13, but as for the emulator support, you will need to check with the developer of the emulator if the emulator app has native support for controllers. (The phone will treat the G8 Galileo as an external controller) Hope this helps 😁

Just buy a extension usb-c. I seen one on Amazon so I’m order the extension and a case with this controller. 😅

Anyone Help! Why does this work on other people's Iphone but it wont work on mine. I have an Iphone 15 pro. I already tried the different mode/settings like blue, green and white corresponding to what phone I have. I used white but also tried the green and blue ones. But still to no avail😢

@amongOSO

4 ай бұрын

any luck fixing that?

@anikaphil

3 ай бұрын

@@amongOSO Hi, no still the same it won't work. My IOS is updated and what I'm wondering is why it will work on some Iphone. That is what I don't understand.

just bought the galaxy g fold 5 ...have a case and it doesnt work usb c doesnt connect just to let gamers with a phablet know its not a good choice. the case i have seems thin enough but gonna keep looking for something thinner.

@azndibs

6 ай бұрын

I have a fold 5 + the Samsung case w/ stand. Removed the rubber to the left and right of the USB c port and it works with the case on! Try it out before you leave the g8 in your closet forever.

Absolutely love it because I have big hands . To me the backbone one is not as good because my hands are too big

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

The Backbone One and anything with that shape always gave me hand cramps, lol. Does that happen to you too?

omg, imagine if it actually fit the iPad mini. Just casually making the portal look like an even worse deal.

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

I saw this other video on another channel where he modified the springs at the back and it could fit up to 10" tablets. It doesn't look difficult, but I probably would try it if I can find the video again 😄

@bobaScriptt

6 ай бұрын

You can run VERY large tablets with a super simple mod. There are a few guides on KZread now, and it should only take you about 10 minutes to do.

Next galileo will support all cases. Busines busines

FINALLY! A controller from a known brand that works without needing me to remove my case! 🎉

@zZiL341yRj736

6 ай бұрын

That's a load of shit, you just happened to have a thin case. They even tells you to take your case off.

@DebitAdams

6 ай бұрын

I have a thin low profile case and it doesn't fit.

@dennisdelorme

6 ай бұрын

Works perfect with my Pitaka EZ Case 4.

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

It only works with iPhone cases that are not thicker than 1mm measured from the outermost of the usb-c port of the phone. If only it was another 1mm longer, it should work with a lot more cases... Fingers crossed GameSir gets it right with their next telescopic controller.

@DebitAdams

6 ай бұрын

@@GamersClinic it's a shame 😆 I found a slightly thinner case and it fits

It is too huge to be called mobile, almost like steam deck, but SD is a mobile PC and this is just big controller. Still waiting for Kishi v1 with mini jack.

you didnt even mention how to switch between android, iphone, custom mode

it works perfectly with Apple silicon case on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, u shouldn't buy any other case for ur iPhone anyway

@markaznar1979

4 ай бұрын

If my iPhone 15 pro max with an Apple silicone and a tempered camera glass on the back, will it fit? Not touch the bar flexing bar and doesn’t fit too tight fit?

with a simple mod ipad mini 6 works like it wos made for it ;p

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

Would you use G8 + iPad mini over PS Portal? (Just curious)

@mr.bright

6 ай бұрын

@@GamersClinic I am :-) for me personally, ps portal has no sense if it does only one thing. If you have ipad mini 6 just spent 60-79$ for gamesir and start gaming :-)

The clicky sound is the bad part of this device😅

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

Lol yeah... the tradeoff for faster input response by using mechanical switches 😂

@cond.oriano6777

2 ай бұрын

Yes i don't understand at such price they don't make a controller with the most silent as possible button pressing sound. What's the use of gaming if you will be annoyed by the clicking sound and would disturb and annoy people around you. Until now I'm looking for a silent type of controller. Any recommendations?

@itsuko3205

Ай бұрын

Old ps controller is silent, if you want that

The G8 doesn't work with my iphone 15 pro case... So I returned it.

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

It only works with iPhone cases that are not thicker than 1mm measured from the outermost of the usb-c port of the phone. If only it was another 1mm longer, it should work with a lot more cases... 😂

@mr.bright

6 ай бұрын

You should just buy a thinner case...

It's not a big deal to take off your case. And you still need to take most cases off unless you have a very slim case.

@dennisdelorme

6 ай бұрын

Not with a Pitaka EZ Case 4, It connects and plays perfect.

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

I didn't want to openly admit in the video, but I'm lazy to remove and put the case back on everytime lol 😉😉😉

@matts1978

6 ай бұрын

@@GamersClinic lol, I get it! Great video BTW

@Tesko92

4 ай бұрын

75€ for this case for s24 ultra? Very expensive for a case...​@@dennisdelorme

Buttons sound like cheap plastic, thats xbox for you

Gamesir make trash products, mine has 5% trigger drift out of the box.

@Alugbati

6 ай бұрын

Thats why ill never buy non hall effect sticks ever again

@viprevolver

6 ай бұрын

​@@Alugbatiso confused about this comment since the controller does has hall effect sticks

@dennisdelorme

6 ай бұрын

My G8 works perfect out the box and on an iPhone 15 Pro Max with a case

@PloopChute

6 ай бұрын

You seem to have some unrealistic expectations. There is NO product on earth that is immune to the occasional lemon making it out of the factory. It happens. Going by your logic, every device created by every company ever is trash. Because it happens with anything mass produced. That's why warranties exist. Did you even contact them about it? Based on the fact that you're whining about the device itself, rather than any refusal on their end to resolve the issue, I doubt it. A company isnt "trash" because a defective unit inevitably slips past QC once in a while, they suck if they don't make it right when it happens.

@GamersClinic

6 ай бұрын

+1 to What PloopChute said.