Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The GameSir X5s is a $50 Bluetooth telescopic controller that works on iOS, Android, Switch 1/2, and Windows. When everything else seems to be getting more expensive, this controller feels like a breath of fresh air with its wide functionality, excellent controls, and reasonable price point.
GameSir X5s: amzn.to/41RVgCn
GamSir X5 Lite: amzn.to/4pnhGWd
Thermoelectric cooler: amzn.to/4maRAmr
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:18 unboxing and impressions
03:18 controls and ergonomics
07:00 weight
07:34 vs X5 Lite
08:15 connectivity
09:22 Switch and Switch 2
09:50 Android
10:54 iPhone and iPad
11:25 wired and PC
12:48 hotkey options
14:25 GameSir app
15:53 vs competition
17:06 FX5 cooler
19:08 summary (likes and dislikes)
21:11 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#GameSir #controller #emulation #gaming
The GameSir X5s is a $50 Bluetooth telescopic controller that works on iOS, Android, Switch 1/2, and Windows. When everything else seems to be getting more expensive, this controller feels like a breath of fresh air with its wide functionality, excellent controls, and reasonable price point.
GameSir X5s: amzn.to/41RVgCn
GamSir X5 Lite: amzn.to/4pnhGWd
Thermoelectric cooler: amzn.to/4maRAmr
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: store.retrogamecorps.com
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:18 unboxing and impressions
03:18 controls and ergonomics
07:00 weight
07:34 vs X5 Lite
08:15 connectivity
09:22 Switch and Switch 2
09:50 Android
10:54 iPhone and iPad
11:25 wired and PC
12:48 hotkey options
14:25 GameSir app
15:53 vs competition
17:06 FX5 cooler
19:08 summary (likes and dislikes)
21:11 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#GameSir #controller #emulation #gaming
