It’s just upsetting that it seems that android in terms of this controller is getting all the updates and accessibility (my biggest one is g-touch mode) and that to update firmware and calibration you NEED an android phone. I bought it for my 15 but a lot of the things I wanna do I need an android for
Same i bought this for my iphone 15 but it wont work. Tried all the different (color) modes but without success. Good thing I still have my Zflip with me. But still a 👎👎👎 coz I was excited to use this for my Iphone.
On my iphone 16 pro max the left thumbstick of my g8 is drifting diagonally straight out of the box when gaming via xbox remote play. Could it be a hardware issue or a simple recalibration on the app would fix it? Unfortunately i don't have an android phone to do the calibration nor updates. Does your g8 works fine straight out of the box on your iphone without any prior firmware/calibration update?
Yeah worked perfect out of the box. It could be a bad calibration, but it’s probably not worth buying an android phone to do. If you got it on Amazon I’d just exchange it.
This is just a controller that connects to your phone so long as your phone has a USB-C port. It only plays games that you have on your phone. You can also stream games on your phone from Xbox Game Pass and similar services as long as you pay for them and the controller will work for that as well.
@@helphq gamesir g8 plus I placed your order. But can PlayStation games be played on it or do I need to connect to an additional PlayStation to play?thenk you bro
This will not work being connected to any console. It will not work with games you’ve purchased. It will only work with games you can stream from PlayStation plus, Xbox game pass, or games you have on your device already
How do the triggers feel compared to a regular console controller? I’ve been told there isn’t enough resistance and it’s too easy to press the triggers all the way down, is that true? If so does it affect racing games and games where you need to draw a bow like Horizon?
I thought it felt good overall. I played assassins creed and shot a bow without any issues. I think it’s comparable to an Xbox controller.. maybe slightly lighter on resistance but it’s usable. I ended up returning it or I’d go double check for you. You lose a lot of features if you have an iPhone so I didn’t keep it.
Only a thin case. Physically the phone will fit in the controller with a case on it in general but the usb-c port will be unable to make a connection if the case is too thick. GameSir recommends not using a case.
If you have an iPhone the only buttons you can map are the back two. This is because the controller is mimicking a PlayStation controller in order to work on iOS. So if pressing down on the left analog stick doesn’t work to run then something is setup wrong in the call of duty app or how the phone is recognizing the controller. If you have an android you can use the GameSir app to remap all the buttons. You can see how to map the rear buttons on iOS in the manual here: www.gamesir.hk/pages/manuals-gamesir-g8
In android COD mobile not recognize as a external controller because only BT gamepads are alowed ... To "cheat" that you have to sync a BT controller like a Dualshock 4 ...and then you can play with the G8 . Or you have to map on screen. big fail . In IOs works great....
Hold M + L4/R4 (whichever one you want to program) until Mode/Connection Status Indicator blinks white slowly then press the button you wish to map to L4/R4.
No, PUBG doesn’t have mobile controller support. If you had this controller and used it on an android device you could map on screen buttons to physical buttons on the controller and then it would work. Unfortunately the GameSir app doesn’t have these functions on iOS.
On an iPhone it only works in PSMODE (white LED) if the game does not support a PlayStation controller then you can’t use it. On android you have to change the mode depending on the type of game you have. It’s all in the video.
Did you watch the video? The controller had 3 game modes you will have to choose between if you are on android. On iPhone the only mode that works is PS MODE. You know you have this mode if the LEDs are white. If the game doesn’t support a PlayStation controller then you can’t play the game on iPhone with the G8.
The company just needs to cough up money to support the iPhone in their app and pay for whatever certifications needed through apple to make the device actually compatible with iPhone.
It’s just upsetting that it seems that android in terms of this controller is getting all the updates and accessibility (my biggest one is g-touch mode) and that to update firmware and calibration you NEED an android phone. I bought it for my 15 but a lot of the things I wanna do I need an android for
Yeah it’s a bummer. Solid controller otherwise they just need iOS support.
Same i bought this for my iphone 15 but it wont work. Tried all the different (color) modes but without success. Good thing I still have my Zflip with me. But still a 👎👎👎 coz I was excited to use this for my Iphone.
On my iphone 16 pro max the left thumbstick of my g8 is drifting diagonally straight out of the box when gaming via xbox remote play. Could it be a hardware issue or a simple recalibration on the app would fix it? Unfortunately i don't have an android phone to do the calibration nor updates. Does your g8 works fine straight out of the box on your iphone without any prior firmware/calibration update?
Yeah worked perfect out of the box. It could be a bad calibration, but it’s probably not worth buying an android phone to do. If you got it on Amazon I’d just exchange it.
Hello King, when I buy the Gamesir game console, are there games installed in it? Or does it need to have a PS or PC to play games?
This is just a controller that connects to your phone so long as your phone has a USB-C port. It only plays games that you have on your phone. You can also stream games on your phone from Xbox Game Pass and similar services as long as you pay for them and the controller will work for that as well.
@@helphq gamesir g8 plus I placed your order. But can PlayStation games be played on it or do I need to connect to an additional PlayStation to play?thenk you bro
If you pay for their ps plus service you can play ps games.
@@helphq without being Conneected to Any ps game console.the game Can Be played by purchssing
This will not work being connected to any console. It will not work with games you’ve purchased. It will only work with games you can stream from PlayStation plus, Xbox game pass, or games you have on your device already
How do the triggers feel compared to a regular console controller? I’ve been told there isn’t enough resistance and it’s too easy to press the triggers all the way down, is that true? If so does it affect racing games and games where you need to draw a bow like Horizon?
I thought it felt good overall. I played assassins creed and shot a bow without any issues. I think it’s comparable to an Xbox controller.. maybe slightly lighter on resistance but it’s usable. I ended up returning it or I’d go double check for you. You lose a lot of features if you have an iPhone so I didn’t keep it.
Thanks for the vid. Does Iphone 15 pro max will fit with a case?
Only a thin case. Physically the phone will fit in the controller with a case on it in general but the usb-c port will be unable to make a connection if the case is too thick. GameSir recommends not using a case.
@@helphq got it, thanks!
Can you do a video on how to play pubg mobile on the g8 with your 15 pro max ?
I returned the device because of the lack of support for iPhone.
@@helphq Same !
@helphq please do a video on the g8 plus ?
@@helphq I have the max and I have no lag
Can you please help how to setup the “Run” button for call of duty mobile?
If you have an iPhone the only buttons you can map are the back two. This is because the controller is mimicking a PlayStation controller in order to work on iOS. So if pressing down on the left analog stick doesn’t work to run then something is setup wrong in the call of duty app or how the phone is recognizing the controller. If you have an android you can use the GameSir app to remap all the buttons. You can see how to map the rear buttons on iOS in the manual here: www.gamesir.hk/pages/manuals-gamesir-g8
In android COD mobile not recognize as a external controller because only BT gamepads are alowed ...
To "cheat" that you have to sync a BT controller like a Dualshock 4 ...and then you can play with the G8 .
Or you have to map on screen.
big fail .
In IOs works great....
I tried using g touch mode and mapping the buttons and it didn’t work. It was extremely frustrating.
Does this work with Xbox Remote Play or only Gamepass?
Only game pass as it’s just acting as a Bluetooth controller.
How do I map buttons for my iPhone 15pro
Hold M + L4/R4 (whichever one you want to program) until Mode/Connection Status Indicator blinks white slowly then press the button you wish to map to L4/R4.
E compartivel com iphone 15?
Yeah but you lose some functionality using it with iOS.
Can I play pubg using this controller on iphone 15+ ?
No, PUBG doesn’t have mobile controller support. If you had this controller and used it on an android device you could map on screen buttons to physical buttons on the controller and then it would work. Unfortunately the GameSir app doesn’t have these functions on iOS.
How to play assassin’s creed?
I was using Amazon Luna to play assassin’s creed.
Is it available in appstore? The amazon luna?
I can't connect to the gamesir app.
As I mentioned in the video this controller is not supported on iOS / in the GameSir app. I hope they fix that. Otherwise great controller.
how to connect it then?
@@helphq
@@helphq So how can I use gamesir g8 in different games?
On an iPhone it only works in PSMODE (white LED) if the game does not support a PlayStation controller then you can’t use it. On android you have to change the mode depending on the type of game you have. It’s all in the video.
Did you watch the video? The controller had 3 game modes you will have to choose between if you are on android. On iPhone the only mode that works is PS MODE. You know you have this mode if the LEDs are white. If the game doesn’t support a PlayStation controller then you can’t play the game on iPhone with the G8.
useless for ios...
Agreed
iPhone 13
The controller has a USB-C port and the iPhone 13 has a lightning port therefore the controller is not compatible with the iPhone 13.
Damn, Iphone really sucks
The company just needs to cough up money to support the iPhone in their app and pay for whatever certifications needed through apple to make the device actually compatible with iPhone.