I was considering the G8+ until i saw it was one of those joycon style separate battery controller, do you have any recommendation on anything that doesn't feels like playing with joycons?
Of all the G8+ videos I've seen you're the only one that actually talks about the rumble rather than just read off a spec sheet. So I guess android mode doesn't have rumble? Seems a bit silly to need such a long dongle though
One can definitely make-do without the dongle, but it does increase the versatility of the controller. As for rumble not working everywhere. I think it has to do with different protocols and how they would have their board design to re-route the rumble data line. In other words, it would be close to impossible to have a controller transform to match the different production designs that existed. Think emulation, but that can emulate every hardware as if it was the native original stuff.
Hey, thanks for the video, I am really considering the G8 plus now, but I am still not sure. So does it work for games on Android (like COD warzone or PUBG) out of the box? Or do you have to map all controls on the screen? For the dongle, is it a must if I use it for only my Android phone? I would use it for GamePass and these games mentioned before. Also the LEDs, the standard G8 has RGB LEDs at the sticks as far as I remember, but then this one doesn't?
If there is native controller support, it'll work. COD Warzone does. PUBG on the other hand, controllers are not officially supported so you have to rely on screen-mapping. It always depends on the specific games but controller support is rare to not have these days. The dongle is not a must, it's mainly a plus for PC/Mac use, if you have no intentions of doing either, don't bother I'd say. The regular G8 does not have RGB around the sticks but they are purple if I recall, which might create the illusion that there is RGB. I can confirm that it is not the case.
@ that's good news actually, so if there is a controller support, it should be okay! I checked and I did not remember correctly, and you are right, it does not have RGB lights, I don't know why I remembered like that. Yeah mainly looking for something that I will use 99% for mobile gaming 😊 Thank you so much for your reply!
I hope you can answer this for me, because it is really quite complicated to find this information. Do you know if it is compatible with phones with large camera modules, for example with a total thickness (phone + camera module) of 1.4 cm? It is for a Xiaomi phone. Or what gamepad would be suitable for this type of phone?
I'm looking for a controller that does Android gaming and PC gaming. I don't really care about Bluetooth, prefer be wired in for a better response time, but if the + can do it I'd take it. Also, is there any controllers that have an SD card slot? Games are getting a bit hefty in size.
Sadly, there are no controllers that support OTG or have card slots. As for the G8+, it does do it "easily" but in reality, every telescopic controllers can be used on PC, you have to use a USB-C female to USB male (A or C) to connect from the connector that goes into the phone.
@charlsey26 try using L shape usb C connector/adapter on your phone and then put the phone to Gamepad , and last step is install your Flashdisk/card reader/ssd portable,sorry if my english is very bad, you can see this link video for example,its using that trick for charging whlie you can use it for FD/memory (only work on bluetooth gamepad) ruclips.net/user/shortsWrKp-iLsERY?si=aDPOZEATjnLJmoEj
I bought mine today too. Am I missing something or is the Gamesir app heavily down voted in the Play store reviews section? Apparently it crashes, drains phone battery, and no longer works at all? I'm hoping the controller works totally fine independently of it - especially the L4/R4 button mapping. How's your controller been? Did you download the app?
@@Cooler110033 Honestly, I don't know why it is. With that said, GameSir came A LONG WAY to be the company they are now, they weren't always that good so is it from past era? They were also disliked for a long while because their initial telescopic controller was tied to a controversial emulator about an active console.... cough cough. Personally, I haven't had problem with the app in AGES but there was a time that it was rough around the edges for sure. With that said, I have had zero problems, both with the controller and the app.
Hey man, I loved your video. I just received my G8+ yesterday and it doesn't work on my iPhone 15, it says in the app that it won't work on iOS 13.4 and above. The controller looks and feels great but I couldn't play with it on my iPhone. Do you have a specific solution to this or am I just wasting $80 😅?
Hey, sorry for the delay, I've been having soo many comments ahaha, it's hard to keep up! 😅 I would put my money on you having to switch modes. Hold the capture button and the right most face button and your GameSir logo will change colors, it should go vibrant blue and that is the PS Mode / Apple Mode. Once you swap to that mode, you should be sorted! Cheers
@@GameTechTalk thank you so much man for the feedback, it worked perfectly on almost every game except Pubg mobile.. The game requires mapping, but this feature is currently available on Android only. I reached out to the gamesir customer support and they unfortunately say only MFI games can be played on iOS as long as mapping doesn’t support iOS 13.4 & above.
I say "regular" cause I move from the dongle mode but the mode specifically that I went on at that moment (and is also the most versatile for iOS/Android) is "Capture button + right most face button" which is going to be your iOS/PS/DS4 mode.
Thanks for the video. Best investment I'd made in gaming recently. I got the original non-moded I use on my s24 ultra as well as a modded one from rrtronics which I play with my tab s9+ So much more comfy with the s9+ bigger screen; although can feel heavy with the gamepad but its just too good you won't mind it. I play more of xbox cloud but been trying some ps5 wireless play via the ps app and its been great. So far no complaints. Thanks for this video as understanding and navigating these modes can feel exhausting at times.
Awww my guy! That's a video I made exactly for people like you, that I could help with squeezing the extra juice out of those amazing (but also costly) gaming peripherals we acquire for ourselves. You made my day, I'm glad I was able to help, and happy to know you found yourself some excellent solutions to game to your heart's content! Cheers :)
Yeah, you can connect as a PS controller no issues, as long as you have bluetooth on your computer. The dongle actually works for 2.4Ghz mode and it is X-Input by default but once you are in that mode, you can use select+start for a few seconds to cycle modes!
You didn’t talk about the different polling rates? Is Switch mode the best mode when connecting to iPhone? In your review you said it had better latency?
I was running into issues with the software, happens from time to time, when trying to poll the dongle but it did feel good overall so I left it at that. The Switch mode does poll higher on the bluetooth side of things but there are some features, namely rumble, that won't work outside of the Switch itself.
Yup, like @ranoirmawan said, I use them with BT earbuds all the time. No issues either, no audio delay or added latency. Bluetooth has come a long way, I used to HATE the tech back when I was working at RadioShack in early 2000s.
Dear I am planning to buy the gamesir g8, however i am confused if i shud go for the " Plus wireless " or the " Normal version " My main game is PUBG mobile Have you ever tried playing pubg mobile using the controllers and which one wud u suggest please
PUBG will require screen mapping absolutely. I'd say go with what adapts the best to your lifestyle, if you jump from many devices, bluetooth will be more accessible and versatile. If you will stick exclusively to PUBG on your phone (and it's an Android), then G8 will possibly work better because it's lighter too.
@@GameTechTalk thank you for your genuine reply, Dear i bought the plus version finally but i am not able to do screen mapping, any idea or video u may suggest for doing the same, also on iphone on the gamesir app it states that "the key mapping feature currently does not support IOS 13 and above systems", does it mean that i will not be able to key map PUBG on iphone as i am using Iphone 12 which has ios 18
Also taking your advice i am thinking shud i go for the G8 c port one as i might be mainly playing games on android and since i have ordered the G8plus on amazon i may return it and order the G8 c port one lets see. Anyways thanks for your advice and u get a new subscriber. Also both have the same features just that the G8 plus is wireless right. Compatibility is same for bot right Iphone, Android, , Switch? Also the c port one has a audio jack
@@AQUGAMTEC The G8 does not have USB-C male data passthrough, no wireless, no magnetic buttons, no rumble, does not have gyro and does not have Nintendo Switch support. But, the G8 has charging passthrough, a 3.5mm jack. Screen mapping is not possible on iOS. It hasn’t been for many years, they completely removed that feature. Also, the G8 software doesn’t work very nice on iPhones due to Apple blocking MFi.
Awesome Video as always Cleff! I wanted to ask of you could also test the dongle on ps5/ps4? Maybe the bluetooth connection on ps mode will actually work with the dongle plugged into the console?
Interesting, it hasn't worked for me with Xbox controllers but definitely does now Switch and Switch-spoofed controllers. Yours work with Xbox ones? Could I ask what iOS version that you are on? Might be an upcoming beta thing!
Sadly it is not. You'd either need an adapter to convert it for you, or another controller to host the signal which also would require some type of adapter between the two. All in all, it's best to assume that this is not feasible unfortunately.
If i recall in another video you were able to use it on 13" pro ipad on landscape. but in this video you say only in portrait, do you no longer recommend it for ipad 13" pro tablets? was still on the fence on buying this
No no no, it's not "only portrait", I show portrait for people that prefer not to mod it. You can still very much use it in landscape, you just have to do this little (literally half a second) mod and you're set. See it more in detail here: ruclips.net/video/OeapSjwUptQ/видео.html
@@GameTechTalk Hi, you don't need to mod it. You just push it and pull it in the same time and it will extract supporting a 14 inch tablet. No modding needed.
@@Marcalitus Right, my apology for the confusion, I say mod because as per GameSir, that is an easter-egg that is not part of the "recommended use" even though it works absolutely fine. So I call it mod as in a softmod but you are correct in the sense that you do not need to "tamper" with your controller to get it stretched. I actually have a video addressing how easy and simple that it is.
@@GameTechTalk Thank you for that! Absolutely great channel and good luck to you. Sorry for the negative comments you are getting regarding your pronouncation. Hope you nothing but success moving forward.
I got my G8+ last week and I love it but still am getting my head round the Games if mode for remapping touch screen controls. A tutorial on that would be great.
I'm hesitant on buying a G8+ cause I wanna play games while using my bluetooth earbud. Is there any other way to use bluetooth on both earbud and the G8+? Or is there any other better controllers for this feature?
Technically, with the dongle, you’d be able to use with a converter, unfortunately, I do not own one so I can’t quite comment on how good that would work.
I’m using the g8+ on ios18 and I can’t get any game to register rumble. Any tips? Also can you recommend a free game that you know supports rumble with this pair? I’m starting to think something’s wrong. I have the controller in iOS (white/beige) mode and testing/adjusting rumble in general works.
Hmmm that does sound abnormal, have you tried adjusting it with the shortcut on the controller while connected? You want to do M + Up D-pad a couple of times. Hopefulyl that fixes it. Cheers!
“…testing/adjusting rumble in general works.” Yes. I tried ‘Rush Rally Origins’ as well and rumble works thankfully but I still can’t get it to work with any other app that I’ve tried.
@@caesarbravo I know that rumble on iOS can be finicky, especially on some versions of iOS versus others. Sadly, I don't have any other idea as to why this wouldn't work. Sorry to say :(
hi game tech talk. i really need to know. i just bought myself a xiaomi pad 6s pro and it is a massive 12.4inch. can the mod "pop up" handle my screensize and its weight? thanks
At 12.4in, it is not as big as the iPad Pro 13 2024, and definitely not the Samsung Tab S8 Ultra. Two tablets that I have used without issue with this controller, I'd say go with confidence and if you 3D print, or you know someone that do, have them to a nice board to hide your coils if you want. I don't but I know some people dislike having the coils out. I strum them as I play (I'm crazy don't do like me).
You have to be on the PS Mode for Remote Play to work on Android, otherwise Sony blocks non-recognized controllers. Hold the capture button while pushing the right most face button and the light around the GameSir logo will turn a vibrant blue, pair it with your phone and that ought to do it! Cheers :)
It doesn't no. Geforce Now on Android uses Nvidia's own proprietary API that they had developed back when Android have no native rumble API. Nvidia still haven't bothered updating their app, hence why rumble doesn't work on that app specifically. It only does if you have the Nvidia Shield controller (which I believe is now discontinued).
If the g8+ is set to ps/ios mode, and connected with bluetooth to android - does the rumble work then? On android games and game streaming services like geforce now and xbox game pass?
Rumble does work on PS/iOS Mode, in fact, that is the mode you should want to use whenever it's available for the full feature set. As for Geforce Now, it doesn't but the issue is not the controller as much as it is the software itself that doesn't support any rumble other than their proprietary rumble that they had on the Shield controller. As for Xbox Game Pass, I wouldn't be able to say for sure but there is an app called BetterXCloud and I can tell you 100% guarantee that rumble works there and it's much better than the native app. Cheers!
There are a very small portion of people that have reported what you have, while many do not do that at all, I included. Maybe GameSir changed their process for those "data-enabled" coils?
I have a very specific issue with the controller. I've been playing some Nintendo 64 Zelda games with it, but quickly realized I can't do the quick spin attack, which is performed by quickly rotating the movement thumbstick and then hitting attack. With GameSir X2 Pro controller I can do it with no issues. Same with other Bluetooth controllers like my Xbox controller. But with G8+ the action is simply undoable. It feels like the controller fails to register fast movement on the thumbsticks properly. Doing gamepad testing with the GameSir app shows that the X2 Pro controller registers thumbstick movement at 60 fps/hz, but G8+ seems to work at 30. Might be why I have this issue with the Zelda games. But then again those games run at 20 fps, so I dunno. Other than this, I freaking love G8 Plus.
If I had to take a wild guess, you have the feature to swap d-pad and left stick and when you rotate your stick, rather than making a circle as it should, it is hitting all 8 directions of a d-pad. I suggest google hardwaretester or gamepadtester and check what happens when you rotate your stick, that ought to show you exactly if the stick is behaving as it should.
Maybe you can help out, I purchased this controller after watching your video/review but I have some issues/concerns. Customer service takes forever to respond and say the same thing over and over again. My controller randomly just started acting up where the home button only blinks blue slowly (as if its trying to connect to a device, which doesn't even work correctly, you have to delete the device and re-add it for it to connect to your phone). Holding the pair button does nothing, holding the home button(powerbutton) to turn it off does nothing at all. On top of all of that, the LS click no longer works. LOL, a rarely used controller that was purchased about a month or so ago and this happens. Customer service tells you the same thing you can find on the manual (which is not very helpful either) as if your dumb and just don't know how to use it.
I would recommend to take it to Discord, I find that these companies seem to be more proactive to help in public channels. If there are not helping you, I would consider bringing that to your credit card issuer (as I assume it was bought using one) and consider doing a chargeback. These products are 1 year warranty, if they do not replace your controller, they shouldn't have the right to hold onto the amount you paid, at least that's what I think. Sorry I can't be of more help, good luck!
@Game Tech Talk Also, FYI ,When in BlueTooth Settings, if paired, when you press and hold the "Pair" Button next to the Charging USB C port underneath the controller, it will show a NEW Gamesir G8+. And it will CONTINUE to do this an infinite amount of times as long as you pair each time. The craziest part is each of these SOMEHOW has an entirely new mapping for each Gamesir G8+ connection. I've noticed in an Emulator such as Dolphin, it does not recognize the new Paired G8+ like the previous ones, even when it's the exact same controller. I have to clear them all and re map. What's this about?
I talk about this exact thing during the video, it’s used to have the app accept the remapping and configuring of the controller. It’s a mean to an end, one I hope they’ll have a better solution for in the future but for now, it’ll have to do.
Thanks for going over the vibration feature. What I found out is that if my phone went to sleep and I turned it back on, the vibration would stop on iOS games (ocean horn 2, samurai jack, hades-NETFLIX, and all the versions of dead cells). I had to turn off the controller and repair to get the vibration to work on games where they do work. I am stuck on using the minus or back button. It seems that under the DS input it registers this as the back and capture button. So when back the back button to access a menu when playing Doom on xcloud, the phone will snap a screenshot. Any idea how to map this back over to the proper capture button on the controller? My current workaround is to disable it completely in the game profile settings on iOS
Oh that is a struggle I never really had though about. So the issue you're having is due to the difference in the way that Sony and Microsoft translate "Select" or "Minus" in their independant protocols, Microsoft sees Select as it always was, whereas Sony sees it as Capture. The equivalent of Select for Sony is that trackpad click. Whereas that button for Microsoft is, you guessed it, capture. Unfortunately, I don't believe there is a way to change that outside of using a software that will let you. I believe setting yourself up with BetterXCloud will be the solution to your issue, and the good news is BetterXCloud run laps around Microsoft's XCloud web app. It's a bit of a process (there are many tutorials online) but about 15mins and you'll be good for the rest of time. I highly recommend it!
Remote Play on Android requires a Sony licensed (or spoofed) mode to work. Therefore, as long as you are on PS mode (capture + right face button), it’ll work just fine. Cheers!
Yes, that is because apparently, Geforce Now on Android was never updated to support Google's vibration support API. Geforce Now on Android still utilizes Nvidia's legacy API that they had built at the time, and that is not compatible with controllers other than the also now deprecated Shield Controller.
@@ondrejko18 That is not a spoofed controller though. I don’t use GeForce now enough to be fair, try this, plug your G8Plus to your phone with a usbc-to-usbc and do capture home + left most face button to go into the hidden Xbox mode. If that vibrates on GeForce now, it means that spoofed can work but unfortunately that mode is wired/dongle only.
@@TaiwanTeddy I figured it out, thanks Any idea on how to get rumble working? It works when I test the controller but I’ve only been able to find one app ‘Rush Rally Origins’ (the one in this video) that supports it, I haven’t had rumble register anywhere else.
I'm hoping we get a future version with more feature parity with the better options out there. If GameSir's releases have a patterns, we'd be getting one in 3-4 months, give or take. Fingers crossed! But meanwhile, the clsoest to what you want is the Abxylute S9, they started shipping even!
Could you show us the gyro actually working in game while connected over moonlight/sunshine on iOS? A few of us on the discord can’t get it to work properly. The steam gyro test might not make the bugged out tracking obvious.
I don't have a G8 Plus video in the immediate production timeline for now but I did write it down in case I get to talk again about the G8 Plus, thanks for the suggestion!
@game tech talk Can you explain why the Yellow LED (android) with android 13, sends a notification once connected to "Configure your physical keyboard"? Android13 thinks the G8+ I'd a legitimate keyboard and you can see this in depth if you go to motion inputs/simulation in PlayStore Dolphin Emulator and click "Device" drop-down to GameSir G8+, you'll see EVERY BUTTON q keyboard has AS WELL as all the buttons named as we call them. "Button A, R1, R3" NOT as almost every ither Emulator displays them, Button 96,97,102,103,107,108,109 Acis -15,+15 Axis -0,+0,-1,+1. It's It's weird. Why is this?
The Android mode is a legacy mode for way older Android games. Honestly, you should avoid using that mode ever, if at all. Rather, stick to PS mode, you’ll have an eternally superior experience.
I hate the gamesir app, is there any alternative apps? The app doesn’t seem to be letting me program the way I want it without deviating from their recommended configuration, even if I reset the config there are still traces of stray input when I press buttons, especially in free fire
That's because you need to connect to your iPhone with the PS mode, iPhone does accept wireless xbox mode so Moonlight sees it as an Xbox controller. With that said, there is also a setting in Moonlight that will override your controller to make it appear as an Xbox one regardless, that might be it too!
Thanks for the response, but I found out that I needed to enable DS4 mode in Sunshine settings to get gyro mode. However, I ran into another problem right after that. For some reason, the gyro is completely messed up; the calibration values are all over the place, and in-game input just spins uncontrollably. It seems to be a software issue because it works fine when connected directly to the PC
Not per se, there is indeed a wire but it connects only when the controller is completely collapsed. And when it is and the controller is plugged, the second battery gets charged.
@@GameTechTalk interesting, so we can't keep those controller attached, we need to remove controller when charging. also the wired mode must be a bit higher latency since it's not fully wired.
G8 Plus easy. It's vastly superior. Not to take away anything from the BSP D8 Pro but the difference in price is not just an inflation one, the quality difference is very much night and day.
The ps/ios mode is not found on android with Bluetooth. It will only connect in yellow mode. Mode button plus A button. In this mode there is no real rumble just an odd thud every now and then.
The PS/iOS mode is capture plus the right face button (which can be A or B depending on layout). It shouldn’t be dependant on the operating system you’re on, it works for iOS, Android and PC.
The dongle as worked on iOS, Android and PC. It’s the mode that will (or will not work). For example, Switch mode will work on all three, but Xbox mode will not on iOS.
Does anyone know how to swap the button layout? Right now it's set to the Switch layout when using the dongle (even in XBOX mode) but I want A to be the bottom button and B to be the right button
I believe you hold the Capture button and down most face button for a few seconds and you'll feel a vibration, that means the layout has swapped. Repeat to change it again.
Anybody know of a way to reduce input delay on this bad boy? Playing Mario & Luigi on my Galaxy S23 Ultra and the quarter second delay affects the specific battle timings
Hold Capture Mode (little circle to the left) and the left most face button (which will either be X or Y depending on layout) and the light around the GameSir logo should turn green. That means you are on the Xbox mode, keep in mind that mode is not compatible with bluetooth, only wired or with the dongle.
There was a portion that I addressed it but the problem with G-Touch is it's the thing of an entire video, not just a quite mention. It's extremely feature rich and I've been contemplating it, it's just finding the best examples to showcase how various modes work. But, I'm keeping it in the "video idea" list, it might happen in due time.
Thanks for providing examples, still very much a work-in-progress but I'll get it right in due time. As a non-native english speaker, I take pride in improving, one syllable at a time if I must. Cheers!
You would need a custom 3D printed clip to hold onto the Win Mini and for the G8Plus to clamp on because the corners at the back of the Win Mini are too steep.
Rush Rally Origins, a fun top-down racing game (also helicopter pursuit camera mode if preferred). It's I think 5 bucks on the App Store? Totally worth it!
These videos are coming out at the perfect time, I've been looking into getting something to play cloud games on my phone. I've noticed you have both so I figure I'll ask: do you think the new X2S bluetooth is much more pocketable than the G8+? I've really wanted to get something feature-filled that can fit in a medium to large pocket but I'm not sure if the tradeoffs are worth it, or if the X2S is much more pocketable than the G8 in person.
It is definitely and undoubtedly more pocketable. But the G8+ is also vastly superior on features, quality and overall feel. So it’ll come down to what you wish to sacrifice. Pocketability or overall quality?
@@GameTechTalk have buy the dongle gamesir but not connected g8+ on pc, please say a procedure for connect ? Stsy om pairing but adapter not connect with g8+
@@Checcoraggiolive Hold capture button plus left face button (X or Y depending on layout) and on the dongle, hold the little black button to pair them both.
The word you're saying rhymes with "jungle." "Dongle" is not intended to rhyme with "jungle." That said, you did look it up. Your context is clear. You're not being misunderstood, so for what it's worth *I* don't mind how you're saying it. 😊
Thanks for giving me this understanding approach. It creates a healthier environment to mess up and learn. That’s also a great example you provided that I’ll be able to remind myself on as I learn to hear (and repeat) this sound. As a non-native English speaker, I wasn’t aware until now that these sounded different.
@@BBoysAndTrickers I like the idea of improving, even something that can be trivial like the pronunciation. I think people still can understand what I'm trying to say but I won't let that hold me back from improving over time, I just hope for people to be patient as I'm working through it.
Choose the right mode, Capture + bottom or right or top most face button, the color around the GameSir logo will change to address which mode you're on. Once you selected your mode, hold the pairing button (next to USB-C female port) a couple of seconds for the controller to blink, then connect with your phone/tablet/pc's bluetooth.
The latter is the right way right? Just to be sure cause that's what I've been working on improving lately but just want to make sure I get this right as I'm actively trying to improve this!
Too heavy, especially with Switch. The right stick is awkwardly placed. The grips need to be narrower to allow secure and comfortable holding of it with ring and and pinky fingers.
Sorry but upon feeling the responsiveness of a USB C's direct connection, Bluetooth controllers for mobile just aren't for me anymore, unless they create a wired plus version, this is a pass for me.
I think this controller completely shatters (positively) any expectations one should have of Bluetooth controllers on mobile but I totally respect your stance.
You dungle, words that have this sound: Jungle Bundle Dung Hung Sung Won Money Fun The way Google said in this video is dongle, other words with this sound: Dawn Song Wad Hawk Lob Yawn Gobble On Pawn Con Job Fog Hog
Bah no worries my guy, I consider myself smart too but if someone was to tell me about the parts of a car, I'd probably have a throbbing headache, that don't make me less smart. The controller world is becoming quite complex, and truthfully, I don't know all of it either, there are far better educated people on the matter but I'm learning as I go. Hopefully, you'll tag along and learn with me. If you have specific questions, don't hesitate. Cheers!
Just bought this and the dead zones are terrible on ios. It's set to 0 to 100 in the app but I've got to move like halfway on the joystick before the game moves
Two things I miss about G8 Plus (Even being waiting for all these months and you did not do it) 1) How to use G8 Plus on windows mode when it is in XINPUT mode (with no dongle) 2) you should try the 'rrtronicscreations' expansion kit for the G8 plus. They have the kit , or the kit just installed+ the g8 plus. Also they personalided this gamepad with ps buttons. Lets have a look because it is astonishing. I really miss XINPUT mode compatkbility by bluetooth on this G8 Plus for Windows. You did not do that tutorial yet. Thanks
Hey Andrew! I did not do the XInput by bluetooth because it simply is not possible unfortunately. This controller does not offer the option. However, you can use ViGem like I had mentioned to you. ViGem is super simple to use. You plug in your controller, it'll show you it, and you simply change the mode that it is on and that'll do the conversion for you. I'm sure it's easy to find a tutorial online. I am in talk with RRTronics to feature their PlayStation button during the tierlist. Cheers!
@@GameTechTalk thanks...but I did not find any Vigem tutorial... And really would like to learn how to use it... , you meant, I activate ps mode, then in Vgem app I select Xbox??? Or what? Another solution would see, using the ps mode and in Steam input you can maps and use any game The problem with the xinput mode comes when using xbox gamepass XCLOUD streaming, if I select ps mode I do suspect that rumble will not work, I would neex xinput mode... Or, ...buying the dongle and let it plugged always on my onexplayer, however, I would like not to depend of the dongle. It looks awful plugged. I cannot Believe why BSP D9 has xinput mode and Gamesir 8G plus not..., so please if you could récord a brief video tutorial of how to connect the G8 Plus to Windows and how to make it recognizes the gamepad as Xbox controller, it would be ASTONISHING I BEG YOU PLEASE !!!!
@@Andrew-Night I'm on a very very tight production schedule so I don't know that I'll time to make a quick video to show Vigem but I could recommend that you pick up Handheld Companion. That software has literally everything you need cooked in the software, including a way to convert your PS controller to Xbox, and vice versa. And 110% you'll find tutorial for Handheld Companion. It's GREAT software! I'm sorry Andrew but I just have a truckload on my plate. Let me know if HC helped you!
Oh yes hanheld companion!! Great, I will take a look to that. For another reason/doubt, I am going to send to you a mail, it is about storage in a gaming tablet. If you have chance simple question...THANKS
I wish I was, this is « th & t » hell all over again. 😫 English is not my first language, and it seems like I’m not « hearing » the distinction so I’ll have to train myself over time. It’s ok, I’ll manage, I did with « th » about 6-7 years ago, I’ll do it with « don & dun ».
@@GameTechTalk No worries man. English is such a varied language and only gets wilder with accents. No ridicule at all towards the way you say things, just commenting on what I noticed and you said that other people had noticed it too. Thanks for the review btw. I ordered the G8+ last night after watching your video.
@@GameTechTalk The way you were pronouncing it all I could think of was dingleberries, gave me quite a chuckle tho 🤣🤣 we're all human so don't be too hard on yourself. Keep the grind up homie 🫡🫡✌️✌️
Thanks @jayjayhooksch1 , that is actually the most useful comment I’ve seen helping me single out that sound (I don’t hear it still) so that I can work towards hearing it and pronouncing it right. Thanks! 🙏
I am not 100% sure but I think the rumble API was introduced on Android 12 (I'd google it to be sure). That might be the reason why. Other than that, make sure you are using on the PS Mode (capture + right most face button).
@@GameTechTalk update here. I returned the tab a8.4 I got from backmarket and replaced it with a tab a7 lite that cost me $65 bucks. Got every feature on the g8+ working on moonlight and pxplay. Haptic converts to rumble and gyro controls now work after some tinkering with settings. Speakers with Dolby sound on both sides. You won’t cover the speakers and the buttons are more accessible if you turn the devise reverse landscape and scooch it down a bit. Looks like it could be a first party xbox portal tbh. it’s awesome. despite the 1240x800 screen you can still stream higher resolution’s for crisper visuals. After installing “game launcher: the arcade” it feels like a have step away from finished retail product. it’s fukin cool. Love the channel bro keep it up
@@Spencer.M. That's a super fun comment, literally, I feel like I picked up on your excitement from reading it! This is awesome, and wow the price on that tablet, amazing! Happy to assist and grateful to have viewers such as you engage with me and share the cool setups!
I bought this thing because of your videos. This is easily the best controller for mobile I've ever used
So happy to have been of assistance! Cheers
Iv bought 3 gamesir controllers, 1 for me (G8) and the other 2 (G8+) as gifts. Truly the most reliable 3rd party controller i have ever bought.
Yup, they are quality stuff! We are so blessed to be living in this era of controller goodness! 😊
I was considering the G8+ until i saw it was one of those joycon style separate battery controller, do you have any recommendation on anything that doesn't feels like playing with joycons?
Of all the G8+ videos I've seen you're the only one that actually talks about the rumble rather than just read off a spec sheet. So I guess android mode doesn't have rumble? Seems a bit silly to need such a long dongle though
One can definitely make-do without the dongle, but it does increase the versatility of the controller. As for rumble not working everywhere. I think it has to do with different protocols and how they would have their board design to re-route the rumble data line. In other words, it would be close to impossible to have a controller transform to match the different production designs that existed. Think emulation, but that can emulate every hardware as if it was the native original stuff.
Great vid, I received this as a gift and I love it, I use it for switch.
It is an extremely versatile controller solution, definitely great to use on the Switch as you mentioned!
Best Gamesir controller review on RUclips right here!
Wow, thanks! :)
Hey, thanks for the video, I am really considering the G8 plus now, but I am still not sure. So does it work for games on Android (like COD warzone or PUBG) out of the box? Or do you have to map all controls on the screen? For the dongle, is it a must if I use it for only my Android phone? I would use it for GamePass and these games mentioned before.
Also the LEDs, the standard G8 has RGB LEDs at the sticks as far as I remember, but then this one doesn't?
If there is native controller support, it'll work. COD Warzone does. PUBG on the other hand, controllers are not officially supported so you have to rely on screen-mapping. It always depends on the specific games but controller support is rare to not have these days. The dongle is not a must, it's mainly a plus for PC/Mac use, if you have no intentions of doing either, don't bother I'd say. The regular G8 does not have RGB around the sticks but they are purple if I recall, which might create the illusion that there is RGB. I can confirm that it is not the case.
@ that's good news actually, so if there is a controller support, it should be okay!
I checked and I did not remember correctly, and you are right, it does not have RGB lights, I don't know why I remembered like that. Yeah mainly looking for something that I will use 99% for mobile gaming 😊
Thank you so much for your reply!
I hope you can answer this for me, because it is really quite complicated to find this information. Do you know if it is compatible with phones with large camera modules, for example with a total thickness (phone + camera module) of 1.4 cm? It is for a Xiaomi phone. Or what gamepad would be suitable for this type of phone?
The depth of the camera module is 1.4cm? That is huge, I feel like that can't be right. Are we talking about diameter?
Thank you for linking this video. Leaving the comment to thank you and for the almighty algorithm. Cheers!
Ahahaha! Thanks @skreeog , cheers! :)
I'm looking for a controller that does Android gaming and PC gaming. I don't really care about Bluetooth, prefer be wired in for a better response time, but if the + can do it I'd take it.
Also, is there any controllers that have an SD card slot? Games are getting a bit hefty in size.
Sadly, there are no controllers that support OTG or have card slots. As for the G8+, it does do it "easily" but in reality, every telescopic controllers can be used on PC, you have to use a USB-C female to USB male (A or C) to connect from the connector that goes into the phone.
@charlsey26 try using L shape usb C connector/adapter on your phone and then put the phone to Gamepad , and last step is install your Flashdisk/card reader/ssd portable,sorry if my english is very bad, you can see this link video for example,its using that trick for charging whlie you can use it for FD/memory (only work on bluetooth gamepad)
ruclips.net/user/shortsWrKp-iLsERY?si=aDPOZEATjnLJmoEj
Mine is arriving today. Excited to try it!
Hope you enjoy it!
I bought mine today too. Am I missing something or is the Gamesir app heavily down voted in the Play store reviews section? Apparently it crashes, drains phone battery, and no longer works at all? I'm hoping the controller works totally fine independently of it - especially the L4/R4 button mapping. How's your controller been? Did you download the app?
@@Cooler110033 Honestly, I don't know why it is. With that said, GameSir came A LONG WAY to be the company they are now, they weren't always that good so is it from past era?
They were also disliked for a long while because their initial telescopic controller was tied to a controversial emulator about an active console.... cough cough.
Personally, I haven't had problem with the app in AGES but there was a time that it was rough around the edges for sure. With that said, I have had zero problems, both with the controller and the app.
@@Cooler110033 i havent found myself using their app. I hope your enjoying it the controller.
Hey man, I loved your video. I just received my G8+ yesterday and it doesn't work on my iPhone 15, it says in the app that it won't work on iOS 13.4 and above. The controller looks and feels great but I couldn't play with it on my iPhone. Do you have a specific solution to this or am I just wasting $80 😅?
Hey, sorry for the delay, I've been having soo many comments ahaha, it's hard to keep up! 😅 I would put my money on you having to switch modes. Hold the capture button and the right most face button and your GameSir logo will change colors, it should go vibrant blue and that is the PS Mode / Apple Mode. Once you swap to that mode, you should be sorted! Cheers
@@GameTechTalk thank you so much man for the feedback, it worked perfectly on almost every game except Pubg mobile.. The game requires mapping, but this feature is currently available on Android only. I reached out to the gamesir customer support and they unfortunately say only MFI games can be played on iOS as long as mapping doesn’t support iOS 13.4 & above.
18:50 - thanks for the shortcuts!
With pleasure! 😊
When you say that you're connecting to the regular Bluetooth mode at 11:37, what mode is that? DS4? Which key combination did you use there? Thanks.
I say "regular" cause I move from the dongle mode but the mode specifically that I went on at that moment (and is also the most versatile for iOS/Android) is "Capture button + right most face button" which is going to be your iOS/PS/DS4 mode.
Thanks for the video. Best investment I'd made in gaming recently.
I got the original non-moded I use on my s24 ultra as well as a modded one from rrtronics which I play with my tab s9+
So much more comfy with the s9+ bigger screen; although can feel heavy with the gamepad but its just too good you won't mind it.
I play more of xbox cloud but been trying some ps5 wireless play via the ps app and its been great.
So far no complaints.
Thanks for this video as understanding and navigating these modes can feel exhausting at times.
Awww my guy! That's a video I made exactly for people like you, that I could help with squeezing the extra juice out of those amazing (but also costly) gaming peripherals we acquire for ourselves. You made my day, I'm glad I was able to help, and happy to know you found yourself some excellent solutions to game to your heart's content! Cheers :)
Hey ! Did you try to connect to a windows device as a Playstation Controller mode, without dongle ? Any way to get rid of dongle on windows ?
Yeah, you can connect as a PS controller no issues, as long as you have bluetooth on your computer. The dongle actually works for 2.4Ghz mode and it is X-Input by default but once you are in that mode, you can use select+start for a few seconds to cycle modes!
You didn’t talk about the different polling rates?
Is Switch mode the best mode when connecting to iPhone? In your review you said it had better latency?
I was running into issues with the software, happens from time to time, when trying to poll the dongle but it did feel good overall so I left it at that. The Switch mode does poll higher on the bluetooth side of things but there are some features, namely rumble, that won't work outside of the Switch itself.
@@GameTechTalk Thanks!
Excellent video man, Thank you
With pleasure! :)
Can you use this controller together with wireless earphones?
@@The_Young_Swag yes you can, i use this controller together with my buds live in my samsung s22 ultra
Yup, like @ranoirmawan said, I use them with BT earbuds all the time. No issues either, no audio delay or added latency. Bluetooth has come a long way, I used to HATE the tech back when I was working at RadioShack in early 2000s.
Awesome tutorial sir!
Glad you liked it! 😁
What is the top down racing game shown at 5:29? Think you just sold me the upgrade im looking for over my ipega I use with my M2 Ipad Pro
Rush Rally Origins, it's a fun title!
Dear I am planning to buy the gamesir g8, however i am confused if i shud go for the " Plus wireless " or the " Normal version "
My main game is PUBG mobile
Have you ever tried playing pubg mobile using the controllers and which one wud u suggest please
PUBG will require screen mapping absolutely. I'd say go with what adapts the best to your lifestyle, if you jump from many devices, bluetooth will be more accessible and versatile. If you will stick exclusively to PUBG on your phone (and it's an Android), then G8 will possibly work better because it's lighter too.
@@GameTechTalk thank you for your genuine reply, Dear i bought the plus version finally but i am not able to do screen mapping, any idea or video u may suggest for doing the same, also on iphone on the gamesir app it states that "the key mapping feature currently does not support IOS 13 and above systems", does it mean that i will not be able to key map PUBG on iphone as i am using Iphone 12 which has ios 18
Also taking your advice i am thinking shud i go for the G8 c port one as i might be mainly playing games on android and since i have ordered the G8plus on amazon i may return it and order the G8 c port one lets see. Anyways thanks for your advice and u get a new subscriber. Also both have the same features just that the G8 plus is wireless right. Compatibility is same for bot right Iphone, Android, , Switch? Also the c port one has a audio jack
@@AQUGAMTEC The G8 does not have USB-C male data passthrough, no wireless, no magnetic buttons, no rumble, does not have gyro and does not have Nintendo Switch support. But, the G8 has charging passthrough, a 3.5mm jack.
Screen mapping is not possible on iOS. It hasn’t been for many years, they completely removed that feature. Also, the G8 software doesn’t work very nice on iPhones due to Apple blocking MFi.
Awesome Video as always Cleff! I wanted to ask of you could also test the dongle on ps5/ps4? Maybe the bluetooth connection on ps mode will actually work with the dongle plugged into the console?
Yes you're right! iOS 18 allows wired xbox controllers now.
Interesting, it hasn't worked for me with Xbox controllers but definitely does now Switch and Switch-spoofed controllers. Yours work with Xbox ones? Could I ask what iOS version that you are on? Might be an upcoming beta thing!
Is it possible to use g8plus on a ps4 without using remote play😢
Sadly it is not. You'd either need an adapter to convert it for you, or another controller to host the signal which also would require some type of adapter between the two.
All in all, it's best to assume that this is not feasible unfortunately.
If i recall in another video you were able to use it on 13" pro ipad on landscape. but in this video you say only in portrait, do you no longer recommend it for ipad 13" pro tablets? was still on the fence on buying this
No no no, it's not "only portrait", I show portrait for people that prefer not to mod it. You can still very much use it in landscape, you just have to do this little (literally half a second) mod and you're set. See it more in detail here: ruclips.net/video/OeapSjwUptQ/видео.html
@@GameTechTalk Hi, you don't need to mod it. You just push it and pull it in the same time and it will extract supporting a 14 inch tablet. No modding needed.
@@Marcalitus Right, my apology for the confusion, I say mod because as per GameSir, that is an easter-egg that is not part of the "recommended use" even though it works absolutely fine. So I call it mod as in a softmod but you are correct in the sense that you do not need to "tamper" with your controller to get it stretched.
I actually have a video addressing how easy and simple that it is.
@@GameTechTalk Thank you for that! Absolutely great channel and good luck to you. Sorry for the negative comments you are getting regarding your pronouncation. Hope you nothing but success moving forward.
I got my G8+ last week and I love it but still am getting my head round the Games if mode for remapping touch screen controls. A tutorial on that would be great.
I’ll consider it, I was supposed to do one for the original G8 but it fell between two cracks. Their mapping software is very feature rich too.
I'm hesitant on buying a G8+ cause I wanna play games while using my bluetooth earbud. Is there any other way to use bluetooth on both earbud and the G8+? Or is there any other better controllers for this feature?
Using the G8+ should not stop you from using earbuds as they are different protocols, I do it all the time
Can you use the G8+ to connect to xbox series x/s? Either wired or via a dongle/converter?
Technically, with the dongle, you’d be able to use with a converter, unfortunately, I do not own one so I can’t quite comment on how good that would work.
I’m using the g8+ on ios18 and I can’t get any game to register rumble. Any tips? Also can you recommend a free game that you know supports rumble with this pair? I’m starting to think something’s wrong. I have the controller in iOS (white/beige) mode and testing/adjusting rumble in general works.
Hmmm that does sound abnormal, have you tried adjusting it with the shortcut on the controller while connected? You want to do M + Up D-pad a couple of times. Hopefulyl that fixes it. Cheers!
“…testing/adjusting rumble in general works.”
Yes. I tried ‘Rush Rally Origins’ as well and rumble works thankfully but I still can’t get it to work with any other app that I’ve tried.
@@caesarbravo I know that rumble on iOS can be finicky, especially on some versions of iOS versus others. Sadly, I don't have any other idea as to why this wouldn't work. Sorry to say :(
@@GameTechTalkthanks for your response mate ✊
hi game tech talk. i really need to know. i just bought myself a xiaomi pad 6s pro and it is a massive 12.4inch. can the mod "pop up" handle my screensize and its weight? thanks
At 12.4in, it is not as big as the iPad Pro 13 2024, and definitely not the Samsung Tab S8 Ultra. Two tablets that I have used without issue with this controller, I'd say go with confidence and if you 3D print, or you know someone that do, have them to a nice board to hide your coils if you want. I don't but I know some people dislike having the coils out. I strum them as I play (I'm crazy don't do like me).
How to use it for remote play? When open remote play app and on Playstation menu, the g8+ didn't work.
You have to be on the PS Mode for Remote Play to work on Android, otherwise Sony blocks non-recognized controllers. Hold the capture button while pushing the right most face button and the light around the GameSir logo will turn a vibrant blue, pair it with your phone and that ought to do it! Cheers :)
Does the rumble not work when your using your phone playing on gforce? It don't work for me
It doesn't no. Geforce Now on Android uses Nvidia's own proprietary API that they had developed back when Android have no native rumble API. Nvidia still haven't bothered updating their app, hence why rumble doesn't work on that app specifically. It only does if you have the Nvidia Shield controller (which I believe is now discontinued).
Does this work with the Onexplayer X1?
Yes it does but I find it to be too daring, I wouldn't want to lay on my back and have an X1 fall on my face, so if you do try it, please be careful.
If the g8+ is set to ps/ios mode, and connected with bluetooth to android - does the rumble work then? On android games and game streaming services like geforce now and xbox game pass?
Rumble does work on PS/iOS Mode, in fact, that is the mode you should want to use whenever it's available for the full feature set. As for Geforce Now, it doesn't but the issue is not the controller as much as it is the software itself that doesn't support any rumble other than their proprietary rumble that they had on the Shield controller. As for Xbox Game Pass, I wouldn't be able to say for sure but there is an app called BetterXCloud and I can tell you 100% guarantee that rumble works there and it's much better than the native app. Cheers!
@@GameTechTalk thanks so much for getting back to me!
Does the dungle support gyro?
It does yes, as long as you are on a mod that it is available.
I extended my G8 plus and it doesn't snap back to normal. I cant find help anywhere do you have any troubleshooting videos
There are a very small portion of people that have reported what you have, while many do not do that at all, I included. Maybe GameSir changed their process for those "data-enabled" coils?
There are some great rubber tape grips available for the g8 that really help when on tablets
where can we find them?
@@daliodis3153AliExpress
If you have a model number, don’t hesitate to share, thanks for the suggestion!
@@GameTechTalk TALONGAMES Controller Grips Lite Version Compatible With GameSir G8 Galileo,G8+ Handle Grips,Non-slip
I have a very specific issue with the controller. I've been playing some Nintendo 64 Zelda games with it, but quickly realized I can't do the quick spin attack, which is performed by quickly rotating the movement thumbstick and then hitting attack.
With GameSir X2 Pro controller I can do it with no issues. Same with other Bluetooth controllers like my Xbox controller. But with G8+ the action is simply undoable. It feels like the controller fails to register fast movement on the thumbsticks properly.
Doing gamepad testing with the GameSir app shows that the X2 Pro controller registers thumbstick movement at 60 fps/hz, but G8+ seems to work at 30. Might be why I have this issue with the Zelda games. But then again those games run at 20 fps, so I dunno.
Other than this, I freaking love G8 Plus.
If I had to take a wild guess, you have the feature to swap d-pad and left stick and when you rotate your stick, rather than making a circle as it should, it is hitting all 8 directions of a d-pad. I suggest google hardwaretester or gamepadtester and check what happens when you rotate your stick, that ought to show you exactly if the stick is behaving as it should.
no input lag?
Not to a point that it is measurable by feel. Bluetooth 5.3 is pretty capable when properly implemented!
Maybe you can help out, I purchased this controller after watching your video/review but I have some issues/concerns.
Customer service takes forever to respond and say the same thing over and over again. My controller randomly just started acting up where the home button only blinks blue slowly (as if its trying to connect to a device, which doesn't even work correctly, you have to delete the device and re-add it for it to connect to your phone).
Holding the pair button does nothing, holding the home button(powerbutton) to turn it off does nothing at all. On top of all of that, the LS click no longer works. LOL, a rarely used controller that was purchased about a month or so ago and this happens. Customer service tells you the same thing you can find on the manual (which is not very helpful either) as if your dumb and just don't know how to use it.
I would recommend to take it to Discord, I find that these companies seem to be more proactive to help in public channels. If there are not helping you, I would consider bringing that to your credit card issuer (as I assume it was bought using one) and consider doing a chargeback. These products are 1 year warranty, if they do not replace your controller, they shouldn't have the right to hold onto the amount you paid, at least that's what I think. Sorry I can't be of more help, good luck!
@@GameTechTalk appreciate it! Thanks for the help
@Game Tech Talk
Also, FYI ,When in BlueTooth Settings, if paired, when you press and hold the "Pair" Button next to the Charging USB C port underneath the controller, it will show a NEW Gamesir G8+. And it will CONTINUE to do this an infinite amount of times as long as you pair each time.
The craziest part is each of these SOMEHOW has an entirely new mapping for each Gamesir G8+ connection. I've noticed in an Emulator such as Dolphin, it does not recognize the new Paired G8+ like the previous ones, even when it's the exact same controller. I have to clear them all and re map.
What's this about?
I talk about this exact thing during the video, it’s used to have the app accept the remapping and configuring of the controller. It’s a mean to an end, one I hope they’ll have a better solution for in the future but for now, it’ll have to do.
Thanks for going over the vibration feature. What I found out is that if my phone went to sleep and I turned it back on, the vibration would stop on iOS games (ocean horn 2, samurai jack, hades-NETFLIX, and all the versions of dead cells). I had to turn off the controller and repair to get the vibration to work on games where they do work.
I am stuck on using the minus or back button. It seems that under the DS input it registers this as the back and capture button. So when back the back button to access a menu when playing Doom on xcloud, the phone will snap a screenshot. Any idea how to map this back over to the proper capture button on the controller?
My current workaround is to disable it completely in the game profile settings on iOS
Oh that is a struggle I never really had though about. So the issue you're having is due to the difference in the way that Sony and Microsoft translate "Select" or "Minus" in their independant protocols, Microsoft sees Select as it always was, whereas Sony sees it as Capture. The equivalent of Select for Sony is that trackpad click. Whereas that button for Microsoft is, you guessed it, capture. Unfortunately, I don't believe there is a way to change that outside of using a software that will let you.
I believe setting yourself up with BetterXCloud will be the solution to your issue, and the good news is BetterXCloud run laps around Microsoft's XCloud web app. It's a bit of a process (there are many tutorials online) but about 15mins and you'll be good for the rest of time. I highly recommend it!
Hi there, i recently got a unit myself but i cant seem to connect it to remote play. Can you share a step by step process?
@@aaronmong3759 yooo follow the manual that it comes with and the sync button is next to the charging port
Remote Play on Android requires a Sony licensed (or spoofed) mode to work. Therefore, as long as you are on PS mode (capture + right face button), it’ll work just fine. Cheers!
hi do you know why vibration doesn't work when connected to android phone using geforce now and the vibration doesn't work
Yes, that is because apparently, Geforce Now on Android was never updated to support Google's vibration support API. Geforce Now on Android still utilizes Nvidia's legacy API that they had built at the time, and that is not compatible with controllers other than the also now deprecated Shield Controller.
@@GameTechTalk thanks for answer but when i use xbox controller vibration works normaly
@@ondrejko18 That is not a spoofed controller though. I don’t use GeForce now enough to be fair, try this, plug your G8Plus to your phone with a usbc-to-usbc and do capture home + left most face button to go into the hidden Xbox mode. If that vibrates on GeForce now, it means that spoofed can work but unfortunately that mode is wired/dongle only.
@@GameTechTalk ok thank you
You can also change the LED color via the iPhone settings.
Oh that's awesome! I did not know that, thanks!
@@caesarbravo 18.1. It’s under settings>general>game controller
@ you have to create a new game controller profile, then you can choose whatever color you desire.
@@TaiwanTeddy I figured it out, thanks Any idea on how to get rumble working? It works when I test the controller but I’ve only been able to find one app ‘Rush Rally Origins’ (the one in this video) that supports it, I haven’t had rumble register anywhere else.
@@caesarbravosorry, I haven’t tested the rumble much. It works on the Switch though.
Wish the g8 had rumble but I dont want to lose the pass through charging of my x2s so I got the g8 usb c!
I'm hoping we get a future version with more feature parity with the better options out there. If GameSir's releases have a patterns, we'd be getting one in 3-4 months, give or take. Fingers crossed! But meanwhile, the clsoest to what you want is the Abxylute S9, they started shipping even!
So rumble don't work on android mode?
I can't say I tested across all devices and all operating systems but from souvenir, no. The rumble was not functional on that mode.
Could you show us the gyro actually working in game while connected over moonlight/sunshine on iOS? A few of us on the discord can’t get it to work properly. The steam gyro test might not make the bugged out tracking obvious.
I don't have a G8 Plus video in the immediate production timeline for now but I did write it down in case I get to talk again about the G8 Plus, thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you
@game tech talk Can you explain why the Yellow LED (android) with android 13, sends a notification once connected to "Configure your physical keyboard"? Android13 thinks the G8+ I'd a legitimate keyboard and you can see this in depth if you go to motion inputs/simulation in PlayStore Dolphin Emulator and click "Device" drop-down to GameSir G8+, you'll see EVERY BUTTON q keyboard has AS WELL as all the buttons named as we call them. "Button A, R1, R3" NOT as almost every ither Emulator displays them, Button 96,97,102,103,107,108,109 Acis -15,+15 Axis -0,+0,-1,+1.
It's It's weird. Why is this?
The Android mode is a legacy mode for way older Android games. Honestly, you should avoid using that mode ever, if at all. Rather, stick to PS mode, you’ll have an eternally superior experience.
I hate the gamesir app, is there any alternative apps? The app doesn’t seem to be letting me program the way I want it without deviating from their recommended configuration, even if I reset the config there are still traces of stray input when I press buttons, especially in free fire
As far as I know, there are no other apps to control this device.
For some reason i dont have that gyro calibration tab when im using Moonlight from my iPhone. PC sees my controller as xbox controller.
That's because you need to connect to your iPhone with the PS mode, iPhone does accept wireless xbox mode so Moonlight sees it as an Xbox controller. With that said, there is also a setting in Moonlight that will override your controller to make it appear as an Xbox one regardless, that might be it too!
Thanks for the response, but I found out that I needed to enable DS4 mode in Sunshine settings to get gyro mode. However, I ran into another problem right after that. For some reason, the gyro is completely messed up; the calibration values are all over the place, and in-game input just spins uncontrollably. It seems to be a software issue because it works fine when connected directly to the PC
so left and right is not connected by wire?
Not per se, there is indeed a wire but it connects only when the controller is completely collapsed. And when it is and the controller is plugged, the second battery gets charged.
@@GameTechTalk interesting, so we can't keep those controller attached, we need to remove controller when charging.
also the wired mode must be a bit higher latency since it's not fully wired.
@@doniherald7745 You can still charge while opened but it will only charge one of the two batteries it has.
gamesir g8 plus vs BSP D8 Pro ?
G8 Plus easy. It's vastly superior. Not to take away anything from the BSP D8 Pro but the difference in price is not just an inflation one, the quality difference is very much night and day.
Does moonlight passthrough rumble?
It does, it is more dependant on the mode on the controller, the software will work no problem.
The ps/ios mode is not found on android with Bluetooth. It will only connect in yellow mode. Mode button plus A button. In this mode there is no real rumble just an odd thud every now and then.
The PS/iOS mode is capture plus the right face button (which can be A or B depending on layout). It shouldn’t be dependant on the operating system you’re on, it works for iOS, Android and PC.
Just test the dungle on android. It won't pair. Do you have and android device you can test on?
The dongle as worked on iOS, Android and PC. It’s the mode that will (or will not work). For example, Switch mode will work on all three, but Xbox mode will not on iOS.
@GameTechTalk hmm. I've tried all 4 modes and none connect to the dongle. Tried on 2 different android devices.
@GameTechTalk I just tried on pc aswell. I think the dongle is a dud
@@ivan-j4l9x That is weird, maybe the dongle can be updated?
@@ivan-j4l9x Is it the Nova Lite dongle by any chance? Because that one does not seem to work with other GameSir stuff, not when I tried at least.
Does anyone know how to swap the button layout? Right now it's set to the Switch layout when using the dongle (even in XBOX mode) but I want A to be the bottom button and B to be the right button
I believe you hold the Capture button and down most face button for a few seconds and you'll feel a vibration, that means the layout has swapped. Repeat to change it again.
What is the name of the Racing game on the rumble section?
Rush Rally Origins, it's a pretty fun game!
@@GameTechTalk thank you sir!
Anybody know of a way to reduce input delay on this bad boy? Playing Mario & Luigi on my Galaxy S23 Ultra and the quarter second delay affects the specific battle timings
I would definitely try a different mode, your most reliable one will be the PS Mode, hit capture button plus right most face button.
I am stuck on ps mode... Can't get through the Xbox mode
Hold Capture Mode (little circle to the left) and the left most face button (which will either be X or Y depending on layout) and the light around the GameSir logo should turn green. That means you are on the Xbox mode, keep in mind that mode is not compatible with bluetooth, only wired or with the dongle.
Wish you would've explained how to map the buttons in the G-touch mode, but you didn't even mention G-touch, let alone explain how to use it.
There was a portion that I addressed it but the problem with G-Touch is it's the thing of an entire video, not just a quite mention. It's extremely feature rich and I've been contemplating it, it's just finding the best examples to showcase how various modes work. But, I'm keeping it in the "video idea" list, it might happen in due time.
Dungle lol even google's like "try adding two aa's in there". Daangle like "Dah-ngle" not "Duhngle"
Thanks for providing examples, still very much a work-in-progress but I'll get it right in due time. As a non-native english speaker, I take pride in improving, one syllable at a time if I must. Cheers!
Would this work with the GPD Win Mini?
You would need a custom 3D printed clip to hold onto the Win Mini and for the G8Plus to clamp on because the corners at the back of the Win Mini are too steep.
@@GameTechTalk I'm sorry I know I asked this question before I was just hoping since this was a new controller something might have changed
4:22 I will now pronounce it this way from here on out. This is the correct way.
🫡 I myself am still working towards hearing it properly. #goals 😅
What game is in 5:48?
Rush Rally Origins, a fun top-down racing game (also helicopter pursuit camera mode if preferred). It's I think 5 bucks on the App Store? Totally worth it!
@@GameTechTalk will check it out! thanks!
These videos are coming out at the perfect time, I've been looking into getting something to play cloud games on my phone. I've noticed you have both so I figure I'll ask: do you think the new X2S bluetooth is much more pocketable than the G8+? I've really wanted to get something feature-filled that can fit in a medium to large pocket but I'm not sure if the tradeoffs are worth it, or if the X2S is much more pocketable than the G8 in person.
It is definitely and undoubtedly more pocketable. But the G8+ is also vastly superior on features, quality and overall feel.
So it’ll come down to what you wish to sacrifice. Pocketability or overall quality?
I completely forgot about that redmagic controller
I never owned that one, might pick it up one day, we’ll see.
this use do in pc ?
You can use it to play on PC yes. Either wired, or through bluetooth, or using the dongle if you buy it.
@@GameTechTalk have buy the dongle gamesir but not connected g8+ on pc, please say a procedure for connect ? Stsy om pairing but adapter not connect with g8+
@@Checcoraggiolive Hold capture button plus left face button (X or Y depending on layout) and on the dongle, hold the little black button to pair them both.
Ok tnks perfect @@GameTechTalk
The word you're saying rhymes with "jungle." "Dongle" is not intended to rhyme with "jungle."
That said, you did look it up. Your context is clear. You're not being misunderstood, so for what it's worth *I* don't mind how you're saying it. 😊
Thanks for giving me this understanding approach. It creates a healthier environment to mess up and learn. That’s also a great example you provided that I’ll be able to remind myself on as I learn to hear (and repeat) this sound. As a non-native English speaker, I wasn’t aware until now that these sounded different.
It’s not wrong pronunciation it’s just like how you say sponge
@@BBoysAndTrickers I like the idea of improving, even something that can be trivial like the pronunciation. I think people still can understand what I'm trying to say but I won't let that hold me back from improving over time, I just hope for people to be patient as I'm working through it.
How to connect to gamesir Galileo plus? Can't connect with it
Choose the right mode, Capture + bottom or right or top most face button, the color around the GameSir logo will change to address which mode you're on. Once you selected your mode, hold the pairing button (next to USB-C female port) a couple of seconds for the controller to blink, then connect with your phone/tablet/pc's bluetooth.
"dung" + gle versus "dawng" + gle
The latter is the right way right? Just to be sure cause that's what I've been working on improving lately but just want to make sure I get this right as I'm actively trying to improve this!
Too heavy, especially with Switch. The right stick is awkwardly placed. The grips need to be narrower to allow secure and comfortable holding of it with ring and and pinky fingers.
The good news is you got to try it and identify it wasn’t for you. You might like the EasySMX M15. It’s much lighter!
Dongle- "Daa-ng-le"
DONG-ULL not DUNG-ULL
Hope that helps!
It does, thanks!
Sorry but upon feeling the responsiveness of a USB C's direct connection, Bluetooth controllers for mobile just aren't for me anymore, unless they create a wired plus version, this is a pass for me.
I think this controller completely shatters (positively) any expectations one should have of Bluetooth controllers on mobile but I totally respect your stance.
You dungle, words that have this sound:
Jungle
Bundle
Dung
Hung
Sung
Won
Money
Fun
The way Google said in this video is dongle, other words with this sound:
Dawn
Song
Wad
Hawk
Lob
Yawn
Gobble
On
Pawn
Con
Job
Fog
Hog
Thank you for this, I’ll work towards improving!
Youre saying "DUNGLE" its "DONG-UL" like KING "KONG" not kung which is what youre saying
Thanks for taking the time to help, I've been working on it, I'll get there over time! Cheers
I came here to see grips as wings. I was sorely disappointed.
As I was when I saw yours. What is it I hear? You want us to make a pact on the next G8 iteration to feature it with wings in our videos?
DAWN-GLE
You are saving DUN-GLE
Probably tired of hearing it. Great video BTW, just got mine today and i love it!
I appreciate, lots of people came in to help and hopefully I'll get it right eventually! :)
Im a smart guy but ngl, I did not understand anything in the first 10 mins with the modes, dungles, d input vs x input, beige Ps vs white etc.
Bah no worries my guy, I consider myself smart too but if someone was to tell me about the parts of a car, I'd probably have a throbbing headache, that don't make me less smart.
The controller world is becoming quite complex, and truthfully, I don't know all of it either, there are far better educated people on the matter but I'm learning as I go. Hopefully, you'll tag along and learn with me. If you have specific questions, don't hesitate. Cheers!
Just bought this and the dead zones are terrible on ios. It's set to 0 to 100 in the app but I've got to move like halfway on the joystick before the game moves
That was on the PS Mode?
hmm, we hear duh!ngle. instead of dAHHH ngle. but yea doesnt really matter that much
Thanks, I've been working on the pronunciation, I think I'm a bit better now but there is still work to be done so that I keep improving. Cheers!
Two things I miss about G8 Plus (Even being waiting for all these months and you did not do it)
1) How to use G8 Plus on windows mode when it is in XINPUT mode (with no dongle)
2) you should try the 'rrtronicscreations' expansion kit for the G8 plus. They have the kit , or the kit just installed+ the g8 plus. Also they personalided this gamepad with ps buttons.
Lets have a look because it is astonishing.
I really miss XINPUT mode compatkbility by bluetooth on this G8 Plus for Windows. You did not do that tutorial yet.
Thanks
Hey Andrew! I did not do the XInput by bluetooth because it simply is not possible unfortunately. This controller does not offer the option. However, you can use ViGem like I had mentioned to you. ViGem is super simple to use. You plug in your controller, it'll show you it, and you simply change the mode that it is on and that'll do the conversion for you. I'm sure it's easy to find a tutorial online. I am in talk with RRTronics to feature their PlayStation button during the tierlist. Cheers!
@@GameTechTalk thanks...but I did not find any Vigem tutorial...
And really would like to learn how to use it... , you meant, I activate ps mode, then in Vgem app I select Xbox??? Or what?
Another solution would see, using the ps mode and in Steam input you can maps and use any game
The problem with the xinput mode comes when using xbox gamepass XCLOUD streaming, if I select ps mode I do suspect that rumble will not work, I would neex xinput mode...
Or, ...buying the dongle and let it plugged always on my onexplayer, however, I would like not to depend of the dongle. It looks awful plugged.
I cannot Believe why BSP D9 has xinput mode and Gamesir 8G plus not..., so please if you could récord a brief video tutorial of how to connect the G8 Plus to Windows and how to make it recognizes the gamepad as Xbox controller, it would be ASTONISHING
I BEG YOU PLEASE !!!!
@@Andrew-Night I'm on a very very tight production schedule so I don't know that I'll time to make a quick video to show Vigem but I could recommend that you pick up Handheld Companion. That software has literally everything you need cooked in the software, including a way to convert your PS controller to Xbox, and vice versa. And 110% you'll find tutorial for Handheld Companion. It's GREAT software!
I'm sorry Andrew but I just have a truckload on my plate. Let me know if HC helped you!
Oh yes hanheld companion!! Great, I will take a look to that. For another reason/doubt, I am going to send to you a mail, it is about storage in a gaming tablet. If you have chance simple question...THANKS
@@Andrew-Night Sounds good, I am about to go to bed, I’ll look it up in the morning. Cheers!
Wait is he doing it on purpose? That clearly “Don’’
I wish I was, this is « th & t » hell all over again. 😫 English is not my first language, and it seems like I’m not « hearing » the distinction so I’ll have to train myself over time. It’s ok, I’ll manage, I did with « th » about 6-7 years ago, I’ll do it with « don & dun ».
Say dung now say dong. Ya get it?
Truthfully, I didn’t before 😅 but I do now! Thanks bud, I’ll work on improving!
You say dongle like "dungle".
Thanks, I've thankfully have been working on improving, baby steps but I'll get there! 😂
Bro, you literally keep saying "DUN-GLE" lol Most ppl say the word Dongle as "DAAN-GLE".
Yup, working on improving that over time. Cheers!
"Dungle" ... That isn't "dongle" my man.
I'll break it down a bit more. You're saying "duuhng uhl" when it's pronounced "dahn guhl"
Thanks! Still a work-in-progress but I will tame it! 😎 (I'm french Canadian so that pronunciation subtlety was new to me!)
@@GameTechTalk No worries man. English is such a varied language and only gets wilder with accents. No ridicule at all towards the way you say things, just commenting on what I noticed and you said that other people had noticed it too. Thanks for the review btw. I ordered the G8+ last night after watching your video.
dûngle 😂
I shall vanquish the don/dun dilemma!! 😂
Haha I think us pronounced dong not dung. Its just funny is all.
Thanks for seeing playfulness, I've taken a lot of heat for that pronunciation so it's a nice change of pace! 😊
DON* GLE*
Don like Italian mafia boss
You're pronouncing it like DUNG. Dung is slang for shit...
I’ve been practicing a lot this past 24 hours, I need to fix this. Thanks!! And yeah, like a dung bettle hehe!
@@GameTechTalk The way you were pronouncing it all I could think of was dingleberries, gave me quite a chuckle tho 🤣🤣 we're all human so don't be too hard on yourself. Keep the grind up homie 🫡🫡✌️✌️
D-on-gle. Not d-un-gle
@@aaronandrews5731 or don (like a mafia boss) gull (like the bird), don-gull.
Instead of done-gull, as he's saying now.
@@jayjayhooksch1 Song-le
Thanks @jayjayhooksch1 , that is actually the most useful comment I’ve seen helping me single out that sound (I don’t hear it still) so that I can work towards hearing it and pronouncing it right. Thanks! 🙏
Hahaha don-gle
Can’t get rumble to work on android 11. Any advise?
I am not 100% sure but I think the rumble API was introduced on Android 12 (I'd google it to be sure). That might be the reason why. Other than that, make sure you are using on the PS Mode (capture + right most face button).
@@GameTechTalk update here. I returned the tab a8.4 I got from backmarket and replaced it with a tab a7 lite that cost me $65 bucks. Got every feature on the g8+ working on moonlight and pxplay. Haptic converts to rumble and gyro controls now work after some tinkering with settings. Speakers with Dolby sound on both sides. You won’t cover the speakers and the buttons are more accessible if you turn the devise reverse landscape and scooch it down a bit. Looks like it could be a first party xbox portal tbh. it’s awesome. despite the 1240x800 screen you can still stream higher resolution’s for crisper visuals. After installing “game launcher: the arcade” it feels like a have step away from finished retail product. it’s fukin cool. Love the channel bro keep it up
@@Spencer.M. That's a super fun comment, literally, I feel like I picked up on your excitement from reading it! This is awesome, and wow the price on that tablet, amazing!
Happy to assist and grateful to have viewers such as you engage with me and share the cool setups!