I love the uniqueness of Sony's current Xperia line of smartphones. 21:9 is an non-common aspect ratio on phones, but I love it due to more room for vertical scrolling apps and movies.However, not all devices can work with this odd aspect ratio due to how long 21:9 is if holding it horizontal. I have the 2019 Xperia 1, and I tend to play a lot of emulators on this device since the Snapdragon 855 is still very solid for emulation and more in 2021. I didn't want to deal with Bluetooth due to input lag, so I was hoping for a true controller that can plus into USB C and I can have everything on my hands. I saw a video of the earlier generation X2 from Retro Game Corps's YouTube page, and the X2 caught my attention. GameSir stated that Xperia 1 phones will work on their device, and thus I did an order.Glad I did, it is excellent for my needs. I was worried that the placement of the D-Pad being below the left analog stick will be an issue, but it wasn't a problem at all. It is a good D-Pad that is great for 2D games. Is it the best? No, but most people won't have an issue with it. The buttons are solid and so are the analog sticks. Most people who will run it for emulation will not have an problem with the unit. Since the button layout is the Nintendo layout (not XBox layout which is common on Android apps), you will have to adjust the button layout on a program/game. Not all games support changing buttons, so you might have issues with the button layout using this. If you are into racing games, the R2/L2 buttons are digital buttons and not analog.Due to how wide the Xperia 1 phones are, you will have to stretch out the X2 to its limit in order to put the Xperia in the X2. The USB C connector on the X2 is great since it moves up and down, which will help reduce stress on the USB C connector on your phones. While the X2 will work with most phone cases, I would be careful and not use the X2 with the Xperia 1 phones with thick cases. I currently have the Spigen Rugged Armor Case for the Xperia 1 and it is not a thick case at all. I was able to put the Xperia 1 in the X2 with this case on, but any thicker phone case it wouldn't fit. But if the phone was smaller then the Xperia 1 with a phone case that is thicker then it should fit just fine on the X2.There is also an USB-C connector at the bottom left corner of the X2, since it is a pass-thru USB-C Connector. You can use it for charging or anything you want to use it for USB-C wise. Almost forgot, since the USB C connector on the X2 will be on the left side, some apps may not work since they are used to be in horizontal mode when the USB C connector is on its right side.X2 is pricey, but I gotta admit with the Xperia 1 in the X2 it feels great, my hands don't hurt when using it, and just feels solid. If you do a lot of emulation of gaming with a D-Pad that supports different controllers, then I highly recommend the X2 new edition with the D-Pad. Also gets a plus for me since it supports the Xperia 1 phones and its weird aspect ratio.

セール価格で購入。コントローラーとしては申し分ない出来でした。十字キーもスタンダードな形で押しやすかったです。また、利用して一月経たずにボタンが押しづらくなる問題が発生したのですが、連絡して即日交換品を発送していただくことができました。迅速な対応に満足しています。

Il Gamesir X2 Type-C mi sembra un ottimo prodotto, ben costruito e funzionale. Viene rilevato correttamente come gamepad USB e funziona bene nei giochi ed emulatori che supportano il gamepad.Dalla relativa app sarebbe possibile anche mappare i controlli su quelli dei giochi che supportano solo il controller a schermo ma, per qualche motivo, mi permette solo di assegnare le leve analogiche e nessun pulsante.L'ho acquistato per trasformare il mio vecchio telefono (perfettamente funzionante ma senza il touch screen e le fotocamere dopo essere stato a contatto con l'acqua) in una console portatile e, dopo un po' di personalizzazione, riesco anche ad usare Android solo con il gamepad, unica eccezione per il tasto Home che non permette di tornare al launcher delle applicazioni come ci si aspetterebbe (ma per chi ha il touch funzionante non è un problema).E' possibile caricare il telefono collegando il cavo USB direttamente al Gamesir X2 Type-C il che è molto comodo ma in questa modalità non è possibile trasferire file da e sul telefono.Non è possibile collegare degli auricolari con jack da 3,5mm perché il connettore è coperto ma è possibile risolvere usandone un paio bluetooth.Anche la fotocamera posteriore è coperta quindi non è possibile utilizzarla.Mi sarei aspettato un prezzo di qualche decina di euro in meno ma sostanzialmente ne consiglio vivamente l'acquisto.

Note: I got the USB-C version that plugs in directly to the phone, not the Bluetooth version.This device is incredible! I was searching for something to work with my OP7P and this was it! It hardly drains any battery, as advertised, and is of higher quality than I thought it would be! ALL buttons are clicky like a tiny button, not like a membrane button. INCLUDING THE D-PAD! I like this! I also like the sound it makes. Feels good!It does not work with my phone's original case, which is pretty thin, though I hear it works with some people's thin phone cases. This isn't really a con for me. I don't mind taking off the phone case to play.My only real struggle is getting my phone out while pulling it apart to open it. Maybe next one should have segmented locking mechanism with release button to make it close. Not a big deal. No points lost.Otherwise, it's performance and feel exceeds my expectation. Much lower latency than the Bluetooth controllers I've tried, though I understand Bluetooth controllers don't always work well on a OP7P.Carrying case is good! Nice and solid! It has a small pouch on the lid I use for my phone case while I play.It does NOT work for all games. That's not the controller's fault.For my phone, OTG does NOT need to be on.The screenshot button on the controller, at least for my phone, works to bring up the volume slider. This has more utility for me than screenshotting, and I'm glad it works this way. Not sure if it will work this way for your phone.In conclusion, I think this is a controller done right!

This was a gift for my son, better than he expected and great to use.