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GameSir G3s Wireless Gaming Controller for Windows PC PS3 Gamepad with improved 2 4Ghz USB dongle Android Controller Gamepad for Smartphone Tablet Smart TV TV Box No phone bracket
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.2
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/10
Total Reviews
628
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149
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Device Compatibility
129controller, android, dongle, bluetooth, ps3
+65%
-35%
" ... Easy to pair on an Android TV device. ... "
" ... I used this baby for my emulators on my PC. ... "
" ... Great for my son's android & pc. ... "
" ... Works very well with my Mac! ... "
" ... However, I bought a clip for a PS3 controller and plan to use that, with my phone, due to the aforementioned D-Pad and, most importantly, the stupid blinking lights. ... "
" ... I tried it both on my PC via the small dongle and on my Android phone and on my Android tablet. ... "
" ... Works great with PC, Android, RPi (Retropie), and PS3. ... "
" ... Works great with my android box! ... "
Gaming
120games, game, ps3, emulators, gamesir
+75%
-25%
" ... It's a good quality controller but a real pain to get Android games mapped to it. ... Then there's the quest for premapped games that I'm interested in. ... "
" ... i really enjoy this gamepad. ... "
" ... Good budget PC controller. ... "
" ... After quite a long time with this controller and a similar controller from GameSir, the T1S, I can safely say: this is a decent controller. ... However, I bought a clip for a PS3 controller and plan to use that, with my phone, due to the aforementioned D-Pad and, most importantly, the stupid blinking lights. ... "
" ... Works great with PC, Android, RPi (Retropie), and PS3. ... "
" ... It is similar in size and feel to a Sony PS4 controller. ... Highly recommend this controller. ... "
" ... I’m not a gamer even though I do play some games at times. ... This is the best game controller that I have held in my hands ( Big hands.) ... You’ll enjoy playing with this controller. ... "
" ... Feels sturdy , good hand grip and so far works on all games . ... "
Product Reliability
60issues, update, stopped, weeks, disconnects
+43%
-57%
" ... It's *bright* and completely excessive when there're indicator lights on the bottom that wouldn't be so awful if they flashed. ... It doesn't matter to me, in fact, I wish all the lights didn't work, because of the blinking. ... "
" ... Never used before on my pc, tried 2 days ago. ... "
" ... Edit: The controller has completely stopped connecting for no reason and now it's junk. ... "
" ... It will always tend to disconnect after about 15 mins or so. ... "
" ... Been using the gamepad for about a month. ... "
" ... It's pathetic to reset everything making sure that it connects properly but in the end it fails miserably. ... "
" ... Control disconnects randomly at times have to turn it off & back on again . ... "
" ... I used this controller for gaming on my PC and the wireless connection stopped working shortly after purchasing. ... "
Controls
55button, controller, turbo, joysticks, triggers
+38%
-62%
" ... Buttons are pretty though, so there's that. ... "
" ... The buttons feel terrible. ... X/Y/A/B buttons make a lot of noise and don't move smoothly. ... "
" ... Worked fine at first but on my second time using it the buttons are all mixed up. ... "
" ... There’s no reason to buy it super cheap controller buttons are to clicky and need super hard presses and even then will only work 79% of the time(they basically dont work when you really need them to) and the turbo feature is total doo doo. ... "
" ... Doesn’t work properly, I have constantly reset the controller and go back into the game config to remap the control button layout, and it always ends up not working again ... "
" ... It has back-lit buttons ... I'm not sure if you can turn off them yet as it has not been a problem to me. ... You press and hold the turbo button then press any desirable button to active it. ... If you press and hold the turbo button then tap the shooting button (R2 for example) your semi-auto will turn into a full auto with a slow rate of fire. ... You only have to press the firing button once and it will continuously shoot until you reload and so on. ... If you are switching from wired to wireless connection note that you have to press the reset button. ... back-lit buttons ... Cannot use the home button to turn on PS3 system ... "
" ... It's a mimic of the xbox controls yet I wish it would have functions of more apps from my phone. ... "
" ... Control disconnects randomly at times have to turn it off & back on again . ... "
Comfort
50feels, hands, pad, triggers, analog sticks
+78%
-22%
" ... Amazing controller, almost feels life the dual shock 4 ... "
" ... Pretty comfortable and can use on many platforms. ... "
" ... This is the best game controller that I have held in my hands ( Big hands.) ... Even with large hands I find it very easy to maneuver around the controller. ... "
" ... It is a very comfortable controller and seems well built. ... "
" ... Feels sturdy , good hand grip and so far works on all games . ... "
" ... Once I received and tested it out then I was relieved to find it is legit and not some rip-off. ... This controller actually feels more comfortable than a PS4 controller. ... The vibration you can really feel . ... "
" ... real nice and comfortable control. ... "
" ... It feels really good in the hands. ... Ergonomics are great, and for the most part the buttons all feel good as well. ... The D-pad and analog sticks seem better than average. ... "
Build Quality
44controller, build quality, sturdy, solid, feel
+70%
-30%
" ... This is a controller that is manufactured strong to last! ... "
" ... Feels sturdy , good hand grip and so far works on all games . ... "
" ... It fits most heavy-duty cases. ... "
" ... Once I received and tested it out then I was relieved to find it is legit and not some rip-off. ... The L2/R2 are shape similar to the dual shock 4 controller. ... "
" ... The built quality on the control is very sturdy and doesn’t feel cheap like others in the market. ... "
" ... its lightweight & feels sturdy . ... "
" ... Great build quality! ... "
" ... Works perfect and feels high quality. ... "
Bluetooth
39controller, android, pc, dongle, reconnect
+49%
-51%
" ... Bluetooth connects but will input not working, even changing input settings. ... "
" ... It simply wouldn't pair wirelessly. ... "
" ... I was playing a game and it disconnected, I tried to reconnect and no matter what I do it can no longer connect to my phone. ... "
" ... OK for windows, but the bluetooth signal is very poor. ... "
" ... Then it just stopped connecting. ... "
" ... Had issues to connect to my PC every time, with or without Bluetooth. ... - Wont pair easly. ... "
" ... Problems pairing to android. ... The design is kinda dumb for Bluetooth. ... "
" ... It would disconnect every 2 minutes or so for a couple of seconds and then reconnect. ... "
Apps
36games, controller, happy chick app, works great, emulators
+72%
-28%
" ... Great for my son's android & pc. ... "
" ... I would recommend it to someone who wants a simple solution to control games on their Android device. ... All that being said, this is the best non-console controller I've used for Android. ... "
" ... I tried it with a Gameboy Advance app , MyBoy, worked as a charm. ... "
" ... Works great with PC, Android, RPi (Retropie), and PS3. ... "
" ... great on iphone X and the happy chick app just great ... "
" ... It’s easy to pair to your device whether is iOS or Android. ... "
" ... I'd give it the 5th star if its un-jailbroken iOS support was for more than just the Happy Chick app. ... "
" ... works great with my Samsung Tab S2 ... "
Software Platform
35pc, ios, controller, happy chick app, works great
+71%
-29%
" ... Easy to pair on an Android TV device. ... "
" ... Great for my son's android & pc. ... "
" ... All that being said, this is the best non-console controller I've used for Android. ... "
" ... Works great with PC, Android, RPi (Retropie), and PS3. ... "
" ... great on iphone X and the happy chick app just great ... "
" ... *will update if find more ... *will update if find more ... "
" ... It’s easy to pair to your device whether is iOS or Android. ... "
" ... Very compatible with iOS, Android,and PC ... "
Fit
27fits, clip, mount, hold, bracket
+78%
-22%
" ... It fits most heavy-duty cases. ... "
" ... It also fits my phone tightly, no shaking or anything once you tighten the included attachment for the phone. ... "
" ... The clip that came with it fits perfect onto controller and it adapts to any phone that is 6" or less. ... "
" ... The phone holder that came with it is a good idea. ... "
" ... It fits in my hand nicely. ... "
" ... Like I previously said, I bought this phone for the wide phone cradle to fit my bulky S7 Edge sitting inside an Otterbox Defender. ... "
" ... The clip to hold your phone is excellent, it did tend to wobble slightly but I just put a slip of paper between the clip and controller before tightening and it has been fine ever since. ... "
" ... The clip feels really secure. ... "
Design
26build quality, feels, solid, look, design
+92%
-8%
" ... The vibration you can really feel . ... "
" ... Looks great with the lights. ... "
" ... The lights also look beautiful, note that you can turn them off. ... "
" ... Great build quality! ... "
" ... It's attractive and looks quality. ... "
" ... Feel Very nice in hands, a little heavy but feel solid !!! ... "
" ... It's pretty solid. ... "
" ... Honestly really impressed with the build quality of this thing. ... "
Price
25controller, money, worth the money, worth, unbeatable
+80%
-20%
" ... For what you pay for, you can't find anything better. ... (Price may have something to do with this). ... "
" ... The only better conroller I can think of is the dual shock 3, but at half that price, this contol is the most versatile and comfortable contol for my phone. ... "
" ... Best aftermarket controller and unbeatable price. ... "
" ... The price and what you get are unbeatable. ... "
" ... gladly recommend for the price ... "
" ... When I get my money back it would be even satisfying ... "
" ... Good controller, especially for the price :) ... "
" ... 100% worth the 30$. ... "
Ports
24dongle, controller, ps3, pc, wireless adapter
+46%
-54%
" ... At this point you'll need to unplug the USB receiver if on PC or restart your phone because even if you get it connected again after this unfortunate glitch you still won't be able to control anything in-game. ... "
" ... I will warn you right now: these are not properly made to connect two USB dongles/controllers at once. ... I tried putting the dongles in different ports, angling them away from each other, everything, to no avail. ... "
" ... I also tried using different USB ports on my desktop- front, back, 2.0, 3.0 . ... "
" ... I did try using the wired connection, but the micro USB port wasn't designed for controllers and would often disconnect from normal moving the controller during gameplay. ... "
" ... Edit: I have tried using an externally powered usb hub. ... "
" ... The controller failed to stay connected to the USB dongle that was plugged into the tv. ... "
" ... - Includes 2 cables, in case the user wants to play using a wired connection, or to charge the device ... Also, I don't believe I have faulty unit, several people have reported the same instability when using the USB dongle. ... A shame the USB dongle is terribly bad. ... "
" ... It'll work for a few second then my PC will behave as if nothing is plugged in. ... "
Battery Life
23life, charge, long, lasts, lasting
+61%
-39%
" ... - Long lasting battery. ... "
" ... The battery life is decent I would play for almost a week putting in 3-5 hrs a day without having to recharge. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, responsive, stays connected, decent battery life. ... "
" ... hope battery life wont deminish as time goes by . ... "
" ... It's packed with features, compatibility, and long lasting battery. ... "
" ... good batery life , work greats with my PC and my Note5! ... "
" ... After months the battery still lasts a lot and I don't usually charge it all the time Very smooth and stable connection with the Bluetooth and with the usb cable . ... "
" ... Used the product for around 50 hours. ... "
Setup
17instructions, easy, follow, paired, followed
+100%
" ... Just follow the easy setup directions carefully. ... "
" ... It was very easy to connect. ... "
" ... Wirelessly paired it to the dongle with my Raspberry Pi and followed the configure input procedure and immediately was able to get my Retropie game on! ... "
" ... Then in handle test do each one for setup. ... "
" ... Other then that, the controller is very comfortable, and easy to setup. ... "
" ... I had to do that but they were very friendly and got back to me quickly with easy to follow instructions and a link to the file. ... "
" ... Connecting to my Mac and Android devices was painless. ... "
" ... I am using these with Windows 10 and I did allow both to charge fully and followed the directions for connecting to Windows. ... "
Ease of Use
17use, easy to use, controller, setup, set
+94%
-6%
" ... When i paired it with my device everything was so easy. ... "
" ... It was very easy to connect. ... "
" ... Easy normal use. ... Made controlling a simple game difficult to play. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Other then that, the controller is very comfortable, and easy to setup. ... "
" ... I had to do that but they were very friendly and got back to me quickly with easy to follow instructions and a link to the file. ... "
" ... It was easy to use out the box. ... "
" ... OH, by the way the products is very nice look great and is a good felling on the hands and easy to handled. ... "
Marketplace
16works, thank, response, received, intended
+75%
-25%
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... This company rocks. ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... I'll update my review with their response. ... "
" ... I emailed the GameSir store and explained my problem and they quickly responded and refunded me within a matter of days, so I am very satisfied with their customer support and will consider buying from them in the future. ... "
" ... THANK YOU GAMESIR. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... It functions exactly as described. ... "
Lagging
15noticeable, reconnect, presses, lagging, input lag
+33%
-67%
" ... I tried to use this controller on my PC to play Fortnite but there was too much lag. ... "
" ... It has a lag ... "
" ... It would disconnect every 2 minutes or so for a couple of seconds and then reconnect. ... "
" ... Even worse, it was hard to get the diagonal presses to register properly, and each analog stick it seems wouldn't go far enough in one specific direction which means you literally can't move at full speed in some games in a particular direction ... "
" ... Also, there is a 1 second lag between button presses and what is happening on the screen at times. ... "
" ... lagging in windows10 !!! ... "
USB
14dongle, controller, tried, ps3, pc
+21%
-79%
" ... At this point you'll need to unplug the USB receiver if on PC or restart your phone because even if you get it connected again after this unfortunate glitch you still won't be able to control anything in-game. ... "
" ... I will warn you right now: these are not properly made to connect two USB dongles/controllers at once. ... "
" ... I also tried using different USB ports on my desktop- front, back, 2.0, 3.0 . ... "
" ... Edit: I have tried using an externally powered usb hub. ... "
" ... The controller failed to stay connected to the USB dongle that was plugged into the tv. ... "
" ... However, the included USB wireless adapter is awful. ... "
" ... Also, I don't believe I have faulty unit, several people have reported the same instability when using the USB dongle. ... A shame the USB dongle is terribly bad. ... "
" ... Also when using the usb adapter, it acted like a button was being pressed the whole time. ... "
Returns
11returned, going to return, send, return, replacement
+9%
-91%
" ... Tried contacting GameSir but no response. ... "
" ... I was going to return the controller but I unfortunately lost the little dongle that came with the controller so I decided to not return it. ... I'm not contacting GameSir again A. ... "
" ... I bought it 3 times (after getting a refund each time) and found that each one I got was worse then the last! ... "
" ... Of the two I bought, one still does not connect to its wireless dongle so that is still being returned. ... Both controllers are being returned. ... "
" ... I've returned it to amazon. ... "
" ... So I returned it. ... "
" ... Either way, I think that this is something that needs to be fixed. ... "
" ... I drew the line when it disconnected while in the middle of a boss fight, ugh so annoyed I going to return! ... "
Delivery
10came, arrived, works, shipped, shipping
+50%
-50%
" ... The only good thing its that came early. ... "
" ... the controller was missing the single when shipped. ... "
" ... The items also took a week just to get shipped out. ... "
" ... The product came late (ordered on Dec 8th, paid extra for One Day Shipping arrived December 13th). ... "
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