Best Smartphone Gaming Controllers in 2025

Android Digest February 28, 2025
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In this video I test out 5 different gaming controllers for smartphones, and I let you know my overall thoughts on them! These include controllers from backbone, gamesir, razer, and even Microsoft. Check out the links below and the timestamps below: Click "show more" to view our time-stamped video chapters. Video chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:31 - Backbone Controller 02:30 - Gamestop Raptop 8/Gamesir G8 Galileo introduction 03:11 - Backbone Controller (more information) 05:48 - Gamestop Raptor 8/Gamesir G8 Galileo 09:28 - Razer Kishi V2 (cheaper alternative) 10:58 - Gamesir X2s (another cheaper alternative) 12:58 - Xbox Controller and Adapter 15:13 - Some final thoughts 16:53 - Ways to support (like, subscribe, use links!) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to buy: Backbone Controller (usb-c playstation version) ► Best Buy: https://howl.link/9rm1odlocx557 ► Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QBVF5N Backbone Controller (usb-c black version) ► Best Buy: https://howl.link/ozypb5dpv33rw ► Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hWCBvc Gamestop Raptor 8 ► Gamestop: https://www.gamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/pc/products/gamestop-raptor-8---mobile-gaming-controller-for-android-and-iphone-usb-c/20012913.html Gamesir G8 Galileo (same controller as above, just minor differences) ► Best Buy: https://howl.link/3pd9krgi7mt08 ► Amazon: https://amzn.to/43eYrWn Razer Kishi V2 (normally cheaper on Amazon) ► Best Buy: https://howl.link/paqgghhelx7qb ► Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Dclg2k Gamesir X2s (usb-c version) ► Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ijTJdY Xbox Controller Adapter ► Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hV3Gid Xbox Controller ► Best Buy: https://howl.link/7uwv8co2eu6uw ► Amazon: https://amzn.to/41AQjOw Gamesir G8 Plus (Bluetooth option, similar to G8 Galileo) ► Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QF7DMe Gamesir X2s Bluetooth Version: ► Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DeiPw1 Ways to support us: ► Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxZYFbdT0IYwszgX1PB5Hg/join ► Subscribe: Click that "subscribe" button above to subscribe to our future videos. ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/digestandroid ► Our website: https://www.androiddigest.com Why support us: ► Our story: https://www.androiddigest.com/about Affiliate Disclaimer: ►My videos, video descriptions, and/or comments may contain endorsements, affiliate links, and banner ads, for Amazon, Best Buy, Samsung, Motorola, Walmart, eBay, and more. As affiliates for these websites, if you click and use my affiliate links that I provide, I earn money from your qualifying purchases.

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