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GameSir X5s Mobile Controller Launches at $49.99 With Tri-Mode Connectivity

At $49.99, the X5s emphasizes cross-platform features to undercut premium mobile controllers.

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The GameSir X5s Wireless Mobile Game Controller offers tri-mode connectivity.
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Overview

  • The X5s is available now through GameSir and retailers such as Amazon for $49.99.
  • Tri-mode connectivity—Bluetooth, USB-C wired, and 2.4GHz via a separate dongle—supports iPhone, Android, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with GameSir claiming compatibility with Switch 2.
  • Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers aim to reduce stick drift and improve durability, with a hair-trigger mode for faster input.
  • Immersion and setup features include dual HD rumble, a 6-axis gyroscope, swappable ABXY layouts, turbo functionality, and configuration via the GameSir app.
  • The 174g controller fits devices 105–213mm long, ships with a storage case, and supports ecosystem add-ons like clip-on coolers and GameSir’s GameHub platform.