GameSir X5 Lite review: good iPhone controller, unbeatable price

Released on Wednesday, The GameSir X5 Lite is a low-priced iPhone game controller that can stretch to fit an iPad mini while still costing less than $40.GameSir X5 Lite review: a low-priced USB-C grip controllerWraparound controllers have been a thing for ages, but they were held back by Apple's reliance on the Lightning port and the costly MFi program. Since Apple's switch to USB-C in iPhone and iPad, there has been a slow trickle of new controllers from many manufacturers.The latest entry is the GameSir X5 Lite, which brings all the functionality someone will need to play any controller-compatible game on iPhone or iPad. It strips out all the unnecessary cruft to offer bare minimum specs at a very low price. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apr 30, 2025 - 12:44
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GameSir X5 Lite review: good iPhone controller, unbeatable price
Released on Wednesday, The GameSir X5 Lite is a low-priced iPhone game controller that can stretch to fit an iPad mini while still costing less than $40.

Game controller with an expanding middle, iPad mini, smartphone with clear case, small cartridge, and GameBoy-like console.
GameSir X5 Lite review: a low-priced USB-C grip controller

Wraparound controllers have been a thing for ages, but they were held back by Apple's reliance on the Lightning port and the costly MFi program. Since Apple's switch to USB-C in iPhone and iPad, there has been a slow trickle of new controllers from many manufacturers.

The latest entry is the GameSir X5 Lite, which brings all the functionality someone will need to play any controller-compatible game on iPhone or iPad. It strips out all the unnecessary cruft to offer bare minimum specs at a very low price.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums