We've spoken before about how we love GameSir's offerings when it comes to Xbox Cloud Gaming (the X2 Pro is still the one we're using all the time), and the company continues to pump out fresh designs such as the new "X4 Aileron".
What's interesting about the X4 Aileron is that it features a two-piece design for portability's sake - it essentially splits into two so you can put it in your pocket, and then joins together magnetically when you want to play something.
Other features here include Hall Effect Sticks to help avoid drifting, "E-Sport level" Microswitch buttons which are also interchangeable, and an "ultra-responsive" Bluetooth connection. Additionally, the design of the controller means you can attach phone coolers and wireless chargers without being forced to stop playing.
Something to note, however, is that the GameSir X4 Aileron is only targeted at Android devices (at least for now), and as mentioned, it's a Bluetooth device - which means you don't get the direct USB-C connection that you do in some of GameSir's other controllers. If you want a direct connection, there are plenty of other great options available!
We'll throw more details about the X4 Aileron down below, along with some screenshots.
"GameSir, a leading provider of innovative, high quality gaming peripherals, is thrilled to unveil its latest masterpiece, the X4 Aileron, a groundbreaking mobile controller that redefines gaming. The cutting-edge telescopic controller has been meticulously designed to accommodate most Android devices and allow mobile gamers to enjoy ultra-responsive Bluetooth connection and low-latency play, anywhere, anytime."
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Very cool. I just got a case for my backbone it it takes up a fair bit of space in my bag. I know it says for Android but is there anything to stop this working with an iPhone seeing as it's just bluetooth?
Very nice, but if a dedicated handheld that doesn't rely on the cloud and can play games natively is released...that's where my money is going.
@Scenes I couldn't say, but yeah... all the press materials we've received for this specifically mention Android.
That phone with a giant wired cooler image. At that point just build a damn PC! LOL.
Well, I guess you can't blame the controller itself for input lag.
High precision doesn't mean much when you still have Cloud Streaming latency to contend with.
I legit thought they ripped a picture of it with a security tether from a retail store before I figured out it's a fan. Which is hysterical for a streaming marketed device. If your phone overheats while streaming, you probably shouldn't buy $12 phones that ship from China on Amazon again.
More I see articles like this, the more I truly believe the next Xbox console will be very much in design and form of Nintendo Switch (and made by the Microsoft Surface team). I've come to terms and accept this. Not really a bad thing since gen alpha and z really want to (I'll NEVER understand why) play on small screens.
It will also make Series S owners feel vindicated as the Xbox Switch console will be as powerful as the severely lacking Series S.
The right analog stick looks very low down. I think that would be uncomfortable to use for anything but short periods.
So groundbreaking it looks almost identical to the Turtle Beach Atom
Yeah while on the topic of Bluetooth that's another failure of Xbox. I'm guessing when you sold the Bluetooth technology of the 360 to the government you sold it's rights to. Because every controller after the 360 is a turd in comparison.
I used to show people I could go MANY houses down tell them to look at the screen and it would work. Now it's some proprietary garbage that constantly disconnects and nobody talks about it. I'm 3 XBSX consoles in and even this brand new one cuts out. So I can't say bad luck anymore..
@gopher1369 This was what I was thinking as I looked at it... Made even funnier since I have the atom, like yep breaking new ground definitely. I wonder was that what razer said when they adopted the backbone design.
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