GameSir Mobile Gaming Controller G8
- Type-C plug-in for Android and iPhone 15 series
- Hall effect joysticks and triggers
- Pass-through charging and a **3.5 mm audio jack**
- 2 extra buttons for on-the-fly mapping
- Magnetic detachable faceplates
- Movable Type-C port
- 540 g, silver
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A wired plug-in phone controller with Hall effect sticks and triggers, pass-through charging and an audio jack. It is sensitive to phone thickness and cases, so check your phone against the stated limits first.
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ASIN: B0CM3C9HRGModel: G8
Overview
Hall effect sensing sticks and analog triggers handle the steering on this GameSir G8 Galileo, a plug-in controller that holds an Android phone or a recent iPhone model and connects through a movable Type-C port.
Hall effect parts are the durability story here, and pass-through charging plus an audio jack stop the controller from tying up the phone's port. Magnetic faceplates and two mappable extras add customization. The limits are fit: case thickness, phone depth and camera bump all matter, and the GameSir app runs on Android only.
Who it's for
Mobile gamers who play Fortnite, Minecraft or cloud streams on a phone and want a direct, plug-in connection. Anyone who leaves a thick protective case on, or who wants the app on an iPhone, will run into limits.
Pros and cons
- Hall effect sticks and triggers
- Pass-through charging while playing
- Audio jack for wired headphones
- Magnetic detachable faceplates
- Case must be thin or removed
- App is Android only
- Two sets of dimensions conflict
Performance notes
The Type-C plug links straight to the phone, so input does not depend on a wireless link. Hall effect sensing is meant to avoid wear in the sticks and triggers and gives smooth analog response. Pass-through charging feeds the phone during play, and the audio jack leaves headphones wired. Streamed games still depend on the network.
Specifications
| Brand | GameSir |
|---|---|
| Model | G8 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 540 g |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Android, IOS |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox One S |
| Connectivity Technology | Type-C |
| Included components | |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic |
| Controller Type | Mobile Controller |
Frequently asked questions
What phone sizes fit the GameSir G8 Galileo?
Without a case, phones from 110 to 185 mm long and 13 mm or less deep, with a camera depth of 5 mm or less. The listing recommends using no case or one within 1mm.
Does the GameSir G8 work with the GameSir app on iPhone?
No. The listing says the GameSir App is only for Android, not iOS, and to use firmware version 129.55-1.4 with the app.
Does the GameSir G8 work with Xbox or PlayStation games?
The listing says Xbox, PlayStation and PC games can be played through Steam Link, NVIDIA GeForce Now and Amazon Luna streaming. It is a phone controller, not a console pad.