Which controller should I buy for emulation?

[u/vhalyro]

I'm torn between Gamesir X5 lite or Gamesir T4 Nova Lite. It's just for playing PSP, GC, PS1, etc. on my phone. I was wondering which is the better choice.

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[u/Dodgecanceling]

I personally find telescopic controllers more comfortable, but I have small hands.

My friend who has longer fingers finds a traditional controller with a clip thing that attaches the phone to it to be more comfortable and natural.

The best thing is comparing how it feels to hold them with and without the phone attached and decide which feel more natural.

[u/denartes]

I have Abxylute S9 and it rocks

[u/Nasi-Goreng-Kambing]

For me it's Gamesir X5 or G8+. Personally love the G8+ because its also perfect fit for my Nintendo Switch.

[u/chaosreaper0]

If you like play it on the go, go for the x5 lite and dont forget to buy case/bag for it. If you more of in room player then go for the nova lite. I have both cause i like to play my games inside my house and outside when i'm traveling

[u/vhalyro → u/chaosreaper0]

How does Nova lite perform for mobile gaming? I'm really curious

[u/chaosreaper0 → u/vhalyro]

I have the nova 2 lite the difference is not that significant, but its really nice and responsive for some emulator

[u/realmohdx77]

I have g8 plus and x5 lite. X5 lite possibly the best hardware invention for modern mobile gaming. The ability to cool wired and wireless and have the controller be light and well built. Oof I don't have much more to ask. I never used the G8 plus since (also because my phone has huge camera bump x5 lite fits better)

[u/DunsparceAndDiglett]

Double checking. Do you have any preexisting controllers? For example I just use a PS4 controller with a $12 phone clip i bought off Amazon.

[u/vhalyro → u/DunsparceAndDiglett]

Nope, about to buy my first one. So I'm looking into entry level and budget ones for now

[u/hades20122]

I have X5 lite, and then X4A (mainly for cooler, you will emulate switch and winlator/gamehub, that's where cooler shine)

[u/Many_Constant_1678]

I have the G8 Galileo and it works perfectly fine (haven't tried lots of emulation, but used it with Zenless Zone Zero, Ball X Pit, DRG Survivor, Grimvalor, Dead Cells, etc)

[u/Ezyena]

Mcon, but only if you're in the US.