At one time I was “sick” of mobile games: dozens of hours in Call of Duty Mobile and Genshin Impact, buying “battlepasses”, constantly looking for an outlet to recharge a dead iPhone, I liked it all.
Every game session was a pleasure. But then I got rid of my “curling iron”, and along with the sold controller, I also abandoned mobile gaming.
But now I again every day with pleasure look into the royal appearance, clean Appeal and conclusion Teyvat. All because I received the most convenient, compact and pleasant game controller from AliExpress.
Called GameSir T4 mini, worth 2237 rubles. It is very light, connects to iPhone, Android smartphones, Nintendo Switch and PC, works without lags, it also has a cool backlight inside the translucent case and a built-in gyroscope. Just a gun.
Design and features
Judging by the honest: it will be difficult to immediately switch from the detection of “Dualshock” or an Xbox controller to GameSir T4 mini. At first, it will seem that the gamepad is too small, and the buttons and sticks are assigned too close to each other. But I didn’t have such problems, because for several months I didn’t take gaming devices in my hands at all.
So, when I got ready to get used to a little, if you encounter others, the gamepad – I was pleasantly surprised. He lay down in his hands like a glove, and immediately felt all the controls with his fingers.
The weight of this gamepad is only 151 grams, the dimensions are 83 x 143 x 49 mm. It does not take up much space in a backpack, the built-in 600 mAh battery lasts for 10 hours of use without recharging.
Although, according to personal feelings, the controller even works all the time: I load it once a week, and usually every day for several hours.
The translucent body is made of rough plastic, which is visible under the light. It can be changed by simultaneously pressing the Home button and the right stick. There are a lot of options, including turning off the LEDs completely. True, in the specified protocol the address is highlighted.
Connection Features
There is an instruction manual included with the controller, but who will read it? Therefore, I first decided to figure out how to connect to an iPhone on my own. I turned on GameSir T4 mini, connected Bluetooth to my smartphone and did not see a new device.
I still had to study a book with useful information and now I am sharing it with you.
So, GameSir T4 mini works with platforms: iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch and PC. To connect accessories to each of them, you need to use your own console.
📌 Connect to iOS: click B+Home
📌 Connect to Android: press X+Home
📌 Connect to Nintendo Switch: Press for a few seconds
📌 Connect to PC: Connect the controller to the computer with a cable, the connection will be automatic
In case of PC, GameSir T4 mini can work in both XInput mode and DirectInput mode. The modes are switched by a three-second application to the “-” and “+” buttons.
What is the differenceA: XInput supports fixed assignment of points, sticks and triggers, Xbox 360 recognition. In the DirectInput protocol, the control of each game can be manually configured to your heart’s content.
I connected my GameSir T4 mini only to iPhone and Android smartphone. So I didn’t check the operation of the gyroscope and vibro, I just know that they are. Maybe in the future, if possible.
Summing up, I want to note the main achievements of this compact gaming controller:
➕ connection to four gaming platforms
➕ compact dimensions and light weight
➕ build quality
➕ XInput, DirectInput and Pro Controller modes (Steam only)
➕ long battery life
➖ no case included
➖ non-working “take a screenshot” button when connected to an Android smartphone
All in all, GameSir T4 mini is perfect for mobile phone. Playing with it on an iPhone or iPad is a real pleasure. It takes up minimal space, works for a long time without recharging, buttons and sticks are pleasant to press. This gamepad will be a gift, or even a gift for a child who is just taking his first steps in the wonderful world of mobile games.
I never regret spending money. Per 2237 rubles you can choose the option in a black or white case, delivery is available not only from China, but also from Russia, so the accessory will arrive literally within 4-7 days maximum.
And if you don’t want to wait at all, then exactly the same GameSir T4 mini can be found in M.Video stores. True, there it costs already 3000 rubles. But the effectiveness of it immediately.
All victories and new achievements.
Source: Iphones RU
