Android Central90
Adds Bluetooth to an already excellent full-size mobile controller, making it a top pick for wireless play.
GameSir G8+
4 expert reviews
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recommend
recommend
Best for: Top pick, narrowly
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the GameSir G8+, and 3 recommend it. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Android Central, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews and 1 more
The catch: It is bulky, with no headphone jack or passthrough charging.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 4 scores printed by the outlets
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the GameSir G8+?
Tom's Guide90
A powerful, versatile and ergonomic controller that impressed across phones and Switch.
Trusted Reviews90
Top-tier controls and Bluetooth make it great for phones and Switch.
TechRadar80
A versatile Bluetooth controller that works across many platforms, but loses some precision and polish compared with the wired versions.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
No clear pattern.
What critics dislike most
Software and app2 of 4
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Common questions
Is the GameSir G8+ worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. It is bulky, with no headphone jack or passthrough charging.
Do critics agree about the GameSir G8+?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (TechRadar) to 90 (Android Central), a spread of 10 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the GameSir G8+?
Software and app (2 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the GameSir G8+?
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller (critic score 85), best switch 2 controller.