GameSir X2 Lightning
Get your iPhone game face on
£51.99 FROM gamesir.hk FEATURES Lightning connectivity, Turbo and Micro Switch buttons
The majority of casual, touchbased games on iPhone need no assistance – you simply tap and/or swipe. But for 3D shooters, or driving and flying games, the sheer number and location of on-screen controls can make precise control difficult, hence accessories like this one.
The X2 Lightning is a gamepad that securely holds your iPhone between its two spring-loaded halves with buttons, a joystick and four-way cursor control on the left; plus another joystick and additional buttons on the right.
At the top are pleasingly clicky L1, L2, R1 and R2 shoulder buttons. The X2 Lightning comes with a main Lightning port to connect your iPhone, from which it draws a minimal amount of power. Plus, there’s a Lighting port on the bottom of the pad for iPhone charging.
And you know what? The GameSir X2 Lightning works great. Fire up a game like Call of Duty Mobile, Modern Combat 5 or Infinite Flight and playing each one instantly becomes easier and slicker, with the gamepad helping to boost your skills. The X2 Lightning supports Apple Arcade games, although with most games you’ll need to opt for touch-based input now and then. The X2 Lightning feels great in the hand, too, thanks to its sculpted grips and solid build. Rob Mead-Green