Comment on GameSir Tako: A vertical phone controller for retro games. At $21 in China, is it worth it?

• Bazoogle@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  This would be used on your phone, for all of the advantages that may come with. From customization, battery life, portability, bigger screen, screen quality, or whatever else. It’s a device you are going to have with you anyway

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  • fishy@lemmy.today ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

    I had a whole thing typed out about why this thing feels inferior to a standalone. Then I realized it could be used for games developed for mobile, not just emulators. I get it now lol

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• frenchfrynoob@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  You should check out the GameSir X4 Butterfly. One controller, three ways to play — it might give you a different experience. Thank you for your honest reply." Alternatively, a slightly more natural version: “You might want to look into the GameSir X4 Butterfly — one controller with three different play modes. It could offer you a different experience. Thanks for your sincere response.”

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  • fishy@lemmy.today ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

    I actually use a 3d printed device that holds a switch joycon on either side of my phone. It works in both horizontal and vertical orientations and leaves the entire screen open. I only really use it for DS games and still prefer standalone devices, I’ve been killed by a notification blocking my phone screen too many times!

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• frenchfrynoob@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  Here’s a concise version of your translation: “My humble view: the biggest issue with this controller isn’t its quality or creativity—it’s the use case. In China, portable mobile controllers aren’t mainstream; most players have only used PC controllers. That said, I appreciate they made it. I hope more players will discover this category and create even better products.”

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