For how popular the Backbone controller has been over the years, it sure is pricey for a portable controller. Thankfully, budget brands like GameSir are here to the rescue, and the manufacturer's most recent outing feels like a real statement. The new GameSir X5s has launched, and it's going to give the best mobile controllers and the best Nintendo Switch controllers a run for their money.
Costing just $49/£49 at Amazon, the latest gamepad from one of the most prolific names in the market connects via Bluetooth to a mobile device, but there's also the capability for wiring up to a USB-C connection, or a wireless dongle, which is sold separately. The X5s brandishes cushioned membrane buttons and Hall Effect thumbsticks.
