{"id":136871,"date":"2023-02-26T03:15:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T03:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=136871"},"modified":"2024-06-19T15:58:41","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T15:58:41","slug":"gamesir-f8-pro-review-mobile-controller-with-integrated-cooling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/gaming\/gamesir-f8-pro-review-mobile-controller-with-integrated-cooling\/","title":{"rendered":"GameSir F8 Pro: Mobile controller with integrated cooling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For a long time, more and more people have opted for the world of mobiles when it comes to having a good time with video games, and the truth is that the experiences have been growing in their quality in a remarkable way with the passage of the years.\u00a0However, for many users\u00a0the comfort of portable consoles is still not achieved and thus external accessories appear on the scene\u00a0, such is the case of the original\u00a0GameSir F8 Pro\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Official Teaser - GameSir F8 Pro Snowgon Mobile Cooling Grip\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r1g3fjkRZm4?feature=oembed\" width=\"916\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>GameSir F8 Pro is a physical controller for mobile devices\u00a0that is far from wanting to emulate the classic concept of physical buttons to play as if it were a Nintendo or Sony portable console.\u00a0And it is that it\u00a0eliminates the buttons of its configuration but offers better grip ergonomics and even adds a rear cooling system\u00a0to avoid performance problems in demanding games.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing to indicate about this device is that probably those who deny the use of touch controls during their games will not find it as the best option on the market, since\u00a0its composition does not use buttons on the front or triggers on the upper area, but only a pad on the left side\u00a0that is commonly used in almost all titles for character movement actions.<\/p>\n<p>Thus,\u00a0the key to its composition is found on the surface at its edges that gives it a shape more similar to that of any console control\u00a0, generating better sensations when in contact with the palm of the users&#8217; hands and that can avoid discomfort after several hours of continuous play.\u00a0Not much else can be highlighted about it.<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining a retractable or extendable format on its central part, GameSir F8 Pro maintains a widely used idea in the market of allowing its use with a wide variety of mobile devices regardless of the brand or their particular dimensions.\u00a0It\u00a0can\u00a0basically\u00a0be stretched freely from the left and right side, allowing phones up to 173mm in length\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h2>Additional cooling and lighting<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176036 size-full lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"GameSir F8 Pro connects via reversible USB-C\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GameSir-F8-Pro-Diseno.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-176036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GameSir F8 Pro connects via reversible USB-C<\/p>\n<p>Although GameSir F8 Pro could be considered not to be a great improvement on the original mobile experience, its design\u00a0has been made primarily to solve overheating problems during games that require a lot of system resources\u00a0, which is not only felt on the hands after several hours but also in the fluidity of the game actions.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the fan on the back makes use of an\u00a0advanced semiconductor cooling technology that manages to cool the smartphone instantly\u00a0once it is properly connected through a USB-C input.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth highlighting as a positive point that this accessory is not limited to certain operating systems nor does it require extensive manual configurations to start using it, because\u00a0when it is connected for the first time it will start its ventilation process automatically\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>Finally,\u00a0plugging it in will also simultaneously turn on an integrated RGB lighting system along the surface of the fan itself,\u00a0because if it is a \u201cPremium\u201d accessory for gaming, you cannot forget about the aesthetic addition that gamers love so much.<\/p>\n<h2>Final details to highlight<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176038 size-full lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"GameSir F8 Pro can be supported on any basis\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GameSir-F8-Pro.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-176038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GameSir F8 Pro can be supported on any basis<\/p>\n<p>In addition to everything mentioned about this model\u00a0, the presence of a metal foot support along the back is appreciated, thus allowing it to be deployed as a base for the phone\u00a0and also taking advantage of it when you want to consume content such as videos or simply interact with the touch screen without tiring of holding it with one hand.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer indicates that its compatibility is almost complete with mobile devices that have been released in recent years, but it\u00a0is\u00a0always\u00a0possible that the joystick does not work correctly in some circumstances, such as a thick screen protector, some phones with bezels too notable,\u00a0or in very particular games that require a special configuration such as a greater number of on-screen controls.<\/p>\n<p>In case this is too innovative for what you are looking for, the same brand has launched more traditional models such as\u00a0GameSir T1s\u00a0,\u00a0which resembles its design to that of a PS4 controller and allows you to fix the phone on top.\u00a0.\u00a0In your case, it provides a classic physical button configuration (ABXY, R1R2L1L2), two analog sticks, a crosshead, central start, select, turbo and clear buttons, and even a small touch panel to emulate mouse operation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Original design<\/li>\n<li>Built-in cooling system<\/li>\n<li>Integrated backlight system<\/li>\n<li>Supports mobile models with a variety of sizes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It does not have physical buttons in its configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>GameSir F8 Pro Features<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpsm-table wpsm-table-black\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">GAMESIR F8 PRO<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Official site<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamesir.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GameSir<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pack size<\/td>\n<td>176 x 108 x 82 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>145 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colors<\/td>\n<td>Black<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Backlighting<\/td>\n<td>Yes (back face)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Refrigeration system<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Foot stand<\/td>\n<td>Yes (metallic material)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power input<\/td>\n<td>5V \/ 2A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connection type<\/td>\n<td>USB-C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Work platform<\/td>\n<td>Any<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Box contents<\/td>\n<td>1 x GameSir F8 Pro<br \/>\n1 x User manual<br \/>\n1 x Certification<br \/>\n1 x GameSir sticker<br \/>\n1 x Type-C cable<br \/>\n1 x Thank you card and after-sales service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a long time, more and more people have opted for the world of mobiles when it comes to having a good time with video games, and the truth is that the experiences have been growing in their quality in a remarkable way with the passage of the years.\u00a0However, for many users\u00a0the comfort of portable [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" 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