For gamers, I believe they are very familiar with Switch and Xbox, both of which can be said to have their own characteristics, and how to choose will always make many players feel very entangled. If you tell you that you only need to match a peripheral, you can make your mobile phone into a gaming handheld in seconds, bringing a gaming experience comparable to that of the console, do you want to try it? Of course, if you want to have a better gaming experience, there are certain requirements for the hardware configuration and gamepad of the smartphone, just like the Gastron Chicken GamesIR-G8 Sagittarius Gamepad (referred to as the Gastron Chicken G8 Sagittarius in the text) is very good, not only the key configuration is strong enough, but also has the grip of the host handle and rich game resources, which can make the mobile phone become a handheld in seconds and enjoy the game console experience. In the end, what is the actual effect, I will take you to learn more about it. Surprise!
In terms of packaging, the Gasgoo G8 Sagittarius adopts an environmentally friendly paper packaging box, the overall design is very simple, the front is printed with the product object ** and name, and the back is about the special functions and parameters of the handle, which can give everyone a simple understanding of the handle.
The accessories in the box are also relatively simple, in addition to the G8 Sagittarius gamepad, there are also high joystick caps, small rocker caps, spherical joystick caps, logo stickers, instructions for use, after-sales cards and certificates, among which the joystick caps are detachable and can be easily replaced by users according to their Xi habits.
The G8 Sagittarius is significantly different from other gamepads, with a stretch design, which is more like a game handheld when paired with a mobile phone.
The middle area of the handle is the mobile phone placement area, with silicone wrapping at the bottom and sides, which can place mobile phones with a length of 110 185mm, and can also be adapted to most mobile phones with raised cameras, so it can be said that most mainstream mobile phones can be easily adapted.
G8 Sagittarius adopts wired transmission, which can effectively ensure the speed and stability of data transmission. There is a Type-C port on the inner right side of the handle, which adopts an adjustable design and can easily adapt to mobile phones of different thicknesses.
Since the middle area of the handle is to place the mobile phone, the buttons are placed at both ends, and the left side is the window button, the left joystick, the arrow key, the screenshot key, and the M key from top to bottom. Among them, the cross key is designed with mechanical buttons, which is sensitive to pressing and quick to move; The M key also integrates an indicator function, which allows users to know the working status of the handle in real time.
The G8 Sagittarius adopts the Hall joystick of GamesIR's exclusive algorithm, which has the characteristics of zero drift, zero dead zone, high smoothness, high damage-resistant capacity, wear-resistant ring, etc., which can ensure that there is no drift for life.
The G8 Sagittarius also comes with 3 kinds of replaceable joystick caps, which can be easily replaced by users according to different game needs, which can bring more different control experiences.
The right part of the handle is the menu button, the A B x Y button, the right joystick, and the home button, among which the ABXY key adopts a conductive silicone design, which has a moderate pressing pressure and a comfortable feel. In addition, the home button also integrates indicator lights, of which the white light is PS mode, the green light is Android mode, and the blue light is G-Touch mode, which can facilitate users to know the current working status of the handle in real time.
The ABXY buttons of the handle also support key-value swapping, but it should be noted that the keys are not detachable, and only support the interchange of key functions at the software level, which can be quickly swapped between Switch Xbox layouts as needed.
On the top two sides of the controller are the shoulder buttons and trigger buttons, of which the left and right sides are the LT button, LB button and RT button, and the RB button, respectively, this design is consistent with most gamepads at present. Among them, the trigger button (LT, RT) adopts a 256-step Hall linear trigger, which can switch between the two modes of Hall trigger and fast trigger, which is convenient for users to choose freely according to different games.
There is also a TYEP-C charging port and 3The 5mm audio jack allows the mobile phone connected to the handle to play while charging through the charging port, and the earphone port can be used with external wired headphones.
The back of the handle is very simple, the middle position is printed with the brand logo of the Devil Chick, and the handle grip position is also designed with 2 custom back buttons (R4 key, L4 key), which can allow players to match daily use Xi and bring more different ways to play.
The grip of the handle is a one-piece design, in which the surface of the back is laser-textured, and it is sweat and non-slip function, which can make the grip more secure, and stay comfortable and stable even after long use.
The face shells on the left and right sides of the G8 Sagittarius are detachable, and the magnetic fixing method is adopted, which makes it easier to disassemble and assemble, and it is convenient for users to replace them at any time according to their needs to create their own personalized handles.
After removing the handle shell, we can see the inner workings of the Hall joystick, and we can also replace the joystick cap, which is very easy to operate.
Guy G8 Sagittarius comes with 3 kinds of replaceable rocker caps, from left to right for heightened rocker caps, hemispherical rocker caps and small-headed rocker caps, which are used by default in the factory to increase the height of the joystick cap, and users can freely replace them as needed in the future.
The installation of G8 Sagittarius is very simple, it can be applied to the iPhone 15 series Android HarmonyOS platform, and the handle can be connected to the mobile phone through the active Type-C socket, which can be compatible with mobile phones with a length of 110 185mm, and is basically compatible with most of the current mainstream Type-C interface devices.
I used the idle Redmi K30 Extreme Edition in my hand for testing, and because the phone adopts a full-screen design, it really has a bit of a game handheld taste after installation.
Of course, if you want to give full play to the full strength of the controller, you also need to use it with the "Chick Game World" app on the mobile phone. When the application is installed, the main interface of the system will automatically pop up after connecting the mobile phone and the controller, which is more convenient for users. Enter the "Peripheral Management" interface, you can quickly start the corresponding game, and you can also perform firmware upgrade, correction, controller test and key function settings, and users can set the controller according to their needs.
For gaming consoles, game resources can be said to be very important. The game resources that can be supported by the Chicken G8 Sagittarius are still very rich, and there are abundant adaptable game resources in the "Chicken Game World", supporting mobile games, emulator games, streaming games, remote play, Xbox Game Pass and other games, which can be more convenient for users to choose to play freely according to their needs.
Not only that, the G8 Sagittarius also supports the Egg Simulator, which allows users to permanently play the games in the Egg NS Simulator through the controller, allowing users to easily access the console game world.
Through actual experience, the G8 Sagittarius is comfortable and stable to hold, which is basically the same as most game console controllers, if but in terms of grip, it is better than professional game consoles. However, there is no built-in motor in the grip of the handle, which does not provide vibration feedback, which is a slight disadvantage.
Although the supported game resources are relatively rich, in fact, in simple terms, they are mainly divided into direct connection and direct game and activation mapping game. Among them, the adaptation of the buttons to the direct game is relatively perfect, and users can directly log in to the game to play.
Through the actual test of the "Diablo Immortal" game, after entering the game, the skills, backpack, settings and other buttons have been set accordingly, and you can play the game with a little familiarity, which is indeed a bit of a game handheld.
For most mainstream mobile games, Guy Chick G8 Sagittarius can also run smoothly by activating the mapping function, and popular mobile games such as King and Chicken Eater, the system contains preset configurations, and you can start the game directly without manual mapping, and if you feel that the mapping buttons are not suitable, you can also manually adjust them in the game.
Tested by the "Glory of Kings",After entering the game, you can directly use the default mapping buttons provided by the system,The key mapping position is quite accurate,I can easily get started after a simple familiarity,Compared with the direct touch screen operation,After using the handle control,I personally feel more flexible in position、Faster release of skills。
Tested through the "Chicken" game, you can also enter the game and use the default mapping buttons, but it is still a little difficult to start using the controller control, and you need to be familiar with the keys and practice Xi, after all, this game still has high requirements for control.
The G8 Sagittarius also supports manual parameter adjustment, allowing you to easily implement the configuration scheme of many gods. With the "Button Function Settings" function, you can set the button layout and back buttons, and you can also adjust the parameters of the joystick and trigger to make the controller more playable.
Since the G8 Sagittarius does not have a built-in battery, it needs to be powered by a mobile phone, and large games also consume more power, but the controller supports playing while charging, which can avoid users' anxiety about power, even if they play all day, there is no problem.
Of course, this kind of gamepad can only be regarded as an auxiliary, and the key to whether you can play games depends on the performance of the smartphone, only the hardware configuration and performance are strong enough to bring a better gaming experience.
In general, through the experience of using the Guy G8 Sagittarius for a period of time, compared with the traditional game controller, I personally prefer this stretch design of the handle, you can clamp the mobile phone directly in the middle of the handle, not only do you no longer need to have a built-in counterweight, but it also looks more like a PSP handheld feeling. Among them, the comfortable grip、Type-C interface wired connection、Rich key configuration、Support for playing while charging, etc.,It is the feature of this handle,It also comes with the rights and interests of playing the egg NS emulator permanently,Plus the rich game resources of the chick game center,I believe it is enough for most users。 As for the shortcomings, the stretch rod of the handle is made of plastic, which will be stronger and more durable if it is made of metal; Without a built-in vibration motor, vibration feedback cannot be provided in the game. If you are on a budget and want to get the experience of a Switch handheld and Xbox console, the combination of the G8 Sagittarius and a smartphone is a good choice.