Design
The GameSir T1S looks an offspring between an Xbox One controller and a PS4 controller. The main layout is similar to that of a PS4, but the button labeling and style will remind you of an Xbox One. But behind the scenes, it’s a 100% X-input compatible controller, allowing it to work with any PC game that is designed to be used with an Xbox controller.
The problem with most game controllers out on the market is that they can feel too plasticy with no sense of balance. Add to this flimsy buttons and not very responsive controls means that most the game controllers that I’ve had has ended up at the bottom of a drawer. Hands-on with the T1s, it feels very well balanced in your hands, with weighted grips either side of the controller which you hands grip around. This extra weight we found was so important when you have attached a smartphone into its clamp. The analog sticks and buttons all have a weighted feel to them, not some flimsy clicky buttons.
Connectivity
Officially, this is a controller that Windows, Android and PS3, and installation of the T1s on a PC is simply hooking them up via the micro-USB cable and letting Windows recognize it and install the drivers.
The GameSir T1S addresses any Bluetooth lag problems by including a tiny wireless dongle that is normally hidden at the bottom of the controller. Just pull it out and plug it into an available USB port, and you’ve got a private 2.4Ghz connection between the controller and your PC. Bluetooth is used to connect the controller with mobile phones and tablets. Both IOS and Android support Bluetooth controllers, so you can use the T1S for gaming on the go as well. One unique feature of the T1S is its ability to function as a Bluetooth Mouse. When in this mode, the analog sticks can be used to move the cursor, and the buttons can act as right or left click.
