Machenike G3S Wireless Gaming Controller for Windows PC,Switch,Android,LED Backlight Dual Vibration Motors, Dual Connection Modes,Plug and Play PC Controller

I have a lot of controllers... and I'm on a mission of reviewing every controller I own.This one appealed to me because it's one of the few symmetrical layout options, which is my preferred layout for games that make more use of the dpad. It also has a mechanical dpad which I have grown to like for certain types of games.Features:- Symmetrical layout- Membrane face buttons- Mechanical dpad- Standard ALPS Joysticks that are advertised as near zero deadzone- Pretty heavy feeling triggers- Turbo, but no macro- RGB Sparkly!This is one of the few modern symmetrical layout options besides the 8BitDo Pro 2, a controller which I have used for a long time. Aside from the mechanical dpad though, this controller doesn't really offer anything that the Pro 2 does not... however I like some things about it more than the Pro 2 which I'll get into later.QC / Durability Concerns:So this is my second one. I had to return the first one out of the box because while testing it, when I pressed the right side of the dpad with typical amounts of force (not all that hard) it would also register an up press. This wasn't repeatable with any other directional press. The replacement still seems to exhibit this behavior, but I have to press it considerably harder for it to happen on the second copy. It's probably some sort of design quirk, but given that I have to literally mash the second one for it to happen, it's not something that will interfere with gameplay now. Keep an eye out for this if you decide to purchase.Functionality:So if I had to pick one word to describe this controller... I'd just say what my headline says - stiff. The face buttons are stuff... the dpad is stiff... the bumpers are stiff... the triggers are stiff... literally everything feels like it takes more effort to press than on the other controllers I regularly use. The one exception to this rule is the joysticks, they feel moderate in resistance. The controller feels pretty comfortable to me... honestly more comfortable than the 8BitDo Pro 2 in ways, but the authority every dpad press took fatigued my thumb very quickly during my Tetris testing. I did play Genshin with it though, and for a symmetrical layout controller, the joysticks did feel pretty nice to use... they feel way better than the Pro 2. I could also see the stiffer triggers feeling nicer for racing. A bit of resistance could offer a bit easier throttle control... but I can't really definitively say that because I use a wheel if I'm playing any sort of serious or semi-serious racing game.Tests:A staple of my controller reviews... the Tetris dpad test. I play games on Tetris at as fast of a pace as I can (I'm roughly a 1 minute sprinter in modern Tetris games) and see how many false hard drops I get. This controller (second copy) passed the false hard drop test with a perfect score, but the dpad itself required such a heavy press that it overall slowed me down. I did manage to get a 59 second sprint with it but it was way more effort to sub 60 second on this controller than it is with a dpad that doesn't require as heavy of a touch, like the 8BitDo Pro 2 or even the Flydigi Apex 4. I think my first game was like 90 seconds because I just kept not pressing hard enough!And a second test I like to do now… joystick resolution! If you play Genshin Impact, there is a function that allows you to set the time of the day, and you can get a good idea of how much resolution a joystick has by how easily you can set a precise minute on the clock. That being said, it's not that great at this test. I can't get 1 minute intervals, it's generally 2 minutes. It's a bit better than the 8BitDo Pro 2 in this regard, but I can't really say I'm impressed with the joystick resolution. The joystick does however feel decent to actually play with.In Conclusion:In general, this is advertised as a high end gaming controller. I feel it falls a little bit short of that mark, but I don't think it's a bad controller by any means. Typically in "pro" range controllers you'll get things like macro buttons, but this one only offers turbo. Also most controllers in the upper range (and even some in the lower now) will have a metal ring around the joystick to reduce friction, but that is missing here too. I also feel like it's stiffness is probably a detriment in everything, except possibly the triggers feeling nice for some racing games given the resistance. Overall I think I have to take a star away from the controller because I feel like it sacrifices too much for the price range and only gives you a mechanical dpad in return.That being said, if you're looking for a symmetrical option and don't mind having to press a little harder than most other controllers, I feel like this controller may be a decent option for dpad heavy games. I will keep my second copy and see if maybe the dpad softens up a little bit with use.

I wasn't expecting a whole lot out of this controller for the price... Boy was I surprised. The mechanical D-pad is a joy. It's much less stressful on my thumb than traditional membrane D-pads (even compared to my high end controllers). It's also super responsive and the positive click feedback removes any doubt about a directional button press. I was truly shocked by how well it works as well as how nice it feels... Almost like a quality mechanical keyboard.The sticks are very smooth, but also have a bit of resistance... A perfect feel, in my opinion. All the buttons and triggers are smooth and positive. The controller has a decent weight and the rumble feedback is strong (and adjustable). Again, the quality is surprising for the price. This thing feels and works like an $80-100 controller.I was able to use this controller with my Windows desktop, android phone and a couple of retro emulation consoles (ARM based) without any issues. I did not run into any battery life issues, but I'm getting old and don't game for extended sessions any longer. I was able to use it for 6+ hours over a week or so before I decided to plug it in to recharge (it wasn't complaining of a low battery). I do turn off the lighting in the controller. It looks neat and offers a few lighting options, but does nothing for me so no point in wasting battery for some pretty lights.The only negative I have is the wireless USB dongle. This thing would be 100% gold if it also had Bluetooth (I'd also pay a bit more for the added option). I know the dongle helps to eliminate compatibility/setup issues, but I'm not sure what you can do if you lose it. At least there could be a compartment/slot in the controller to insert the dongle into (like many wireless mice) so you can keep it secure when not in use.If you're looking for a no frills (no macro, but does have turbo options for all buttons), quality Xbox controller clone, this shouldn't disappoint if you don't mind the dongle. At half the price, I'll put up with the inconvenience of said dongle. Should this be a pain point, you could try the Machenike G5 Pro which solves all mentioned issues / lacking features.

I like the look and feel of the controller by on my machine it's not recognized as a standard Xbox controller and it causes all sorts of compatibility problems 2 examples I can't think of off the top of my head is I can't fire my weapon in helldiver's 2 but everything else works and Minecraft won't recognize the thumb sticks but will recognize every other button. Also plugging it in has a habit of straight up crashing steam.

Trying to get this controller to pair with my steam deck was an absolute nightmare and it still has input issues, connection lag, and you’re dealing with an easily lost dongle that can’t be stored in the controller.Save yourself the hassle and just buy a wired or Bluetooth controller.

I do wish it had interchangeable battery but I ended up using a backup battery bank and can still while connected.Was disappointed I am restricted to the dongle. I can connect to normal pc bluetooth card but won't function, maybe I still need to troubleshoot.Also...if you have other 2.4ghz wireless items....this causes interference and can drop your controller signal or your other device...

The media could not be loaded. I've been using this controller for PC gaming (I know, blasphemy) and it's been working great. It feels smooth and has minimal input lag. It comes with a wireless dongle that allows for instant use, but also comes with a wired connection for charging and gaming while charging which is nice for extended gaming sessions. It looks super sleek being all black but having neon colors coming through. It supports Windows, Android, Switch and Playstation 3. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a new gaming controller!

Easy setup with windows and switch. Grips and size are good Distance could be better. Overall performance is great

Bin sehr zufrieden, kaufempfehlung

A 49 € la manette, pour décrocher 5 étoiles il faut faire un sans fautes. Et c'est raté.Tout d'abord, la connexion Bluetooth sur PC est inopérante. Obligé d'utiliser le dongle USB fourni, et pour lequel aucun logement n'est prévu dans la manette pour le transport. Mal pensé : il faut le promener avec elle, sans le perdre...Le rechargement du gamepad se fait en USB-C : bon point.La notice est imprimée en pattes de mouche. Prévoir une photo au smartphone avec zoom pour pouvoir ensuite la lire. Ca aurait coûté cher d'imprimer en caractères lisibles ???Côté fonctionnalités et qualité enfin, la manette se rattrape bien : utilisée en version native PC, ça fonctionne nickel. Utilisée en émulation (mon usage principal), c'est très dépendant de l'émulateur : les dernières versions de SNES9x défaillent fréquemment par exemple. D'autres soucis épisodiques constatés avec ePSXe, ou encore PocketNET. C'est bizarre car inconstant, et je n'avais jamais vu ça avant avec d'autres contrôleurs. Mais certains émulateurs fonctionnent parfaitement (et j'ai pris le temps de la tester à fond, cette manette !!!). A n'y rien comprendre.Côté qualité des boutons et des commandes, c'est une des rares manettes à disposer de microswitchs sur la croix directionnelle. On aime ou on aime pas. Pour ma part, j'apprécie : ça ajoute à la précision je trouve, le retour tactile est meilleur.Au final, c'est quand même une belle manette, de bonne qualité. Mais si vous la commandez, prenez le temps de bien la tester dans vos usages favoris... Techniquement elle mérite 4 étoiles, et pour le prix et l'histoire du dongle USB elle n'en mérite que 3. Au final j'aurais mis 3,5....

Cette manette au format Playstation (les 2 joysticks sont en bas) est confortable en main.Le grip est bien et la manette tient très bien dans la main.Je n'ai testé que la connexion au pc avec le dongle.Je ne sais pas comment pourrait se faire la connexion à une Switch par exemple, car je ne trouve pas les boutons pour changer pour ce type de connexion...De plus, sur mon pc, il est arrivé que j'ai un drift sur le joystick gauche, ce qui est très embêtant pour jouer...C'est dommage, car la manette est très agréable en main...

il suffit de mettre le dongle USB, et c'est reconnu dans Windows.la manette fonctionne sans soucisun peu dommage qu'il n'y ai pas de grippe dans les supports de la mainelle est assez légèrel'éclairage coloré LED est joliedans l'ensemble, une bonne manette, qui réagit bien

Bonjour,Je suis déçu par cette manette vendue à un prix haut de gamme ; je m'attendais à une meilleur qualité pour ce prix.- les plastiques sont bas de gamme : il y a des bavures issues du moulage sur les stick.- l'ergonomie est très moyenne : - la sensation des boutons de la croix est pas franche, pas de clic net, et ils sont durs. - les touches R1/L1 sont hautes et l'index à du mal à les atteindre facilement - pas de gâchette supplémentaire R3/L3... - je ne suis pas convaincu par la prise en main générale, avec des poignées pas assez inclinées, pas confortables.- pas de connexion bluetooth sur PC, seulement un dongle 2,4Ghz...En résumé, je trouve cette manette pas du tout positionnée dans sa gamme de prix. J'ai eu des manettes à 20€ bien mieux que celle-ci.