Comfortable design with premium materials
Bluetooth connection
Smaller size suitable for travel
Sturdy build
Spongy triggers
Small, so not ideal for larger hands
D-pad could be better
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| Price | $79.99 / £66.99 |
| Form factor | Wraparound |
| Platform | Android |
| Connection | Bluetooth 4.2 (low energy) |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Remappable buttons | N/A |
| Weight | 206g |
Designed exclusively for the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming phones running on Android, the Nacon MG-X is compatible with devices up to 6.7 inches in size. Got a Samsung Galaxy, Huawei, OnePlus, or Google cell smaller than that? You should be good to go✤.
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Actually, there's only one issue I have with this entire controller - its triggers. Although they work perfectly well, they're spongy and offer a lot more resistance than I'd like. It's as if something is stuck under there, even though I know there isn't. And even though it's not a deal-breaker, it is disappointing. This is the only misfire from t🐻he MG-X in my opinion.
As long as you don't have large hands, anyway. Some gamers will find this to be on the small side, so it's worth bearing that in mind before pulling the trigger on a purchase. Anyone wanting something bigger without sacrificing quality should opt for the MG-🍒X Pro instead.
The Pro version of this controller may as well be a different beast; besides having a completely different aesthetic with long grips, it's larger overall. The triggers are also miles better than the normal MG-🐷X. Sure, it loses the rubber back so doesn't feel quite as premium. But in terms of performance, it's undoubtedly superior, so it's worth considering that one if you're afteꩵr something a bit more premium.
Even if it is a little undersized for you, at least you'll be comfortable. The domed rubber on the back is excellent, and the thumbsticks prove grippy enough to be very precise. Because the section where you put your phone is fitted with a ribbed surface (and the sliding mechanism holds it snugly), you won't worry about your cell sliding all over the place either. It feels of a higher quality than direct competitors like the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Razer Kishi V2.
Speaking of which, I'm a big fan of this sturdy, hard-backed design. I don't particularly like the Kishi's fold-down alternative (with a collapsible shell and nubs that feel as if they're going to scratch your phone), so the MG-X comes out on top in spite of a larger overall footpri🍃nt when not in use.
If you're tracking down a controller for playing on the go that doesn't sacrific😼e quality for portability, the Na✤con MG-X is an excellent choice. While I'd say the Pro equivalent is slightly better in terms of performance, this one has it beat on portability and comfort.
So far as good 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Xbox Series X accessories go, then? It gets a thumbs-up from me.
I used the Nacon MG-X over a number of months and across a variety of games on my Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, from Chivalry 2 to Sea of Thieves. I also put it to the test with Game Pass stre♈aming and casting from a console.
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