One of the best-selling mobile accessories, along with cases, protective films and wired stereo headsets, oddly enough, is a joystick for the phone. These devices are suitable for different OS versions. Nevertheless, the most common joystick for a phone is bought by people who own devices running the Android operating system. In this article, we will discuss some issues that are somehow related to this accessory. For example, how to connect the joystick to the phone.
Overall
The joystick for the phone (Android - the type of OS under consideration) is, in fact, a universal device that can be used not only paired with the device, but also with a personal computer or laptop. The same can be said about the tablet computer. Nevertheless, if we connect a game joystick for the phone using a USB cable (that is, directly) to the laptop, then we cannot do the same operation with the mobile device. As you know, many smartphones are now equipped with MicroUSB standard inputs, which means that we need a special adapter to connect a device with USB output. They are called OTG.
Joystick models
Now let's look at the most popular joysticks (or, as they are also called, gamepads). The first in line is the DEFENDER Game Racer Wireless G2. As the name implies, this is a wireless device. In addition to your mobile device, you can connect it to a computer running the operating system Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. If we talk about functional elements, we can highlight the presence of 12 game keys, a button, which is often called a “cross” and integrated in the design of the mini-joystick . The device is supplied to the market in black color, and its weight is 187 grams. Three AAA batteries are provided as a power source.
DEFENDER Game Racer Wireless G2 reviews
Good reviews have been written about this device. In particular, users who have purchased this gamepad note as an advantage the wireless type of communication. Now, fuss with wires, in theory, should not be. And this when using the device plays a very, very important role. Buyers did not pass by the range of the joystick. The surface is made of special materials that prevent finger sliding on the buttons. The response is on top.
It should be noted and workmanship. No squeaks, no backlash. Everything is in its place and does not hang out. Well, and, of course, the last word is about an uncomplicated, but tastefully designed design. The only identified drawback of the device to date is that under intense load it heats up and you can smell the plastic. The cost of the accessory is 1,290 Russian rubles.
TRUST GXT 540
This gamepad is made in China. The manufacturer gives a factory warranty of up to three years. The device is connected to a personal computer as well as portable devices via a USB cable. There is no wireless connection type. We add that there is compatibility even with the Sony Playstation 3 game console. Thirteen function keys are built into the joystick design. There is a button called “cross”. Two mini-joysticks are integrated inside the device.
The device is made with taste, but modestly, in black color design. In this case, the mass of the gamepad is 260 grams. If we talk about a set of additional functions, the first thing to note is the presence of a function of sensitivity to the intensity of use of buttons. However, this feature manifests itself only when using the joystick with a game console. In other cases, activation of this function is not possible. Having looked closely, you can find special indicators that notify the user about some points, as well as a button called “Home”. The length of the wire of this device is three meters, and the price is 2 199 Russian rubles.
TRUST GXT 540 Reviews
Among the positive aspects, users who purchased this gaming device note a set of thirteen function keys, as well as the presence of additional functions. Of the disadvantages - only a wired type of connection, which is not always convenient.