GameSir’s finest cellular gaming controller is in some way down to only $63 throughout Prime Day

I used a lot of mobile gaming controllers over the last three years, and GameSir’s products stood out consistently for the build quality, performance, and reliability. The GameSir G8+ is the best of the lot, and it’s just a delight to use.

I played dozens of hours of games on the G8+, and GameSir rolled out a new model dubbed the G8 Plus MFi. The key difference between the two is that G8 Plus relies on Bluetooth, while the G8 Plus MFi has USB-C connectivity. GameSir really should have done a better job naming these controllers, because to anyone else just looking at the models, it looks like the G8+ MFi also has Bluetooth.

Having said that, the G8 Plus MFi is terrific, and I like that it works with iPhones and the iPad mini along with Android phones. The controller usually costs $79, but it is now down to $63 on Amazon, which is a decent 20% discount on one of the best products in this category.

✅Recommended if: You need a great mobile controller with hall effect joysticks and analog triggers. The G8 Plus MFi has excellent feedback, anti-stick drift, and USB-C connectivity.

❌Skip this deal if: You absolutely need Bluetooth connectivity, or want to use it with a Nintendo Switch/Switch 2. Just get the regular G8+ in that case — it’s the same controller otherwise.

GameSir didn’t change the basics with the G8 Plus MFi, and that’s a good thing. This is a mobile controller that’s extremely comfortable to hold and use, and it feels just like a regular Xbox controller. The full-size joysticks, buttons, and triggers make a difference in that area, and you get a satisfying rumble from the built-in motors.

The hall effect joysticks ensure there’s no stick drift whatsoever, and this hasn’t been a problem on any GameSir controller I used in the last three years. The analog triggers also use hall effect switches, and they have excellent feedback.

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The G8 Plus MFi does two things better than the traditional G8+: it accommodates phones with huge camera islands — like the Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra — and the bridge extends a little wider, so you can easily slot in tablets like the iPad mini without any issues.

It doesn’t have Bluetooth, so you can only connect USB-C devices, like Android phones, recent iPhones, and iPads that use USB-C. If you need a controller to use with your Switch or any other Bluetooth device, get the G8+.

On the whole, if you just need a reliable controller to play your favorite mobile games, the G8 Plus MFi is my recommendation in 2026. And coming in at $63now is the best time to get your hands on this controller.