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Telescopic · USB-C
GameSir X5 Lite
Budget USB-C telescopic pad for iPhone 15/16 — Hall Effect sticks and pass-through charging (not MFi).
iPhone Compatible $34.99 4.1★ · 2K ratings
Overview
GameSir X5 Lite is a lightweight USB-C telescopic controller for iPhone 15/16-series, iPad mini, and Android. It is not Apple MFi-certified. Hall Effect sticks, turbo, and pass-through charging cover the basics at a low price. On iPhone, switch to Switch mode (View + Menu) and use iOS 18+ for recognition. Slimmer and lighter than the G8 series — better for short sessions than marathon ergonomics.
Companion app: GameSir
Specs
- Brand
- GameSir
- Model
- X5 Lite
- Connection
- USB-C
- Form factor
- Telescopic
- MFi status
- iPhone compatible (not MFi)
- Typical price
- $34.99
- Amazon rating
- 4.1★ · 2K ratings
Features
- USB-C plug-and-play
- Hall Effect joysticks
- Pass-through charging
- Lightweight (~135 g)
- Turbo function
- Fits phones/tablets up to ~213 mm
How to connect
- Update iPhone to iOS 18 or later.
- Press View + Menu for about 2 seconds until the indicator switches to Switch mode (red).
- Plug the X5 Lite into the iPhone USB-C port and extend the grips around the phone.
- Open a controller-supported game, Apple Arcade title, or cloud/remote play app.
Compatibility
iPhone
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 16 (iOS 18+; Switch mode)
iPad
- iPad mini (USB-C)
Cloud & remote play
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- GeForce NOW
- Apple Arcade
