GameSir Cyclone 2 Wireless Controller - 1000Hz Polling Rate, TMR Joysticks, Hall/Micro 2-in-1 Triggers for PC/Switch/Android/iOS, PC Gaming Controller with Charging Dock(White)

Let me preface this by saying I have had this controller for less than a week, and the real test will be time. I don't like writing a review after so little time with a product because those reviews often feel like they're saying "It arrived and it wasn't on fire! Five stars!" But after my long search looking for a power-user controller that goes above and beyond what first-party ones offer and ending up disappointed and returning a few of them, I feel like my search has finally come to an end (for now) with the GameSir Cyclone 2 and that warrants a review.GameSir is one of the most commonly-mentioned names when people talk about quality third-party controllers. This is my first GameSir, and though I have heard the first Cyclone fell short in a lot of ways, this successor to it lives up to the hype I hear the brand. It has an Xbox-controller shape (which I think feels better than the more parallel 8BitDo Ultimate and Switch Pro frames), the button faces and D-pad are mechanical and very easy to press without being sunken into the shell-- honestly even EASIER to press than other controllers, so it might take some time to get used to how they feel, though that's not really fault. Only two back paddles, but that's better than none, and they're fully configurable. It also something I feel is VERY important, the Cyclone 2 has trigger locks. It still offers a hair-trigger feature (where any trigger pressure registers as 100% activation), but the tactility of it just being a button can be a game-changer for some, myself included. And the way it's done is with very subtle, small levers nestled at the base of the triggers themselves, which are a little tricky to switch, but chances are if you use them you'll set them once and never touch them again so in that case it's nice they're out of the way.Things that stood out to me are how seamless it is to turn on and off when the dongle is connected. The moment it connects, Windows recognizes it instantly (it appears as a Xbox controller), but more to my surprise is this: You know how when you plug in a controller mid-game and the game has to pause a moment to recognize it? Not with this controller. As long as the dongle is in, while I was playing, every time I turned it on, the game would just pick it up instantly and seamlessly. I don't know what magic they did to achieve that, and it quite possibly is a per-game thing, so it may not be the same for you. Just something I thought I'd mention. It also has a neat feature where you can designate a button to act as a Shift key, where holding the button down changes what all the other buttons do when that button is held down, effectively doubling the number of inputs available. Very neat.The Cyclone 2 has a whole suite of features that can be configured directly on the controller itself through the Macro button, but you can do all of them AND more using the software, which is actually very quite intuitive. With the software, can bind multiple inputs to a button, keyboard inputs, mouse control, the "Shift" functions, configure deadzones, analog curves, turbo, and with four separate profiles you can switch between on the fly, it becomes quite versatile to pick up and go once you've gotten it the way you like. Speaking of pick-up-and-go, I very much like the charging stand. It has a USB input slot you can use for the dongle so it's not using up two ports, and it automatically shuts off after a bit of time when it's fully-charged or turned off.Connecting the Cyclone 2 to the Switch was no problem, and switching back and forth between it and PC is quick and simple, though not as simple as flicking a switch: you have to hold down two buttons for a couple of second, one combination to activate bluetooth and another for the Windows receiver. Once connected, it works VERY well on Switch.I could detail ALL the features, but I'll just summarize it as thus:Pros:• Easy to set up• Mechanical D-pad and face buttons• TMR joysticks (drift-resistant and accurate) which feel smooth as butter• Trigger locks• Back buttons• Seamless transition between modes• Ergonomic• Nice charging stand that can house the receiver• Software to configure it is simple to navigate• VERY configurable with macros that include keyboard and mouse inputs, turbo, profiles, Shift profile, deadzones, curves, hair trigger• Screenshot button for SwitchCons:• D-pad, while decent, isn't as nice as the Xbox Series X• Can't adjust physical joystick tension• While very Xbox-like and works wonderfully with Windows, it is NOT compatible with Xbox• Only 2 back buttons, if you care for more• Lots of on-board features, such as Switch/PC mode and profiles, require button combinations, and it can be troublesome remembering them all, so hang on to the manual• It was just released this year, so its durability has yet to be thoroughly testedFinal word: I finally beat that post-game level in Rockin' Kats and the Platinum Ticket in Bayonetta 3 using this controller. I think that's a good metric which covers enough ground to know this controller is legit. Hope it lasts!

I Absolutely love this controller. I have read every comment on this page and have watched over a dozen videos of people reviewing this product. first I would like to say that everyone's opinion is always ok to have, but seeing all the bad reviews (or even some mixed ones) only show that the issue people have is their own preferences or even that they picked up a defective Controller which could be due to bad luck and does suck. I will have to say that there is a BIG reason that 90% of the population that purchases this controller has great to excellent reviews or comments about this controller. without putting too much of my own opinion on how this Controller performs, I would have to say that it is simply a great all around controller for pretty much any platform especially if you tend to jump around different playing plat forms, the feel is up to you to decide if you like it or not (does it have textured grips? yes, does it fit comfortably in your hand? if you're used to an Xbox controller and love the feel then you will be golden, what about weight? it feels a little heavier than an Xbox controller but I would say that it just feels very premium not as if you purchased a brick. The overall quality is superb. for the function, it easily switches from one platform to another ( and yes I tested it going from my switch-> to my PC Bluetooth-> to my Dongle, which was either plugged in my Xbox or pc) all without even turning off the controller! the dock is a beast of its own, not only does it turn off the Controller when docking, but it will also turn on when taking it off the Dock and seamlessly start to pair to the last device connected (and yes it does allow you to switch your platform before connecting so you don’t have to worry about selecting the one you don’t want to turn on, and the led ring around the "Xbox like Button" will let you know which device you are connected to by color). to make this long review short, if you like to have a wide range controller for different platforms this one you will love! everything else is of your opinion and the only way to find out if you really enjoy it is to pick one up for yourself and give it a shot. but as for what the controller Promises it does Deliver.