Joystick for the phone: how to connect and which model to choose?

One of the most sold accessories for mobile, along with cases, protective films and wired stereo headsets, oddly enough, is the joystick for the phone. These devices are suitable for different versions of the OS. Nevertheless, most often the joystick for the phone is bought by people who own the devices running the operating system of the Android family. In this article, we will discuss some of the issues that are somehow related to this enhancement. 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 in conjunction with the device, but also with a personal computer or laptop. The same can be said about the tablet computer. However, if we connect a game joystick to the phone with a USB cable (that is, directly) to the laptop, then we can not do the same operation with the mobile device. As you know, many smartphones are now equipped with inputs of the standard MicroUSB, which means that to connect the device with the output to USB we will need a special adapter. They are called OTG.

Models of joysticks

Now let's look at the most popular joysticks (or, as they are called, gamepads). The first in line is DEFENDER Game Racer Wireless G2. As the name suggests, 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 identify the presence of 12 game keys, a button, often called "cross" and integrated into the design of mini-joystick . The device is delivered to the market in black color design, and its weight is 187 grams. As a power supply, there are three AAA batteries.

Reviews about DEFENDER Game Racer Wireless G2

There are good reviews about this device. In particular, users who purchased this gamepad, note the advantage of a wireless type of communication. Now fuss with the wires, in theory, should not be. And this, when using the device, plays a very, very important role. Do not bypass the buyers and the range of the joystick. The surface is made of special materials that prevent the finger from sliding over the buttons. The response is at altitude.

It should be noted and the quality of production. No creaks, no backlash. Everything in its place and not dangling. And, of course, the last word we'll mention about an uncomplicated but tasteful design. The only shortage of the device revealed to date is that under intense load it is heated and it is possible to smell the smell of 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 and portable devices via a USB cable. Wireless connection type is missing. Add that there is compatibility even with the game console "Sony Playstation 3". Thirteen function keys are built into the design of the joystick. There is a button called "cross". Inside the device are integrated two-mini-joystick.

The device is executed with taste, but modestly, in black color registration. In this case, the gamepad weight is 260 grams. If we talk about a set of additional functions, the first thing to note is the presence of a sensitivity function to the intensity of the use of buttons. However, this feature manifests itself only when using the joystick with the game console. In other cases, activation of this function is not possible. By looking more 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.

Reviews of TRUST GXT 540

Among the positive sides, users who purchased this gaming device, note a set of thirteen function keys, as well as the availability of additional functions. Of the disadvantages - only a wired connection type, which is not always convenient.