Review on 🎮 EasySMX 2.4G Wireless Controller with Vibration Fire Button, 10m Range – Supports PC, PS3, Android Devices, TV Box – Ideal for Gaming by Treyshaun Clena

I use an Xbox One bluetooth controller with no problems on any Windows 10 PC. After this update, the only wireless controller that will work with Retroarch on Android is the older Snakebyte 2.4GHz wireless controller. Unfortunately, the special Snakebyte Wireless model that still works today was discontinued. They are almost impossible to find. Since this thing runs at 2.4GHz I was hoping it would work with the current Android Retroarch. The bottom line is that it isn't. Retroarch on Android doesn't recognize this controller as anything other than a "Firestick Remote" so it's useless with this program for now. To be honest, it works great with Retroarch on PC as well as most other Android games and emulators. There are several iPega Bluetooth controllers that work with "most" Android games and emulators. Anything is much better built than this thing. Unfortunately, after the latest Android Retroarch update, they no longer work with Retroarch, so look for one that can. I had high hopes but this one doesn't work. You can switch from Xinput mode to Dinput mode by pressing and holding the large middle button for 5 seconds. This process cycles through several other options. So when you exit Xinput mode, you have to go through several other options to get back. Xinput is the same as the Xbox One controller. You can tell if it is in Xinput mode by the top two red lights glowing. You must read the instructions to learn more about the different modes. I'll list my cons first: 1. The USB adapter is MUCH larger than it should be and the red light on the front is VERY distracting. A much smaller USB adapter (WITHOUT RED LIGHT) can be stowed inside the controller, like the Snakebyte and Ipega models. There is no need to have an indicator light on the USB adapter (flashing when not connected and solid when connected) as the controller has indicators that give you the same information.2. There is no other way to turn off the controller than to unplug the USB receiver and wait 30 seconds for it to turn off. It also turns off after a full 5 minutes without a button being pressed. After turning off, the USB adapter will start and keep blinking until you turn it off or turn the controller back on. A simple on/off switch would be a much better solution.3. It seems "cheap" because there is no better word. The buttons are acceptable at best and nowhere near as good as any other game controller I own. A few advantages: 1. It connects to PC or Android easily and quickly.2. It works with Retroarch on PC as well as most other game controller compatible emulators and games on Android.3. USB Type-C charging is a welcome upgrade over the more common micro-USB charging ports. If this thing was compatible with the latest Retroarch on Android, I might not notice most of the downsides of it. As it is not compatible it is just a low quality controller inferior to any other game controller I have. I will be looking for a used Snakebytes 2.4GHz wireless controller model like the one I have now. If you want a PC game controller, pay the difference and get an Xbox One wireless controller. If your computer doesn't have Bluetooth, just add a Bluetooth dongle. Choose a Bluetooth adapter that is known to work well with the Xbox One controller. If you are not sure, get a genuine Microsoft USB adapter for PC. It's more expensive, but a pleasure to use. If you want an Android controller, there are Bluetooth options that are much better than this one. Until the last Retroarch update I had great results with 2 different iPega models on 2 different Android TVs. Controllers I used in the past are working again. It doesn't change my opinion of this controller. It's still my least favorite gamepad.