S5 Plus Game Controller – Mobile Gamepad with Phone Bracket for Android and iOS
S5 Plus Game Controller – Mobile Gamepad with Phone Bracket for Android and iOS
S5 Plus Game Controller – Mobile Gamepad with Phone Bracket for Android and iOS
The S5 Plus game controller is a red and black gamepad for phones, sold with a clip-on bracket that holds the phone above the pad. It has two analogue sticks, a direction pad, face buttons and shoulder buttons in an ABS body measuring 17 × 12.3 × 6.3 cm, and the supplier lists it for Android and iOS. Easy Life Markets sells it in red with the bracket, a charging cable and a manual.
The old title called this a mobile game console. It is not a console and it has no screen or games of its own. It is a controller: your phone supplies the screen and the games, and the pad supplies the sticks and buttons. For anyone who plays on a phone and is tired of thumbs covering the picture, that is a real improvement.
What Is in the Box
- 1 × S5 Plus gamepad
- 1 × phone bracket
- 1 × charging cable
- 1 × manual in Chinese and English
Specifications
- Model: S5 Plus
- Type: Game controller for phones
- Listed for: Android and iOS
- Material: ABS plastic
- Size: 17 × 12.3 × 6.3 cm
- Controls: Two analogue sticks, direction pad, face buttons and shoulder buttons, as shown in the photos
- Interface: USB
- Vibration: None
- Phone holder: Separate bracket, included
- Colour: Red with black
What the Supplier Does Not State
The supplier's sheet for the S5 Plus is short. These points are not given:
- How it connects. The sheet lists a USB interface and a charging cable, and does not say in writing how the pad talks to the phone. A charging cable points to a built-in battery and wireless use, and phone gamepads of this type normally connect by Bluetooth. We cannot state that as a confirmed specification. Ask us before ordering if the connection type matters to you.
- Battery capacity and play time.
- Bracket opening width. Tell us your phone model, with its case, if it is a large one.
- Supported system versions. Android and iOS are listed without version numbers.
- Weight.
A Straight Answer on Game Compatibility
A controller that pairs with your phone will still do nothing in a game that was written for touch only. Before buying, check that the games you play support controllers. Look in each game's description or its settings menu.
- Android. Games with controller support, and emulators, generally work with standard gamepads.
- iOS. The supplier lists iOS but gives no detail on the mode or the games supported. Controller support on iPhone varies a great deal by game and system version. If an iPhone is your main device, tell us which games you play and we will ask the supplier.
Some pads are sold with button-mapping apps that place virtual touches on the screen for touch-only games. The supplier does not mention one for this model, so we do not promise it.
Setting It Up
- Charge the gamepad fully with the supplied cable.
- Read the manual for the start-up mode that matches your phone. Pads of this kind usually have separate modes for Android and iOS.
- Switch the pad on in that mode and pair it from the phone's settings.
- Fit the bracket to the pad, open its clip and seat the phone in the middle. Keep the clip off the phone's side buttons.
- Open a controller-ready game and check the button layout in its settings.
If a game ignores the pad, switch it off and try the other start-up mode. A wrong mode is the usual cause.
Why Use a Pad?
A mobile game played with a pad has several advantages over touch controls:
- A clear screen. Your thumbs are on the sticks, not on the picture.
- Analogue control. A stick gives fine steering and walking speed that an on-screen pad cannot.
- Shoulder buttons. You can aim and fire, or brake and accelerate, without lifting a thumb.
- Comfort. A shaped grip is easier on the hands over a long session than pinching a flat phone.
The supplier lists no vibration, so there is no rumble feedback.
Tips
- Remove a thick phone case if the bracket does not grip well.
- Keep the phone's charger port clear so you can plug the phone in during long sessions.
- Turn off Bluetooth devices you are not using to cut interference.
- The phone sits high on the bracket, which makes the unit top-heavy. Rest your forearms on a table or your lap.
- Use the bracket's tilt, if it has one, to cut reflections from overhead lights.
Care
- Wipe the pad with a dry cloth. Keep drinks and liquid away from the sticks and port.
- Take the phone out of the bracket before putting the pad in a bag.
- Do not leave it charging on a bed or sofa, or in a hot car.
- Top up the battery every couple of months in storage.
- A stick that drifts often has dust under it. A short puff of clean air round the base can help.
Who It Suits
Phone players who use emulators or controller-ready games, people who play racing, platform and fighting games on the move, parents setting up a spare phone as a games device, and anyone who wants a pad with a bold red finish.
Common Questions
Is it a games console? No. It is a controller. Your phone runs the games.
Are games included? No.
Does it work with every game? No. Only games that support controllers will respond.
Does it vibrate? No. The supplier lists no vibration.
Is it a branded controller? No. S5 Plus is the model name it is sold under. It is an unbranded controller from our supplier.
Buy the S5 Plus Game Controller at Easy Life Markets
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