GameSir's X3 combines a customizable Android phone gaming controller with a

remarkably effective cooling system. From the front, it looks a lot like other mobile gaming
controllers such as ththe X3 powers the controller's cooling when connected to an external
power source. The USB-C port on the right can be used to charge your device. Josh
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There is a second USB-C port on the bottom right of the controller. That port is used to
charge your device while gaming if you connect a power bank or wall adapter to it and your
phone supports passthrough charging (the Pixel does). That means if you want to cool and
keep your phone charged simultaneously two USB-C cables will need to be connected to
the controller.
The cooling starts nearly instantaneously when connected to a power source. There is no
power switch or anything so when you plug the controller in, the rear fan spins up and its
colorful RGB lights kick on. The silicone pad then gets ice cold and starts pulling heat away
from your phone. It seemeallout: New Vegas

Fallout: New Vegas is held in high regard by many as one of the best games in the entire
series. It combines the role-playing aspects of past Fallout games with the technical
achievements of later 3D titles to make for an experience that is genuinely the best of both
worlds.
Given the complex systems in Fallout: New Vegas, it's easy to see why the added benefit
of a keyboard and mouse is so important here. Of course, another reason to use this
control scheme is that most mods don't really support controllers either, which is a bummer.
Dishonored
Dishonored is one of the greatest immersive sims ever made. It's easy to see why this
stealth-action title played a huge part in turning Arkane Studios into a mainstream
company.
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There's no denying that Dishonored can be played from start to end with a controller.
However, the keyboard and mouse is simply more accurate and lets players carry out
actions quickly and more efficiently.
Superhot
At a glance, Superhot seems like a game tailor-made for controllers. Aiming in first person
is challenging, and Superhot makes things slightly easier by slowing down time to a crawl
as players try and nail the best shot possible.
However, this wouldn't been applicable if time completely stopped in Superhot. Instead,
time moves at an extremely slow pace when players are standing, meaning that a bullet
coming towards them can still hit them if they take too much time to aim — something that
won't happen if players use a mouse and keyboard instead.
The Elder Scrolls Series
Although many players prefer a controller for The Elder Scrolls, the keyboard and mouse
combination is more intuitive. As a game with a variety of spells to switch between, the
keyboard and mouse are incomparable.
Most people would even go as far as to say that The Elder Scrolls is a great keyboard and
mouse learning game. If players have never tried the keyboard and mouse, and they're
itching to play a role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls is appealing. It doesn't have too many
key bindings to make it needlessly complicated.
BioShock Trilogy
Players are divided over whether the keyboard and mouse or the controller is the better
peripheral for the BioShock series. The first reason to use the keyboard and mouse
combination for BioShock is that it is a first-person shooter.
However, BioShock simplifies controls when using a controller. Players can't go wrong with
either, but keyboard and mouse win for being easier at higher difficulties.
Half-Life 1 & 2
The Half-Life series is recognized as one of the greatest game series of all time. The latest
entry, Half-Life: Alyx, is a virtual reality exclusive and is incompatible with a keyboard and
mouse setup. This is a series that is continually pushing innovation with gameplay way
ahead of its time.
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Both Half-Life and Half-Life 2 play better with a keyboard and mouse. While the controller is
more comfortable, a mouse can have different DPI settings and extra buttons. A mouse can
pinpoint locations easier, making it the best match for Half-Life.
Portal Series
The decision to add the Portal series is potentially a divisive opinion. Whether someone
prefers a keyboard and mouse or a controller is mostly a personal preference.
d to only take seconds before my phone completely cooled off. 
e Razer Kishi or Backbone One -- with the exception of a large silicone-coated pad
between the two control grips. That pad adds more than just some grip to help hold your
phone: It's a Peltier cooling module backed by a heat sink and a seven-blade fan to pull
heat away. 
Originally an Indiegogo project, the X3 Type-C controller is available from Amazon and
direct from Gamesir for $100 or £100. (It's currently unavailable in Australia, but the UK
price converts to AU$178.) The price is average for a controller like this, though others
don't have integrated cooling systems. GameSir also includes a carrying case, two concave
and two convex thumbstick caps, two high-rise thumbsticks, a faceted D-pad and a 1.5-
meter USB-C cable. 
GameSir X3 Type-C Mobile Game Controller: $99 at Amazon
I tested the X3 out with my Google Pixel 6 Pro and mainly playing Xbox Game Pass
games. The Pixel slots in a little easier thanks to the flexible, tiltable USB-C connector. The
controller can't be used with a case on your phone... Not because it won't fit (though it didn't
with either of the slim cases I tried) but because the phone has to be touching the cooling
pad to be effective. The controller accommodated the Pixel 6 Pro's big camera bump
though, and the controls were active and ready for gaming as soon as the USB-C
connector was in the phone's port. 
rwatch
Blizzard's Overwatch is one of the most streamed games on Twitch. It's competitive, vibrant
team-based matches set a new standard for gaming.
As a first-person shooter, Overwatch is best played with a keyboard and mouse. The game
can also be played with a controller, but a player will undoubtedly have an advantage with a
keyboard and mouse.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of the most competitive first-person shooters on the
planet. It takes a steady hand and as much precision as players can muster.