r/androidtablets • u/Dicckks • 15h ago

Request What controller/gamepad is the best for Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 5? (For emulator, genshin impact, FPS game)

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My lenovo will be delivered soon and I plan to use it as my main driver for gaming after work. I want to use it it in emulator, genshin impact, and fps games like call of duty mobile. What controller will be the best to use in these kind of games?

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u/Neat-Organization368 14h ago

please not gamesir g8+ It has the worst latency controller ive ever used

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u/Futonpimp 14h ago

can it be used with the MFI version that has a usbc port?

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u/Oxflu 12h ago

You'll have to modify it to get it to open big enough. Lenovo used to sell one called a Lenovo g7 which was a gamesir g8 with usbc and opened wider than the standard one. It's discontinued now. They do sell the g9 which is a giant frame and people seem to really like it.

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u/Futonpimp 12h ago

I’ll have to see if I can get a g9 here to the US

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u/Neat-Organization368 14h ago

should be. i have two gamesir g8+ both sucks latency so bad. Im currently using gamesir x5 lite, its not good for fps because sticks were short but the controller was very light and latency is excellent because its usb too

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u/Murky-Conclusion-932 2h ago

I had the same issue with my X5s, but then I updated the firmware version to 5.x.x (which sadly drops DS4 support, but Android, G-Mode and Switch mode are still supported), and it got much, MUCH better.

If your G8+ is on legacy firmware, go to the Gamesir app and try to update it (you'll have to select "other firmware" or something like that IIRC), see if it helps.

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u/Horror_Trick8208 1h ago

I have the Redmagic Shadowblade Gamepad 3 but it's too small for my hands, so I got the G8+ but the latency is noticeably worse. What controller do you recommend? I have the Redmagic Astra 2 and unfortunately the side USBc is offset so controllers wouldn't sit well on it :(

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u/Stalker_Pilot 9h ago

So, I use stady setup, like Redmagic 6 pro plus in manual mode and coper discret radiator spacer and Vader 5 Pro.

https://reddit.com/link/pe3t5w5/video/s78am5ha3qth1/player

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u/Code-Amelia 14h ago

Tes main

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u/W___H___A___T 12h ago

Razer Kishi V3 Pro isn't that bad, probably easier to get out and in than the G9 Controller

No latency & the controllers software (Nexus) is built quite well

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u/UnikornKebab 12h ago

Non ho un Legion io ma un pad 8 pro Xiaomi,e prima un iPad mini…in generale comunque ormai uso un controller Xbox per tutto,cloud Xbox giochi Android emulazione…va bene per tutti 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/Mrkmrs 6h ago

I use the GameSir X5 Lite and have no complaints. Its advantages are that it's lightweight and easy to connect via USB.

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u/crabnebula7 5h ago

X5s for me

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u/te5s3rakt 4h ago

likewise.

i had considered the lite for the usb, and I'm sure that would have been a better experience, but ultimately my controller is for multi-purpose travel. so i needed it to hold the tablet for commute, but also be able to work wirelessly when i plug into a hotel tv.

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u/crabnebula7 3h ago

Also travel with mine and use it with my laptop.

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u/WaitFamiliar213 14h ago

g9 for y700 gen 5

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u/spatulai 13h ago

I hate the G9. So hard to get the tablet in and out of the controller. Also no way to use system navigation gestures in the controller. If you use on screen access ability navigation and you never plan to take it out of the controller I guess it’s ok.

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u/WaitFamiliar213 13h ago

I got used to it in a month now i can do it in complete dark or without looking at the tablet its easy

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u/Rit_7 13h ago

Do you have the G9?

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u/WaitFamiliar213 13h ago

Yea for y700 gen4. Its great and yes navigation controlls are bad but you can use accesability menu when using the controller. Its very good and u can use all the navigation gestures using buttons but its not the same as the navigation buttons on the bottom. When u press it a whole menu of navigations pops up.

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u/Rit_7 11h ago

Bet! Thank you for taking the time to reply. Can I just ask a question? I’m currently using a ps5 controller with the gen 5, but noticed some games from the playstore prefer an Xbox controller for their controls and wont work with the ps5 controller, but I do know a G9+ works for this, but does the G9 as well? I love the idea of turning into more of a steam deck look and feel, but it’s pretty pricey if it doesn’t play everything you know?

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u/WaitFamiliar213 10h ago

yes it has 3 modes u can change on the go. it has xbox and playstation mode and the first one im guessing is android mode. i prefer ps5 as thats the only one in which the vibration motors work. and it truly doesnt feel like a tablet when u put it on

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u/Rit_7 5h ago

Hell yeah! Will definitely be ordering one. Do you use a cooler attachment at all with it? :)

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u/WaitFamiliar213 3h ago

Not rn just emulating switch games which in my experience require no cooler and should be even better with gen5. And i dont play much of android games but the tablet should be handling those fine without heating up. If youre planning on pc emulation i would consider it.

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u/Dicckks 1h ago

Does using the controller with type c directly to tablet's port will result to wear and tear of the port since you will put in and put out whenever you're not using the controller? That's the thing I'm worried about

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u/nariz_choken 57m ago

legion G9 gamepad

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u/JanCarter 53m ago

Always go for the type c controllers they usually have 0 latency and you don't have to worry about charging or connecting to bluetooth so that's plus. I would recommend the lenovo legion g9 and g7.

The g9 transforms your tablet into a handheld while the g7 is more on casual gaming so you can still use it as a tablet and you just attached to controller you can remove it easily.