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How We Test

Ever wonder how we figure out which mobile games are awesome with a controller? Well, it’s not magic! We’re just like you – people who love to kick back and play games on our phones and tablets. We do a whole lot of testing to make sure our recommendations are spot-on, so you can just focus on playing, not guessing.

Here’s the inside scoop on how we test every single game:

Our Mobile Devices

First things first, every game gets played on a mix of different phones and tablets. Why? Because games can act a little differently depending on the device. We want to make sure we catch any little hiccups, so you know exactly what to expect before you download.

Here are some of the devices we use for testing:

  • A reliable Google Pixel 4a 5G: A great everyday phone that helps us see how games perform.
  • A Motorola Stylus 5G (2021): This gives us a good idea of how games run on different Android phones.
  • Our Razer Phone 2 (running Lineage OS 20): Even though it’s a special gaming phone, we test on it to cover all bases!
  • An iPad (7th Gen): Perfect for checking how games play on a popular tablet.
  • An iPhone SE (2nd Generation): Essential for testing on a common iPhone model.
  • And the Fire HD 8 (2024): To see how games handle on Amazon’s popular tablet, which sometimes has its own unique ways!
  • And a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9: A widely used Android tablet, helping us cover more ground for tablet gamers.

Our Controller Lineup

Once a game’s running smoothly on our test devices, it’s time for the fun part: hooking up the controllers! We try each game with a bunch of popular controllers to see what works perfectly, what’s a bit tricky, and if there are any surprises. We’re testing with the same kinds of controllers you might use, so our results are super helpful for your setup.

Our collection of controllers includes:

  • The Razer Kishi V2: A sleek controller that snaps right onto your phone.
  • The original Razer Kishi V1: Still a favorite for many mobile gamers.
  • The versatile Gamesir X2 Bluetooth: A solid choice that works with both Android and Apple devices.
  • The Backbone One (1st Generation): It feels just like a console controller, but for your phone!
  • A classic Microsoft Xbox One Controller Midnight Forces II Special Edition Blue (Model 1708): You can’t go wrong with a reliable Xbox controller.
  • A familiar PlayStation DualShock 4: For all our PlayStation fans out there.
  • And the PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller: Bringing that next-generation PlayStation feel to mobile gaming.

By putting every game through all these tests, we can confidently tell you exactly what kind of experience you’ll get. No more guessing, no more downloading games only to find they don’t work with your controller – just pure, easy, controller-friendly mobile gaming fun!