MSI Force GC30
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Convenient multi-platform wireless game pad (gamepad) for personal computers, Sony PlayStation 3 game consoles, as well as smartphones, tablets and set-top boxes running the Android operating system. It is connected to the main device using a complete two-metre USB cable or a small-sized USB adapter that organizes data transmission over a radio channel with a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
It connects to smartphones and tablets that do not have a full-sized USB port using an OTG adapter. Fully compatible with personal computers running Windows operating systems. It is positioned as a product of the middle price category, designed for a wide range of gamers who need a universal game pad “for all occasions”. The layout solutions and external design of this model are similar to those used in the controllers of the Microsoft Xbox One Series consoles.
Thanks to this prototype, the MSI Force GC30 gamepad demonstrates excellent ergonomics and fits comfortably in both children's hands and in the palm of an adult man. Equipped with a digital cross (D-pad), four main keys, four triggers (two bumpers + two triggers), two analogue sticks and additional buttons. Equipped with an integrated lithium-ion battery (8 hours of active play) and two vibration motors for feedback (works only when supported by games).
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90% of all these gamepads come with defects in the left stick, including the GC20 (wired model). The internet suggests all sorts of "workarounds and tricks," but nothing helps: the left stick (and later the right one) starts to drift terribly, making it almost impossible or at least very inconvenient to control anything in the game. Essentially, this is the only, but very serious problem with this gamepad and if it weren't for this issue, I would recommend it to everyone. - Pleasant to the touch material - The set includes a rather long micro-USB cable. - The buttons are pressed quite well. - During the entire period of use, there was not a single failure during wireless gameplay on the gamepad. - Feels like the battery lasts quite a long time. - Factory defect in the left stick on almost all gamepad models. - No charging indicator. - Inconvenient and unclear switching between gamepad modes (in case someone needs it).  Yaroslav Mitrohovich: use MSI Force GC30 more than year |
Two cables for connecting to a PC or smartphone
As a company created by players for players, the Taiwanese giant MSI is also engaged in the release of gamepads. The GC30 gamepad, which was released in the Force series in 2019, enjoys the greatest success in the company's assortment. One of its charms lies in its multiplatform nature - it is easily picked up by PCs, Android mobile devices, and some versions of the PlayStation console. PS3 is officially supported, PS4 is supported with crutches. To do this, it is equipped with two cables (two-metre USB and a short 30-cm OTG for smartphones) and a wireless Bluetooth adapter that operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
Xbox Controller style design
At the end of the Force GC30 there are 2 analogue sticks, a D-pad with arrows, four front buttons with an Xbox-style designation, four side triggers and several navigation keys in the centre. In general, the MSI Force GC30 completely copies the schematics of the Xbox controller with diagonal sticks and perpendicular triggers. For people accustomed to the Sony DualShock circuitry, this can be a problem, but we still recommend overpowering yourself - the Microsoft gamepad circuitry is even more convenient in some ways and you get used to it in a matter of minutes.
Durable Key Switches
Considering that the MSI Force GC30 costs a little less than the original Xbox controller, MSI decided to attract buyers with attention to quality. For example, analogue triggers recognize up to 256 degrees of pressure, pushbutton switches are claimed to have a life of 2 million clicks (against a million from competitors), and the package includes interchangeable cross pads with magnetic fasteners. As for the overall level of performance, it's hard to find fault with something - the triggers are smooth, the material is tactilely pleasant, the body fits comfortably in the hand. No one saw much difference in quality compared to DualShock or Xbox Controller. However the network complains about the deterioration in the performance of the left stick, but we did not test the MSI Force GC30 long enough to confirm or deny this information.
