Machenike G5 Pro
Wireless controller with back buttons
Pros
- Hall-effect sticks that resist drift
- Connects by USB-C cable, 2.4 GHz dongle or Bluetooth
- Programmable back buttons, plus stick and trigger tuning in the companion app
Cons
- Rear buttons can be uncomfortable to reach
- Some reviewers find the D-pad inconsistent
- No headphone jack
- Several versions are sold (G5 Pro, V2, Max), so check which one the listing is
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Details and specs
The Machenike G5 Pro is a mid-priced controller with Hall-effect sticks that resist drift. It connects by USB-C cable, 2.4 GHz dongle or Bluetooth, and the companion app lets you program the back buttons and tune the sticks and triggers.
Reviewers find the rear buttons uncomfortable to reach, and some find the D-pad inconsistent. There’s no headphone jack. Several versions are sold under similar names (G5 Pro, G5 Pro V2, G5 Pro Max), with different triggers and extras, so check which one the listing is.
- Hall-effect sticks
- USB-C cable, 2.4 GHz dongle and Bluetooth
- Programmable back buttons
- Works with PC, Switch, Android, iOS and Steam Deck
