EasySMX ESM-9013 Review – Gamepad for PC, Pi, Android & PS3

Welcome to our EasySMX ESM-9013 review. In this article we will be unboxing the gamepads, taking a closer look at the them and testing the game controllers with a game or two.

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Unboxing the EasySMX ESM-9013

Inside you have the EasySMX ESM-9013 game controller which we will show in more detail in a moment.

There is a 2.4G wireless dongle which plugs into the USB port on your device. And finally there is a manual which is in multiple languages including English, German and Italian.

Overview of the EasySMX ESM-9013

There are two gamepad colours available; camouflage with blue trim and a white and black pattern with green trim.

Let’s take a closer look at the controller. On the front are the clickable dual analogue sticks and the classic D-Pad, along with four gaming buttons. In the middle area there are Back, START,  and Home,  and just below, the Turbo with LED indicator

On the top are Left and Right Shoulder and Trigger buttons.

The EasySMX ESM-9013 gamepad is powered by two AA batteries. The battery compartment is located on the back of the gaming controller and can be easily replenished with new batteries.

Using the gamepad

Pressing the Home button will switch on the joypad and it will connect to the wireless dongle near instantly.

The ESM-9013 gamepad can be used on Windows PC, PlayStation 3, Android 4+ devices and Raspberry Pi such as RetroPie and Recalbox. You can switch between controller modes for these devices by holding the Home button for five seconds and the LED status will change. You can refer to the manual for each mode and which is best for your device.

The turbo button can be set up for turbo functions mapped to one button at a time. Simply hold the button to wish to use,  and then press the Turbo button. The LED will turn blue to indicate that it has been set and you can now use the button in turbo mode. If you wish to cancel the turbo, simply press the button and turbo again.

Final Thoughts

Like the other EasySMX game controllers, they all feel very comfortable to hold. This controller is heavier by around 70 grams than the 9001 model as it uses AA batteries rather than a rechargeable battery. Battery life is stated at around 20 hours for two AA 1800mAh batteries.

The analogue sticks and buttons are very responsive and accurate. The wireless signal works up to 10 meters clear line of sight away, and at no time did the signal drop or a delayed response to input.

I can highly recommend this controller! It feels comfortable, has great accuracy, and is compatible with a range of devices.

Where to buy the EasySMX ESM-9013?

You can learn more and buy your EasySMX ESM-9013 here. You can browse our range of EasySMX controllers here.