Tutorial: How to Use GameSir VX2 AimBox

 

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        1.  CONNECT TO PlayStation 4

    Go to PlayStation 4 “Accessories>Controllers>Communication Method>Use USB cable”

    • Connect the official PlayStation 4 game controller to the controller connection interface
    • Connect the keyboard/mouse to the keyboard/mouse interface
    • Connect the VX2 AimBox to the USB port of PlayStation4 through the USB plug. After the VX2 AimBox is started, the indicator light defaults to a phantom color cycle. When the indicator light flashes blue 3 times, it means the recognition is successful and can be controlled.

    Indicator

    Explanation

    phantom cycle

    Default light effect

    Blue flashes 3 times

    Recognize to PlayStation 4 mode

     Note: Please press the RESET button to restart it if VX2 AimBox doesn't work.

    2.  CONNECT TO PlayStation 5

    Note: Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 system update in May. If your PS5 console updates to 22.01-05.10.00 or above, VX2 AimBox cant connect with PS5 console to play PS4 & PS5 games any more. Below steps are for PS5 console software below 22.01-05.10.00

    Only games that can be controlled using PlayStation4 game controllers are supported.

    • Connect the official PlayStation 4 game controller to the controller connection interface
    • Connect the keyboard/mouse to the keyboard/mouse interface
    • Connect the VX2 AimBox to the USB port of PlayStation5 through the USB plug. After the

    VX2 AimBox is started, the indicator light defaults to a phantom color cycle. When the indicator light flashes blue 3 times, it means the recognition is successful and can be controlled.

      Indicator

      Explanation

      phantom cycle

      Default light effect

      Blue flashes 3 times

      Recognize to PlayStation 5 mode

      Note: Please press the RESET button to restart it if VX2 AimBox doesn't work.

      3. CONNECT TO Xbox Series

      • Connect the official Xbox gamepad to the controller connection interface
      • Connect the keyboard/mouse to the keyboard/mouse interface
      • Connect the VX2 AimBox to the USB port of Xbox Series through the USB plug. After

      the VX2 AimBox is turned on, the indicator light defaults to a phantom color cycle. When the indicator light flashes green 3 times, it means that the recognition is successful and can be controlled.

      Indicator

      Explanation

      phantom cycle

      Default light effect

      Blue flashes 3 times

      Recognize to Xbox Series mode

      Note: Please press the RESET button to restart it if VX2 AimBox doesn't work.

      4. CONNECT TO Xbox One

      • Connect the official Xbox One game controller to the controller connection interface
      • Connect the keyboard/mouse to the keyboard/mouse interface
      • Connect VX2 AimBox to the USB port of Xbox One through the USB plug. After the VX2

      AimBOX is turned on, the indicator light defaults to a phantom color cycle. When the indicator light flashes green 3 times, it means that the recognition is successful and can be controlled.

      Indicator

      Explanation

      phantom cycle

      Default light effect

      Red flashes 3 times

      Recognize to Xbox One mode

      Note: Please press the RESET button to restart it if VX2 AimBox doesn't work.

      5. CONNECT TO Nintendo Switch

      Go to switch “System Settings> controller and sensors> Pro controller wired connection” and adjust it to the “on” state.

      • Connect the keyboard/mouse to the keyboard/mouse interface.
      • Connect VX2 AimBox to the USB interface of Nintendo switch dock through USB plug.

      After VX2 AimBox is turned on, the indicator light defaults to the phantom color cycle.

      When the indicator light flashes red three times, it means the recognition is successful and can be controlled.

      Indicator

      Explanation

      phantom cycle

      Default light effect

      Red flashes 3 times

      Recognize to Nintendo Switch mode

      6. CONNECT TO The Mobile App

      The GameSir/VLead mobile app offers multiple features that give you the flexibility to customize gamepad button mappings, sensitivity adjustments, and firmware version upgrades, and other features when necessary.

      A. CONNECT TO "GAMESIR" APP

      Since the latest GameSir App won’t include any VX Series products. If you want to still use GameSir App to customize settings,

      For Android users of VX series products, 2 ways as below:

      • When using GameSir App above 4.2.6 Android version, turn on phone’s Bluetooth, search for VX Series products and pair in Bluetooth list. After successful pair, you can directly go to GameSir App and set VX Series products.
      • Download GameSir App 4.2.6 Version and use it as normal.

      For iPhone users of VX series products, you can do as below:

      • When connecting to VX/VX2 AimBox, turn on phone’s Bluetooth, go to GameSir App, wait for a moment and will connect automatically.
      • When connecting to VX/VX2 AimSwitch, 

      a. Turn on phone’s Bluetooth, go to GameSir App, wait for a moment and will connect automatically.

      b. Turn on phone’s Bluetooth, search for VX Series products and pair in Bluetooth list. After successful pair, you can directly go to GameSir App and set VX Series products.

      B. CONNECT TO "VLEAD" APP

      • Turn on the Bluetooth of the mobile phone, search theLeadJoy-VX2 Box in the Bluetooth device, pair and connect.
      • Open up the VLead app for a highly personalized setting.

      7. SWITCHING THE LIGHTING EFFECT

      You can use GameSir/VLead App to customize the lighting effect.

      Light Effect

      Color cycling (default)

      Steady Blue

      Steady Green

      Steady Orange

      Steady Purple

       

      8. SUPPLY POWER TO VX2 AIMBOX THROUGH TYPE-C INTERFACE

      Please note that VX2 AimBox may not be able to provide the required power for some keyboards/mouses. After power on, they may not work normally. In this case, please try to input additional power to the Type-C interface on the VX2 AimBox to supply power.

      9. COMPARE VX AimBox & VX2 AIMBOX 

       

      3.5mm Audio Port

      No

      Yes

      RESET Button

      No

      Yes

      Lighting Effect Switch

      Switch by top GameSir logo button

      Switch by GameSir/VLead App

      PS5 Games Compatibility

      No

      Yes, with Sony licensed third-party controller on PS5 console (software below 22.01-05.10.00)

       

      FAQ

      1. What consoles does VX2 AimBox support?

      It supports Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (software below 22.01-05.10.00) and Nintendo Switch.

      Doesn't support PlayStation 5 software 22.01-05.10.00 or above.

      2. Does VX2 AimBox support the 3.5mm wired headset on above platforms?

      Yes, except on PlayStation 5.

      3. Does the 3.5mm audio jack support hearing and speaking simultaneously?

      Yes, it does.

      4. Can I play PS5 games with VX2 AimBox?

      Yes, need Sony licensed third-party controller on PS5 console (software below 22.01-05.10.00).

      5. Can I use third-party controllers on VX2 AimBox? 

      Only with PS5 (software below 22.01-05.10.00), can use Sony licensed third-party controller.

      With the rest compatible platforms, it’s required to correspondingly use the official controller with the corresponding console.

      6. Whats the mouse & keyboard compatibility on VX2 AimBox?

      It works with wireless / wired mouse and keyboard that don’t need additional driver installation.

      7. How to reset VX2 AimBox?

      Press the top logo button to reset it.

      8. Can I adjust mouse and keyboard parameters?

      Yes, through GameSir/VLead App, you can customize mouse, keybind, ADS, joystick (character movement speed) and lighting for each game.

      9. How to download GameSir App?

      Click here to download

      10. How to download VLead App?

      Click here to download