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General

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Series

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G71Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

80EL01, 80EL024Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 16 October 2026Public shop product JSON variant SKUs: Green Edition 80EL01, Blue Edition 80EL02. The barcode cells repeat the SKUs and are not GTINs.

GSG700SE-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact currently sold White SKU GSG700SE-1 in public embedded product variant data. Blue, Purple and Orange rows repeat one barcode, so those configurations and their GTINs are not inherited.

GTIN / EAN

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69366852206761Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact White barcode 6936685220676. No repeated sibling colour barcode assigned to White.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

16 August 20236Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2023/08/8bitdo-unveils-new-micro-switch-controller-available-in-blue-and-greenRead 16 October 2026Article of 17 August 2023 embeds the maker's 16 August 2023 announcement post.

13 June 20235Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-gamesir-g7-se-a-special-secure-superior-controller-xboxRead 5 October 2026Maker dated June 13, 2023 explicitly announces launch and opens preorder. This is announcement, not actual first retail.

Status

Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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GameSir G7 HE14Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-reviewRead 23 October 2026Windows Central's review calls the G7 SE the predecessor of the G7 HE.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$24.996Press articlenintendolife.com/news/2023/08/8bitdo-unveils-new-micro-switch-controller-available-in-blue-and-greenRead 16 October 2026Article says it costs $24.99 USD. Excl. tax. Retro Dodo of 17 August 2023 gives the same price.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026The page has Order on Amazon links for the US and the UK.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue Edition, Green Edition4Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-micro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 16 October 2026Variant names in the shop are Blue Edition and Green Edition.

White1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Gamepad2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stick layout

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Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face button labels

Nintendo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Control diagram: X top, Y left, A right, B bottom. This is the Nintendo layout.

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	Not available
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec table lists Switch 3.0.0+, Switch 2 20.1.1+ and Android 9.0+ as gamepad platforms, and Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Windows for Keyboard mode only. Bluetooth for Switch and Switch 2 is stated in the page text. Windows, macOS and iOS rows are Keyboard mode only, so full_features is false. Raspberry Pi appears only in the support FAQ and has no platform option.

BGameSir G7 SE

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)
Xbox One	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-gamesir-g7-se-a-special-secure-superior-controller-xboxRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch article title identifies the Controller Designed for XBOX. Its introduction explicitly calls the G7 SE Xbox-licensed. The manual footer lists Microsoft trademarks and is not independently claimed as license wording.

Input modes

DirectInput, Switch Pro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Controller Mode row lists D-input, Switch mode and Keyboard mode. Switch mode is stored as switch_pro because the manual asks for Pro Controller Wired Communication on the Switch. Keyboard mode has no option in the schema (keyboard only, mouse mapping is not supported).

Xbox GIP, XInput4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 5 October 2026

Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026A mode switch with S, D and K positions picks Switch, D-input and Keyboard mode.

Button combo4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 5 October 2026Exact G7 SE/G7 HE/Kaleid/T7 connection troubleshooting names holding Xbox+Share for three seconds to force switching XInput/GIP. PID switch Xbox+M is a separate operation.

Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Footnote: does not support vibration, motion sensing, NFC scanning, infrared camera or console wake.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact G7 SE tech table explicitly Wired, 3 m detachable USB-C cable. Current overview repeats G7 Pro two-mode wireless text in one section, which is contradicted by its own G7 SE title, exact spec table and full manual. No wireless row stored.

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

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Wireless receiver

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

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Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

38Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Hands-on review: it can be paired to 3 different devices, one for each of the S, D and K modes, but not at the same time.

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Wired connector

USB-C7Press article9to5toys.com/2023/08/17/8bitdo-mini-gamepad-microRead 16 October 2026Same sentence: wired USB-C connection. The maker lists only USB cable and Wired.8Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Same USB-C port is used for wired play.

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Includes list names a separate USB cable. The pad has its own USB port, so the cable is not fixed.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

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BGameSir G7 SE

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
USB (wired)	Xbox Series X|S	250
USB (wired)	Xbox One	250

Source4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 5 October 2026Maker General FAQ says Xbox consoles enforce a 250 Hz limit, with 1000 Hz only on PC. Current G7 SE overview claims PC 1000 Hz but includes erroneous 2.4 GHz copied wording. Exact G7 SE wired manual/spec restrict this row to USB wired. Intermediate claimed 500 Hz mode omitted because an exact maker cell was not located.

Polling rate wired

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Yes3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Nexus section and FAQ 7 explicitly joystick zones and zero-deadzone/Raw mode. Does not establish a numeric factory default.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Stick tension No.

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device layout labels L3 and R3, mapping list explicitly includes LS/RS.

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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On the device, App2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 5 October 2026Exact G7 HE/G7 SE/Kaleid/T7 issue section explicitly app or manual calibration. Manual requires faceplate installed. No unproved Steam-native API or firmware version stored.

Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Digital8Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Review calls the four shoulder buttons clicky. The maker lists no analog input. SlashGear also describes four shoulder bumpers. Stored as digital.9Press articleslashgear.com/1368171/8bitdo-micro-controller-android-switchRead 16 October 2026Article lists 16 inputs: a D-pad, four face buttons, four extra buttons and four shoulder bumpers, with no analog sticks.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Trigger lock No. Maker electronic hair-trigger mode is not a physical stop.

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Yes3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Nexus explicitly trigger zones, not inferred from hair-trigger mode.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Pre-sale FAQ 4 explicitly says hold M+LT/RT until vibration to switch hair-trigger mode. This is electronic threshold adjustment, not physical trigger stops.

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Diagram and maker photo show a single cross-shaped D-pad.

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

D-pad switches

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Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified D-pad buttons type Membrane.

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Complete control diagram: L2, L, R, R2, select, start, star, home, D-pad and ABXY on the front, mode switch and pair button on the bottom edge. No rear buttons.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker/manual call R4/L4 back buttons, with separate ON/OFF quick latches. They are not removable paddles.

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Only L, L2, R and R2 are labelled on the shoulders. These are standard shoulder controls.

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Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

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21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Two additional mappable back buttons R4/L4 only. Ordinary remappable controls do not increase this count.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual only points to the Ultimate Software app for key output changes in Keyboard mode. It gives no on-controller remapping steps. Turbo on the Star button is not remapping.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026

Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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32Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual three custom profiles plus separately named fixed Default. M+Y default, M+B profile1, M+A profile2, M+X profile3. Default editability is not asserted.3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026

Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Yes10Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Dedicated M function button plus Y selects Default, B selects custom 1, A selects custom 2, X selects custom 3. This qualifies as a profile-switch combination under the schema. Normal ABXY inputs are not four additional dedicated profile buttons.

Turbo

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/micro.htmlRead 16 October 2026FAQ: the Star button enables Turbo, only in D-input over Bluetooth on Android. Not available in Switch mode or Keyboard mode. Plus, minus, D-pad and Home cannot be set to turbo.

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Macros

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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Macros No. Ordinary button mapping is not a macro.

Share or capture button

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026FAQ 7 explicitly configures impulse triggers for all games. Basic grip rumble and trigger impulse feedback are distinct.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

01Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Footnote and FAQ say the pad does not support vibration, so zero rumble motors.

23Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ 6 gives four motors in total, explicitly two in the grips and two behind the triggers. This field counts only the two grip actuators. The two trigger actuators are stored separately, not included twice.10Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Exact tutorial Pre-sale FAQ 6 explicitly separates two grip motors from two behind the triggers. Grip count corrected from the total 4 to 2. Trigger count remains 2, so combined physical count is 4.

Trigger rumble motors

01Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026No vibration support of any kind per the footnote, so zero trigger motors.

23Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Same exact FAQ says two behind triggers, counted separately from two main grip motors.10Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Same exact FAQ gives two behind the triggers. Existing value 2 is unchanged and is not included in the grip-only field.

Adjustable rumble

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Yes3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026Nexus section explicitly vibration level control.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Same footnote. Support FAQ also says no vibration or motion control.

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Gyroscope No.

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No touchpad in the complete control diagram.

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Touchpads

02Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No touchpad in the complete control diagram.

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified NFC No.

IR camera

No1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

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Built-in display

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No display in the control diagram. The maker page lists none.

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Display No.

Light bar

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026The only light is a single power and status LED. No light bar.

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RGB lighting

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026The only light is a single power and status LED that shows red. No RGB lighting.

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

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BGameSir G7 SE

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3	2.44	4.28	0.35	1,000	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	3.23	2.51	3.9	0.31	1,000	Windows

Source8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Selected Prometheus 82 v5.3.0.0 tests #9136/#9138, June 10, 2026, Danny89, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, XInput USB cable, firmware 6.6.4. Button/stick latency measured independently of polling, sticks at 99% deflection. Median polling 1000 Hz from separate polling test.

Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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3ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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3.23ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

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BGameSir G7 SE

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	4,000	1.8%
Right	0%	0%	4,000	1.7%

Source8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stick Tracer August 24, 2025, John Punch, Windows 10.0.26100, cable XInput, firmware 6.5.6, polling 942.16 Hz. Published 4000 steps on both sticks, circle 0.0%, centre 1.8/1.7%, inner none. Outer 0.6 mm omitted because schema expects percent. Maker later identified firmware 6.5.6 connection problems. Dated test context retained, not a guarantee of current firmware performance.

Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No audio jack in the control diagram. The spec list has no audio feature.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Jack works over

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USB (wired)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Only wired route exists. Manual volume/microphone sections require plugged-in 3.5 mm headset. Current maker FAQ recommends 250 Hz for headset stability after a polling change.

Speaker

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No speaker in the control diagram or the maker spec list.

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Microphone

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No microphone in the control diagram or the maker spec list.

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026No microphone mute control in the complete control diagram.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Tech Specs Power & Charging explicitly says Battery: No.

Batteries

11Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row names one 180mAh Li-on battery.

011Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Power & Charging Battery cell explicitly says No for the pure wired G7 SE. Zero counts physical battery cells/packs, not rumble motors.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row: battery is part of the gamepad (rechargeable).

No11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Battery: No specification proves no battery is supplied. No capacity, energy or charging time is invented.

Battery capacity

180mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

Hours (h)
12

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row: 12 play hours. The connection is not stated. The August 2023 launch coverage quoted 10 hours, the current maker page and the manual say 12.

BGameSir G7 SE

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C7Press article9to5toys.com/2023/08/17/8bitdo-mini-gamepad-microRead 16 October 2026Article says it also works with a wired USB-C connection.8Reviewtech-fairy.com/8bitdo-micro-review-a-cute-small-controller-for-gaming-productivity-for-pc-switch-ios-androidRead 16 October 2026Review says it charges from the USB-C port at the top and ships with a very short cable.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

120min1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row says 1-2 hour charging time. The upper bound of the range is stored as 120 minutes. Charger and cable are not stated.

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Charging dock

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None8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Charging dock No. Device has no battery.

Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Red LED stays solid while charging, blinks at low battery and turns off when fully charged.

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Build

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Shell material

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Plastic9Reviewwindowscentral.com/best-xbox-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact G7 SE section explicitly says plastic-clad wired controller. The author identifies an original G7 review then revisited the SE hardware. No sibling G7 HE micro-switch claims transferred.

Grip texture

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Laser-etched grips9Reviewwindowscentral.com/best-xbox-controllerRead 5 October 2026Same exact G7 SE section explicitly says laser-etched grips. Gamepadla says no rubber handles, so rubber material is not inferred.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-gamesir-g7-se-a-special-secure-superior-controller-xboxRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly magnetic paint-friendly swappable faceplate. Only this documented user accessory is listed, not inferred internal component upgrades.

User-replaceable parts

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Magnetic faceplate5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-gamesir-g7-se-a-special-secure-superior-controller-xboxRead 5 October 2026

Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Page text: map buttons with 8BitDo Ultimate Software on an iOS or Android device in Keyboard mode. The mobile version is meant.

GameSir Nexus1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 20263Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Page text names iOS and Android.

Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly names Nexus at Microsoft Store on Xbox/PC. Supported Xbox generations are the exact requirements Xbox One and Series X|S, Windows 10/11.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Special Features row: Support firmware update.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g7-seRead 8 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width72Height40.7Depth14.1mm(2.8 × 1.6 × 0.6 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Spec row 72*40.7*14.1 mm. Stored as width x height x depth in the front-face orientation of the maker photo.

Width152Height103Depth63mm(6 × 4.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker gives the body tuple 152×103×63mm without axes. Exact G7 SE Idealo technical table labels Width 152, Height 103, Depth 63 mm and 221 g, separate from package data. Those labels support the existing front-face normalized axes. Other retailers label Height 63/Depth 103 without publishing an orientation. That labelling difference is retained here without inferring its cause, a hardware variant or a body-photo axis.13Spec databaseidealo.co.uk/compare/203255943/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact G7 SE Dimensions and Delivery table explicitly Width 152 mm, Height 103 mm, Depth 63 mm, Weight 221 g. These match the maker’s unlabeled body lengths. Other retailers label Height 63/Depth 103, but their orientation is not documented. The cause of that label difference is unknown. No packaging tuple or product-photo estimate is used.

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

24.8g(0.9 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 202624.8 g, maker figure. Battery state not stated.

221g(7.8 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker controller body 221 g, no battery. Retail package weights and G7 Pro body figures excluded.

Certifications

None of 1 known

FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad, USB cable, Wrist strap, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Includes list: gamepad, USB cable, wrist strap, instruction manual.

GameSir G7 SE Controller, 3 m USB-C Cable, User Manual, Thank You & After-sale Service Card, GameSir Sticker, Certification, Xbox Game Pass Card1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Current exact White maker buy page names controller, Type-C cable, card, sticker, manual and Xbox Game Pass card. Original manual additionally names certification and identifies the three-metre cable.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual package list: controller, 3 m USB-C cable, user manual, thank-you/after-sale card, sticker, certification. Current exact maker buy box list additionally names Xbox Game Pass card. Regional promotional eligibility is not assumed.

Cables included

A8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad

Type	Count
USB cable	1

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026One USB cable. Length and connector ends are not stated on the maker page.

BGameSir G7 SE

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable	3	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Carrying case

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026Complete Includes list has no case.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/pages/privacy-policyRead 16 October 2026Maker eShop Warranty Policy: free maintenance within one year for quality problems with a dated receipt from an authorized reseller.

1year12Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Official Warranty Policy states 12-month same-model replacement for covered manufacturing defects after original purchase through official sales channels or authorized distributors. Applied to the exact US official-store White reference. Retailer return requirements and statutory rights are separate.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/micro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.8bitdo.com/micro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/microRead 16 October 2026

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Micro/Micro-Bluetooth-gamepad-8.pdfRead 16 October 2026Single-sheet multilingual instruction manual, English panel read. Text is image only, so it was read from a rendered page.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Full two-page multilingual manual opened. English panel visually read: package contents, requirements, device layout, connect, volume, back mapping, calibration, Nexus and profile switch sections.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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