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General

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Series

Pro1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

G71Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Product line G7. The launch post calls it the enhanced G7 series controller.

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

80GJ03, 80GL02, 80GK02, 80GJ07, 80GJ06, 80GJ056Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-pro-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact producer shop current six Hall-only SKU rows: Black 80GJ03, Gray 80GL02, G Classic 80GK02, Transparent Blue 80GJ07, Jade Green 80GJ06, Translucent Purple 80GJ05. Legacy Transparent Black not proven Hall and omitted. Malformed gtin14 values contain SKU text, not valid barcodes, so no GTIN invented.

GSG700HE-2, GSG700HE-31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026The page's embedded product data lists variant Translucent Black with SKU GSG700HE-2 and variant Elite White with SKU GSG700HE-3.

GTIN / EAN

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6936685221529, 69366852215121Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same variant data: barcode 6936685221529 for Translucent Black and 6936685221512 for Elite White. Both check digits are valid.

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

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22 July 20243Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/enhanced-g7-series-controller-g7-heRead 15 October 2026GameSir launch post, dated 22 July 2024 in the page data: announces the G7 HE and opens pre-order on the official website.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Both variants show available for sale on 2026-10-15. Amazon US also has the Black unit in stock.

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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GameSir G7 SE6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-reviewRead 15 October 2026Calls the G7 SE the predecessor of the G7 HE.

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.

8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-8BitDo-Pro-3-is-now-available-to-buy-in-the-US-but-Europe-and-the-UK-have-to-wait-until-October-10.1085435.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says 8BitDo announced the Pro 3 as the successor to the Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad.

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

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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.

US6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-pro-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026Exact maker US/USD store selector and official US Amazon purchase link. No unsupported regional part-number mapping.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Gray, G Classic, Transparent Blue, Jade Green, Translucent Purple6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-pro-2-bluetooth-controllerRead 5 October 2026

Translucent Black, Elite White1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Colour option values are Translucent Black and Elite White. The page text says two colorways, White and Black.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker photos show a conventional two grip gamepad.

Stick layout

Symmetric2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: left stick above the D-pad and right stick below the ABXY buttons.

Face button labels

Nintendo2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed Nintendo X-top/Y-left/A-right/B-bottom, symmetric sticks, cross D-pad and L3/R3. Logical XInput assignments do not change printed labels.

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout labels ABXY.

Made by the platform holder

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No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Made by GameSir and licensed by Xbox. It is not made by Microsoft.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, SteamOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 20264Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 5 October 2026Only schema-supported iOS/macOS enumerated. iPadOS, tvOS and visionOS supported conditions retained here, not silently mapped to other operating systems. Current maker Apple guide explicitly says rumble and motion controls are not supported on Apple devices. Hardware rumble and gyro values do not imply Apple gameplay support.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatible Platforms: XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One X|S, Steam and Windows 10/11. Steam is the client on Windows and is stored as Windows. The manual requirements list Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC with Windows 10 or above.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requirements: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or PC (Win 10 or above) with USB port.

Connection per platform

A8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Windows	Bluetooth
Windows	USB (wired)
macOS	Bluetooth
macOS	USB (wired)
Android	Bluetooth
Android	USB (wired)
iOS	Bluetooth
iOS	USB (wired)
SteamOS	Bluetooth
SteamOS	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth

Source3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ and original guide explicitly Bluetooth/USB for Switch, Windows, Android and macOS. Android wired requires OTG. Windows standard X mode. Current Steam D mode adds features. Other Apple and Steam connections scoped by exact current sources below. PS/Xbox/Wii family unsupported, not inferred from protocol names.4Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 5 October 2026Exact Pro 2 current row Bluetooth and wired, D-input mode. iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 16.3+, macOS 13.2+, visionOS 1.1+. USB wired restricted to macOS or iOS/iPadOS devices with USB-C. Older manual limits USB to Mac/iPad and current specific maker adds USB-C iOS. Lightning wired not inherited.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Exact Pro 2 row Bluetooth and wired support under firmware 3.06+. Generic old page Switch-only gyro statement is superseded by this specific Steam integration scope. No blanket full_features flag assigned across all hosts/modes.

BGameSir G7 HE

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

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Wired, 3 m detachable USB-C cable. Per cell full feature support is not stated, so full_features is left out.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026The page title line says Officially Licensed Wired Controller for XBOX and PC. The maker product photo carries the Designed for Xbox badge, the wording used for the G7 SE.

Input modes

Switch Pro, XInput, DirectInput1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker Tech Specs explicitly Switch, X-input and D-input. Four physical S/A/D/X positions do not establish four distinct current protocols. Current manual uses D for Android and Apple. Gamepadla Sony protocol labels are test metadata, not proof of native PlayStation console compatibility or another selectable hardware mode.

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Mode switching

Hardware switch1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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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.

Yes5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Exact Pro 2 requires firmware 3.06+, SteamOS 3.7.13+ or Windows 10/11 Steam, D-input/Bluetooth mode. Producer explicitly native Steam Input API, no third-party drivers, controller-specific inputs exposed. This is integration support, not an extra independent hardware Steam 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.

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Switch cannot be woken wirelessly. Current Switch 2 compatibility does not provide a separate wake claim. No inferred wake for other systems.

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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

Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Wired, 3 m detachable USB-C cable.

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

4.01Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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Wireless receiver

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None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Wired only. No receiver is listed.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker states Bluetooth range 10 m and recommends use within 5 m for best performance. Environment and obstacles are not specified.

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: detachable USB-C cable and the manual layout shows a USB-C port.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: 3 m detachable USB-C cable.

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: 3 m. The manual box contents also list a 3m USB-C cable.

Cable type

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USB-C to USB-A6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-reviewRead 15 October 2026The 3 metre detachable cable is USB-C to USB-A.

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.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Description: Hall Effect sticks and triggers. The launch post says non-contact magnetic sensors.3Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/enhanced-g7-series-controller-g7-heRead 15 October 2026GameSir Hall Effect sticks with non-contact magnetic sensors.

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 sticks3Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/enhanced-g7-series-controller-g7-heRead 15 October 2026Maker branded GameSir Hall Effect sticks. No component part number is published.

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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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Nexus profile includes joystick and trigger zones adjustment.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-he.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec 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)

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: LS (left stick pressed down) and RS (right stick pressed down).

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/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Joysticks and Triggers Calibration: hold View, Menu and Xbox while plugging in the USB-C cable, then follow the steps on the controller.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026The answer for G7 HE and G7 SE says to try Stick and Trigger Calibration via the app or manually, with the faceplate installed.

Triggers

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

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Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Hall Effect Magnetic Sensors.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-he.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec Trigger lock: No. Windows Central also says there are no trigger stops.

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly adjustable active trigger ranges, illustrated 50% threshold. This is software active range, not a physical trigger stop or measured trigger travel. Generic stick sensitivity does not establish adjustable stick dead zones.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Nexus profile includes joystick and trigger zones adjustment.

Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Hall model verified table: main/D-pad membrane, audio port/display/trigger lock/stick tension/charging dock No. Shoulder buttons No means extra shoulders, not absence of ordinary L/R/R2/L2. Unqualified 18h summary not a measured full discharge.

Micro switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Description: E-sport micro switch face buttons. Windows Central also says the face buttons are micro-switch and the G7 SE used membrane.3Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/enhanced-g7-series-controller-g7-heRead 15 October 2026Face buttons use a micro switch design.6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-reviewRead 15 October 2026The membrane buttons of the SE are replaced by micro-switch buttons.

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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E-sport micro switch3Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/enhanced-g7-series-controller-g7-heRead 15 October 2026E-sports level buttons with a micro switch design. No part number is published.

Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout and the maker photo show a cross D-pad.

D-pad switches

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Micro switch3Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/enhanced-g7-series-controller-g7-heRead 15 October 2026The face buttons and D-pad are equipped with a micro switch design.

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.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Back Buttons: 2 remappable Back Buttons. The manual calls them R4 and L4.

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

Paddles1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker two Pro back paddle buttons. Built-in paddle-shaped button faces, not separate removable Elite accessories.

Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Buttons Settings and Device Layout call R4 and L4 back buttons and show two flat oval buttons. Windows Central says the rear controls are remappable buttons. They are not described as 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.

07Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout shows only LB, RB, LT and RT on the shoulders.5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-he.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec Shoulder buttons: No. This means no additional shoulder buttons.

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.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Exactly P1/P2 additional rear remappable controls. Normal gameplay and system/profile buttons excluded from this count.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026P1/P2 explicitly dedicated macro controls configurable in Ultimate Software. Source current main page also permits any button function assignment.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Only the two back buttons R4 and L4 are additional remappable controls.

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.

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back Buttons Settings: hold M with R4 or L4 for 3 seconds, then tap the button to map. No app is needed. Mappable buttons A, B, X, Y, LB, RB, LT, RT, LS, RS, D-pad, Menu and View.

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.

31Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Three custom profiles selected on controller. Default profile with no LED is not counted as a fourth. No multiplication by host modes inferred.

32Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Profile Switch: M plus Y is Default, M plus B Profile 1, M plus A Profile 2, M plus X Profile 3. Nexus can create 3 custom profiles. Default is a separate fixed bank.

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

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026The M button with A, B, X or Y switches profiles.

Turbo

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware Star+button turbo/auto turbo documented for ABXY/L/R/L3/R3. Not saved after power off/disconnection. Original manual disallows Switch turbo. FAQ mentions software configuration without resolving that conflict, so no unconditional Switch Turbo support asserted.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-he.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec Macros option: No. Ordinary button mapping is not a macro.

Share or capture button

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout labels a Share button.

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.

Rumble1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Normal rumble only, not HD haptics or trigger rumble. Adjustable intensity through Ultimate Software.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Rumble Motors: Yes, 4 in total, in each grip and trigger.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Four motors in total, one in each grip and one in each trigger, so two in the grips.3Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/enhanced-g7-series-controller-g7-heRead 15 October 2026Four motors, one motor in each trigger and grip.

Trigger rumble motors

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21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026One motor in each trigger, so two.3Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/enhanced-g7-series-controller-g7-heRead 15 October 2026Four motors, one motor in each trigger and grip.

Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Nexus profile includes vibration level control.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker generic page says motion for Switch only, but current exact Steam guide adds gyro through D-input and firmware 3.06 or newer. XInput does not expose gyro. Platform and firmware scope preserved in separate source.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-he.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec Gyroscope function: No.

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

65Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Maker Steam feature calls 6-Axis Gyro. Stored as combined six-axis motion system under schema definition, not six independent gyroscope axes. Individual gyro/accelerometer axis split unscoped.

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Gyro as mouse

Yes5Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Current maker explicitly configures gyro as virtual mouse or joystick through Steam Input. Requires supported firmware/mode/Steam setup, not default XInput motion.

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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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

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Switch section explicitly no NFC/amiibo, IR camera, HD rumble or notification LED. Motion control is a separate supported feature.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-he.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec NFC support: No.

IR camera

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Built-in display

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-he.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec Display: No.

Light bar

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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RGB lighting

No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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 Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	14.9	9.12	20.5	2.96	83.96	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	26.38	19.72	32.43	3.05	83.96	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	21.45	7.33	36.24	7.49	100.43	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	25.12	13.03	43.08	7.45	100.43	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	10.41	5.28	15.53	2.79	99.99	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	15.46	10.21	20.74	2.78	99.99	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.78	5.97	31.4	5.43	100.01	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	18.56	11.65	43.16	6.03	100.01	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	25.28	14.04	37.07	5.96	41.71	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	32.41	21.26	44.89	5.89	41.71	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	11.05	5.16	28.73	4.13	100.04	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	17.01	10.67	35.87	4.75	100.04	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching Hall model, John Punch April 14, 2026, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, firmware 3.06, Prometheus 82 v5.2.4.5. Stored native setups only. Rows 1/2 USB XInput tests 8572/8573. Rows 3/4 Bluetooth XInput 8582/8581. Rows 5/6 USB Sony-label 8576/8577. Rows 7/8 Bluetooth Sony-label 8587/8588. Rows 9/10 USB Switch 8574/8575. Rows 11/12 Bluetooth Switch 8585/8584. Protocol labels are published test metadata. Selector positions, calibration, adapter model for native BT, and other settings not published. Optional external USB Wireless Adapter 1 dongle cohort excluded. It does not establish native 2.4GHz hardware. Measured report rates not converted to nominal mode claims.

BGameSir G7 HE

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.84	2.35	3.32	0.27	987.92	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	11.56	10.9	12.28	0.33	987.92	Windows

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-he.htmlRead 15 October 2026Primary rows of the Verified entry of 20 March 2025. Prometheus 82 v5.0.9.2, tests #4833 (button) and #4830 (stick), tester John Punch, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, cable and XInput, firmware 6.40. Button latency is independent of polling and sticks are tested at 99 percent deflection. Median polling 987.92 Hz from a separate software test. The same page lists runs at about 499 Hz (button 3.5 ms, stick 18.0 ms) and about 250 Hz (button 4.48 ms, stick 31.76 ms). They are not stored. The stick result is much higher than the G7 SE stick result, which was measured with a different firmware.

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.

25.28ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

2.84ms=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.

21.45ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

32.41ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

11.56ms=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.

25.12ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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 Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0.9%	85	1.1%
Right	0%	0.9%	85	2.1%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026One Hall wired XInput cohort only, John Punch April 13, 2026, Windows 10.0.26200 as source labels, firmware 3.06, StickTracer. Left/right circularity 0.9%, centering 1.1/2.1%, measured 85 movement steps, inner deadzone none. Calibration/settings unknown. Outer none/<0.4mm within error not converted to percent. Other Bluetooth/adapter cohorts not merged. 85 steps not nominal ADC bit depth.

BGameSir G7 HE

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

0.9%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Audio: 3.5 mm Audio Jack.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout labels a 3.5mm Audio Jack.

Jack works over

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USB (wired)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired only controller. The volume and microphone mute sections apply to a headset plugged into the 3.5mm jack while the cable is connected.

Speaker

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Microphone

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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.

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Microphone Mute Function: with a headset plugged in, press the Microphone Mute Button. The indicator turns solid red when muted.

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

AA or battery pack2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual says rechargeable pack replaceable with two AA batteries. aa_or_pack preserves both choices. Not permanently sealed built_in despite loose manual built-in-pack wording.

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: No. The controller is powered over the USB cable.

Batteries

22Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two cells only when using AA option. Stock included rechargeable pack is one pack and is not counted as two cells.

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: No, so zero cells. Rumble motors are not batteries.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Battery: No means no battery is supplied.

Battery capacity

1,000mAh1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Included rechargeable 1000mAh Li-ion pack only. Not capacity of optional AA cells. Unscoped four-hour charging claim is not an explicit 0-to-100 time and is not stored as charge_time_0_100_min.

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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 Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

Hours (h)
20

Source1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker 20 play hours, with manual also claiming 20 hours for optional two AA batteries. AA chemistry, connection, rumble, firmware and sleep conditions unscoped. No 18-hour database summary treated as measured discharge.

BGameSir G7 HE

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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.

20h=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-C2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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.

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Charging dock

None7Measurementgamepadla.com/8bitdo-pro-2-hall-effect.htmlRead 5 October 2026

None5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-he.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec Charging dock: No.

Dock

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Play while charging

Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual controller stays on wired connection, with USB gameplay connection and USB charging documented. Applies to included rechargeable pack. AA cells are not claimed USB-chargeable.

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Low battery red blink, charging red steady, full red LED off. No built-in screen or decorative RGB. Profile/status LEDs separate from light bar.

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Textured grips3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly textured grip surface. No rubber or specific shell polymer inferred.

Silicone grips6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-reviewRead 15 October 2026Silicone grips on the rear, and Gamepadla also lists rubber handles.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-reviewRead 15 October 2026Jennifer Young: the magnetic faceplate comes off and snaps back on. Other designs are sold separately.

User-replaceable parts

Battery pack2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly battery pack can be replaced by AA batteries. No user-replaceable stick modules inferred from repair or aftermarket modifications.

Magnetic faceplate, Detachable USB-C cable6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g7-he-reviewRead 15 October 2026The magnetic faceplate and the USB-C cable that detaches from the controller.

Software

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Companion app

8BitDo Ultimate Software1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

GameSir Nexus1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Customization Software: GameSir Nexus.

App platforms

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Current FAQ lists Windows/macOS/Google Play/App Store. Maker legacy Mac-mode software restriction is not a claim that macOS cannot host the app. No unverified legacy A-position features inferred.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/pro2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Windows/macOS/Google Play/App Store are app platforms, not proof of all gameplay features on each host.

Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Download GameSir Nexus at the Microsoft Store on Xbox or PC.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Nexus is used to upgrade firmware.

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.

Width153.6Height100.6Depth64.5mm(6 × 4 × 2.5 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Published 153.6x100.6x64.5mm arranged as front-facing width 153.6, height 100.6, depth 64.5. Controller body only, not optional clip, case or shipping carton.

Width152Height103Depth63mm(6 × 4.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Product Weight row: 227 g / 152 x 103 x 63 mm, without axis names. Stored as width, height and depth by the common front face rule. PriceRunner publishes the 227 g figure and Windows Central lists 435 g, which looks like a shipping figure.

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.

228g(8 oz)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker 228g stock controller body. Battery measurement state not separately published. Optional AA substitution may change mass and is not asserted as 228g.

227g(8 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026Product Weight row: 227 g with no battery. PriceRunner Sweden also lists 227.0 g. Windows Central lists 435 g and Amazon 0.42 kg, which look like packaged weights and are not used.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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CE2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration of Conformity: EU directive compliance statement with the CE mark. The mark is shown in the manual and it is not confirmed that it is printed on the product.

In the box

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In the box

8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth gamepad, Rechargeable battery pack, USB cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Current maker Includes controller, USB cable, instruction manual. Included rechargeable pack explicitly identified by battery specification/manual. Optional clip, case and USB Wireless Adapter excluded.

GameSir-G7 HE, 3m USB-C Cable, User Manual, Thank You & After-sale Service Card, GameSir Sticker, Certification2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: GameSir-G7 HE, 3m USB-C Cable, User Manual, Thank You and After-sale Service Card, GameSir Sticker, Certification.

Cables included

A8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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BGameSir G7 HE

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

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents list one 3m USB-C Cable.

Carrying case

None1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Maker carrying case sold separately, not included. No stock hard/soft case.

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026The package list has no case.

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.

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1year4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026The Warranty Policy answer gives 12-month replacement with the same model for covered defects, for products bought through official channels or authorised distributors. It is not a statutory term.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.8bitdo.com/pro21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Current Pro 2 Bluetooth Hall effect hardware reference. Original potentiometer Pro 2, Pro 2 Wired/Xbox and Pro 3 excluded. Maker current Hall page and exact Hall-only shop SKU options read. Switch 2 gameplay requires the controller firmware update and Switch 2 system version 20.1.1 or later, as stated by the current maker page.

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controller1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-he-xbox-controllerRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.8bitdo.com/pro21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026Exact maker online Tech Specs, with original maker PDF manual. No separate exact consumer specification PDF found.

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Manual

download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original two-page manufacturer multilingual PDF, December 2023 metadata. English column rendered at readable resolution and fully read: drawings, Switch/Windows/Android/Apple connections, Turbo, battery and profiles. Current maker Hall reference retains these controls, with newer Steam/Apple support scoped separately.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_HE_manual_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two page multilingual guide with a June 2024 PDF date. It is a scanned layout with no text layer. The English panel was read visually.

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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