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A8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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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-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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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

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

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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

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/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

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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, 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-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

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 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

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.

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

Mode switching

Hardware switch1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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.

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-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.

4.01Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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Wireless receiver

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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-se/buyRead 8 October 2026

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-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 Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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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

Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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

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

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)

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/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.

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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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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/Pro2/Pro2_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

D-pad switches

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

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.

21Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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.

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/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.

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

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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.

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-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.

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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.

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/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.

Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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

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

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified Macros 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/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.

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)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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified NFC 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

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-se.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verified 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 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.

25.28ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

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

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.

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 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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

0.9%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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

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

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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/G7_SE_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-se/buyRead 8 October 2026Tech Specs Power & Charging explicitly says Battery: No.

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.

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/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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

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 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.

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

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

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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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

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

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

Not available

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

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 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/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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

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/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/pro2Read 5 October 2026

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.

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-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.

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.

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 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 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 Pro 2 (Hall Effect)

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

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

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

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/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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