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8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect) vs GameSir Cyclone 2
Product A: 8BitDo
70 of 151 known
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro
Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition
GameSir G7 HE
GameSir Super Nova
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Nacon Revolution X Unlimited
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller
GameSir G7 Pro
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Compare the GameSir Cyclone 2 with
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro
Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition
GameSir G7 HE
GameSir Super Nova
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Nacon Revolution X Unlimited
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller
GameSir G7 ProProduct B: GameSir
86 of 151 known
GameSir Nova Lite
8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
GameSir G7 HE
ASUS ROG Raikiri Pro
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller
PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra
Nacon Revolution 5 Pro
Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition
GameSir G7 SE
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Compare the 8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect) with
GameSir Nova Lite
8BitDo Pro 2 (Hall Effect)
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
GameSir G7 HE
ASUS ROG Raikiri Pro
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wired Controller
PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra
Nacon Revolution 5 Pro
Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition
GameSir G7 SE82 of 142 fields differ
- 24 different values
- 58 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 38 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 73 controllers.
- Rear grip buttons or paddlesA: 0B: 2GameSir has 2 more.
- Battery lifeA: 18hB: 10h8BitDo is 8 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- A8BitDo: 144 × 63.5 mm
- BGameSir: 156 × 103 mm
All 151 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
80DM02, 80DJ04, 80DJ05, 80DJ066Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 7 October 2026
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GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Current maker page explicitly identifies upgraded Hall Effect joysticks and offers Order on Amazon now (US). Confirms actively marketed released edition. Temporary shop stock/shipping labels are not a discontinuation assertion.6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 7 October 2026Current producer shop offers the named Hall Effect Joystick selections with Add to cart. US Best Buy current exact Hall Edition Gray page also offers pickup and shipping. Temporary shop Sale Sold out text is not a model discontinuation claim. No current price stored as launch MSRP.12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/8bitdo-sn30-pro-wireless-controller-with-hall-effect-joysticks-gray/6590318Read 7 October 2026Exact Gray Hall Effect joystick edition Model 80DM02, published retail availability widget offers pickup/shipping and Add to cart. AI-generated Q&A, mislabelled C-size battery and Hall triggers are not evidence and not imported.
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Gray, G Classic, Crystal Purple, Jade Green6Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 7 October 2026Photo is genuine exact Gray 80DM02 featured front image https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0621/8894/5585/files/3_4891da41-b5b9-4155-b9e7-1d750ed65b0e.jpg?v=1709279638 . Original maker Hall badge preserved. No generated image or background removal.
Form factor
Stick layout
Face button labels
Made by the platform holder
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, SteamOS, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly Switch, Windows 10, macOS, Android and Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi retained as other, not inferred generic Linux distribution compatibility. Explicitly excludes PlayStation/Xbox/Wii families. Supported emulation games do not mean native console protocols.4Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 20265Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 5 October 2026Exact SN30 Pro row supports iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 16.3+, macOS 13.2+, visionOS 1.1+. Only schema iOS/macOS enumerated, other Apple OS conditions retained here. B+Start/DInput manual mode. Bluetooth and USB, wired only macOS/iPadOS/iOS hosts with USB-C ports.
Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Switch, Android, iOS, PC and Steam. PC means Windows per manual. Steam app compatibility does not prove SteamOS.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Cyclone 2 support, System Requirements, explicitly names Switch/Switch 2 via Bluetooth. This is current support, not a launch firmware claim.
Connection per platform
A8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)
| Platform | Connection | All features |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | USB (wired) | Not available |
| Nintendo Switch | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Windows | USB (wired) | Not available |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Android | USB (wired) | Not available |
| Android | Bluetooth | Not available |
| macOS | USB (wired) | No |
| macOS | Bluetooth | No |
| iOS | USB (wired) | No |
| iOS | Bluetooth | No |
| SteamOS | USB (wired) | Not available |
| SteamOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Other | USB (wired) | Not available |
| Other | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Bluetooth | Not available |
Source2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Switch Bluetooth and dock USB with Pro Controller Wired Communication enabled. Windows 10(1903)+ via Bluetooth/USB. Android 9+ via Bluetooth/USB, USB requires OTG host. Current Apple guide expands manual USB scope to USB-C iOS too. Switch 2 current main page requires firmware update/system 20.1.1+, no unproved Switch 2 USB table row.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly USB wired Switch/Windows/Android/Raspberry Pi/macOS and Bluetooth pairing/reconnection. Current Apple/Steam pages govern new specific requirements. Other platform means Raspberry Pi 2B/2B+/3B/Zero, as maker main page lists.4Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026Exact SN30 Pro row explicitly Bluetooth+wired Steam connections. Generic guide back-button/fast-bumper feature applies to other compatible controllers, not nonexistent SN30 Pro controls. Cross-platform host profiles are not claimed as stored-on-controller slots.5Maker product page8bitdo.com/appleRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly no rumble or motion control on Apple, so Apple rows full_features false. Current host system settings remapping does not establish controller-only remapping or manufacturer Ultimate Software support.
BGameSir Cyclone 2
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Windows | USB (wired) |
| Windows | 2.4 GHz |
| Windows | Bluetooth |
| Nintendo Switch | Bluetooth |
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Bluetooth |
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Windows, Switch, Android and iOS tutorial sections. Full-features cells omitted because audio/gyro support varies by mode.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026Switch 2 is expressly Bluetooth. Analog triggers and 3.5 mm audio are not promised in Nintendo Switch mode. Windows, Android and iOS routes remain sourced by the original manual. No Switch 2 wake claim or numerical minimum firmware is added.
Official licence
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Input modes
Mode switching
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Wakes the supported console
No2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Switch cannot wake wirelessly. Current Switch 2 compatibility does not state a separate wake claim. No universal claim for unlisted consoles. NFC, IR camera and HD rumble unsupported on original Switch.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026
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Max phone length
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Works with phone case
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Connectivity
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Connections
USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Bluetooth, wired, wireless dongle.
Controller Bluetooth version
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Wireless receiver
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
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Wired connector
USB
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Detachable cable
Cable length
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Cable type
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Claimed polling rate by connection
A8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)
Not availableBGameSir Cyclone 2
| Connection | Platform | Polling rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Windows | 1,000 |
| 2.4 GHz | Windows | 1,000 |
Polling rate wired
Not available
1,000Hz
Polling rate wireless
Not available
1,000Hz
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Sticks
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Stick sensor
Hall effect1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageshop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-sn30-pro-bluetooth-gamepadRead 7 October 2026Only currently labelled Hall Effect selections retained. Older transparent finish appearance alone is not Hall proof. Producer SKU option expressly Hall Effect. No aftermarket TMR conversions.
Stick module name
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Stick resolution (claimed)
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Default dead zone (claimed)
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Adjustable dead zone
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Adjustable response curve
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Adjustable stick tension
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Tension levels
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Stick throw
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Stick gate
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Stick click (L3/R3)
Swappable stick tops
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Stick tops included
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Replaceable stick modules
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Stick calibration
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Triggers
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Trigger sensor
Trigger resolution
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Trigger travel
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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
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Not available
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Buttons
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Face button switches
Membrane7Spec databasegamepadla.com/8bitdo-sn30-pro.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model hardware cells individually Verified Report for face/dpad membrane, no stick tension adjustment, no trigger lock, no audio/display/dock. Overall model status remains Not Verified Yet. Unverified analog-trigger/trigger-rumble flags are not used.8Reviewreddit.com/r/Retroidpocketflip2/comments/1q04y8f/sn30_pro_my_perfect_flip_2_companionRead 5 October 2026Owner explicitly conductive rubber face buttons, agreeing with individually verified Gamepadla hardware cell.
Face button switch name
Not available
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Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
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D-pad
D-pad switches
Rear grip buttons or paddles
Rear grip input type
Not available
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
Additional remappable buttons
On-controller remapping
Not available
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
Turbo
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Star plus supported A/B/X/Y/L/R/L3/R3 assigns Turbo. Twice enables auto turbo. Not available on Switch. Turbo resets after power-off/disconnect, not persistent button-remap profiles.3Maker product pagesupport.8bitdo.com/faq/sn30-pro.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Share or capture button
Feedback
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Rumble
Rumble motor type
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
Not available
Motion and touch
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Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Main legacy feature says motion for Switch only. Current exact Steam compatibility guide extends gyro to supported Steam Input setup under firmware 2.06+. Apple current guide explicitly excludes rumble and motion.4Maker product page8bitdo.com/steamRead 5 October 2026
Combined motion sensor axes
Gyro as mouse
Touchpads
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
Not available
IR camera
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
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Measured
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Measured input latency
A8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)
Not availableBGameSir Cyclone 2
| Connection | Input | Average (ms) | Min (ms) | Max (ms) | Jitter (ms) | Polling rate (Hz) | Tested on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | Button | 2.4 | 1.83 | 3.03 | 0.29 | 1,000 | Windows |
| USB (wired) | Stick | 6.51 | 5.7 | 7.44 | 0.38 | 1,000 | Windows |
| 2.4 GHz | Button | 7.4 | 4.86 | 10.85 | 1.4 | 999 | Windows |
| 2.4 GHz | Stick | 16.97 | 14.2 | 21.4 | 1.46 | 999 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Button | 6.01 | 2.94 | 26.39 | 3.85 | 399.2 | Windows |
| Bluetooth | Stick | 10.31 | 7.27 | 29.42 | 3.75 | 399.2 | Windows |
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
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2.4ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
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7.4ms
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
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6.01ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
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6.51ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
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16.97ms
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
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10.31ms
Measured stick tests
A8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)
Not availableBGameSir Cyclone 2
| Stick | Inner dead zone | Circularity error | Resolution steps | Centring error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 0% | 0% | 2,048 | 3.5% |
| Right | 0% | 0% | 2,048 | 2% |
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
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0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
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0%
Measured battery life
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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3.5 mm jack
Jack works over
Not available
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Speaker
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Microphone
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Microphone mute control
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Expansion port
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Battery and charging
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Battery type
Batteries
Batteries included
Battery capacity
Battery energy
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Claimed battery life
A8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 18 |
BGameSir Cyclone 2
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 10 |
Longest claimed battery life
18h
10h
Charging connector
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Charging dock
Dock
Not available
Not available
Play while charging
Yes9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review identifies the USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Does not establish charging wattage or charge time.10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly describes a USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Dock charging is separate.
Battery indicator
Build
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Shell material
Grip texture
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Swappable grips
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Swappable faceplate
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User-replaceable parts
Not available
Stick caps13Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7pro-joystick-capsRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly sells detachable joystick caps for Cyclone 2. The iFixit exact Cyclone 2 cap guide requires opening the shell using seven T6 screws, then removing the face plate before lifting the caps. Service replacement, not a quick swap while playing. Whole stick modules are not claimed.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Joystick+Covers+Replacement/200906Read 8 October 2026Exact cap replacement guide, steps 1–4. Seven T6 shell screws are removed before lifting the face plate and pulling the two caps upward. This supports service replacement only. No swappable_sticks or swappable whole modules value is added.
Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
Dimensions and weight
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Body dimensions
Width144Height63.5Depth33mm(5.7 × 2.5 × 1.3 in)1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Maker 144x63.5x33mm, mapped side-to-side width, front-face height, front-to-back depth. No clip, cable or packaging included.
Width156Height103Depth63mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs 156 x 103 x 63 mm. Front-facing orientation consistent with controller manual drawing. Weight 306.9 g on same page conflicts with 229 g body reports and is omitted.
Certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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FCC Part 15 Class B, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/53/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU with amendment 2015/86311Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English column of official foldout PDF, Declaration of Conformity at bottom. FCC text explicitly identifies Class B testing under Part 15. CE statement explicitly names the three directives and amendment. No FCC identifier is stated.
In the box
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In the box
SN30 Pro Bluetooth gamepad, USB-C cable, Instruction manual1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Gamepad, USB-C cable and manual. Mobile clip and hard EVA case are explicitly sold separately. Cable host connector and length are not published and not invented.
Controller, Charging Dock, Wireless Receiver, Type-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Current exact buy-page box list. Reference dock bundle, no standard bundle rows.
Cables included
A8BitDo SN30 Pro (Hall Effect)
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C cable | 1 |
BGameSir Cyclone 2
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C cable | 1 | 1 |
Carrying case
Not available
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Stick drift warranty
Not available
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Links
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Product page
www.8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-sn1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Reference is current SN30 Pro Hall-effect Bluetooth gamepad. Older 2017 potentiometer SN30/SF30 Pro, SN30 Pro USB, Xbox SN30 Pro for Android, SN30 Pro+, Pro 2 and new Space Gray limited edition are excluded. Main page, original manual and exact current Hall SKU rows checked.
Spec sheet
www.8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-sn1Maker product page8bitdo.com/sn30-pro-g-classic-or-sn30-pro-snRead 5 October 2026Exact maker Tech Specs section serves as published specification sheet. No separate original producer-designed specification PDF found. Original manual separately checked.
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Manual
download.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdf2Owner's manualdownload.8bitdo.com/Manual/Controller/SN30pro%2BSF30pro/SN30-Pro-8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original producer 2-page multilingual SN30-Pro-8 manual, December 2024 metadata. English first column rendered at 200dpi and fully read in upper/lower original crops. Manufacturer source, not generated guide. Complete original front/top inventory inspected.
EPREL registration number
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