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AGameSir Cyclone 2

BGameSir Super Nova

General

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Series

Cyclone1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 family title.

Nova5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026TechRadar: the Super Nova is the successor line to GameSir's Nova controllers. Stored as Nova

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

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GameSir-T4n Pro4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026iFixit Identification: the label on the bottom reads "GameSir-T4n Pro"

GTIN / EAN

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

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Status

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Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026US store sells the Super Nova at $49.99 on the access date

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

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

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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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Phantom White, Shadow Black2Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Dated maker blog names exact two colorways.

Nightfall Blue, Whipped Pink1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Color/Design options: Nightfall Blue and Whipped Pink

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Standalone full-size controller product image and title.

Gamepad3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout drawing: full-size two-grip gamepad5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026Typical Xbox controller design

Stick layout

Offset4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Device Layout front drawing: left stick upper, right stick lower.

Offset3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout drawing: left stick above the D-pad, right stick below the face buttons5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026"It emulates the very familiar Xbox design"

Face button labels

Xbox4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front drawing ABXY Xbox orientation. Software can interchange A/B and X/Y values, not removable physical labels.

Swappable5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026"a magnetic faceplate, allowing for easy access to the swappable face buttons, designed to match whatever platform you're playing on"

Made by the platform holder

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No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Third-party controller made by GameSir

Compatibility

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Platforms

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.

Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Compatible Platforms: "PC, Switch, iOS, and Android". iFixit also lists Switch 2, which the maker table does not, so it is not stored

Connection per platform

AGameSir 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.

BGameSir Super Nova

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Android	USB (wired)
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Platform and Mode table: PC, Switch and Android work in 2.4G mode with the receiver and over a wired connection in any mode. Bluetooth mode covers PC, Android and iOS in DS4 mode, Switch and iOS in Switch mode, and Android in Android mode

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, Switch Pro, PS4 mode, Android HID4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Home Button Status table: XInput, NS, DS4 and HID. DS4/iOS mode does not prove compatibility with a PS4 console.

XInput, Switch Pro, PS4 mode3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Advanced tutorial: press - and + to force a switch between "Xinput, Switch, and DS4 modes". The Switch mode is stored as switch_pro. The Android mode is not stored

Mode switching

Button combo4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Mode Switching: View + Menu 2 seconds, receiver/wired XInput/NS/DS4. Bluetooth platform modes selected with button combos.

Button combo3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Forced mode switch: press and hold - and + (receiver and wired modes only). The hardware mode switch selects Off, Bluetooth or 2.4G

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

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

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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), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Bluetooth, wired, wireless dongle.

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Connection: "Bluetooth, Wired, and Wireless Dongle"

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

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5.04Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth 5.0

Wireless receiver

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Box list includes one Wireless Receiver.

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: 2.4GHz Wireless USB Dongle

Receiver connector

USB-A4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiver connection diagram shows USB-A receiver. Dock USB-A expansion port is not a controller port.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port and included cable setup.

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: Type-C port

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Diagram separate Type-C cable/controller port.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: Type-C cable as a separate item

Cable length

1m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Packaging Contents explicitly 1 m Type-C cable.

1.8m1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: 1.8m USB-C Cable

Cable type

USB-A to USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device diagram Type-C cable with Type-A host plug.

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: Type-C cable

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.

AGameSir Cyclone 2

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
2.4 GHz	Windows	1,000

Source2Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Maker paragraph explicitly 1000 Hz both wired and wireless dongle. PC/Windows path verified in guide. Bluetooth maximum not published by this source and omitted.

BGameSir Super Nova

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
2.4 GHz	Windows	1,000

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Polling Rate: "1000 Hz". The store names no connection or platform. iFixit says 1000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz, and 125 Hz on Bluetooth. Stored for the PC wired and dongle connections

Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

TMR1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Sticks Tech: "GameSir Hall Effect sticks"

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

GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Same maker-branded mechanism, not a named component vendor.

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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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Stick Dead Zone combo enables/disables zero-dead-zone mode, plus Connect effective-range adjustment. No default percent inferred.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026M + press the left or right stick toggles that stick's dead zone

Adjustable response curve

Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 review, Design and features: GameSir Connect provides curve and dead-zone adjustments for sticks and triggers.

Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026GameSir Connect: "curve profiles and actuation settings for the triggers and sticks"

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)

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout LS and RS pressed-down labels.

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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

On the device4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Stick & Trigger Calibration button sequence in English column.

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Triggers

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

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Hall Effect analog or micro-switch modes.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Trigger Tech: "Hall Effect triggers with trigger stops"

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Maker dual trigger modes and physical switches in manual.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Trigger Tech: "Hall Effect triggers with trigger stops"

Trigger stop positions

27Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026FAQ specifies changing trigger gear between Hall Effect analog and micro-switch trigger. Two physical gear positions, corroborated by the exact manual rear drawing. Software hair-trigger mode is separate.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Two settings: long pull (full travel) and short pull

Trigger stop type

Mechanical click1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Hall analog versus micro-switch trigger mode.

Mechanical3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Trigger Mode Switch: a trigger gear switch toggles long and short trigger pulls

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect software section adjusts trigger effective range.

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Hair trigger mode

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Maker blog explicitly Hair Trigger Mode.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Hair Trigger Mode: M + LT/RT enables or disables it. The trigger must be on the long pull position

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Micro switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs ABXY Micro Switch.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026ABXY Buttons: Membrane

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

No8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly says face buttons cannot be swapped to match the platform. Software button-value interchange is a separate feature.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Switch Layout: ABXY has an interchangeable design that allows removing and swapping the layout between A/B X/Y and Y/X B/A. M + south face button also swaps the A-B and X-Y values

Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout front drawing one-piece four-arm cross.

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D-pad switches

Other1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Tactile Switch. Exact mechanism subtype not specified, other retained rather than inventing micro-switch.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026D-pad: 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.

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout two rear grip buttons R4/L4, excludes normal shoulders.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Back Buttons: 2

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

Buttons4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026R4/L4 Back Button labels and rear drawing.

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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.

011Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact full device-layout diagrams enumerate LB/RB/LT/RT, two rear grip buttons L4/R4 and system controls. No additional shoulder controls. The LT/RT gear switches select modes, not extra gameplay inputs.

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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.

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Back Button Setting remaps only two extra rear buttons. Ordinary inputs excluded.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Mappable Buttons: "2 mappable back buttons"

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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hold M plus L4/R4, program desired button or combination, then confirm rear button.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Back Button Setting: hold M + L4/R4, then press the button to map

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.

34Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Configuration Switching names Default configuration plus Configuration 1, 2, 3. Three custom banks beyond default.

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026M function button plus right-stick up/down switches configurations.

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Turbo

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Turbo section 8/12/20 Hz and off, button combinations and persistence described.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Turbo Function: hold M and press a button to toggle turbo for it. The store table lists Turbo Function as No, the manual takes precedence

Macros

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Back Button Setting: multi-button sequence records time interval between each programmed operation.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Macro Buttons: "2 back buttons"

Share or capture button

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout explicitly Share Button.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: Screenshot 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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs asymmetric motors in each grip.

Rumble1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Rumble Motors: "Yes, dual asymmetric motors"

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Asymmetric motors in each grip, two grip motors. No trigger motors inferred.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026"dual asymmetric motors", read as two grip motors. No trigger motors are listed

Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Vibration Level: off 25/50/75/100% grip-motor intensity.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjust Vibration Intensity: M + - or +

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Motion Control 6-axis gyroscope.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Motion Control: 6-axis Gyroscope

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

61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Same six-axis combined motion-sensor maker wording, gyro/accelerometer split unstated.

61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Motion Control: 6-axis Gyroscope

Gyro as mouse

Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows GameSir Connect can substitute motion input for mouse movements. The reviewer’s first unit failed this function. A replacement unit worked. Software and hardware setup matter. No native mouse mode on Switch or Switch 2 is claimed.

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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

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IR camera

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Built-in display

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact product description customizable RGB.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026RGB Lighting: Yes

Lighting zones

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23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: Left RGB Strip and Right RGB Strip

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.

AGameSir 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

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-cyclone-2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Browser-visible hardware tests, direct CLI challenge not bypassed. All rows John Punch, Prometheus 82 v 5.2.4.5, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, firmware 3.5.2, Apr 21, 2026. Rows 1-2 USB XInput 8661/8660. Rows 3-4 dongle XInput 8662/8664. Rows 5-6 Bluetooth Switch protocol 8667/8666, Windows host not actual Switch. These are selected standard rows, not raw-circle mode tests. Report-rate measured separately.

BGameSir Super Nova

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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.

2.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

7.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

6.01ms=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.

6.51ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

16.97ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

10.31ms=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.

AGameSir 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%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-cyclone-2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Single-unit Stick Tracer test John Punch, Apr 20, 2026, Windows 10.0.26200 USB XInput FW 3.5.2. Left/right circularity 0/0%, centers 3.5/2%, 2048 steps each. Inner deadzone explicitly none. Outer DZ 0.5 mm not converted to percent. Circle mode/calibration details not stated, zero circle error is not proof of physical linearity.

BGameSir Super Nova

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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%=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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Headphone Jack. USB/dongle/BT audio routing is not specified and not invented.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Immersive Features, Audio: No

Jack works over

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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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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in12Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274Read 8 October 2026Complete exact Cyclone 2 repair guide opens the controller shell and disconnects its internal rechargeable pack. Not an externally swappable battery bay.

Built-in4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 20261000 mAh rechargeable battery with a battery replacement guide, so the pack is built in

Batteries

112Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274Read 8 October 2026One physical internal pack in the complete battery-replacement overview, steps 10–12. No grip cells or separate controller packs are shown.

14Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026One 1000 mAh battery

Batteries included

Yes12Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274Read 8 October 2026The complete controller repair overview contains its installed rechargeable pack. Dock and receiver are not included in this battery count.

Yes4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/GameSir_Super_NovaRead 11 October 2026The battery is fitted inside the controller

Battery capacity

860mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs 860 mAh.

1,000mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Battery: 1000mAh

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.

AGameSir Cyclone 2

Hours (h)
10

Source5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 5 October 2026Reviewer reached out to GameSir, which estimated about 10 h. Connection, lighting and rumble conditions unstated and omitted. Not measured: reviewer explicitly did not exhaust battery.

BGameSir Super Nova

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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.

10h=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-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port and charging-status section, plus dock charging contacts.

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging: via the Type-C port or the charging station

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

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Reference current box list includes one Charging Dock. Manual makes dock optional by bundle. No inheritance to Standard Edition.

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Charging Dock: "Yes, smart auto start-stop". The box list includes the Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station. The manual calls the station optional, so some bundles may omit it

Dock

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Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station

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.

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Battery indicator

LED4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging and low-battery Home LED table.

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Low Battery: RGB strips flash red below 15 percent. Charging progress shows as a breathing light. TechRadar: there is no battery readout

Build

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Shell material

Plastic9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Charging Station Edition in Phantom White, hands-on review describes frosted plastic controller body. Polymer subtype is unstated.

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Grip texture

Smooth shell with textured pitting on the grips8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact hands-on review describes smooth chassis texture with pitting on handles. No rubber or silicone grip material is inferred.

Rubber-coated textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Grips: "Rubber-coated textured grips"

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026Magnetic faceplate. Other face plates in a variety of colors are sold by GameSir

User-replaceable parts

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.

Magnetic faceplate, ABXY buttons5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-super-nova-reviewRead 11 October 2026Magnetic faceplate and swappable face buttons

Software

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Companion app

GameSir Connect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Customization Software GameSir Connect.

GameSir Connect (PC) and GameSir app (mobile)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Customization Software: GameSir Connect. The manual and TechRadar add the GameSir mobile app

App platforms

Windows4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect downloadable from Microsoft Store, Windows connection tutorial and maker app section describes PC tuning. No Android app support inherited.

Windows, Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Customize via the GameSir app on a phone (gamesir.com download) and GameSir Connect, downloaded from the Microsoft Store or gamesir.com on a PC

User firmware updates

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect software section explicitly firmware upgrades.

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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.

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.

Width156Height106Depth59mm(6.1 × 4.2 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Physical Specs: "263 g / 156*106*59 mm". Stored as width, height and depth. TechRadar prints the same figures

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.

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263g(9.3 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Physical Specs: 263 g. iFixit lists 245 g, the maker figure is used

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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.

FCC Part 15 Class B statement, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt statement, EU Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/8633Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Declaration of Conformity: FCC Part 15 Class B wording, IC licence-exempt wording, and an EU statement naming Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU with (EU) 2015/863. It names the product GameSir Nova Pro Controller. No FCC ID is printed

In the box

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In the box

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.

Controller, Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station, 2.4GHz Wireless USB Dongle, 1.8m USB-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026What's in the Box list, verbatim

Cables included

AGameSir Cyclone 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	1	1

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Packaging contents one 1 m Type-C cable. Charging-dock cable is not separately claimed.

BGameSir Super Nova

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable	1.8	1

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026Box list: 1.8m USB-C Cable x 1

Carrying 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.

1year15Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Current maker warranty policy gives one-year replacement for the same model through official GameSir channels and authorized distributors, including the reference dock bundle. Local statutory rights and retailer return policies are separate.

1year6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DPMGDZLZRead 11 October 2026Amazon US item details: Warranty Description 1 Year Manufacturer

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 maker buy page, reference Charging Station Edition. Standard no-dock bundle is not added as a variant.

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-novaRead 11 October 2026GameSir Super Nova Multiplatform Game Controller overview page. Software tab offers GameSir Connect for Windows

Spec sheet

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gamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-super-nova/buyRead 11 October 2026GameSir US store buy page with the full Tech Specs table

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official 2-page multilingual foldout. PDF page 1 English first column was enlarged, rendered and read.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Super_Nova_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Official English quick guide, 2 pages with 12 languages. The English column is on page 1

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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