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General

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Series

G74Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the three-part magnetic faceplate is fully compatible with faceplates from the previous G7 series. The G7 Pro 8K PC belongs to the G7 line.

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

GSG7CEAS001, GSG7XW008K, GSG7XB008K, GSG7XW00XH-1, GSG7CR0015Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc.jsRead 14 October 2026Public product feed of the GameSir shop. GSG7XW008K (White) and GSG7XB008K (Black) are on the G7 Pro 8K PC page. The Aimlabs, Champion and Royal2 pages list GSG7CEAS001, GSG7XW00XH-1 and GSG7CR001. The Nioh 3 Edition was not checked and is not stored.

CFI-ZCT1W4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original CFI-ZCT1W hardware reference. Later CFI-ZCT2W manual confirms 280g and 1560mAh, but does not restate Bluetooth/USB revision or switch internals. The later revision row is omitted to avoid inheriting those non-variant fields without proof.

GTIN / EAN

6936685224100, 6936685225039, 6936685224001, 69366852242925Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc.jsRead 14 October 2026Barcodes from the same feeds. The Black variant barcode is printed with 14 digits (69366852250229), which is not a valid EAN-13, so it is not stored.

7117193995068Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/711719399506Read 28 September 2026Listed as "Sony PlayStation 5 PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller White". The listing title names model CUH-ZCT1, which is the DualShock 4 number, so only the colour is taken from it

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

January 20267Press releasegamesir.com/blogs/news/gamesir-showcases-its-latest-steering-wheel-controller-and-8k-esports-controller-at-ces-2026Read 14 October 2026Maker blog post: at CES 2026 (January 6 to 9) GameSir showed its first 8K controller, the G7 Pro 8K PC with Aimlabs. The post has no visible date, so the month is stored.

7 April 20203Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/04/07/introducing-dualsense-the-new-wireless-game-controller-for-playstation-5Read 28 September 2026

Status

Available5Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc.jsRead 14 October 2026In stock on the GameSir shop.

Available1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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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Sony DUALSHOCK 4 v224Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's DualSense review says the DualSense is sturdier than its predecessor, the PS4's DualShock 4.

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.

From $89.995Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc.jsRead 14 October 20269Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-aimlabs-edition-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026

$69.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"DualSense Wireless Controller (standalone) - US$69.99/CAD$89.99/¥6,980/€69.99 (RRP)"

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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€69.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

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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US, CA4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact original CFI-ZCT1W North American instruction manual has US and Canada compliance, support and one-year warranty sections. Original maker standalone launch post names both US and Canadian launch prices. Retained first-generation White reference, no unrelated hardware region union.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Ivory White, Obsidian Black6Press articleplayday.one/2026/09/08/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-colour-variants-announcedRead 14 October 2026Article dated 2026-09-08: the G7 Pro 8K PC is now available in Ivory White and Obsidian Black. The shop feed calls them White and Black.

White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage, Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Sterling Silver, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Pearl, Chroma Teal, Techno Red, Remix Green, Rhythm Blue1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Standard colours listed under "Choose your style". Limited editions (Grand Theft Auto VI, Marvel's Wolverine, 007 First Light and others) are left out

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Overview: Wireless Esports Controller for PC, a gamepad with two sticks, a D-pad, face buttons, bumpers and triggers.

Gamepad1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Stick layout

Offset11Measurementgamepadla.com/g7-pro-8k.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Joystick positioning: Asymmetric", the Xbox offset layout.

Symmetric7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Joystick positioning: Symmetric"

Face button labels

Xbox11Measurementgamepadla.com/g7-pro-8k.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Button layout: Xbox".

PlayStation1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Made by the platform holder

No11Measurementgamepadla.com/g7-pro-8k.htmlRead 14 October 2026Third-party controller. It is not licensed for Xbox consoles.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, Android, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Compatible Platforms PC. The manual adds Android and Switch over Bluetooth. The Aimlabs page title also names iOS, which the manual does not, so iOS is not stored.

PS5, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Other1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"Connect using a USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth technology and easily play on more devices including Windows PC and Mac computers, and Android and iOS mobile phones and tablets". Apple devices need macOS 11.3 or iOS/iPadOS 14.5 or later. PS4 is only mentioned for PS Remote Play streaming, so it is left out7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Linux comes from gamepadla's verified platform list. All other platforms are on the maker page10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Compatible devices table: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS/iPadOS and tvOS. Other represents tvOS. Linux remains a verified Gamepadla community compatibility claim.

Connection per platform

AGameSir G7 Pro 8K PC

Platform	Connection	All features
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	No

Source4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026System Requirements: Windows 10/11 with Bluetooth, wireless dongle or wired. Android 8.0 or above with Bluetooth. Switch and Switch 2 with Bluetooth. "8K Polling Rate Only Works On PC".

BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
PS5	USB (wired)	Not available
PS5	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
macOS	USB (wired)	No
macOS	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	No
iOS	USB (wired)	No

Source1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026PS5 pairing uses the USB cable, then Bluetooth. Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers "may require USB connection" on PC, so full_features is left out10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Official support documents USB and Bluetooth on listed PC/Mac/mobile devices. Mac and mobile lack haptic feedback, built-in microphone and speaker. Headset jack audio requires USB on PC/Mac and is unsupported on mobile. PS5 Bluetooth controller jack audio is a separate native-console route. Haptic support is game-dependent. Unknown full-feature cells remain omitted.

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, Switch Pro, Sony controller mode4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Manually Switch Mode: hold View and Menu for 2 seconds to cycle XInput and Switch modes, receiver and wired only. Gamepadla also tested a Sony interface over Bluetooth.11Measurementgamepadla.com/g7-pro-8k.htmlRead 14 October 2026Tests run in XInput over cable and dongle and in a Sony interface over Bluetooth.

Sony controller mode7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Latency and stick-test setup tables explicitly name Sony mode.

Mode switching

Button combo4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026View and Menu together cycle XInput and Switch modes. A slide Mode Switch picks the connection (receiver, Bluetooth, wired).

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

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Yes19Maker product pagesteamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/2924487488167580236Read 7 October 2026Official Valve November 2020 Steam Input API Adds PS5 Controller Support announcement: full LED, trackpad, rumble and gyro support. Actual public announcement body read from guest page event-store JSON, saved steam-public-body.json. Original post announced public beta rollout, current Steamworks input-source documentation separately includes DualSense gyro. Official integration, not a claim every game calls Steam Input API or that Sony hardware outputs XInput.20Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/input_sourceRead 7 October 2026Current official Valve input-source documentation explicitly identifies PS5 DualSense gyroscope for motion controls and aim assist. Confirms current controller-specific inputs in native Steam Input integration.

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

Yes4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Switch 2 Wake-Up Tutorial: after pairing, the controller wakes the Switch 2. This is the Switch 2 only.

Yes14Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CFI-7022_9.0_1.pdfRead 7 October 2026PS5 console Quick Start Guide, Turn off your console section: rest mode orange indicator, to exit rest mode press the PS button on the paired controller. Applies to normal paired DualSense PS5 operation. No PC or other-console wake claim.

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-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Connection: Tri-Mode. The Aimlabs page spells it out as Bluetooth, 2.4G wireless and USB-C wired.

USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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

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5.12Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

Wireless receiver

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Wireless Receiver is in the box. MobileSyrup says the dock doubles as the dongle holder.

None2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026Communication: "Wireless: Bluetooth Ver5.1" and "Wired: USB connection". No receiver is part of the product

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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410Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Current multi-device pairing section registers four separate slots, switched with PS plus triangle/circle/cross/square. Requires current controller firmware. Earlier launch firmware did not provide this multi-device feature.

Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Type-C Cable in the box and a USB-C wired mode.

USB-C1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

USB

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Hi-Speed USB2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026Spec table: "USB Type-C port (Hi-Speed USB)"

Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026The Type-C cable is a separate item in the box.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Uses a separate USB Type-C cable for charging or wired play. Cable is not included with the standalone controller.

Cable length

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Cable type

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Box list: Type-C Cable.

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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.

AGameSir G7 Pro 8K PC

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	8,000
2.4 GHz	Windows	8,000

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026"Up to 8000 Hz via wired and 2.4 GHz connections". The manual says 8K polling works only on PC. No Bluetooth rate is published.

BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

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Polling rate wired

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

TMR1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Sticks Tech: Gen-2 GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks.

Potentiometer7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Sticks type: Potentiometers"

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

GameSir Mag-Res TMR Gen-21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Maker-branded stick mechanism. The brand name does not name the component maker.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

12bits2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pcRead 14 October 2026"12- bit Industrial-Grade ADC Chip" and "4096- level Joystick Resolution". This is the maker claim, not the measured step count.

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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.

Yes3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026The manual toggles the dead zone per stick, and GameSir Connect adjusts dead zones per GamingTrend.4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Dead Zone Toggle: hold M and press a stick to switch its dead zone on or off. The FAQ calls this the Raw Mode (zero dead zone) toggle.

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Adjustable response curve

Yes2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pcRead 14 October 2026GameSir Connect: "Fine-tune macros, stick curves, trigger response, vibration, and RGB."

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Adjustable stick tension

No4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026No tension setting appears in the manual. Gamepadla lists no stick tension.11Measurementgamepadla.com/g7-pro-8k.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Stick tension: No", marked verified.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

Swappable stick tops

Yes3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026The Aimlabs Edition box lists three interchangeable stick caps. Breaking Point says you can swap between concave and domed sticks.10Reviewbreakingpoint.gg/posts/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-the-best-new-controller-for-competitive-playRead 14 October 2026Testers could swap between concave and domed sticks.

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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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Soldered16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Steps 15/18 explicitly identify joysticks soldered to mainboard. Original first-generation controller scope. Normal DualSense, not Edge user-removable modules.17Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_142488_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original DualSense joystick replacement guide explicitly requires intermediate soldering and desoldering the module. Current guide step 30 identifies 14 solder joints per module. Factory module replacement, not aftermarket TMR performance or a manufacturer user-swappable module.

Stick calibration

On the device4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Calibration: hold View, Menu and Home for 2 seconds, then rotate the sticks and press the triggers. This is on the controller.

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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-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Trigger Tech: Micro Switch Triggers / Hall Effect Analog Triggers. The analog mode is Hall effect.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Dual-mode trigger stops switch between the Hall effect analog trigger and the micro switch trigger.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Trigger lock: No"

Trigger stop positions

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Two modes: analog full travel and micro switch.

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Trigger stop type

Mechanical click1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Dual-mode trigger stops with a clicky micro switch trigger mode, stored as mechanical click as for the G7 Pro.

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

Yes3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026The micro switch trigger gives an instant on-off response. The manual also has an Adaptive Hair Trigger toggle.4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Hair Trigger Mode: hold M and LT or RT for 2 seconds in long-travel mode.

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Adaptive triggers

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Buttons

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Face button switches

Optical1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026ABXY Buttons: Optical Micro Switch.

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Main buttons type: Membrane"

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

Optical Micro Switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Maker name: Optical Micro Switch.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

Mecha-tactile1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Bumpers: Tactile Switch, stored as mechanical tactile. The two mini bumpers use micro switches and the back buttons use tactile switches.

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D-pad

Swappable9Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-aimlabs-edition-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026Describes a circle D-pad and the box holds two spare D-pads, so the shape is stored as swappable. The reviewer also notes the battery generally lasts eight to twelve hours, which is not stored.

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D-pad switches

Micro switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026D-pad: Micro Switch.

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "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.

23Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Back Buttons 2, the lockable R4 and L4. The two mini bumpers R5 and L5 are separate.

07Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec: "Paddles: No"

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

Buttons3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026The maker calls them back buttons. Stored as buttons, as for the G7 Pro.

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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.

23Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026Mini Bumpers: 2 (R5 and L5).

04Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Controller diagram has only standard L1/R1 shoulder buttons and L2/R2 triggers. No additional shoulders or rear grip inputs.7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification: Shoulder buttons No, referring to additional shoulders beyond the normal L1/R1 and L2/R2. Standard shoulders are physically present.

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.

43Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026"Four Remappable Macro Buttons": R4, L4, R5 and L5.

04Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete Front/Top hardware part diagram has only normal face buttons, directions, stick clicks, L1/R1/L2/R2 and system controls. These are excluded by this field. No additional remappable gameplay controls, therefore zero. PS5 host accessibility remapping is separate from on-device remapping.

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 manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Macro Button Settings: hold M and L4, R4, L5 or R5, then press the button to assign. FAQ: back buttons can also be set with the M button combination.

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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.

44Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Configuration Switch lists Profile 1 to Profile 4, chosen with M and a right stick direction. The manual does not describe a separate default bank.

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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 manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026The M button plus a right stick direction selects the profile.

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Turbo

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Turbo Function: Yes, adjustable in GameSir Connect.3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026"Yes, adjustable in three levels: 10Hz/20Hz/30Hz".4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Turbo cycles through off and three levels.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Macro Buttons: Yes, adjustable in GameSir Connect.4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Macros record up to 32 steps.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

Yes9Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-aimlabs-edition-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026"There's a share button under the power button".

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Rumble Motors: Dual Asymmetric Motors in the Grips. No trigger motors are listed.

HD haptics1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Rumble motor type

Not available

Voice coil6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/DualSenseRead 28 September 2026"Haptic feedback via voice coil actuators". Sony only says "dual actuators"

Rumble motors in grips

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Two asymmetric motors in the grips.

21Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"haptic feedback with dual actuators which replace traditional rumble motors"

Trigger rumble motors

Not available

Not available

Adjustable rumble

Yes2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pcRead 14 October 2026GameSir Connect tunes vibration. The manual also adjusts it on the controller with M and View or Menu.

Yes13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/adjust-general-controller-settingsRead 7 October 2026Controllers General table Vibration Intensity: set intensity of the DualSense wireless controller vibration. PS5 settings adjust this host-supported feature. Adaptive trigger effect intensity is listed separately, not counted as dedicated trigger rumble.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pcRead 14 October 2026"6-Axis Motion Control".3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026Motion Control: 6-axis gyroscope.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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

62Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pcRead 14 October 20266-Axis Motion Control.3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 20266-axis gyroscope.

62Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer)"

Gyro as mouse

Not available

Yes20Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/input_sourceRead 7 October 2026Current official Valve Input Sources explicitly includes the PS5 DualSense gyroscope. Used with Steam Input PC gyro-to-mouse bindings, documented separately in the Gamepad Emulation guide. Host software configuration is required. No controller-native mouse protocol or PS5 desktop mouse feature claimed.22Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/steam_input_gamepad_emulation_bestpracticesRead 7 October 2026Current Valve guide expressly permits PlayStation gyro inputs bound to mouse emulation. Steam Input on PC must be enabled and the gyro mouse binding configured. Gamepad Emulation route is for one local player and requires the game to accept simultaneous mouse and gamepad input. Exact DualSense gyro support is established by Valve Input Sources and original PS5 support announcement. This is a host implementation, not onboard controller tuning.

Touchpad

Not available

Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

Touchpads

Not available

12Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"2 Point Touch Pad, Capacitive Type, Click Mechanism"

NFC

Not available

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026

IR camera

Not available

Not available

Built-in display

No11Measurementgamepadla.com/g7-pro-8k.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, marked verified: "Display: No".

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Light bar

Not available

Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026

RGB lighting

Yes2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pcRead 14 October 2026GameSir Connect tunes RGB, as listed on the page.

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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.

AGameSir G7 Pro 8K PC

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	1.36	1.11	1.74	0.13	7,042.25	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	2.46	2.1	2.94	0.19	7,042.25	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	3.36	2.63	4.27	0.38	6,666.67	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	10.03	5.04	12.54	2.36	6,666.67	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	3.34	1.95	13.91	1.73	798.72	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	8.54	6.4	20.67	2.06	798.72	Windows

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/g7-pro-8k.htmlRead 14 October 2026Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, firmware 1.9.7, tester LJ Lee, 2026-03-22. Rows are cable XInput (button #8342, stick #8330), dongle XInput (button #8338, stick #8333) and Bluetooth Sony (button #8339, stick #8341). Polling rate is the site's software median. The page is marked Not verified yet and names no edition. Eight more tests exist and are not stored.

BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.81	5.83	9.85	1.07	249.92	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	12.58	10.18	14.76	1.15	249.92	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	9.03	3.81	27.71	6.82	542.42	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	13.6	8.1	39.35	7.37	542.42	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11, stock firmware 0520, Sony mode. Rows are the tests marked PRIMARY by gamepadla (John Punch, 16 March 2025): cable #4753/#4750 and Bluetooth #4752/#4751. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Overclocked-polling cable tests and tests through a GuliKit Hyperlink 2 dongle are left out, since they are not the stock setup

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.

1.36ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

7.81ms=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.

3.36ms=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.

3.34ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

9.03ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

2.46ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

12.58ms=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.

10.03ms=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.

8.54ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

13.6ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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 G7 Pro 8K PC

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6.8%	1,552	0.4%
Right	0%	6.8%	1,176	0%

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/g7-pro-8k.htmlRead 14 October 2026Stick Tracer test on 2026-07-05, Windows 11, cable, XInput, firmware 2.0.1. Left and right circle error 6.8%, centre error 0.4% and 0.0%, 10.6 bit (1,552 steps) and 10.2 bit (1,176 steps). Inner dead zone is reported as none and stored as 0. The measured steps are below the maker's 12-bit ADC claim.

BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6%	255	1.2%
Right	0%	6.3%	255	1.7%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/sony-dualsense.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stock cable test, Sony mode, firmware Box (version unspecified), John Punch, 2026-06-11 at 00:45, Windows build 26200. Uses 8.0-bit 255-step output. No inner dead zone reported, cardinal snapping active, outer dead zone 3.1mm excluded because schema uses percent. This is the stock Sony-mode test, not the first displayed GuliKit Hyperlink 2 dongle test using firmware 0630.

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

6.8%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

6.3%=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.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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

267g(9.4 oz)10Reviewbreakingpoint.gg/posts/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-the-best-new-controller-for-competitive-playRead 14 October 2026Lists Gamesir G7 Pro 8k Aimlabs at 267g in a weight comparison credited to a tester. The scale and the conditions are not stated. It supports 272 g over the 392 g listed on the Aimlabs page.

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 20263.5mm Audio Jack: Yes.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Jack works over

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026"supported on both wired & 2.4G wireless".

USB (wired), Bluetooth10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-dualsense-controller-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Current exact standard DualSense support requires USB for headset jack use with Windows PC and Mac, and excludes mobile headset jack use. Bluetooth jack audio in this connection list applies to PS5 console use, supported separately by Sony UK. It does not mean PC/Mac Bluetooth headset audio works.23Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00302454Read 8 October 2026Sony article updated September 15, 2026 explicitly describes the DualSense Bluetooth connection to PS5 and recommends plugging compatible headphones into its 3.5 mm jack as an audio alternative. This supports the native PS5 Bluetooth controller-to-console route, not direct Bluetooth headphones paired to the console. USB jack support on PC/Mac is covered by the separate standard-controller support page.

Speaker

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Microphone

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026A 1200mAh battery is listed. GamingTrend and MobileSyrup describe it as inside the controller.

Built-in1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Batteries

Not available

116Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Original November 2020 controller teardown step 14 shows and removes one lithium-ion battery pack. One pack, not the two haptic actuators.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Built-in battery, so it ships with the controller.

Yes4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact specification explicitly says Built-in lithium-ion battery, 1560 mAh. No separately purchased AA or removable pack.

Battery capacity

1,200mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Battery 1200mAh.6Press articleplayday.one/2026/09/08/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-colour-variants-announcedRead 14 October 2026Battery: 1200mAh in the same list.

1,560mAh2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026"DC 3.65V, 1,560mAh" built-in lithium-ion battery

Battery energy

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5.7Wh16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/PlayStation+5+Teardown/138280Read 7 October 2026Step 14 explicitly states the original DualSense battery 5.7 Wh, independently corroborated by iFixit controller-version guide which says all regular revisions share 1560 mAh/5.7 Wh. Published label/teardown value, not calculated from rounded 3.65 V and mAh.

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.

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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.

Not available

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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-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026The controller has a USB-C port and the box has a Type-C cable. The dock charges it as well.

USB-C1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Footnote: cable not included. Use the USB cable supplied with the PS5 console

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

Not available

180min15Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CFI-ZDS1U-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Sony CFI-ZDS1 charging-station manual Charging time: approximately 3 hours when controller battery has no remaining charge. Prior charging instructions end when light bar turns off at completion. Converted exactly to 180 minutes, approximate qualifier retained. Supplied station AC adapter and dock charging contacts. Controller off/idle state not explicitly specified. Exact original normal DualSense 1560 mAh hardware, not Edge or later runtime claim.

Charging dock

Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Charging Dock: Yes, and the box contains a Charging Dock.

Sold separately1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Dock

Charging Dock1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Maker wording in the box list.

DualSense charging station1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Play while charging

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026"Built-in battery. Charge and play via USB Type-C"

Battery indicator

Not available

LED, On screen, App4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charge the controller: light bar slowly blinks orange while charging and turns off when complete. PS5 support separately proves on-screen battery bars. Current PlayStation Accessories screen section C explicitly shows controller battery level in the Windows app.11Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/dualsense-controller-supportRead 7 October 2026Check controller charge status: PS Control Center Accessories shows battery level. Fully charged icon displays three bars. On-screen indication is PS5 host state, separate from controller LEDs and Windows app.12Maker product pagecontroller.dl.playstation.net/controller/lang/en/2100004.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current PlayStation Accessories screen section C expressly identifies Controller battery level for a standard DualSense. Windows app indicator. Firmware update is supported, Customize column is a dash for basic DualSense and a check for Edge. No Edge profile features inherited.

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic18Reviewtomshardware.com/news/sony-playstation-5-ps5-hands-on-unboxingRead 7 October 2026Original October 2020 White DualSense hands-on section explicitly states made of matte plastic. Stored enclosure material only. Finish is matte on tested original White, not asserted for later Hyperpop finishes. Sony manual separately states product comprises plastics, metals and lithium-ion battery, but internal metal is not shell material.

Grip texture

Not available

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Swappable grips

Not available

Not available

Swappable faceplate

Yes2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pcRead 14 October 2026"Swappable Faceplate for More Personal Design".

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Faceplate sections, D-pad, Thumbstick caps3Maker product pageshop.gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-aimlabs-editionRead 14 October 2026Faceplate in three parts, D-pads and interchangeable stick caps, from the Aimlabs page and its box list.

Internal battery (requires disassembly)17Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_142488_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original standard DualSense procedural joystick guide, page 10, steps 15 and 16, unplugs the battery connector and lifts the battery from its bracket after casing disassembly. Battery removal occurs before the later soldering steps for joystick replacement. This is internal battery repair with tools, not an external hot swap or a claim that the soldered stick modules require no soldering.

Software

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Companion app

GameSir Connect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Customization Software: GameSir Connect.

PlayStation Accessories1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026PlayStation Accessories app for Windows PC, used for firmware updates

App platforms

Windows4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026GameSir Connect is the PC software. The maker page lists the Windows and Microsoft Store downloads.

Windows1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

User firmware updates

Yes4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026Update Firmware button in GameSir Connect, for the controller and for the dongle.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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.

Width152Height103Depth58mm(6 × 4.1 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Physical Specs cell: 152*103*58 mm, normalized to front width, front height and thickness as for the G7 Pro.6Press articleplayday.one/2026/09/08/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-colour-variants-announcedRead 14 October 2026152*103*58mm in the same spec list.

Width160Height106Depth66mm(6.3 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 30 September 2026Sony launch specification table publishes width 160, height 66, depth 106 mm lying flat, excluding the largest projection. Exact lengths reordered to front-face width 160, front-face height 106, front-to-back thickness 66 mm for consistent comparison.

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.

272g(9.6 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Product Weight 272 g on the current White and Black page. The Aimlabs Edition page and the manual header say 392 g with the same 152*103*58 mm body. Breaking Point measured 267 g, so 272 g is kept. The 392 g figure looks like a package or all-contents weight.6Press articleplayday.one/2026/09/08/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-colour-variants-announcedRead 14 October 2026Copies the maker spec list: Product Weight 272g / 152*103*58mm.

280g(9.9 oz)4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications: "Weight 9.9 oz (280 g)". Also "Battery capacity 1,560 mAh", "Voltage 3.65 V"

Certifications

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FCC ID

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AK8CFIZCT121Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/6c47dbafd001093301e391e518e96ef249826c6684c78034e1cd16457c5ea76b.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original public Sony FCC label exhibit 4691262 explicitly prints AK8CFIZCT1 and IC 409B-CFIZCT1. iFixit V1 identification independently maps CFI-ZCT1W/BDM-010 to this FCC ID. Scoped to original White first-generation reference, not later A/B/C certifications under the same marketed controller name.

Other certifications

Not available

ICES-003 Class B4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026English FCC and ISED Canada notice explicitly states Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This is exact North American regulatory scope, not a Bluetooth logo certification claim.

In the box

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In the box

Controller, Charging Dock, Wireless Receiver, Type-C Cable, D-pads x 2, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026What's in the Box, copied verbatim without the Packaging line. The Aimlabs Edition box differs and is in its variant row.

DualSense® Wireless Controller, User manual5Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-midnight-black-for-ps5-pc-mac-mobileRead 28 September 2026PlayStation Direct "What's In The Box". No USB cable is included

Cables included

AGameSir G7 Pro 8K PC

Type	Count
USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026One Type-C Cable. The page gives no length. GamingTrend says nearly ten feet, which is not stored.

BSony DualSense Wireless Controller

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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.

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1year4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026US and Canada limited warranty: one (1) year from the date of purchase

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pcRead 14 October 2026

www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/dualsense-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026

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Manual

gamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-edition4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro-8k-pc-champion-editionRead 14 October 2026How to Use the GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC. The subtitle covers the Aimlabs, Champion, Nioh 3 and Royal2 Editions. The PDF is an image file without text.

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdf4Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/dualsense-wireless-controller-cfi-zct1w/CFI-ZCT1W_PS5_Wireless%20Controller_Instruction_Manual$en.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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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