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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.

101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section identifies Gamepad model 1011. The Puck is separate model 1012 and is not a controller model number.

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.

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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.

12 November 20255Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 2026Announced November 12, 2025 with Steam Machine and Steam Frame

Status

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

Available2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 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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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

$993Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 20268Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. US USD 99 excluding sales tax. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

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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€998Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. EU EUR 99 including applicable VAT. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

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

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.

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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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four grip inputs, TMR sticks and two trackpads.

Stick layout

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

Symmetric7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joystick positioning: Symmetric

Face button labels

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

Xbox7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Button layout: Xbox

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 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.

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Any device running Steam or the Steam Link app: Windows, Mac and Linux PCs, tablets and smart phones. Some titles do not work on macOS7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Android and iOS listed as unverified community specs

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".

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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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.

Steam controller mode, XInput, Keyboard and mouse7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Test setup table separately names Steam mode and XInput mode. XInput is supplied through Steam software translation and does not imply a standalone Xbox-compatible firmware protocol.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Review tests default trackpad/keyboard behaviour without Steam running. Gamepad behaviour requires Steam Input translation. Keyboard/mouse mode is not standalone Xbox compatibility.

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).

Button combo12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current pairing guide uses Steam+A+R1/L1 for right/left Puck slots and Steam+B+R1/L1 for right/left Bluetooth slots. USB mode uses direct cable connection. Exact button hold conditions are in the linked boot-chord table.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Complete current table records power-state and hold-duration conditions for Puck and Bluetooth slot selection, Bluetooth pairing, and backpack mode.

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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Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Wakes a Steam Machine

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), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G, Bluetooth and USB-C.

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

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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.

Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C

Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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412Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Two Puck memories plus independent left and right Bluetooth memories. Four remembered links, not four simultaneous active connections. Current guide and boot-chord table scope.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Table separately names left/right Puck bonding information and left/right Bluetooth pairing information. Read with the troubleshooting guide statement that Bluetooth pairing is independent of Puck pairing.

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

USB

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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.

Yes3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
2.4 GHz	250

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as '~8ms full end-to-end, 4ms polling rate (measured at 5m)' over the Puck9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 250 Hz.

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

250Hz=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-g7-pro-8k-pc/buyRead 14 October 2026Sticks Tech: Gen-2 GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks.

TMR1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: TMR 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 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.

K-Silver JS134Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026K-Silver TMR sticks from the JS13 family, customised with Valve

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/steam-controller.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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Yes5Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 20262 x clickable analog sticks (L3, R3)

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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Soldered14Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 teardown states that TMR stick mechanisms are soldered to the mainboard. Replacing the mechanism requires soldering or replacing the board. Steam Deck modular sticks are not inherited.

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.

Hall effect4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Hall effect triggers

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.

No3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026No trigger locks7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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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/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20264x assignable grip buttons9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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.

Buttons1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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).

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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.

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

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Tech Specs control list has four assignable rear grip buttons. Standard ABXY, D-pad, stick clicks, L/R bumpers and triggers, Steam and QAM controls are excluded.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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.

Yes7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.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".

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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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four haptic motors split two grips and two pads.

Rumble motor type

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LRA1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20262x high output LRA motors in grips. 2 more LRA motors sit in the trackpads9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Four haptic motors split two grips and two pads. Only the two grip motors are counted here.

Trigger rumble motors

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07Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Trigger vibration: No

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.

Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Vibration section states that controller vibration can be adjusted or turned off.

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

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.

61Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

Gyro as mouse

Not available

Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026Review describes gyro and trackpad Steam Input mapping for mouse-style aiming. Requires Steam Input configuration.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gyro controls operate the desktop mouse.

Touchpad

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

Touchpads

Not available

21Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

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

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Pressure-sensitive for configurable click strength (haptic click)

NFC

Not available

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.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/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Light bar

Not available

Not available

RGB lighting

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

Not available

Lighting zones

Not available

Not available

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	6.6	3.47	12.92	1.95	256	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	4.07	1.51	6.81	1.32	253	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	4.12	1.78	6.09	1.11	241.49	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	5.08	1.11	9.32	3.1	241.49	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	6.25	4.15	8.71	1.15	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.75	3.94	14.9	3.19	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	9.14	5.87	15.33	1.77	271	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.35	4.53	10.12	1.33	272	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	9.76	5.18	16.35	2.37	129	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	8.04	3.87	13.66	2.14	131	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	7.26	3.57	10.87	2.07	134.23	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	10.21	3.17	16.09	4.31	134.23	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 on Windows. Cable, Dongle (Puck) and Bluetooth, each in XInput mode (vCuda, Win 10, 2026-05-08) and Steam mode (John Punch, Win 11, 2026-06-06). Polling is the reported rate

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

6.6ms=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

9.14ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

9.76ms=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

5.08ms=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

7.75ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

10.21ms=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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	8.2%	2,702	3.7%
Right	0%	9.1%	2,702	3.4%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, Steam Raw Input over cable, 2026-07-14 22:48, uncalibrated. 'No Inner Deadzone' stored as 0. 11.4 bit both sticks

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

9.1%=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.

AGameSir G7 Pro 8K PC

Not available

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Rumble	Hours (h)
No	72.9

Source4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Sticks held deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once per second, no rumble. 6:12 PM Saturday to 7:06 PM Tuesday (72 h 54 min). Connection not stated16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Preserved existing 72.9-hour no-rumble row: sticks rubber-banded deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once each second, Saturday 18:12 to Tuesday 19:06. Reviewer warns that real gameplay is shorter with haptics. Connection, tracking, firmware and lighting conditions were not stated and remain unknown.

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

206min17Measurementgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026GamersNexus 2026 controller review, Charge Speed. Direct USB charging after the controller battery was depleted in its runtime test took 3 hours 26 minutes to full, exactly 206 minutes. Steam Deck adapter rated 15 W at 5 V or 45 W at 20 V, with a power interposer to record charging power. This is the measured controller charge duration, not the adapter rating or a Puck charging result. Numerical starting percentage, controller operating state, firmware and the exact full-charge endpoint criterion are not stated.

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.

259g(9.1 oz)9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table explicitly reports claimed 292 g and 259 g as measured. Sample configuration is not given, so the 33 g discrepancy remains unresolved and is not treated as a corrected maker claim.

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.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026No audio jack on the controller7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 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".

Not available

Speaker

Not available

Not available

Microphone

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Expansion port

Not available

Not available

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

Batteries

Not available

Not available

Batteries included

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

Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product guide identifies the rechargeable lithium-ion battery contained in the controller. This is the built-in pack, not an additional spare.

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.

2,178mAh10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 30 September 2026Teardown reads the Getac battery label as 2178 mAh and 8.39 Wh. This is the nominal component rating, not a measured battery capacity or a calculated estimate.

Battery energy

Not available

8.39Wh1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

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 G7 Pro 8K PC

Not available

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Hours (h)
35

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 202635+ hours of gameplay, less with Steam Frame tracking9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 35+ hours.

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

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

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

Not available

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.

Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Dock

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

Steam Controller Puck1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Play while charging

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026USB-C tethered play

Battery indicator

Not available

LED12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026LED above the Steam button indicates low battery with dim red and charging with a breathing pattern. Other colours identify the connection or update mode.

Build

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Shell material

Not available

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Grip texture

Not available

Matte finish15Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 review, Ergonomic design: same matte finish as Steam Deck. No unreported rubber grip or polymer grade is inferred.

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.

Battery11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026The manual explicitly permits battery replacement using Valve instructions and an authorized replacement battery. Leaking or physically damaged batteries require qualified professional service. Other internal parts are not presented as normal user replacements.

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.

Steam1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Configured through Steam Input in the Steam client12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current guide requires Steam running for proper controller game functionality. Non-Steam games can need manual setup or may block emulated input. macOS needs the stated Input Monitoring and Accessibility permissions.

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.

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 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.

Yes4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 20267Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 202612Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Public current guide: Steam Settings > Controller shows controller and Puck firmware updates. SteamOS uses Settings > System > Hardware Updates. Prelaunch beta requirement is not imposed on retail users.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Prelaunch review used Steam beta for an update. Current official support now gives normal Steam and SteamOS update routes, so beta is not treated as a retail requirement.

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.

Width159Height111Depth57mm(6.3 × 4.4 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as 111mm x 159mm x 57mm, read as height x width x depth

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.

292g(10.3 oz)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table reports 292 g as the claimed weight.

Certifications

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FCC ID

Not available

2AES4-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section: gamepad 1011, FCC ID 2AES4-1011. Puck certification is excluded.

Other certifications

Not available

ISED Canada 20207-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section explicitly gives gamepad IC ID 20207-1011. Puck IC ID 20207-1012 is excluded.

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.

Steam Controller, Steam Controller Puck, USB-C to USB-A cable2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 September 2026Steam Controller Puck (USB cable included)3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026Puck connects with the included USB-C to USB-A cable

Carrying case

Not available

Not available

Warranty

None of 2 known

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.

Not available

Not available

Stick drift warranty

Not available

Not available

Links

Not compared

Product page

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

store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontroller1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 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

Not available

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.

steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdf11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 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.

Not available

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Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.