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General

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Series

G71Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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

GSG7XW001, GSG7XB001, GSG7XSA002-1, GSG7XSA001-1, GSG7XS0011Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026Store SKU per colour: Mech White GSG7XW001, Shadow Ember GSG7XB001, Amber Flame GSG7XSA002-1, Plum Purple GSG7XSA001-1, Metallic Silver GSG7XS001

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

6936685222267, 6936685220409, 6936685223981, 6936685223974, 69366852242611Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026Store barcode per colour variant

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

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

Status

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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.

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$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

Mech White, Shadow Ember, Amber Flame, Plum Purple, Metallic Silver1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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Form factor

Gamepad3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026

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

Offset3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Xbox-licensed layout, Tom's Guide and PC Gamer describe the sticks as asymmetric

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

Face button labels

Xbox3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026

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

Made by the platform holder

No3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Third-party controller by GameSir

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

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026"XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, PC, Android, Steam". Steam is not SteamOS, so no SteamOS entry

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

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	No
Xbox One	USB (wired)	No
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No

Source3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Windows 10/11 wired and wireless dongle, Xbox One and Series X|S wired only, Android 8.0+ Bluetooth9Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_Pro_manual-1.pdfRead 8 October 2026This is the standard tri-mode G7 Pro, not Wuchang, ZZZ or an 8K PC sibling. Printed guide supports Xbox wired, Windows USB/receiver and Android Bluetooth. Exact online guide says gyro only works on PC, so Xbox and Android rows cannot claim all controller features. No Xbox wireless transport is introduced.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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Official licence

Designed for Xbox3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026FAQ lists the G7 Pro among "Designed for Xbox" controllers. The product images carry the Designed for Xbox badge

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Input modes

Xbox GIP, XInput, Android HID, DirectInput3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026FAQ names GIP (Xbox Gaming Device), switching to XInput (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows) for 1000Hz or keyboard/mouse mapping. Android Bluetooth uses HID.7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Cable and dongle are tested in XInput and Bluetooth is tested in DInput on Windows 11 with firmware 2.3.9. Android HID remains the maker-stated Bluetooth protocol, and GIP is maker-stated for Xbox/GIP PC operation.

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 combo3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026FAQ: hold Xbox plus Share for three seconds to switch GIP/XInput protocol on PC. The separate rear 2.4G/Bluetooth switch selects connection, not this protocol.

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

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/buyRead 30 September 2026

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/buyRead 30 September 2026

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

USB-A6Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g7-pro-reviewRead 28 September 2026"the 2.4GHz USB-A dongle"

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-C3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026"You can charge the controller via the Type-C port or the charging station"

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/buyRead 30 September 2026

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

Cable length

3m1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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Cable type

Braided1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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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

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
2.4 GHz	Windows	1,000
USB (wired)	Xbox Series X|S	250
USB (wired)	Xbox One	250

Source2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 20261000 Hz on PC over wired and 2.4G. The Xbox rows come from the support FAQ3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026FAQ: "The Xbox console enforces a 250 Hz polling rate limit". Tom's Guide says 400 Hz on Xbox. The maker value is kept11Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 8 October 2026Existing 1000 Hz PC and 250 Hz Xbox limits are unchanged. Current G7 Pro PC procedure requires closing Nexus and switching from GIP to XInput for 1000 Hz. This protocol/mode condition is not a measured latency conversion.

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

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

1,000Hz=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/buyRead 30 September 2026

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 TMR1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026"GameSir Mag-Res™ TMR sticks"

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-proRead 30 September 2026"12-bit Industrial-Grade ADC Chip", "4096-level Joystick Resolution"

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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.

Yes4Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-g7-pro-pro-by-nature-performance-reimaginedRead 28 September 2026Nexus app: "stick dead zone, curve, and range settings". It also tunes trigger dead zone and curve

Not available

Adjustable response curve

Yes4Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-g7-pro-pro-by-nature-performance-reimaginedRead 28 September 2026

Not available

Adjustable stick tension

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Stick tension: No.

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

Yes9Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_Pro_manual-1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact English Accessory Replacement Guide visually shows removing and replacing the thumbstick caps after removing the magnetic upper faceplate. This is external tops, not TMR sensor modules or adjustable stick tension.10Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7pro-joystick-caps/buyRead 8 October 2026Official accessory is explicitly Detachable Joystick Caps For G7 Pro & Cyclone 2. Optional caps are sold separately and do not expand included-cap styles or counts.

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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 device, App3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026View + Menu + XBOX button combination11Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 8 October 2026Current named G7 Pro calibration procedure supports app Test icon with Mode+Menu, alongside the existing direct View+Xbox+Menu sequence. Calibration affects analog trigger mode, requires the faceplate installed and is documented for wired/wireless connections.

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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/buyRead 30 September 2026"Hall Effect analog triggers with Micro Switch trigger stops"

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/buyRead 30 September 2026

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

Trigger stop positions

22Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026"dual-mode trigger stops" between Hall Effect analog and microswitch triggers

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Trigger stop type

Mechanical click4Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-g7-pro-pro-by-nature-performance-reimaginedRead 28 September 2026"clicky Micro Switch trigger stops"

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes4Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-g7-pro-pro-by-nature-performance-reimaginedRead 28 September 2026

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Hair trigger mode

Yes3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Hold M + LT/RT

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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/buyRead 30 September 2026ABXY: "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/buyRead 30 September 2026

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Swappable1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026Two interchangeable D-pads in the box, "one faceted/circular and one standard cross-shaped"

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D-pad switches

Micro switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026D-pad: "Mechanical 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.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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.

Buttons3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026FAQ specifies two lockable back buttons R4/L4 and two separate mini bumpers R5/L5. Only R4/L4 count as rear grip inputs.

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.

Not available

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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.

23Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026

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Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

43Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026"4 mappable buttons: 2 mini bumpers (R5/L5) and 2 lockable back buttons (R4/L4)"

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.

Yes3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Hold Mode button + remappable button, then press the target button

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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.

33Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Profile Switch section identifies M+Y default and three other banks: M+B profile1, M+A profile2, M+X profile3. Counts three beyond the separately named default bank. Default-bank editability is not stated.5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-g7-pro-tri-mode-reviewRead 28 September 2026Profile Switch section identifies M+Y default and three other banks: M+B profile1, M+A profile2, M+X profile3. Counts three beyond the separately named default bank. Default-bank editability is not stated.

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

Yes9Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_Pro_manual-1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed preset switching uses dedicated M plus Y/B/A/X. Current exact online guide identifies Y as Default and the others as three custom profiles. Existing custom count three is preserved, separate from four total banks.

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Turbo

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Macros

Yes4Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-g7-pro-pro-by-nature-performance-reimaginedRead 28 September 2026"Four macro buttons". Gamepadla's crowd spec says no macros. The maker is kept

Yes7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

Yes3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026

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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.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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/buyRead 30 September 20264 motors, "one in each grip and trigger"

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

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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

Adjustable rumble

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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

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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.

64Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-g7-pro-pro-by-nature-performance-reimaginedRead 28 September 2026"built-in 6-axis gyroscope (PC only)"

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

Yes2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Gyro can be mapped to the stick, buttons or mouse (PC only)

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

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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

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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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: NFC support: No.

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

IR camera

Not available

Not available

Built-in display

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified specification list: Display: No.

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

Light bar

Not available

Not available

RGB lighting

No5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-g7-pro-tri-mode-reviewRead 28 September 2026"there's no RGB here"

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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

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.43	1.51	3.88	0.48	1,001	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	2.7	1.72	4.77	0.55	1,001	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	5.69	4.05	7.58	0.8	1,000	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	14.96	8.73	19.76	2.3	1,000	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	5.37	2.81	26.01	3.34	400.32	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	5.82	3.1	22.53	2.94	400.32	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 tests #8671-#8679 on 2026-04-22, Windows 11, firmware 2.3.9. Cable and dongle in XInput, Bluetooth in DInput. Stick latency at 99% deflection

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.

2.43ms=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.

5.69ms=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.

5.37ms=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.

2.7ms=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.

14.96ms=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.

5.82ms=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

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0.1%	13,107	2.3%
Right	0%	0%	13,107	1.9%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g7-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer test on 2026-04-22, dongle, XInput, firmware 2.3.9. Inner dead zone published as "none". Outer dead zone 0.7 mm left and 0.5 mm right, left out because the unit is mm. Older August 2025 tests on firmware 2.0.0 gave 5,000 steps

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

0.1%=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

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

Not available

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

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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 GHz3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026"3.5mm audio output via both wired and 2.4G wireless connections"11Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 8 October 2026Exact pre-sale FAQ explicitly supports audio over USB and 2.4 GHz only. Current troubleshooting recommends 250 Hz for headset problems after a polling change. That recommendation is not represented as a proven universal ban at other rates. Bluetooth Android audio remains unavailable.

Not available

Speaker

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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.

Yes5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-g7-pro-tri-mode-reviewRead 28 September 2026"There's a mute button next to the headphone jack"

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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

Yes12Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 8 October 2026Standard hardware includes its built-in 1200 mAh battery and charging dock. No pack chemistry, energy or raw-cell count is inferred.

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/buyRead 30 September 2026

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

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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

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-C3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026

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/buyRead 30 September 2026

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

Smart Auto Start-Stop Charging Station4Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-g7-pro-pro-by-nature-performance-reimaginedRead 28 September 2026

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

LED3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Indicator flashes red below 15%

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

texturized rubber grips6Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g7-pro-reviewRead 28 September 2026"both sides of the gamepad are covered in texturized rubber grips"

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

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Faceplate sections, D-pad, Thumbstick caps9Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_Pro_manual-1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed replacement pictograms show the upper and grip faceplate sections, D-pad and thumbstick caps. No internal battery, trigger sensor or solder-free stick module claim is added.10Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7pro-joystick-caps/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact G7 Pro accessory identity corroborates the standard manual cap-replacement pictogram. PC Gamer September 2025 review instead says nubs cannot be replaced easily or by design. That source disagreement is retained without inventing a revision or cause. The maker manual and intended replacement accessory are used.

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 Nexus1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026

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

Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026GameSir Nexus: "Dedicated PC software", "Get it from Microsoft". The FAQ also mentions the Xbox store, left out because no console generation is named9Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_Pro_manual-1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Customization via GameSir Nexus says Microsoft Store on Xbox/PC. Exact requirements identify Xbox One, Series X|S and Windows. Current product overview calls the newer Nexus dedicated PC software. Xbox is stored for the printed supported Nexus workflow, with PC-only newer gyro/mouse features qualified separately.

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Troubleshooting instructs firmware updates through GameSir Nexus, including controller and receiver update workflows.11Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 8 October 2026Exact controller/receiver update workflows remain supported through Nexus. Current text includes Wuchang/ZZZ-specific wireless-audio advice, which is not assigned to this standard wired-Xbox model. No updater was installed and no latest numeric firmware is invented.

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/buyRead 30 September 2026Physical Specs cell 152 x 103 x 58 mm, normalized front-face width x height x thickness. PC Gamer reports 120 x 160 x 64.2 mm and is not used for this field.14Spec databasegeektopia.es/es/product/gamesir/g7-proRead 8 October 2026Exact G7 Pro basic table explicitly labels height × width × thickness as 103 × 152 × 58 mm. Reordered to schema front width 152, front height 103, thickness 58. Same maker body lengths are preserved. The table’s unsupported Mac platform row is not used.

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/buyRead 30 September 2026Physical Specs cell: controller 272g with 152 x 103 x 58 mm body. Current support header inconsistently says 392g and PC Gamer uses different dimensions. Retained the exact product-specific maker buy/spec table.12Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker body table gives 272 g, retained. PC Gamer independently also lists 272 g. Current online guide instead says 392 g without stating a weighing condition. That conflict is retained without asserting packaging or a different revision.13Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-g7-pro-tri-mode-reviewRead 8 October 2026Standard September 2025 tri-mode review spec table and body independently state 272 g. Its unrelated 120×160×64.2 mm tuple conflicts with the exact maker body tuple and is not substituted. Around-ten-hour runtime prose over a fortnight is not a documented empty-to-full runtime test and is not added as measured battery life.

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

FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/86316Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_Pro_manual-1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact English G7 Pro printed FCC warning states Class B digital-device Part 15 compliance. Its named G7 Pro EU declaration states CE and directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU with amendment (EU) 2015/863. These are maker declarations, not a guessed radio FCC ID or independent certification test.

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

GameSir G7 Pro Controller, Charging Dock, Wireless Receiver, Type-C Cable, D-pads x 2, Card, Sticker, User Manual, Xbox Game Pass Card, Cable Retainer1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026Complete current box list includes the controller, dock, receiver, cable, two D-pads, card, sticker, manual and Xbox Game Pass card. Support FAQ/manual additionally identifies the cable retainer.3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026

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

Type	Length (m)	Count
Braided USB-C Cable	3	1

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026"3m Braided USB-C Cable"

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

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year15Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Maker 12-month same-model replacement policy for covered manufacturing defects through official or authorized sales channels. Applied to the standard US official-store reference. Retailer returns and statutory rights are separate.

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-pro2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026

store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontroller1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

gamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-pro3Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g7-proRead 30 September 2026Online manual with FAQ. The linked PDF is https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G7_Pro_manual-1.pdf

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.

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