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General

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Series

Nova5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-nova-2-lite-champions-for-youRead 6 October 2026Maker product family Nova, next to Nova, Nova Lite and Super Nova in the FAQ comparison.

X51Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The buy page names the FX5 Lite Cooler as an accessory for X5 Series Controllers. The family is X5, with the X5 Lite and X5s.

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

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GSX5LITEBK, GSX5LB002EN, GSX5001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the buy page lists SKU GSX5LB002EN for Wasabi and GSX5001-1 for Translucent Black. GSX5LITEBK is the Black unit's model on the JB Hi-Fi listing. Whether Translucent Black is a renamed Black is not stated, so the rows stay separate.8Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/gamesir-x5-lite-mobile-controller-blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer listing for the Black unit shows Model GSX5LITEBK with the maker's spec copy. No model number was found for the Wasabi unit, and none is guessed.

GTIN / EAN

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6936685221901, 69366852226709Retailer pagehomescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129671-gamesir-x5-lite-gn-usb-c-mobile-controller-light-green-6936685222670.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 6936685222670 is the X5 Lite GN in light green (Wasabi). EAN 6936685221901 is the X5 Lite BK in Black on the sister listing homescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129672-gamesir-x5-lite-usb-c-mobile-controller-black-6936685221901.html. The Baltic B2B listing b2b.legit.si also gives 6936685221901 for X5 Lite BK.

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

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30 April 20253Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Press release date, 2025-04-30.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Buy page sells it at 34.99 USD on 2026-10-06. That is a later store price, not the launch price.

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page sells it at 34.99 USD on 2026-10-15 in Wasabi and Translucent Black. That is a later store price, not the launch price.

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

GameSir Nova Lite12Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/say-goodbye-to-stick-drift-gamesirs-nova-lite-2-gamepad-is-less-than-usd25-right-now-on-prime-dayRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer calls the Nova Lite 2 a new and improved version of the original Nova Lite and the Nova Lite its predecessor.

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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.

$29.993Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 13 comparison table image uploaded 2025-05-23, three days before the now-available post, lists Nova 2 Lite at $29.99. The buy page later shows $34.99. Tax treatment is a US price before tax.

$34.993Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Maker release: 34.99 USD, shown together with 34.99 GBP. This is the US price before sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Luminous White, Midnight Gray1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Buy page options Luminous White and Midnight Gray. The Champion Edition option and the Iron Man Limited Edition are special editions with no model number found, so no variant rows.

Black, Wasabi, Translucent Black1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page colour options on 2026-10-15: Wasabi and Translucent Black. The launch release named Black and Wasabi.3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Black and Wasabi. The current buy page also shows Translucent Black, a later colour with no model number found.

Form factor

Gamepad2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker calls it a Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller. The manual shows a telescopic body that clamps a phone between two grips.

Stick layout

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout front drawing: left stick upper, right stick lower.

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: left stick upper, D-pad lower, ABXY upper right, right stick lower. Gamepadla lists Joystick positioning Asymmetric as a verified spec.

Face button labels

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout shows Xbox-style ABXY positions. Layout Switch (M + A for 2 s) only swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout shows A, B, X and Y in the Xbox diamond. Switch Layout (M + A for 2 s) swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

Made by the platform holder

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Made by GameSir.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, Windows, Android, iOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Compatibility: Switch, Windows 10 or above, Android 8.0 or above, iOS 13 or above. Steam is named only as a PC app in maker copy, so SteamOS is not stored.

Android, iOS3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Key Specifications: iPhone 16/15 series, iPad mini and Android. The English buy page Tech Specs lists only Android, and the manual's Requirement lists Android 8.0 or above. The manual's Platform and Mode table lists Android/iOS for Switch mode. Both are kept as official wording.

Connection per platform

AGameSir Nova 2 Lite

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

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Platform and Mode tables: Bluetooth PC/Android/iOS DS4 mode, Switch/iOS Switch mode, Android mode and G-Touch mode. Wired/receiver table: PC Xbox mode, Switch mode, Android DS4 mode. Full-features cells left out because features differ by mode.

BGameSir X5 Lite

Platform	Connection
Android	USB (wired)
iOS	USB (wired)

Source3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Connection: built-in Type-C wired connection for both platforms.

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput, Switch Pro, PS4 mode, Android HID2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Manual modes: Xbox Mode, Switch Mode, DS4 Mode, Bluetooth Android Mode and G-Touch. Maker FAQ names them Xinpout/DS/HID/Switch mode, so Xbox Mode is stored as XInput and Android Mode as Android HID. Gamepadla's cable test shows the Windows device name Controller (XBOX 360 For Windows). G-Touch is a touch-mapping mode with no schema option. DS4 mode does not prove PS4 console support.

Switch Pro, Android HID2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Platform and Mode table: Switch mode (red indicator) for Android and iOS, Android mode (dark blue) and G-Touch (light blue, set in the GameSir app). Switch mode is stored as switch_pro and Android mode as android_hid. G-Touch is a touch-mapping mode with no schema option. Gamepadla names the Windows setup it tested DInput, which is not stored as a separate mode.

Mode switching

Button combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Bluetooth modes are chosen with Home plus a face button or RB for 2 s. Wired and receiver detect the mode automatically, and View + Menu for 2 s cycles Xbox, Switch and DS4.

Button combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Press and hold View and Menu for 2 s to switch between Switch and Android mode. G-Touch is chosen in the GameSir app.

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

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

Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Switch Wake Up Yes. Applies to the Nintendo Switch. No maker statement found.

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Max phone length

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213mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatible Device Length: 105-213 mm. 213 mm is stored as the maximum. The minimum is 105 mm.

Works with phone case

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Silicone Pad Installation: with a protective case use the thin pads or the hole-covering pads. Without a case use the thick pads. Tech Tactician fitted a cased phone after swapping to the thin pads.

Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Built-in Type-C wired connection. The controller has no wireless link.

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-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Wired-only controller with no wireless link, so no receiver. The Sixth Axis also says there is no Bluetooth link.

Receiver connector

USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Receiver Connection: insert the receiver into the computer's USB-A port. Drawing shows a USB-A receiver.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Built-in Type-C connector. The manual calls it a moveable Type-C connector. It is part of the body, so there is no detachable cable.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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Cable length

1.8m2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package Contents: 1.8m Type-C cable.

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Cable type

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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 Nova 2 Lite

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

Source3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 10: 1000Hz polling rate for both wired and wireless dongle connections. The manual's wired and receiver PC mode is Xbox mode, so the rows name Windows. No Bluetooth rate stated.

BGameSir X5 Lite

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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

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Sticks Tech: Yes, GameSir Hall Effect.

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

GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker-branded name. It does not name the component maker.

Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Advanced Tutorial: hold M + LS/RS for 2 s to toggle the stick dead zone. Launch blog adds dead-zone adjustment in the apps. No default percent stated.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026GameSir App block on the product page: tune dead zones, remap buttons and update firmware from the phone. No default dead zone is stated.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Stick tension No.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Stick tension No. A community spec answer, not a maker statement.

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout: Left Stick and Right Stick (with press function).

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: Left Stick and Right Stick, both marked Pressed Down.

Swappable stick tops

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No10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-x5-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same review passage: no hardware swapping, against the G8+ MFi with swappable stick caps.

Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Calibration: hold View + Menu + Home, rotate sticks, press triggers, then press A.

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Stick Calibration: hold View, Menu and Home for 3 s, turn the sticks to their maximum angle three times, then press the D-pad mark to exit.

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-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

Digital1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Membrane triggers. The Sixth Axis and Tech Tactician both say the triggers are digital and not analog, so digital is stored.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Trigger lock No.

Trigger stop positions

22Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Rear drawing shows Left and Right Trigger Stop Switch. Maker blog calls them 2-stage trigger stops: full travel and short travel.

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Trigger stop type

Mechanical2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Physical flip switches on the back. After flipping, triggers are pressed three times to recalibrate travel.

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-nova-2-lite-champions-for-youRead 6 October 2026Post says GameSir App or GameSir Connect adjusts stick and trigger dead zones.

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Hair trigger mode

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Hair Trigger Mode: hold M + LT/RT for 2 s. Requires the long travel setting.

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Adaptive triggers

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No7Reviewthesixthaxis.comRead 15 October 2026Review: the triggers are digital, non-analogue inputs. Digital membrane triggers have no resistance motor. It also says there are no extra pro-style buttons and no Bluetooth link.

Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

Membrane8Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/gamesir-x5-lite-mobile-controller-blackRead 15 October 2026Maker spec copy on the listing: ABXY Buttons Membrane. The launch release says cushioned and durable membrane triggers and buttons, and Tech Tactician says all-membrane front buttons.

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

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Swappable face buttons

No3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 8: you can't physically change the layout, only swap the A-B and X-Y values.

No10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-x5-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the hardware of the X5 Lite cannot be swapped out, and it sets this against the G8+ MFi, which has swappable stick caps and face buttons.

Bumper switches

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D-pad

Disc7Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 8 October 2026Exact Nova 2 Lite FAQ states mechanical circular D-pad. Disc names the circular physical surface, separate from its underlying switch mechanism. No micro-switch type is inferred from mechanical wording.

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows a four-way cross D-pad. The maker product photo agrees.

D-pad switches

Other1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs D-pad: Mechanical circular D-pad. Mechanical is not a schema switch type, so other is stored. The switch component is not named.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs D-pad: Membrane.

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Back Buttons: 2. Manual names them R4 and L4 on the rear grips.

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Back Buttons: No.

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

Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Rear drawing labels R4 Back Button and L4 Back Button as fixed buttons. No removable paddles.

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Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

08Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete English physical layout labels only ordinary LB/RB/LT/RT shoulders. Its two L4/R4 extras are rear grip buttons, not additional shoulder buttons.

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names only LB, RB, LT and RT as shoulder controls. The M button is a function modifier.

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.

23Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 7: 2 mappable back buttons with single-button mapping and macro recording. Ordinary remappable buttons are not counted.

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout lists no rear, shoulder or extra front buttons. The M button only modifies other buttons for Turbo, layout and screenshot. The A-B and X-Y layout swap is not counted.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Back Button Setting: hold M + L4/R4, press the button to program, press L4/R4 again to save.

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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.

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

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Turbo

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Turbo Function: hold M and press A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Turbo Function: Yes.

Macros

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons and Macro Buttons: 2 macro back buttons.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Macros option No.

Share or capture button

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Device Layout: Screenshot 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-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Immersive Features: Dual asymmetric motors. No trigger motors stated.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Dual asymmetric motors. FAQ 6 says one in each grip.

06Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Hands-on review: no haptic feedback motor on the device. Phone vibration can be felt through the grips. The Sixth Axis also says there is no rumble.

Trigger rumble motors

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06Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Same source: no motors on the device, so no trigger motors.

Adjustable rumble

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Adjust Vibration Intensity: hold M and press View or Menu.

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 13 comparison table image (uploaded 2025-05-23): 6-axis gyro No for Nova 2 Lite.

No6Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Hands-on review: no gyroscope on the device.

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

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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

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NFC

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: NFC support No.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: NFC support No.

IR camera

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Built-in display

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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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 Nova 2 Lite

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.36	1.64	3.17	0.38	959.69	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	7.99	6.68	8.85	0.46	959.69	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	12.73	9.33	17.77	1.63	928.51	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	17.11	14.69	24.07	1.71	928.51	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.34	6.05	18.52	3.13	198.53	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	17.03	12.53	21.78	2.13	198.53	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.6 tests by monoru, 2025-12-13, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 6101. Rows 1-2 cable XInput (#7482, #7481). Rows 3-4 dongle XInput (#7480, #7479). Rows 5-6 Bluetooth Switch protocol on a Windows host (#7475, #7476), the page's primary Bluetooth setup. A non-primary Bluetooth Sony-mode setup measured 16.85 ms button and 34.86 ms stick at 124.55 Hz and is not stored. Polling is a separate software measurement. Status shown as User Verification.

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Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7	4.91	9.11	1.1	629	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	8.71	6.86	11.07	1.07	629	Windows

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, tester JayBee, 2025-09-28, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 158, cable to the PC. Stored is the page's primary DInput row: button test #6589, stick test #6601. A second row in Switch mode measured 6.86 ms button (4.93 to 9.07 ms, 1.08 ms jitter, 332 Hz, test #6590) and 8.76 ms stick (6.86 to 11.18 ms, 1.09 ms jitter, 332 Hz, test #6602) and is not stored. Polling is a separate software measurement. The page status is Not verified yet and the site rates the cable A. Single unit.

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.

2.36ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

7ms=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.

12.73ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

12.34ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

7.99ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

8.71ms=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.

17.11ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

17.03ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

AGameSir Nova 2 Lite

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	1.4%	5,000	1.5%
Right	0%	1.4%	5,000	1.3%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch, 2025-08-26, Windows 10.0.26100, cable XInput, firmware 6101, polling 945.02 Hz. Circle error 1.4/1.4 percent, center error 1.5/1.3 percent, inner deadzone none, 12.3 bit and 5,000 steps per stick, recorded before the site's True Bitness method. Left outer deadzone 0.8 mm not converted to percent. Single unit.

BGameSir X5 Lite

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1.4%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Audio port No. Manual device layout shows no jack.

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout front, top and bottom views show only the moveable Type-C connector and the Type-C charging port. No audio jack.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Power & Charging Battery: 600mAh, built-in battery per the launch blog. Manual charges it through the Type-C port.

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: No. The controller draws power from the connected device.

Batteries

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Batteries included

Yes8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed manual describes the controller battery, low-battery indicator and USB-C/dock charging. Current exact maker specification gives the built-in 600 mAh battery. No optional pack is required. Raw-cell count and energy are not stated.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026No battery, so none is included.

Battery capacity

600mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Basic Operations: charged via the Type-C port or a charging station sold separately. Rear drawing shows charging contact points.

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Type-C charging port is pass-through only. There is no controller battery, so no battery charging connector. Tech Tactician says it cannot carry data and the pass-through draw is limited to about 5 W.

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

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Charging dock

Sold separately1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Charging Dock: Not included, sold separately.

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Dock

GameSir Nova Charger for Super Nova/Nova 2 Lite1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Exact title of the matching maker accessory sold on the same page.

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Home indicator flashes red below 15 percent and breathes while charging when powered off.

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Anti-slip laser-textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

Laser engraved textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Grips: Laser engraved textured grips.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Silicone pads2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Silicone Pad Installation: swappable silicone pad design on both sides of the Type-C port.

Software

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Companion app

GameSir Connect (PC), GameSir app (mobile)3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 6 October 2026FAQ 12: GameSir Connect app for PC and the GameSir app for mobile.

GameSir app1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Customization Software: GameSir App.

App platforms

Windows, Android, iOS4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/gamesir-appRead 6 October 2026Maker app page: mobile controller customization on iOS and Android, with App Store and Google Play downloads. The Nova 2 Lite FAQ names GameSir Connect for PC and the GameSir app for mobile.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The GameSir App block on the product page names iOS and Android and links the App Store and Google Play. Tech Tactician says app support on Apple devices is reported to be limited.

User firmware updates

Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Firmware support Yes. A site comment mentions a January firmware release.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-2-liteRead 8 October 2026Current exact FAQ links a model-named controller-and-dongle firmware-upgrade tutorial. Following that normal public link now redirects to the generic tutorial index. This independently confirms maker update support but no unread exact procedure, latest firmware number or new compatibility claim is stored.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026GameSir App block: update firmware from the phone. The Sixth Axis also lists firmware updates in the app.

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.

Width155Height104Depth57mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Physical Specs 155*104*57mm, read as front-face width x height x thickness, like other GameSir controllers.9Spec databaseidealo.co.uk/compare/206929694/gamesir-nova-lite-2-midnight-grey.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Midnight Grey listing explicitly labels width 155 mm, height 104 mm, depth 57 mm with 225 g body mass. These corroborate the maker’s same three body lengths. Some retailers instead label height 57/depth 104 without documenting orientation. The cause is unknown and no body-photo axis guess or packaging dimensions are used.

Width196.7Height88.3Depth46.2mm(7.7 × 3.5 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight row: 196.7 x 88.3 x 46.2 mm. The maker does not label the axes. Read as front-face width, height and depth with the controller retracted, like the Razer Kishi entries. Retailers copy the same three numbers.

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.

225g(7.9 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 225g. The maker manual web page repeats 225g/0.50lbs.

135.4g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 135.4 g. Net weight. The JB Hi-Fi copy of the maker data gives 174 g gross weight, which includes the box.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/86311Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact English declaration names GameSir Nova 2 Lite and states CE with directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863. The preceding FCC warning explicitly states Part 15 Class B. This is the manufacturer declaration. No radio ID is guessed.

FCC Part 15, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8632Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC statement: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. EU statement: Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co., Ltd. declares compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

In the box

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In the box

Controller, 1.8m Type-C cable, Manual, Receiver, PP box2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package Contents: Controller, 1.8m Type-C cable, Manual, Receiver, PP box. The PP box is the packaging and is left out.8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed exact Nova 2 Lite package list additionally includes PP box ×1. This literal supplied box is retained, without guessing a typed carrying-case design. Current selected buy page shows Champion Edition, so its package is not inherited into the original White/Gray reference.

GameSir X5 Lite controller, Thick short silicone pad x 2, Thin short silicone pad x 2, Long silicone pad x 1, Hole-covering silicone pad x 2, Manual2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: GameSir-X5 Lite x1, Thick Short Silicone Pad x2, Thin Short Silicone Pad x2, Long Silicone Pad x1, Hole-covering Silicone Pad x2, Manual x1. The buy page lists the same seven pads as Rubber Adjustment Pads x7.

Cables included

AGameSir Nova 2 Lite

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

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

BGameSir X5 Lite

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Carrying case

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Warranty

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

1year10Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Official 12-month policy for covered manufacturing defects with original official/authorized purchase. Applied to standard White/Gray US official-store hardware, not statutory rights or a special drift term.

1year4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ warranty policy: a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase for abnormal function and manufacturing defects, through official channels and authorized distributors. The terms are general to all GameSir products. No stick drift term.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Current maker product page titles the controller GameSir Nova Lite 2. Manual, FAQ, launch blog and charger page call it Nova 2 Lite. Same product.

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker product page titled GameSir X5 Lite Type-C Gaming Controller. The buy page holds the Tech Specs and What's in the Box.

Spec sheet

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs list on the buy page.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Two-page multilingual foldout titled NOVA 2 LITE, PDF created 2025-05-23. Text is outlined, so the English column on page 1 was rendered and read.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual sheet, PDF created 2025-03-10. The text is outlined, so the English column was rendered and read.

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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