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General

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Series

Nova5Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release calls it the Nova Series with the GameSir Nova and Nova Lite.

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

GST4NLB002-1, GST4NL004-2, GST4NL002-3, GST4NL001-3, GST4NLW003-1, GST4NL003-2, GST4NL005-3, GST4NL007-31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the buy page lists one SKU per colour. These are the maker's SKU codes. Retailers call the product T4NL (Amazon manufacturer part number).

1511370-01, 1511370-021Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026US page lists the black style as SKU 1511370-02 with the same description as the 1511370-01 listings at Amazon US and Best Buy. Datek UK lists one EAN for both SKUs. Both are stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07PDJ45BTRead 23 October 2026Manufacturer Part Number 1511370-01. UPC 617885020254. Title: PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller - Black, Detachable 10ft USB Cable, No Battery Required.

GTIN / EAN

6936685220966, 69366852209591Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The store lists barcodes 6936685220966 for Midnight Blue and 6936685220959 for Domino White. The other six colours share the barcode 6936685221710, which is a placeholder, so no GTIN is stored for them. Retailer EANs for the same colours differ by market, for example Stellar White 6936685221406 on a distributor listing.

6178850202542Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026PowerA product sheet for SKU 1511370-01, UPC 617885020254. The same UPC is on Amazon US and Newegg. Amazon also lists the case GTIN 10617885020251, which is not stored.

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

15 April 20245Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release date 15 April 2024. An earlier unveiling in March 2024 was reported by TechPowerUp, which this run does not open.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page sells it at 24.99 USD on 2026-10-15 in eight colours. The price matches the launch price.

Available7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/powera-wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-nintendo-switch-2-black/JXJ34PHGPXRead 23 October 2026Best Buy US lists model 1511370-01, SKU 6323649, at $22.99 with Add to Cart, 1,278 reviews, on 2026-10-23. Its generated Q and A text on a headset jack is not used.

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.

GameSir Nova 2 Lite13Press 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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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$24.995Press articlefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-nova-and-nova-lite-controllersRead 15 October 2026Release gives 29.99 GBP / 24.99 USD. The US price is before sales tax. TechRadar also gives 24.99 USD.

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight Blue, Light Green, Sunset BLVD, Blue, Domino White, Yellow, Gray, Translucent Black1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Colour option names verbatim: Midnight Blue, Light Green, Sunset BLVD, Blue, Domino White, Yellow, Gray, Translucent Black. The 2024 launch release named Stellar White and Space Purple. No model number links those names to the current ones, so they are not stored.

Black1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Style: Black. Matte black design.

Form factor

Gamepad3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows one-piece gamepad body with two sticks, D-pad and four face buttons.

Gamepad2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Ergonomic controller shape with Nintendo Switch button layout. A standard gamepad.

Stick layout

Offset3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: left stick upper, D-pad lower, ABXY upper right, right stick lower. Gamepadla lists Joystick positioning Asymmetric and Button layout Xbox.

Offset3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 diagram: left stick above the plus control pad, right stick below the A/B/X/Y buttons. This is the offset layout.

Face button labels

Xbox3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout and connection diagram show A, B, X and Y in the Xbox diamond (Y top, X left, B right, A bottom). M + A for 2 s swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

Nintendo2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Nintendo ABXY button layout (larger than Joy-Con).

Made by the platform holder

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Made by GameSir.

No1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Officially licensed PowerA product, made by PowerA (ACCO Brands). Not made by Nintendo.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, SteamOS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatible Platforms: PC, Steam, Android, iOS, Switch. The Amazon store page and TechRadar name Windows and Steam Deck, stored as Windows and SteamOS. Switch 2 is not named, so it is not stored.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requirements: Switch, Windows 7/10 or above, Android 8.0 or above, iOS 13 or above. The Amazon store page says Windows 10/11.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists PC, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS.

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Product Specifications Platform: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch 2. The OLED Model is part of the Nintendo Switch platform. Footnote: for use only while Switch is docked.

Connection per platform

AGameSir Nova Lite

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

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tutorials: PC wired and PC Bluetooth, receiver pairing for PC, and Bluetooth for Switch, Android and iOS. The Home button status table lists the receiver mode for Windows and Android 8.0 or above. Wired and receiver on Switch are not stated, so they are left out. Full-features cells are left out because features differ by mode.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)	No

Source1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Connectivity: Wired. Page says: Works with Nintendo Switch 2. C button not available. That loss is why full_features is false for Switch 2. Full-feature status on Switch is not stated and is left out.

Official licence

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Officially licensed for Nintendo Switch2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Officially licensed for Nintendo Switch.

Input modes

XInput, Switch Pro, PS4 mode, Android HID3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Home button table: DS4 mode (blue, Bluetooth, Windows and iOS), Receiver (green, Windows and Android), NS Pro (red, Switch) and Android (yellow). Button combinations: wired and receiver switch among XInput, NS Pro and Android mode. XInput is stored as xinput, NS Pro as switch_pro, DS4 as ps4_mode and Android as android_hid. DS4 mode does not prove PS4 console support. Gamepadla also tested DInput, which the manual does not name.

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Mode switching

Button combo3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold Menu and View for 2 s in wired or receiver mode to switch modes. For Bluetooth, hold Home plus B, Y, A or X (receiver) from the powered-off state to pick the mode.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: hold the function button and press Start and Select to switch between XInput, Switch and Android modes, over USB-C only.

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

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Switch Wake Up No. A community spec answer, not a maker statement.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Bluetooth, Wireless Dongle, Wired.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Bluetooth, wireless dongle and USB-C.

USB (wired)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.

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-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box lists a Wireless USB Dongle x1. The maker FAQ says dongle sold separately in one answer, but the box list and the printed manual both list the receiver, so included is stored.

None1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Wired only. No wireless receiver.

Receiver connector

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Receiver Pairing: insert the Nova Lite-Dongle into the USB port. The drawing shows a USB-A plug. Reviewed also says USB-A dongle.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 2.4GHz wireless over a USB-A dongle, included with the Nova Lite.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names a Type-C Port on the top edge.

Micro-USB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Detachable 10ft (3m) micro-USB to standard USB-C cable. The USB-C wording conflicts with the manual diagram and PowerA's cable FAQ, which show a Micro-B connector on the controller. The controller-end connector is stored. The other end is not stored.3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 rear-view diagram draws a Micro-B style USB connector on the controller. Manual edition 2021.4Maker product pagepowera.com/product-support/nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-support/articles/which-cable-goes-with-which-switch-wired-controllerRead 23 October 2026PowerA FAQ, status as of Jan 2021: USB Micro-B for NSW Wired controllers.

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Feature list: Detachable 10ft (3m) USB cable with hook-and-loop strap.

Cable length

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3m1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Published as 10ft (3m). Metric 3 m is stored.

Cable type

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Micro-USB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications name a micro-USB cable. The other end is described as USB-C here but not stated elsewhere, so only Micro-USB is stored.

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.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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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-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Sticks Tech: Hall Effect Sticks.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Hall Effect sticks with optimized algorithms.

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

GameSir Hall Effect sticks4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026Maker-branded name GameSir Hall Effect sensing sticks. It does not name the component maker.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button combinations: hold M + LS or RS for 2 s to enable or disable the stick's 0 dead zone mode. The launch release, the Amazon store page and TechRadar describe adjusting the stick dead zones with the M button. No percent value is stated.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: hold the function button, move a stick, then release to adjust each stick's dead zone.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Stick tension No.

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names LS (Left stick pressed down) and RS (Right stick pressed down).

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Swappable stick tops

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

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sticks and Triggers Calibration: hold View, Home and Menu, press LT and RT to full travel 3 times, rotate the sticks 3 times, then press A.

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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.

Analog, sensor not stated1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Analog Triggers. No source names the sensor, so analog is stored.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Trigger lock No. The manual shows no trigger stop switches.

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Analog Triggers, and the only motors are in the grips, so no motor-driven trigger resistance. Gamepadla lists Trigger vibration No.

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs ABXY Buttons: Membrane.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes the face buttons as short throw, matching the maker's membrane listing.

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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

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing and the connection diagram show a four-way cross D-pad. Reviewed calls it cross-style and iFixit calls it cross-shaped.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the face buttons and the cross-style D-pad have a short throw.

Cross2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Eight-way plus-shaped metallic D-Pad.

D-pad switches

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: D-pad buttons type Membrane.

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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.

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons: No.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The rear drawing shows triggers, bumpers, the Type-C port and a Reset button only. No rear buttons.

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 diagram labels every control: Capture, Home, -, +, left stick, A/B/X/Y, plus control pad, right stick, R, L, ZR, ZL and the USB connector. No rear buttons are drawn.

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

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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.

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons: No. The manual shows only LB, RB, LT and RT.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names only LB, RB, LT and RT.

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026The diagram shows only R, L, ZR and ZL on the shoulders.

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.

03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026No rear, shoulder or extra front buttons. The M button is a function modifier only.

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026No remappable control is named in the manual or on the product sheet.

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.

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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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Turbo Settings: speed 20 Hz on A, B, X, Y, LB, RB, LT and RT. Hold M and press the button to set it.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Turbo at 20 Hz.

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Macros

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Macros option No.

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Share or capture button

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names a Screenshot Button.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Switch System buttons (+, -, Home, Capture). The Capture button is the Switch screenshot button.

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

Rumble1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Rumble Motors: Yes, one motor in each grip. No trigger motors are listed.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026One motor in each grip is two motors.4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ: 2 in total, one motor in each grip.

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Troubleshooting Q2: This product does not support vibration functionality.

Trigger rumble motors

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Only grip motors are listed. Gamepadla also lists Trigger vibration No.

03Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026Troubleshooting Q2: no vibration functionality.

Adjustable rumble

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026M + D-pad up or down sets 5 gears: off, 25%, 50%, 75% (default) and 100%.

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Motion Control: No. The 2024 launch press copy lists a 6-axis gyro as Yes, which conflicts. The current maker page, Gamepadla and TechRadar all say no gyro.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Footnote: does not support HD rumble, IR, motion controls, or Amiibo NFC.

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: NFC support No.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Footnote: does not support Amiibo NFC.

IR camera

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No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Footnote: does not support IR.

Built-in display

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

No8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the controller lacks 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 Lite

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.81	2.52	5.26	0.54	941.83	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	16.68	11.23	27.38	3.06	120.66	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	15.29	6.83	24.54	4.58	59.14	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026GPDL tester v3.0.83, tester John Punch, 2024-09-21, Windows 11 build 10.0.22631, firmware 6900, one unit. Button latency only, the page has no stick latency test. Cable in XInput mode is test #2438. Dongle in XInput mode is test #2446. Bluetooth is the same tester's Sony mode test #2434, since the manual's Bluetooth mode on PC is DS4. The page's own primary Bluetooth row is another tester's XInput test #4436 (17.67 ms, firmware 4200), which is not stored. The same tester also measured the cable in Switch mode at 3.77 ms and in DInput at 3.82 ms. Polling is the site's separate software measurement. Status shown as Verified.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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 Lite

Stick	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	1.5%	294	0%
Right	1.5%	294	0%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch, tested 2026-04-16 on Windows 10.0.22631 with the dongle in XInput mode, firmware 6900, one unit. Circle error 1.5% on both sticks. Centre error 0.0%, but the site warns this is masked by an active inner dead zone (rated moderate, no percent given), so no inner dead zone value is stored. Resolution 8.2 bit, 294 steps per stick. Outer dead zone 0.8 mm is not converted to percent.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

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

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

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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.

AGameSir Nova Lite

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	10

Source8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer wrote that over 2.4GHz he managed just 10-11 hours from a full charge, in line with the maker's estimate. The test method, rumble and lighting settings are not stated. The lower end, 10 hours, is stored. The review also says up to 15 hours may be possible on Bluetooth, which is an estimate and is not stored.

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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

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Audio: No. PC Gamer also says there is no 3.5 mm jack.7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Audio port No.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no 3.5mm jack.

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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-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: 600 mAh. The manual describes charging it over the Type-C port.

None2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026Why wired: No batteries or charging to manage.

Batteries

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02Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026No batteries.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The 600 mAh battery is built in and part of the controller, so it is included.

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Battery capacity

600mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: 600 mAh.

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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.

AGameSir Nova Lite

Hours (h)
10

Source6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CMCPY4VGRead 15 October 2026GameSir Store listing bullet: built-in 600mAh battery, lasts for up to 10 hours of playtime when fully charged. The conditions are not stated. PC Gamer's spec line and TechRadar repeat the 10 hour figure.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says around 10 hours of battery life. The reviewer's own use gave around nine hours, which is a usage note and not stored as a test.

BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

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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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port. Operating Instructions describe the Home indicator while the controller is charging.

None2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026No battery, so no charging connector.

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

120min6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CMCPY4VGRead 15 October 2026Same bullet: fully charged in 2 hours, stored as 120 minutes. The charger and the controller state are not stated. Reviewers call charging slow.

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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

Yes9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says charging takes a few hours, adds another if you play while it charges, and the reviewer kept it plugged in.

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Battery indicator

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Low Battery Warning: below 10% the Home indicator flashes orange twice per second. While charging with the controller off the indicator breathes through red, orange, yellow and green.

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Textured rear grips8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: effective textured grips on the rear of the gamepad.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: textured grips on the back.

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

GameSir app4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ names the GameSir app, used for firmware upgrades. The buy page lists Customization Software as No, so the app is not a button remapping tool for this model.

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App platforms

Android, iOS4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the GameSir app on phones. The GameSir app is published for Android and iOS.

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User firmware updates

Yes4Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026FAQ troubleshooting: upgrade the controller firmware through the GameSir app on a phone, and the dongle firmware if needed.

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Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width155Height104Depth61mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight row: 205 g / 155 x 104 x 61 mm. The maker does not label the axes. Read as front-face width, height and depth, like the Nova 2 Lite entry. Launch press copy and iFixit repeat 155 x 104 x 61 mm.

Width147.1Height110Depth57.9mm(5.8 × 4.3 × 2.3 in)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Published as 5.79 in L x 4.33 in W x 2.28 in H. Converted exactly from inches and rounded to 0.1 mm. L is stored as width, W as height across the front face and H as 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.

205g(7.2 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 205 g. Launch press copy calls it Net Weight 205 g. Reviewed lists 203 g. TechRadar lists 300 g and PC Gamer 309 g, which look like shipping weights and are not used.10Reviewreviewed.com/gaming/content/gamesir-nova-and-nova-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: 7.16 ounces / 203 grams for the Nova Lite, which supports the maker's 205 g.

185g(6.5 oz)1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Published as 0.408 lb / 0.185 kg (Net Weight on the UK page). Whether the detachable cable is included is not stated. Amazon US lists 0.29 kg, which is a shipping figure and is not used.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED licence-exempt RSS, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8633Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC warning: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class B digital device. IC caution: licence-exempt transmitter and receiver that comply with ISED licence-exempt RSS. EU statement: Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co., Ltd. declares compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), EU Declaration of Conformity, Directive 2014/30/EU3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English FCC statement: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, and CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B). Declaration of Conformity: ACCO Brands USA LLC declares this wired controller complies with Directive 2014/30/EU. No FCC ID is printed for this wired device.

In the box

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In the box

Controller, Wireless USB dongle, Protective carrying case1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: Packaging x1, Controller x1, Wireless USB Dongle x1, Protective Carrying Case x1. Packaging is left out. The printed manual's package list differs: Nova Lite, USB Receiver, Certification, PP box, with no case. The Amazon store page says no data cable is included, so no cable row is stored.

Wired Controller, 10ft USB Cable, User Manual3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English CONTENTS: Wired Controller, 10ft USB Cable, User Manual.

Cables included

AGameSir Nova Lite

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BPowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB cable	3	1

Source3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English CONTENTS lists one 10ft USB cable. The maker page gives 3 m.

Carrying case

Hard1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box lists a Protective Carrying Case. PC Gamer describes a small plastic shell, so hard is stored.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-nova-lite-controller-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a small plastic shell for the controller that keeps dust off, which the reviewer would not call protective.

None3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026The CONTENTS list has no case.

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.

1year12Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ warranty policy: 12 months, covering abnormal product function and manufacturing defects. General to all GameSir products. No stick drift term.

2years1Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026Official licensed product with two-year warranty. US page.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-liteRead 15 October 2026Maker product page titled GameSir Nova Lite Multiplatform Controller. The spec data sits on the /buy page.

www.powera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-021Maker product pagepowera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-02Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs and What's in the Box sections of the buy page.

m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LxvucnuKS.pdfRead 23 October 2026PowerA product sheet hosted by Amazon, 2 pages. It states MSRP $19.99-$24.99, a range, so no single launch price is stored.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/Manual-GameSir_Nova_Lite_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual foldout, PDF created 2025-03-20. The text is outlined, so the English side was rendered and read.

www.powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdf3Owner's manualpowera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-wired/powera-wired-controller-switch-manual_2021_1643937224.pdfRead 23 October 2026English user manual, 2 pages, 2021 edition, linked from the PowerA wired controller support page.

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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