Gaming / Controllers

GameSirController
Cyclone 2
Released November 2024.3Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Dated 11/08/2024 maker blog explicitly Now available on Amazon, Walmart, Newegg and other retailers. November 2024 month corroborated by Nov 27 Pocket Gamer out-now article. Not regulatory approval or the later Nov 26 regional press release. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Gamepad
- Platforms
- Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 2
- Stick sensor
- TMR
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
86 of 151 fields known.
At a glance
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
6.01ms
Lower than 92% of other controllers. Lower is better.
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
2.4ms
Lower than 82% of other controllers. Lower is better.
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
10.31ms
Lower than 77% of other controllers. Lower is better.
General
- Series
- Cyclone1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 family title.
- Model numbers
- Not available
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- Not available
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Phantom White, Shadow Black2Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Dated maker blog names exact two colorways.
- Form factor
- Gamepad1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Standalone full-size controller product image and title.
- Made by the platform holder
- Not available
Compatibility
- Platforms
- Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Switch, Android, iOS, PC and Steam. PC means Windows per manual. Steam app compatibility does not prove SteamOS.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Cyclone 2 support, System Requirements, explicitly names Switch/Switch 2 via Bluetooth. This is current support, not a launch firmware claim.
- Connection per platform
Platform Connection Windows USB (wired) Windows 2.4 GHz Windows Bluetooth Nintendo Switch Bluetooth Android Bluetooth iOS Bluetooth Nintendo Switch 2 Bluetooth Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Windows, Switch, Android and iOS tutorial sections. Full-features cells omitted because audio/gyro support varies by mode.7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2Read 8 October 2026Switch 2 is expressly Bluetooth. Analog triggers and 3.5 mm audio are not promised in Nintendo Switch mode. Windows, Android and iOS routes remain sourced by the original manual. No Switch 2 wake claim or numerical minimum firmware is added.- Official licence
- Not available
- Input modes
- XInput, Switch Pro, PS4 mode, Android HID4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Home Button Status table: XInput, NS, DS4 and HID. DS4/iOS mode does not prove compatibility with a PS4 console.
- Native Steam Input support
- Not available
- Wakes the supported console
- Not available
- Max phone length
- Not available
- Works with phone case
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Bluetooth, wired, wireless dongle.
- Controller Bluetooth version
- Not available
- Wireless receiver
- Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Box list includes one Wireless Receiver.
- Receiver connector
- USB-A4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Receiver connection diagram shows USB-A receiver. Dock USB-A expansion port is not a controller port.
- Wireless range (claimed)
- Not available
- Paired device slots
- Not available
- Wired connector
- USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port and included cable setup.
- USB
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Diagram separate Type-C cable/controller port.
- Cable type
- USB-A to USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device diagram Type-C cable with Type-A host plug.
- Claimed polling rate by connection
Connection Platform Polling rate (Hz) USB (wired) Windows 1,000 2.4 GHz Windows 1,000 - Polling rate wired
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate wireless
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate Bluetooth
- Not available
Sticks
- Stick sensor
- TMR1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks.
- Stick module name
- GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Same maker-branded mechanism, not a named component vendor.
- Stick resolution (claimed)
- Not available
- Default dead zone (claimed)
- Not available
- Adjustable response curve
- Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 review, Design and features: GameSir Connect provides curve and dead-zone adjustments for sticks and triggers.
- Adjustable stick tension
- Not available
- Tension levels
- Not available
- Stick throw
- Not available
- Stick gate
- Not available
- Stick click (L3/R3)
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout LS and RS pressed-down labels.
- Swappable stick tops
- Not available
- Stick tops included
- Not available
- Replaceable stick modules
- Not available
Triggers
- Trigger sensor
- Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs Hall Effect analog or micro-switch modes.
- Trigger resolution
- Not available
- Trigger travel
- Not available
- Trigger stops
- Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Maker dual trigger modes and physical switches in manual.
- Trigger stop type
- Mechanical click1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Hall analog versus micro-switch trigger mode.
- Shortest trigger travel
- Not available
- Adjustable trigger dead zone
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connect software section adjusts trigger effective range.
- Hair trigger mode
- Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Maker blog explicitly Hair Trigger Mode.
- Adaptive triggers
- Not available
Buttons
- Face button switches
- Micro switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs ABXY Micro Switch.
- Face button switch name
- Not available
- Bumper switches
- Not available
- Rear grip buttons or paddles
- 24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout two rear grip buttons R4/L4, excludes normal shoulders.
- Rear grip input type
- Buttons4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026R4/L4 Back Button labels and rear drawing.
- Removable rear paddles
- Not available
- Additional remappable buttons
- 24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Back Button Setting remaps only two extra rear buttons. Ordinary inputs excluded.
- On-controller remapping
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hold M plus L4/R4, program desired button or combination, then confirm rear button.
Feedback
- Rumble motor type
- Not available
- Rumble motors in grips
- 21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Asymmetric motors in each grip, two grip motors. No trigger motors inferred.
- Trigger rumble motors
- Not available
Motion and touch
- Combined motion sensor axes
- 61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Same six-axis combined motion-sensor maker wording, gyro/accelerometer split unstated.
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Touchpads
- Not available
- Clickable touchpad
- Not available
- NFC
- Not available
- IR camera
- Not available
- Built-in display
- Not available
- Light bar
- Not available
- RGB lighting
- Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact product description customizable RGB.
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Measured
- Measured input latency
Connection Input Average (ms) Min (ms) Max (ms) Jitter (ms) Polling rate (Hz) Tested on USB (wired) Button 2.4 1.83 3.03 0.29 1,000 Windows USB (wired) Stick 6.51 5.7 7.44 0.38 1,000 Windows 2.4 GHz Button 7.4 4.86 10.85 1.4 999 Windows 2.4 GHz Stick 16.97 14.2 21.4 1.46 999 Windows Bluetooth Button 6.01 2.94 26.39 3.85 399.2 Windows Bluetooth Stick 10.31 7.27 29.42 3.75 399.2 Windows - Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
- 2.4ms
- Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
- 7.4ms
- Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
- 6.01ms
- Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
- 6.51ms
- Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
- 16.97ms
- Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
- 10.31ms
- Measured stick tests
Stick Inner dead zone Circularity error Resolution steps Centring error Left 0% 0% 2,048 3.5% Right 0% 0% 2,048 2% - Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
- 0%
- Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
- 0%
- Measured battery life
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Audio
- Jack works over
- Not available
- Speaker
- Not available
- Microphone
- Not available
- Microphone mute control
- Not available
- Expansion port
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- 860mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs 860 mAh.
- Battery energy
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
Hours (h) 10 - Longest claimed battery life
- 10h
- Charging connector
- USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device Layout Type-C Port and charging-status section, plus dock charging contacts.
- Full charge time (claimed)
- Not available
- Dock
- Not available
- Play while charging
- Yes9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review identifies the USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Does not establish charging wattage or charge time.10Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly describes a USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Dock charging is separate.
Build
- Grip texture
- Smooth shell with textured pitting on the grips8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact hands-on review describes smooth chassis texture with pitting on handles. No rubber or silicone grip material is inferred.
- Swappable grips
- Not available
- Swappable faceplate
- Not available
- User-replaceable parts
- Stick caps13Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7pro-joystick-capsRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly sells detachable joystick caps for Cyclone 2. The iFixit exact Cyclone 2 cap guide requires opening the shell using seven T6 screws, then removing the face plate before lifting the caps. Service replacement, not a quick swap while playing. Whole stick modules are not claimed.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Joystick+Covers+Replacement/200906Read 8 October 2026Exact cap replacement guide, steps 1–4. Seven T6 shell screws are removed before lifting the face plate and pulling the two caps upward. This supports service replacement only. No swappable_sticks or swappable whole modules value is added.
Software
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Body dimensions
- Width156Height103Depth63mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Tech Specs 156 x 103 x 63 mm. Front-facing orientation consistent with controller manual drawing. Weight 306.9 g on same page conflicts with 229 g body reports and is omitted.
- Weight (claimed)
- Not available
Certifications
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- FCC Part 15 Class B, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/53/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU with amendment 2015/86311Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English column of official foldout PDF, Declaration of Conformity at bottom. FCC text explicitly identifies Class B testing under Part 15. CE statement explicitly names the three directives and amendment. No FCC identifier is stated.
In the box
- In the box
- Controller, Charging Dock, Wireless Receiver, Type-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Current exact buy-page box list. Reference dock bundle, no standard bundle rows.
- Cables included
Type Length (m) Count USB-A to USB-C cable 1 1 - Carrying case
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year15Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Current maker warranty policy gives one-year replacement for the same model through official GameSir channels and authorized distributors, including the reference dock bundle. Local statutory rights and retailer return policies are separate.
- Stick drift warranty
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- gamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buyRead 5 October 2026Exact Cyclone 2 maker buy page, reference Charging Station Edition. Standard no-dock bundle is not added as a variant.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official 2-page multilingual foldout. PDF page 1 English first column was enlarged, rendered and read.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Compare with
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Sources
We read 15 sources for this controller. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-cyclone2/buy
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyone
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyone
- Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-cyclone-2.html
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7pro-joystick-caps
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faq
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