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Weight 306.9 g on same page conflicts with 229 g body reports and is omitted."}},{"url":"https://gamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyone","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-05","fields":["colors","polling_rate_modes"],"notes":{"colors":"Dated maker blog names exact two colorways.","polling_rate_modes":"Maker paragraph explicitly 1000 Hz both wired and wireless dongle. PC/Windows path verified in guide. Bluetooth maximum not published by this source and omitted."}},{"url":"https://gamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-cyclone-2-pro-for-everyone","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-05","fields":["release_date"],"notes":{"release_date":"Dated 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. 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Full-features cells omitted because audio/gyro support varies by mode.","wired_connector":"Device Layout Type-C Port and included cable setup.","cable_detachable":"Diagram separate Type-C cable/controller port.","cable_length_m":"Packaging Contents explicitly 1 m Type-C cable.","cable_type":"Device diagram Type-C cable with Type-A host plug.","receiver_connector":"Receiver connection diagram shows USB-A receiver. Dock USB-A expansion port is not a controller port.","stick_click":"Device Layout LS and RS pressed-down labels.","stick_dead_zone_adjustable":"Stick Dead Zone combo enables/disables zero-dead-zone mode, plus Connect effective-range adjustment. No default percent inferred.","trigger_dead_zone_adjustable":"Connect software section adjusts trigger effective range.","stick_calibration":"Stick & Trigger Calibration button sequence in English column.","dpad_type":"Device Layout front drawing one-piece four-arm cross.","back_buttons":"Device Layout two rear grip buttons R4/L4, excludes normal shoulders.","back_button_type":"R4/L4 Back Button labels and rear drawing.","programmable_buttons":"Back Button Setting remaps only two extra rear buttons. Ordinary inputs excluded.","on_device_remapping":"Hold M plus L4/R4, program desired button or combination, then confirm rear button.","turbo_function":"Turbo section 8/12/20 Hz and off, button combinations and persistence described.","macro_support":"Back Button Setting: multi-button sequence records time interval between each programmed operation.","share_button":"Device Layout explicitly Share Button.","profile_button":"M function button plus right-stick up/down switches configurations.","onboard_profiles":"Configuration Switching names Default configuration plus Configuration 1, 2, 3. Three custom banks beyond default.","rumble_intensity_adjustable":"Vibration Level: off 25/50/75/100% grip-motor intensity.","headphone_jack":"Device Layout Headphone Jack. USB/dongle/BT audio routing is not specified and not invented.","charging_port":"Device Layout Type-C Port and charging-status section, plus dock charging contacts.","battery_indicator":"Charging and low-battery Home LED table.","companion_app_platforms":"Connect downloadable from Microsoft Store, Windows connection tutorial and maker app section describes PC tuning. No Android app support inherited.","firmware_updatable":"Connect software section explicitly firmware upgrades.","cables_included":"Packaging contents one 1 m Type-C cable. Charging-dock cable is not separately claimed."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-05","fields":["battery_life_claimed"],"notes":{"battery_life_claimed":"Reviewer reached out to GameSir, which estimated about 10 h. Connection, lighting and rumble conditions unstated and omitted. Not measured: reviewer explicitly did not exhaust battery."}},{"url":"https://gamepadla.com/gamesir-cyclone-2.html","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-05","fields":["measured_latency","measured_stick_tests"],"notes":{"measured_latency":"Browser-visible hardware tests, direct CLI challenge not bypassed. All rows John Punch, Prometheus 82 v 5.2.4.5, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, firmware 3.5.2, Apr 21, 2026. Rows 1-2 USB XInput 8661/8660. Rows 3-4 dongle XInput 8662/8664. Rows 5-6 Bluetooth Switch protocol 8667/8666, Windows host not actual Switch. These are selected standard rows, not raw-circle mode tests. Report-rate measured separately.","measured_stick_tests":"Single-unit Stick Tracer test John Punch, Apr 20, 2026, Windows 10.0.26200 USB XInput FW 3.5.2. Left/right circularity 0/0%, centers 3.5/2%, 2048 steps each. Inner deadzone explicitly none. Outer DZ 0.5 mm not converted to percent. Circle mode/calibration details not stated, zero circle error is not proof of physical linearity."}},{"url":"https://gamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-cyclone2","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["compatible_platforms","platform_connections","trigger_stop_positions"],"notes":{"compatible_platforms":"Current exact Cyclone 2 support, System Requirements, explicitly names Switch/Switch 2 via Bluetooth. This is current support, not a launch firmware claim.","platform_connections":"Switch 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.","trigger_stop_positions":"FAQ specifies changing trigger gear between Hall Effect analog and micro-switch trigger. Two physical gear positions, corroborated by the exact manual rear drawing. Software hair-trigger mode is separate."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-cyclone-2-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["stick_curve_adjustable","gyro_mouse_mode","face_buttons_swappable","grip_texture"],"notes":{"stick_curve_adjustable":"Exact Cyclone 2 review, Design and features: GameSir Connect provides curve and dead-zone adjustments for sticks and triggers.","gyro_mouse_mode":"Windows GameSir Connect can substitute motion input for mouse movements. The reviewer’s first unit failed this function. A replacement unit worked. Software and hardware setup matter. No native mouse mode on Switch or Switch 2 is claimed.","face_buttons_swappable":"Review explicitly says face buttons cannot be swapped to match the platform. Software button-value interchange is a separate feature.","grip_texture":"Exact hands-on review describes smooth chassis texture with pitting on handles. No rubber or silicone grip material is inferred."}},{"url":"https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["shell_material","play_while_charging"],"notes":{"shell_material":"Exact Charging Station Edition in Phantom White, hands-on review describes frosted plastic controller body. Polymer subtype is unstated.","play_while_charging":"Review identifies the USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Does not establish charging wattage or charge time."}},{"url":"https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-cyclone-2-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["play_while_charging"],"notes":{"play_while_charging":"Connectivity section explicitly describes a USB-C connector for charging and wired play. Dock charging is separate."}},{"url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_-_Cyclone_2_manual.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["extra_shoulder_buttons","other_certifications"],"notes":{"extra_shoulder_buttons":"Exact full device-layout diagrams enumerate LB/RB/LT/RT, two rear grip buttons L4/R4 and system controls. No additional shoulder controls. The LT/RT gear switches select modes, not extra gameplay inputs.","other_certifications":"English 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."}},{"url":"https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Battery+Replacement/201274","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["battery_type","battery_count","battery_included"],"notes":{"battery_type":"Complete exact Cyclone 2 repair guide opens the controller shell and disconnects its internal rechargeable pack. Not an externally swappable battery bay.","battery_count":"One physical internal pack in the complete battery-replacement overview, steps 10–12. No grip cells or separate controller packs are shown.","battery_included":"The complete controller repair overview contains its installed rechargeable pack. Dock and receiver are not included in this battery count."}},{"url":"https://gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g7pro-joystick-caps","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["user_replaceable_parts"],"notes":{"user_replaceable_parts":"Maker 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."}},{"url":"https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/GameSir+Cyclone+2+Joystick+Covers+Replacement/200906","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["user_replaceable_parts"],"notes":{"user_replaceable_parts":"Exact 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."}},{"url":"https://gamesir.com/support/faq","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"Current 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."}}],"fields_filled":86,"updated":"2026-10-16"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}