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GameSir Nova 2 Lite

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Nova 2 Lite

Released May 2025.5Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-nova-2-lite-champions-for-youRead 6 October 2026Maker post dated 05/26/2025 says now available on Amazon (US, CA, JP, AU, UK, DE, FR, IT, ES, BR), Walmart, Newegg, eBay, AliExpress and other platforms. Actual retail in May 2025. The worldwide first day is not claimed. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Gamepad
Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Windows, Android, iOS
Stick sensor
Hall effect
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth

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At a glance

  • Button latency wired (measured, highest average)

    2.36ms

    Lower than 87% of other controllers. Lower is better.

All specs

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General

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.
Model numbers
Not available
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Not available
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.
Predecessor
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.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
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.
Form factor
Gamepad2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026
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.
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.
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

Compatibility

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.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
WindowsUSB (wired)
Windows2.4 GHz
WindowsBluetooth
Nintendo SwitchUSB (wired)
Nintendo Switch2.4 GHz
Nintendo SwitchBluetooth
AndroidUSB (wired)
Android2.4 GHz
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
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.
Official licence
Not available
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.
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.
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Wakes the supported console
Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Switch Wake Up Yes. Applies to the Nintendo Switch. No maker statement found.
Max phone length
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
Wireless receiver
Included1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026
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.
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
Wired connector
USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026
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.
Cable type
Not available
Claimed polling rate by connection
ConnectionPlatformPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)Windows1,000
2.4 GHzWindows1,000
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.
Polling rate wired
1,000Hz
Polling rate wireless
1,000Hz
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

Stick sensor
Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026
Stick module name
GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
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.
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Stick tension No.
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
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).
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
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.

Triggers

Trigger sensor
Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026
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.
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.
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
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.
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.
Adaptive triggers
Not available

Buttons

Face button switches
Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026
Face button switch name
Not available
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.
Bumper switches
Not available
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.
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.
Rear grip buttons or 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.
Rear grip input type
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.
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
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.
Additional remappable buttons
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.
On-controller remapping
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.
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
Not available
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.
Macros
Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Extra Buttons and Macro Buttons: 2 macro back buttons.
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.

Feedback

Rumble
Rumble1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Immersive Features: Dual asymmetric motors. No trigger motors stated.
Rumble motor type
Not available
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.
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
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.

Motion and touch

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.
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
Not available
Touchpads
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: NFC support No.
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.
Light bar
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Measured

Measured input latency
ConnectionInputAverage (ms)Min (ms)Max (ms)Jitter (ms)Polling rate (Hz)Tested on
USB (wired)Button2.361.643.170.38959.69Windows
USB (wired)Stick7.996.688.850.46959.69Windows
2.4 GHzButton12.739.3317.771.63928.51Windows
2.4 GHzStick17.1114.6924.071.71928.51Windows
BluetoothButton12.346.0518.523.13198.53Windows
BluetoothStick17.0312.5321.782.13198.53Windows
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.
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
2.36ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
12.73ms
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
12.34ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
7.99ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
17.11ms
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
17.03ms
Measured stick tests
StickInner dead zoneCircularity errorResolution stepsCentring error
Left0%1.4%5,0001.5%
Right0%1.4%5,0001.3%
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.
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
1.4%
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

3.5 mm jack
No6Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-nova-2-lite.htmlRead 6 October 2026Verified spec: Audio port No. Manual device layout shows no jack.
Jack works over
Not available
Speaker
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Expansion port
Not available

Battery and charging

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.
Batteries
Not available
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.
Battery capacity
600mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026
Battery energy
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Longest claimed battery life
Not available
Charging connector
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.
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
Sold separately1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Charging Dock: Not included, sold separately.
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.
Play while charging
Not available
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.

Build

Shell material
Not available
Grip texture
Anti-slip laser-textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite2/buyRead 6 October 2026
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available

Software

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.
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.
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.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Body dimensions
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.
Weight (claimed)
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.

Certifications

FCC ID
Not available
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.

In the box

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.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
Type-C cable1.81
Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-Nova_2_Lite_manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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