G7 SE Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & Windows 10/11, Plug and Play Gaming Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger, 3.5mm Audio Jack

GameSir G7 SE Wired Controller is the object under review here. I was flicking through TikTok in a panic (as you do) when an advert came up for this controller, which reminded me that I had promised myself I'd get a new wired controller for my PC, having been putting up with the wireless XBox version for a year or so. I came to that one from the old (and very much missed) XBox 360 version. Sadly, that one is difficult to find these days. This is by way of letting you know that I have many decades of experience with controllers. Not that you should listen to me in preference to all the other splendid reviewers here. This is just my thruppence worth. So, after watching a chap called Linus (the tech tip guy) compare a whole bunch of controllers, this one (the GameSir G7 SE) was I think the most recommended wired controller. Other influencers on YouTube seemed to think it was pretty good too, so that helped me make my mind up. The influencers were not specific about the colour, but one reviewer did say the thing was only available in white. No, no, no. At least here in the UK I had a wide choice, settling on the lovely baby blue one (just to avoid confusion with the original XBox One device, which was black). I was pleased to see that the controller came with a cable which was also a similar shade of blue, albeit slightly lighter in tone. Probably something to do with the braided texture rather than any failure of Pantone blending in either the design or the manufacturing phase. The cable is a good length too (someone mentioned ten feet, but I didn't measure it), allowing me to snake it under my monitor and behind the computer table into a nice USB port on the back of my PC. In my hands the GameSir G7 SE seemed rather smaller than the XBox One controller, a fact confirmed by a close comparison. The textured undersides of both are different too, with the XBox controller having a rather more refined texture that feels better to me. The GameSir G7 SE is lighter even than the empty XBox One controller - a positive boon if you are sensitive to weight in that way. I'm not, but I might be after a marathon session of No Man's Sky. The analogue sticks feel good, not better than the XBox One device, but perfectly serviceable, and of course they have some kind of magic going on that makes the GameSir G7 SE operate without contact points, so that should mean a long life - at least for those parts. All the buttons and triggers are nice, but the menu buttons are in an entirely different place, meaning that in my gameplay tests I was hitting blank plastic for the first few minutes. Not a problem. Even my old brain will adapt eventually. There are two "extra" buttons, or paddles on the UNDERSIDE the GameSir G7 SE, which both have little switches to lock them. I cannot imagine ever using them, but they are there and they don't really affect the feel of the thing. GameSir is very keen for us to download their app, which connects to the GameSir G7 SE controller and allows you to create profiles. I have no use for that. I can barely manage the games I play as it is without getting confused by managing profiles! But some of you may love this idea. It looks as though the front fascia of the GameSir G7 SE can be removed. I don't know why anyone would want to, and I haven't tried it myself. Well, that's not true. I did give it a tug (there's a small and very inviting indent on the front which cries out to be fiddled with) but I gave up for fear of breaking it. But again, some of you might have better luck. I did think for a moment that the dead zones of both sticks were a little extreme, but I did a quick comparison with the old XBox One controller and it was exactly the same! Neat! All in all, a nice wee controller in a variety of colours with a few extra buttons and a long wire of a matching shade.

Brilliant controller,, decent price, nice buttons, Zero stick drift.

Best controller ever I've never had stick drift and its so customizable. my only problem with it is that it doesnt come in other colors like black or green because the white can get stained easily with sweaty hands

Great controller. Build quality is nice, buttons and Hall effect sticks and triggers are wonderful and feels far better than a standard Xbox controller. The software is also really good for customising. There is one thing holding it back from a full 5 stars and that’s the usb-c input on the controller. Do be aware, if you plan on getting your own cable then pay close attention and do some research as I have tried 3 very well made and highly rated cables and none worked and took me a while to figure out that the cable that comes with the controller firstly, has a very narrow usb-c casing which you can easily find but anything longer than 10ft / 3m won’t work due to the controller having Hall effect sticks it’s just the max length for it to work correctly and that’s not the manufacturers fault it’s just how it is so keep this in mind if you want something longer. If they solve that, it would be a full 5 stars as even the trigger and handle rumble feels a tad better than the original controller and it has made a massive difference to my enjoyment and level in some games. *small update (11/07/2025) - the D pad has become a little unresponsive, at times not registering an input and I don’t use the D pad very much apart from in menus mainly so it’s a little disappointing but the controller is still very much worth it. Hopefully I just have a bad sample.

Heard about these hall effect analogue and triggers, gamesir has you covered for Xbox everything is good, buttons feel great, very responsive with the gamesir app on console you can calibrate everything nice long cable and still worth getting now as it's better than the Xbox pad cheaper!and easily 3x faster response time and two back buttons and the (white galaxy kontrolfreiks) fit !only ones as far as i know that fit

I use this as my main controller and not had any issues with it. Purchased In July 2025 and no stick drift with the hall effect doing it's job. Easy to navigate through the settings on the Nexus app to setup the controller and good to have many other options depending on game you play and easy to switch with click of button between the presets you want for the game your playing. Good value for money at £49.99 which is the same as the microsoft official controller but better long term.

On purchase i can say that issues from day one. It feels nice and has great value if it works. You cant go wrong. Installed the software but still had persistent issues. Not sure if there is a power outage problem but constantly has issues connecting and disconnecting. As time has gone by this has become progressively worse as you are playing till a discconect in mid game. I have checked all my usb devices and they are fine. There is a major fault here to which i probably persisted to long and is now ready for the bin. Tried other usb cables and same issues of disconnections. I used to get an hour out of it now i am lucky if i get 10.

I did really enjoy this controller, great anlog sticks, great face buttons, nice how the cable port is built inside which keeps it safe and sturdy but the bumper buttons are bad. After 1 year use, the plastic hinge for the RB wore down and snapped off. GameSir was nice enough to send me a free replacement but now a year later the same thing has happened. I've seen other uses having the same problem. GameSir really needs to focus on designing the bumper hinges stronger. Currently trying to glue it back on (pictures). Please allow us to buy replacement buttons :(

اليد ممتازة وعملية والتغليف ممتاز والمسكة وكل شي تحس جودته عالية اخذتها بسعر ١٣٩ والخامات كويسه يجي معه قيم باس ولكن لازم يكون حسابك جديد السلك حق اليد طويل والازرار الخلفية قابلة للتخصيص ويمديك تخصيص مليون شي عن طريق انك تشبكها عالبي سي وتعدل على كيفك وترجع تشبكها للاكس بوكس

Cela fait bientôt un an que j’utilise cette manette GameSir G7 SE et elle est toujours nickel. Aucun stick drift, les joysticks répondent parfaitement comme au premier jour. La prise en main est très agréable, on sent tout de suite que la manette est bien pensée. Les matériaux sont solides, rien ne fait cheap, elle inspire confiance et durabilité. Je l’utilise exclusivement sur PC et je n’ai rencontré aucun problème de compatibilité ou de reconnaissance : elle est branchée, elle fonctionne. Franchement, pour un prix inférieur à une manette officielle, le rapport qualité/prix est excellent. Une très belle surprise que je recommande sans hésiter.

The product matches the description perfectly. I’ve been using the controller on PC and it performs very well—I played FH5 heavily for a week without any issues. The trigger sensitivity is well-suited for racing games, with accurate throttle response, braking, and steering. Being a wired controller isn’t a problem at all. It offers excellent value for money and is truly plug-and-play. It is also Xbox-supported as advertised and runs smoothly with the Xbox app on PC. The GameSir Nexus software is user-friendly and easy to set up, making customization simple.

Kag har inte fått stick drift denna kontrollen är någonting annat. Rekommenderar kontrollen helt köp den

Muazzam bir gamepad. Gamepad gerçek anlamda yüzde sıfıra yakın bir circularity rate sunuyor (%0.1). Tetik tuşları inanılmaz hızlı, 1000hz hızda çalışan bir gamepad ve zaten gamepad kablolu olduğu için hiçbir kayıp olmadan çalışabiliyor. Orijinal Microsoft gamepadi ile kıyaslayacak olursak donanım olarak kesinlikle bu gamepad çok çok daha iyi. Ancak, materyal kalitesi Xbox gamepadi ile yarışamaz. Xbox gamepadinde ABXY tuşlarının baskısı zamanla silinmemesi için üstleri kaplı, daha iyi bir plastik kalitesi ve daha iyi bir dokusu var yani kolun tek eksisi bu bence lakin sunduğu donanım karşısında bu eksileri görmezden geliyorum çünkü her iki kola sahip olsam da özellikle Ninja Gaiden gibi tamamen reflekse dayalı oyunlarda rahat bir 10 kat fark oluyor. Analog çubukları ve kol genel olarak beyaz renkte olduğu için uzun süre oyun oynadıktan sonra çabuk kirleniyor gözle görülür şekilde. Gamepadlerinizi kolonya ile silmeyin yüzde 90-99 saflıktaki İPA ile ve pamuk ile silin aksi takdirde tetiklerde ve ABXY tuşlarında yapışkanlık hissi başlar.