GameSir has released the G7 Pro, a new wired and wireless pro-style controller for Xbox, PC, and Android that comes with battery-sipping, drift-resistant “Tunneling Magnetoresistance” (TMR) sticks and four customizable macro buttons – two on the back and two mini bumper buttons. The controller is available in two colors, a white and a black-and-red gradient, for $79.99 from Amazon, Best Buy, and GameSir’s website.
Before you rush out to grab a crispy new D7 Pro, some awkward caveats: It’s wired-only for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, wired or 2.4GHz-only for PC, and Bluetooth-only for Android. There’s a switch on the back for toggling between these modes, and it comes with a 3-meter USB-C cable for wired mode, a generous length. Also, its gyro control feature only works on PC games. The controller sports a 1,200mAh battery, rechargeable via USB-C or using an included charging cradle that uses the same design as the one that came with my 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller.
If you can get past the connectivity limitations, there are things to like about the G7 Pro. Its use of TMR sticks should mean more battery efficiency and better precision, and its hall effect triggers come with micro switch trigger stops, so you can tweak how far they travel before registering a button press. The circular D-pad uses mechanical micro switches and is swappable for a more traditional style four-way cross option that’s included in the package. Its three-piece magnetic faceplate is removable, so you can customize that, too, including by reusing the one-piece options from previous G7s. Or, heck, leave the faceplate off if you like the slick translucent plastic underneath.
At $79.99, the G7 Pro is pricier than GameSir’s G7 controller and its followups, which range from $44.99 to $49.99, but a lot of these features – like customizable trigger stops, TMR sticks, and mini bumper buttons – are new to the G7 Pro. It’s a shame about its lack of Xbox wireless support, though.
Wes is a freelance writer (Freelance Wes, they call him) who has covered technology, gaming, and entertainment steadily since 2020 at Gizmodo, Tom’s Hardware, Hardcore Gamer, and most recently, The Verge. Inside of him there are two wolves: one that thinks it wouldn’t be so bad to start collecting game consoles again, and the other who also thinks this, but more strongly.
