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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 106 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

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Customers find value in the product's excellent overall performance, particularly its responsive joysticks that are free from stick drift. They also appreciate its ease of use, comfortable weight, and good cord length, along with its excellent response time. However, some customers note that it cannot be used wirelessly as it lacks battery support.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Joystick performance, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels extra light like it's cheaply made, but it works fantastically so far! Where it has hall effect triggers and sticks I don't have to worry about getting sick drift either! I've seen others complain about other cords not work but I've not had any issues using other cords so it's probably about the quality of the cords you try to substitute.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The GameSir G7 SE is a stellar addition to the mid-tier gaming controller market, offering an impressive mix of comfort, customization, and performance. Tailored for both casual and competitive gamers, it holds its own against pricier counterparts. Build Quality and Design The first thing you'll notice about the G7 SE is its ergonomic design. The controller feels sturdy yet lightweight, with a textured grip that enhances comfort during extended gaming sessions. The matte finish minimizes fingerprints and gives it a premium look. The buttons, triggers, and analog sticks have a responsive, tactile feel, ensuring precision in fast-paced games. Customizability One standout feature is its customizable faceplate. GameSir allows you to swap out or even design your own plate, which adds a layer of personalization rarely seen at this price point. Additionally, the controller’s software lets you remap buttons, adjust stick sensitivity, and fine-tune trigger responses. This flexibility makes it a great choice for gamers who like to optimize their setup for different genres. Performance The G7 SE excels in responsiveness. The low-latency wired connection ensures minimal input lag, making it ideal for competitive gaming. The analog sticks are precise, and the triggers have just the right amount of resistance. It supports Xbox and PC platforms seamlessly, with plug-and-play functionality that eliminates setup hassles. Features The built-in mic mute button is a convenient touch, especially for online gaming. The controller also includes vibration feedback, which adds immersion to games without feeling overbearing. While it lacks wireless functionality, the wired design guarantees consistent performance. Value for Money Priced competitively, the GameSir G7 SE offers exceptional value for its features. It’s an excellent choice for gamers seeking a high-performance controller without breaking the bank. Pros Comfortable and ergonomic design Highly customizable faceplate and software Responsive analog sticks and triggers Reliable wired connection with minimal input lag Compatible with Xbox and PC Cons No wireless option Limited to a wired connection, which might not appeal to everyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Joystick performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but not great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    To start, I bought this because I needed a controller that was mostly reliable, had back buttons and Hall effect joysticks. This controller offers that. After use of a few months it hasn’t shown almost any signs of wear or tear any where on the controller physically, but there was a major issue with the wired controller wire it came with. After a while the controller started randomly turning off and it became a more regular thing the more I used the controller. I searched up what the issue could be and it said the wire it came with was the issue. I ended up luckily having another usb c controller wire to replace it and it works just fine now with no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    gamesir review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great controller other then cant unplug it and use via batteries.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best XBOX controller ever

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best controller for 40 bucks, cheaper than traditional controllers, has back paddles, and it can be programmed on the app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gamsire G7 SE

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] Great controller long cord very ergonomic and the back paddles feel great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gamer controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent gamer controller. Works really well and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great controller for it for my pc and it works great. No input lag or anything high quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A better option with your money

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An overall good controller. 3 months in I have zero problems with the controller itself despite playing with it for usually 3 hours a day. Although, the only reason I give this 4 stars is due to the sticks getting dirty easily

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid controller

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No complaints for the price quite solid. I like the fact that I can swap out the faceplates as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Triggers are great , buttons on the back on smooth and the sticks really do feel like they’re on clouds

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    W cop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Item is great haven’t had a single issue with the controller yet. Only thing I’d say that I hate is how apart the buttons next to the home button are. The Buttons just feels weird, but that may just be personal preference. Also the 1 month of ultimate can only be used on new accounts didn’t know that and almost threw out the card. Overall I feel like this controller will last me for quite some time. W purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    View and menu button placement is odd and right trigger is already starting to stick. The back buttons are cool tho. Hopefully hall effect means no stick drift within a year like all my official Xbox controllers.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No problem yet have it for little more then 3 months

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cloud9 esports

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m a proffesional esports coach for Cloud9 and this is hands down the most desired controller in ganing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Joystick performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great controller no stick drift still after a couple months

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    really decent controller for cheap and it's software for settings & saving multiple profiles is good (download from their site). that's about it...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gamesir

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller in excellent, i have 0 issues with it and it lives up to what ive been told about it, easily the best controller on the market.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall great controller, does the job that more expensive controllers do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Non-Stick drift

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly, I wish it could be wireless, but I bought it for a friend and having something that doesn't have stick drift is really nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend