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controller
Category
Controller
Weight
221 g
Connection
Wired (USB-C)
Key specs
Hall effect sticks and triggers, 1000 Hz on PC
Form factor
Xbox layout

What gamers keep saying · from 12 reviews

great value4durability issues3solid build3comfortable1great performance1quality control issues1

Has used the G7 SE for a long time and finds GameSir controllers great for the price.

“I have several Gamesir controllers and really like them. Great controllers at a great price. Been using my G7 SE for quite a while now.”
positivegreat value

Their G7 SE's left bumper broke after a little over a year without abuse, and the right one seems to be going too.

“My G7 SE just broke the left bumper after a little more than a year, never hitting or throwing it..”
negativedurability issues

Settled on the G7 SE for SF6 and Tekken 8 for its precision and feel, but after an hour or two the Xbox layout tires their thumb and causes dropped inputs.

“it's the best for me in terms of precision and feel but the main problem is the xbox layout. after like an hour or two my thumb will get tired causing some dropped inputs”
mixed

Fell in love with the G7 SE, then the Cyclone 2 on PC, and thinks even the G7 SE beats an Xbox Elite.

“I fell in love with the G7, then when I switched to PC, was stoked to be able to use the cyclone 2. I think even the G7 SE is an upgrade over the elite.”
positive

Their G7 SE has been their main for over a year and works like new; the Cyclone 2 has better sticks, wireless and rumble, but they prefer the G7 SE's shape, shell and membrane D-pad.

positivesolid build

Their G7 SE lasted about three months before a bumper broke, which they blame on build quality.

“Had A g7 se that dured about 3 months. One of the bumpers broken because of build quality.”
negativedurability issues

Owning both, this user loves the GameSir G7 SE for its lockable back paddles and swappable faceplate.

“I own both T7 and G7 SE. I love the G7 SE as it has those paddle shifters behind it and it can be locked.”
positive

This user calls the GameSir G7 SE the best Xbox controller they've used; it replaced their drifting original.

“I can vouch for the GameSir G7 SE. Best Xbox controller I've ever used and totally replaced the OG Xbox one which had drift.”
positivegreat performance

A user's G7 SE has lasted 3 years with no issues.

“My G7 SE been lasting me 3 years with no issues.”
positivesolid build

A new G7 SE owner loves it on Series X: comfortable, great Hall sticks, well built and great value.

“Just received the G7 SE and so far: I love it.”
positivecomfortablegreat value

A console player aimed better with the G7 SE than the G7 Pro.

“Yeah I also own G7 SE and felt I use to aim a lot better on that also vs the new G7 Pro.”
positive

A player finds the wired G7 SE excellent for its price, beating others in its range.

“it's wired only but it's so good for its price. Easily beats every other controller in this price range.”
positivegreat value

A user uses the wired GameSir G7 SE for PC games and prefers wired for easy connection.

“I'm very basic, so I use my gamesir g7 SE for pc games. It is wired though, but I prefer that for pc”
positive

Their G7 SE's LB button failed after 7 months, and the warranty replacement's RB failed the same way.

“I was happy with it until (7 months later) the LB button started acting like it was always pressed”
negativedurability issues

Finds the wired G7 SE a great cheap controller.

“I have a wired gamesir se g7 which is a great cheap controller that I will use.”
positivegreat value

Very happy with the GameSir G7 SE wired on PC.

“I've been very happy with the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 and Gamesir G7 SE wired controllers.”
positive

Their G7 SE still feels brand new, very durable.

“both my g7 pro and SE feel like I got them yesterday”
positivesolid build

Their G7 SE triggers sometimes got stuck inside the shell, and the narrow USB-C port fits hardly any cable but GameSir's own.

“Before I had the Vader 4 Pro I had a GameSir G7 SE. That one had an issue where the RT/LT sometimes would get stuck inside of the shell”
negativequality control issues