Skip to content
ControllerTesterControllerTester

CONNECTION & TESTING GUIDE

GameSir Controller Tester

Test GameSir G7, Kaleid, Cyclone and Nova families, with connection and profile checks for the model you actually own.

Live Controller Test

Waiting for a controller

Connect with USB or Bluetooth, focus this page and press a controller button.

Controller model & setup Optional · automatic input detection
Search the model list or leave it automatic.

Choose your model for setup notes and suggested naming. The connected device above is reported separately by your browser.

Model setup guide →
Controller layout reference
Press any controller button to begin

Choose a model to see its controller illustration. Live inputs appear in the buttons, triggers and stick plots.

L2 / LT—
R2 / RT—
Buttons detectedWaiting for input

THIS SESSION

Your Check At A Glance

Buttons observedWaitingConnect and press a button
Trigger travel observedNot measuredMinimum → maximum · left / right
Resting-stick offsetNot measured95th percentile · left / right

Connect your controller, then press a face button.

Troubleshoot a problem →
Vibration options

Connect a controller to check browser rumble support.

Raw readings & input history

Indices are shown as reported by the browser. Unknown layouts are not assigned stick or trigger names.

Waiting for controller input.
    Save, export or compare this session

    KEEP YOUR BASELINE

    Save Or Export This Session

    Stored on this device

    Snapshots stay in this browser. Export a report before clearing site data or moving to another device.

    Saved snapshots & comparison 0

    Choose two records to compare. Imported files are checked locally and never uploaded.

    By EmuCores · Setup guide · Updated 30 October 2026

    Connect Your GameSir Controller

    GameSir sells Xbox-licensed controllers, PC gamepads and mobile products. A GameSir logo alone does not imply Xbox console support. Use the exact product’s supported PC connection for a browser test.

    For wired G7 SE, G7 HE and Kaleid-family controllers, check that the USB plug is fully seated and carries data. For models with multiple connections, distinguish the supplied PC receiver from a Bluetooth mode intended for another platform.

    1. Confirm the controller’s platform mode and supported connection. Use a USB data cable or the receiver specified for that exact model.
    2. Focus this page, press a face button and choose the responding device from the connected-controller menu.
    3. Press and release each control. Check raw indices if the device has no standard mapping.
    4. Record your connection, software profile and trigger-stop setting before saving a snapshot.
    Model setup at a glance — PC connection guidance
    ModelConnection to checkSetup / interpretation
    G7 ProUSB / ReceiverDistinguish PC wireless use from the supported Xbox connection. Record trigger-stop and software profile settings. Manufacturer guidance
    G7 SEUSBCheck the wired USB data connection and active Nexus settings before measuring resting-stick movement. Manufacturer guidance
    G7 HEUSBCheck cable seating and profile settings. Treat this as a distinct model from G7 SE when following setup instructions. Manufacturer guidance
    Kaleid / Kaleid FluxUSBUse the correct wired model and configuration instructions. Note remapped rear buttons before testing them. Manufacturer guidance
    Cyclone 2USB / ReceiverSelect the correct PC connection and profile. Record whether motion or trigger mode changes the exposed values. Manufacturer guidance
    SuperNova / Nova LiteUSB / ReceiverUse the exact model’s supported connection mode; Nova-family products do not share every platform feature. Manufacturer guidance
    Nova Lite 2 / Nova 2 LiteUSB / ReceiverCheck hair-trigger and turbo settings if a trigger jumps or a button repeats. GameSir support also uses the Nova 2 Lite name. Manufacturer guidance

    Connections vary by edition and operating system. This table records setup guidance, not a physically verified browser result.

    MODEL NOTES

    Choose Your GameSir

    GameSir G7 Pro illustrationControllerTester illustration
    GameSir

    G7 Pro

    USB · Receiver

    G7 Pro combines TMR sticks with switchable analog and microswitch triggers. PC wireless support does not by itself establish wireless Xbox support.

    Specifications & testing tips
    Platforms
    PC / Xbox
    PC connections
    USB / Receiver
    Configuration
    GameSir Nexus
    Stick technology
    TMR
    Triggers
    Hall-effect analog or microswitch mode
    Feedback
    Four rumble motors
    Software
    GameSir Nexus

    Before You Test

    Distinguish PC wireless use from the supported Xbox connection. Record trigger-stop and software profile settings.

    Record the Nexus or Connect profile that belongs to this exact model. Disable an intentional turbo assignment before checking a single press and release.

    What To Check Here

    1. Press each face button and direction once. Use the raw input list if the browser has no standard mapping.
    2. Move the sticks around their range, release them and run the resting-stick test. Save the active profile alongside the results.
    3. Squeeze and release both triggers. A short-travel or digital mode can change the values you observe.

    Rear buttons can repeat existing inputs. Browser rumble does not test motion sensors, audio or adaptive-trigger resistance.

    Setup documentation ↗

    Product specifications ↗

    Illustration reference: Model appearance reference. AI-generated illustration based on the model reference; small details and colour may vary. Colour and included accessories may vary.

    GameSir G7 SE illustrationControllerTester illustration
    GameSir

    G7 SE

    USB

    The wired G7 SE uses Hall-effect sticks and triggers with two lockable rear buttons. A useful baseline is its normal Nexus profile over USB.

    Specifications & testing tips
    Platforms
    PC / Xbox
    PC connections
    USB
    Configuration
    GameSir Nexus
    Stick technology
    Hall effect
    Triggers
    Hall-effect analog
    Extra controls
    Two lockable rear buttons
    Software
    GameSir Nexus

    Before You Test

    Check the wired USB data connection and active Nexus settings before measuring resting-stick movement.

    Record the Nexus or Connect profile that belongs to this exact model. Disable an intentional turbo assignment before checking a single press and release.

    What To Check Here

    1. Press each face button and direction once. Use the raw input list if the browser has no standard mapping.
    2. Move the sticks around their range, release them and run the resting-stick test. Save the active profile alongside the results.
    3. Squeeze and release both triggers. A short-travel or digital mode can change the values you observe.

    Rear buttons can repeat existing inputs. Browser rumble does not test motion sensors, audio or adaptive-trigger resistance.

    Setup documentation ↗

    Product specifications ↗

    Illustration reference: Model appearance reference. AI-generated illustration based on the model reference; small details and colour may vary. Colour and included accessories may vary.

    GameSir G7 HE illustrationControllerTester illustration
    GameSir

    G7 HE

    USB

    G7 HE keeps a wired Xbox and PC connection while adding click-style face buttons to Hall-effect stick and trigger sensing.

    Specifications & testing tips
    Platforms
    PC / Xbox
    PC connections
    USB
    Configuration
    GameSir Nexus
    Stick technology
    Hall effect
    Triggers
    Hall-effect analog
    Face buttons
    Microswitch
    Feedback
    Four rumble motors

    Before You Test

    Check cable seating and profile settings. Treat this as a distinct model from G7 SE when following setup instructions.

    Record the Nexus or Connect profile that belongs to this exact model. Disable an intentional turbo assignment before checking a single press and release.

    What To Check Here

    1. Press each face button and direction once. Use the raw input list if the browser has no standard mapping.
    2. Move the sticks around their range, release them and run the resting-stick test. Save the active profile alongside the results.
    3. Squeeze and release both triggers. A short-travel or digital mode can change the values you observe.

    Rear buttons can repeat existing inputs. Browser rumble does not test motion sensors, audio or adaptive-trigger resistance.

    Setup documentation ↗

    Product specifications ↗

    Illustration reference: Model appearance reference. AI-generated illustration based on the model reference; small details and colour may vary. Colour and included accessories may vary.

    GameSir Kaleid / Kaleid Flux illustrationControllerTester illustration
    GameSir

    Kaleid / Kaleid Flux

    USB

    Kaleid and Kaleid Flux share a transparent design but differ in controls and lighting. Use the exact product name when checking firmware.

    Specifications & testing tips
    Platforms
    PC / Xbox
    PC connections
    USB
    Configuration
    GameSir Nexus
    Stick technology
    Hall effect
    Edition
    Kaleid pictured; Flux is a different variant
    Software
    GameSir Nexus

    Before You Test

    Use the correct wired model and configuration instructions. Note remapped rear buttons before testing them.

    Record the Nexus or Connect profile that belongs to this exact model. Disable an intentional turbo assignment before checking a single press and release.

    What To Check Here

    1. Press each face button and direction once. Use the raw input list if the browser has no standard mapping.
    2. Move the sticks around their range, release them and run the resting-stick test. Save the active profile alongside the results.
    3. Squeeze and release both triggers. A short-travel or digital mode can change the values you observe.

    Rear buttons can repeat existing inputs. Browser rumble does not test motion sensors, audio or adaptive-trigger resistance.

    Setup documentation ↗

    Product specifications ↗

    Illustration reference: Model appearance reference. AI-generated illustration based on the model reference; small details and colour may vary. Kaleid Flux has a different faceplate and button mechanism.

    GameSir Cyclone 2 illustrationControllerTester illustration
    GameSir

    Cyclone 2

    USB · Receiver

    A multi-platform controller combining TMR sticks with a choice of analog or short click-style triggers.

    Specifications & testing tips
    Platforms
    PC
    PC connections
    USB / Receiver
    Configuration
    GameSir Connect
    Stick technology
    TMR
    Triggers
    Analog or microswitch mode
    Software
    GameSir Connect

    Before You Test

    Select the correct PC connection and profile. Record whether motion or trigger mode changes the exposed values.

    Record the Nexus or Connect profile that belongs to this exact model. Disable an intentional turbo assignment before checking a single press and release.

    What To Check Here

    1. Press each face button and direction once. Use the raw input list if the browser has no standard mapping.
    2. Move the sticks around their range, release them and run the resting-stick test. Save the active profile alongside the results.
    3. Squeeze and release both triggers. A short-travel or digital mode can change the values you observe.

    Rear buttons can repeat existing inputs. Browser rumble does not test motion sensors, audio or adaptive-trigger resistance.

    Setup documentation ↗

    Product specifications ↗

    Illustration reference: Model appearance reference. AI-generated illustration based on the model reference; small details and colour may vary. Colour and included accessories may vary.

    GameSir SuperNova / Nova Lite illustrationControllerTester illustration
    GameSir

    SuperNova / Nova Lite

    USB · Receiver

    SuperNova and Nova Lite belong to different GameSir models. This family reference helps you find the right connection mode; SuperNova is pictured.

    Specifications & testing tips
    Platforms
    PC
    PC connections
    USB / Receiver
    Configuration
    Use the software listed for the exact model
    Edition
    SuperNova pictured; confirm Nova Lite separately

    Before You Test

    Use the exact model’s supported connection mode; Nova-family products do not share every platform feature.

    Record the Nexus or Connect profile that belongs to this exact model. Disable an intentional turbo assignment before checking a single press and release.

    What To Check Here

    1. Press each face button and direction once. Use the raw input list if the browser has no standard mapping.
    2. Move the sticks around their range, release them and run the resting-stick test. Save the active profile alongside the results.
    3. Squeeze and release both triggers. A short-travel or digital mode can change the values you observe.

    Rear buttons can repeat existing inputs. Browser rumble does not test motion sensors, audio or adaptive-trigger resistance.

    Setup documentation ↗

    Product specifications ↗

    Illustration reference: Model appearance reference. AI-generated illustration based on the model reference; small details and colour may vary. Grouped entry; Nova Lite differs in controls and accessories.

    GameSir Nova Lite 2 / Nova 2 Lite illustrationControllerTester illustration
    GameSir

    Nova Lite 2 / Nova 2 Lite

    USB · Receiver

    Nova Lite 2 is also styled Nova 2 Lite in manufacturer material. Record its connection mode before comparing button or stick readings.

    Specifications & testing tips
    Platforms
    PC / Switch / Android
    PC connections
    USB / Receiver
    Configuration
    GameSir Connect
    Naming
    Nova Lite 2 / Nova 2 Lite
    Software
    GameSir Connect

    Before You Test

    Check hair-trigger and turbo settings if a trigger jumps or a button repeats. GameSir support also uses the Nova 2 Lite name.

    Record the Nexus or Connect profile that belongs to this exact model. Disable an intentional turbo assignment before checking a single press and release.

    What To Check Here

    1. Press each face button and direction once. Use the raw input list if the browser has no standard mapping.
    2. Move the sticks around their range, release them and run the resting-stick test. Save the active profile alongside the results.
    3. Squeeze and release both triggers. A short-travel or digital mode can change the values you observe.

    Rear buttons can repeat existing inputs. Browser rumble does not test motion sensors, audio or adaptive-trigger resistance.

    Setup documentation ↗

    Product specifications ↗

    Illustration reference: Model appearance reference. AI-generated illustration based on the model reference; small details and colour may vary. Naming and supplied accessories can differ by region.

    Check The Selected Mode And Configuration App

    GameSir software differs by product. Follow the downloads page for your model instead of assuming every controller uses Nexus. Record any stick deadzone, trigger response, remapping or motion-to-stick options that are active.

    For G7 Pro, the documented connection can differ by platform; do not infer wireless Xbox compatibility from PC wireless support. A browser test also cannot prove a gyro, audio or console-specific feature works in a game.

    If detection changes after reconnecting, first confirm the same controller mode and device entry are selected. Keep calibration and factory-reset procedures as model-specific manufacturer steps, rather than treating a reset as necessary for every missing browser reading.

    Turn A Reading Into A Useful Comparison

    Check one variable at a time. For unwanted stick movement, release the sticks onto a stable surface and run the ten-second resting test. For a missing action, compare a direct button press with its rear-button assignment. Save a note identifying the active profile so a later result can be reproduced.

    The browser-reported device name can describe a virtual gamepad. The optional model reference is your selection, not automatic hardware identification. Brand listing does not guarantee vibration, independent paddles or vendor-specific controls in your browser.

    Manufacturer References

    Questions About This Controller Family

    Does every GameSir controller use Nexus?

    No. Use the downloads listed for the exact product. Record its profile before measuring. Avoid changing calibration, response curves and connection at once, because the next comparison would have several possible causes.

    Why does a trigger or button repeat unexpectedly?

    Check hair-trigger, turbo and remapping settings before retesting. Hold and release one ordinary button at a time, then inspect the input history. A browser observation alone cannot distinguish turbo configuration from a switch problem.

    Documentation reviewed 29 October 2026. Setup guidance, not a hands-on product review or a certification of browser support.