With both GameSir and 8BitDo moving into the TMR era, choosing between their flagship offerings has become a game of millimetres and micro-switches. Both the GameSir G7 Pro and the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless have dropped the standard Hall Effect sensors in favour of TMR technology, promising higher resolution, better power efficiency, and zero stick drift. However, while they share the same sensor DNA, their approach to haptics, ergonomics, and extra buttons is fundamentally different.
The following comparison breaks down the technical specs and hands-on feel to help you decide which of the two flagship offerings deserves a spot on your desk.
PRICE
Ergonomics
Aesthetics
Analog Sticks
Triggers
Shoulder Bumpers
D-pad
Face Buttons (ABXY)
Back Buttons
Gyroscope
Haptics
Connectivity & Latency
Software
BATTERY
Accessories
Other eXTRAS
– $79.99 (Special Editions cost more)
Charging dock included
Charging dock included
– Weight : 275g
– Xbox-style shape (wider, flared handles)
– Rubber grips on front and back of handles
– Slightly larger size overall
– Feels more comfortable to hold with my large hands, mostly due the flared handles.
– Xbox-style shape (wider, flared handles)
– Rubber grips on front and back of handles
– Slightly larger size overall
– Feels more comfortable to hold with my large hands, mostly due the flared handles.
Available colours :
– Shadow Ember
– Mecha White
– Wuchang Edition ($100)
– ZZZ Edition ($130)
– 8K Aimlabs Edition
Compatible with other G7 faceplates (only with cross d-pad)
– Shadow Ember
– Mecha White
– Wuchang Edition ($100)
– ZZZ Edition ($130)
– 8K Aimlabs Edition
Compatible with other G7 faceplates (only with cross d-pad)
– GameSir Mag-Res™ TMR sticks
– Removable top
– Slightly lower tension than 8BitDo Ultimate 2
– Feels excellent
– Removable top
– Slightly lower tension than 8BitDo Ultimate 2
– Feels excellent
– Hall Effect analog triggers
– Micro-switch trigger stops (satisfying mouse click)
– Xbox style Impulse Triggers (trigger vibration motors)
– The mouse click trigger stops here have a shorter travel distance, and they feel lighter
– Micro-switch trigger stops (satisfying mouse click)
– Xbox style Impulse Triggers (trigger vibration motors)
– The mouse click trigger stops here have a shorter travel distance, and they feel lighter
– Mechanical bumpers
– Deeper “thocky” sound
– 1 extra pair of programmable shoulder buttons
– Deeper “thocky” sound
– 1 extra pair of programmable shoulder buttons
– Mechanical micro switch dpad
– 3 styles of dpad included in the box
– Central pivot is kind of loose feeling and there is a significant amount of play out of the box
– Feels unsatisfying
– Accuracy is good and performance is good
– Haven’t had any misinput issues, but the d-pad feels pretty mid due to the pivot wobble.
– 3 styles of dpad included in the box
– Central pivot is kind of loose feeling and there is a significant amount of play out of the box
– Feels unsatisfying
– Accuracy is good and performance is good
– Haven’t had any misinput issues, but the d-pad feels pretty mid due to the pivot wobble.
– Optical Micro Switch ABXY buttons
– Feels tighter, has less play
– feels excellent
– Feels tighter, has less play
– feels excellent
– 2 back buttons
– has a switch to lock these back buttons in place in case you don’t want accidental presses
– easier to accidentally press since they’re lighter and placed right where your finger goes
– Comfortable
– has a switch to lock these back buttons in place in case you don’t want accidental presses
– easier to accidentally press since they’re lighter and placed right where your finger goes
– Comfortable
– 6 axis gyro with mapping function [i.e., you can map gyro to the left or right stick] (PC only)
– 2 asymmetric motors in the handles
– 2 xbox style impulse rumble motors in triggers
– Feels nice and detailed
– 2 xbox style impulse rumble motors in triggers
– Feels nice and detailed
– Trimode: wired, 2.4ghz, bluetooth
– 1000hz in wired and 2.4ghz mode, 250hz in bluetooth mode
– good latency numbers. No qualms in experience
Compatible with xbox, windows, android
– 1000hz in wired and 2.4ghz mode, 250hz in bluetooth mode
– good latency numbers. No qualms in experience
Compatible with xbox, windows, android
– GameSir Nexus PC App
– GameSir mobile app
– Excellent experience. Good amount of customisation.
– GameSir mobile app
– Excellent experience. Good amount of customisation.
– 1200mah
– 8-10 hours
– 8-10 hours
INCLUDED :
– Smart charging dock
– 2 extra dpads
– cable retainer
AVAILABLE SEPARATELY :
– Faceplates
– Custom moulded Carrying case + different height stick caps (bundle)
– Smart charging dock
– 2 extra dpads
– cable retainer
AVAILABLE SEPARATELY :
– Faceplates
– Custom moulded Carrying case + different height stick caps (bundle)
– 3.5mm audio jack
Two variants available :
– $59.99 (the one in this review)
– $69.99 (compatible with nintendo switch)
Charging dock included
– $59.99 (the one in this review)
– $69.99 (compatible with nintendo switch)
Charging dock included
– Weight : 250g
– Nintendo Switch Pro controller shape (boxy, less flared handles)
– Stippled, textured plastic on back of controller for grip. No rubber.
– Slightly smaller size overall
– Feels less ergonomic for my large hands due to boxy shape. It’s still comfortable, but less comfortable compared to the G7 Pro.
– Nintendo Switch Pro controller shape (boxy, less flared handles)
– Stippled, textured plastic on back of controller for grip. No rubber.
– Slightly smaller size overall
– Feels less ergonomic for my large hands due to boxy shape. It’s still comfortable, but less comfortable compared to the G7 Pro.
Available colours :
– Green(AKNES)
– Black
– White
– Purple
– WUCHANG Edition
– Honkai: Star Rail – Evernight Edition
(Note that the special editions come with accessories like custom themed charging dock, etc. They also cost different prices)
– Green(AKNES)
– Black
– White
– Purple
– WUCHANG Edition
– Honkai: Star Rail – Evernight Edition
(Note that the special editions come with accessories like custom themed charging dock, etc. They also cost different prices)
– TMR sticks
– Non-removable top
– Slightly higher tension
– Feels nicer than g7 pro sticks imo
– Non-removable top
– Slightly higher tension
– Feels nicer than g7 pro sticks imo
– Hall Effect analog triggers
– Micro-Switch trigger stops
– No trigger vibrations
– The mouse click trigger stops here have a little more pre-travel; they feel more substantial, and these have a slightly better feedback and bounce
– Micro-Switch trigger stops
– No trigger vibrations
– The mouse click trigger stops here have a little more pre-travel; they feel more substantial, and these have a slightly better feedback and bounce
– Mechanical bumpers
– Lighter, “clacky” sound
– 1 extra paid of programmable shoulder buttons
– Lighter, “clacky” sound
– 1 extra paid of programmable shoulder buttons
– Tactile dpad
– No extra d-pad included in the box
– Central pivot is great and there is minimal unwanted wobble or side to side play
– Feels excellent
– Good accuracy, and performance is good.
– I’ve had some accidental diagonal inputs when I try to press a diagonal directly, instead of rolling to the diagonal from the central pivot. I got used to this within a day and haven’t had any misinputs since then.
– No extra d-pad included in the box
– Central pivot is great and there is minimal unwanted wobble or side to side play
– Feels excellent
– Good accuracy, and performance is good.
– I’ve had some accidental diagonal inputs when I try to press a diagonal directly, instead of rolling to the diagonal from the central pivot. I got used to this within a day and haven’t had any misinputs since then.
– Membrane ABXY buttons
– One of the best Membrane dome buttons I’ve used.
– Feels great, minimal play
– One of the best Membrane dome buttons I’ve used.
– Feels great, minimal play
– 2 back buttons
– no lock switch
– Not easy to accidentally press
– Comfortable position and feel
– no lock switch
– Not easy to accidentally press
– Comfortable position and feel
– 6 axis gyro with mapping function. Works on multiple platforms
– 2 asymmetric motors in the handles
– No impulse triggers (trigger vibration)
– Feels nice, hefty, and detailed
– No impulse triggers (trigger vibration)
– Feels nice, hefty, and detailed
– Trimode: wired, 2.4ghz, bluetooth
– 1000hz in wired and 2.4ghz mode, 125hz in bluetooth mode
– good latency numbers. No qualms in experience
Compatible with windows, android, iOS
– Bluetooth variant is also compatible with Switch and Switch 2
– 1000hz in wired and 2.4ghz mode, 125hz in bluetooth mode
– good latency numbers. No qualms in experience
Compatible with windows, android, iOS
– Bluetooth variant is also compatible with Switch and Switch 2
– 8BitDo Ultimate software on PC
– No mobile app
– Great experience. Slightly less customizable, but still more than sufficient
– No mobile app
– Great experience. Slightly less customizable, but still more than sufficient
– 1000mah
– 20+ hours with RGB and Vibration disabled
– 7-8 hours with RGB and Vibration enabled
– 20+ hours with RGB and Vibration disabled
– 7-8 hours with RGB and Vibration enabled
INCLUDED :
– Smart charging dock
(yeah there’s not much out there for this controller)
– Smart charging dock
(yeah there’s not much out there for this controller)
– no audio jack
– RGB rings around the sticks, somewhat customizable with multiple pre-made animations and reactive animations
– RGB rings around the sticks, somewhat customizable with multiple pre-made animations and reactive animations
Which one should YOU pick?…
The Ultimate 2 and the G7 Pro are both quite competent controllers. The choice comes down to your preference, and maybe the platforms that you play on.
Go with the GameSir G7 Pro if:
- You want really quick button actuation with clicky, optical micro-switches.
- You play on Xbox and maybe also on PC.
- You want the immersion of impulse trigger vibration.
- You prefer a more modern feeling controller.
Go with the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 if:
- You prefer a traditional, high-quality membrane feel.
- You prioritize a superior D-pad for retro or fighting games.
- You don’t wanna spend an extra $20 for the G7 Pro.
- You like the boxier shape of the 8bitdo ultimate 2.
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