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I've spent 25 hours with this 8K-polling games controller: it's been great for Arc Raiders, not so great for my PC

The GameSir G7 Pro 8K increases the polling on a top-rated controller, and while the price increase is minimal, the controller's still not for everyone.

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I tried an 8,000Hz polling controller so you don't have to, but depending on the games you play, you might want to

The new GameSir G7 Pro's 8K polling rate is on the cutting edge of the controller market, but is it going to be worth upgrading to for the majority of players?

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It's Sugar Whirl vs Lavender Dusk: GameSir and 8BitDo go head-to-head with colorful new Xbox controllers - but which is right for you?

Two of the biggest third-party controller brands have launched near-identical gamepads for Xbox, but which is going to be right for you?

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The Elite Series 2 set the bar for years of controller design, but the leaked "Elite Series 3" just looks like more of the same - here's what I'm hoping is under the hood

The Elite Series 3 controller may have leaked online. Here's a list of features and must-haves for the new gamepad if Microsoft wants it to stand out.

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The GameSir G8+ MFi fixed basically every complaint I had with the original

The GameSir G8+ MFi is a USB-C mobile controller with official Apple certification, Hall effect thumbsticks and triggers, swappable components, and vibration motors.

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I've been gaming on my phone with the GameSir G8 Galileo, and it's the closest I've come to replacing my console

The GameSir G8 Galileo is a wired USB-C mobile controller with full-size grips, Hall effect joysticks and triggers, and a pair of programmable back buttons.

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I love the Nintendo Switch 2 but I’m not a big fan of the Joy-Cons — here are the controllers I recommend instead

I review Switch 2 controllers for a living and I've handpicked my top-rated gamepads to take your handheld and docked gaming to the next level.

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GameSir G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition review

Would you pay $10 more for higher polling?

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I can finally turn my MacBook Pro into a gaming laptop (sort of) — GameHub just fixed my Mac’s biggest weakness in minutes

I turned my MacBook Pro into a gaming laptop with GameHub. See the M5 performance benchmarks, the Wine/Proton tech, and the privacy red flags you need to know.

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It all makes sense: GameSir's bizarrely discontinued TMR controller is being resurrected as an officially licensed Xbox peripheral, but a new 8K polling model is perfect for PC players

GameSir has announced the Tarantula Pro Series, which brings back one of my favorite products from this controller maker.

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The GameSir X5s is a solid budget mobile controller you can also use with the Nintendo Switch 2

The GameSir X5s is a surprisingly capable budget option in the mobile controller market.

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"One stick movement = 10 pushups" - GameSir teases a controller with four back buttons and up to 40kgs of adjustable stick tension for April Fools, but its commitment to the bit is puzzling me

GameSir's April Fools' joke is being sold pretty hard, so it makes me wonder if it's actually teasing something.

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I've finally completed my quest to transform my Samsung Galaxy XR into a bona fide Steam Frame, and it only took one free app to do it

Playing Steam games on a Galaxy XR is dead simple, and it's all thanks to Valve's FEX project and GameSir's latest app.

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The GameSir G7 Pro is one of the brand’s most customizable models yet, and it’s fantastic

The GameSir G7 Pro is a highly customizable controller for Xbox and PC, and it’s one of the brand’s best to date.

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Need a new controller? GameSir's G7 Pro is the best-looking controller I used yet, and it has hall effect triggers, optical switches, and TMR joysticks that are a joy to use

GameSir's G7 Pro is a great controller in its own right, and with the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Edition, the brand is taking things to new heights.

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Someone put a force feedback wheel on an RC-style controller, and with GameSir's Swift Drive on the way, I hope this sim racing trend continues in 2026

A YouTuber has successfully put a force feedback wheel on an RC-style controller, and after GameSir showed Direct Drive gamepads are possible, I want more.

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GameSir’s G7 Pro ZZZ Edition might be the coolest Xbox controller collab yet

The G7 Pro ZZZ Edition is more than an anime reskin. It’s a wireless Xbox powerhouse with TMR sticks and clicky optical switches that may justify the price.

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Don’t Google the "Pocket Taco" while at work — but you need to check it out if you love retro gaming

GameSir’s new Pocket Taco controller targets retro fans with a clever vertical layout, though its name steals a bit of the spotlight.

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GameSir is going all in on the G7 Pro controller with a new carry case, Zenless Zone Zero tie-in, and an upcoming 8K model to rival Razer

GameSir has issued multiple updates to the GameSir G7 Pro controller, including a new carry case, a ZZZ special edition, and an upcoming Aimlabs 8K model.

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Forget the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller: the $79 GameSir G7 Pro is cheaper and packs more pro features

The GameSir G7 Pro is a powerful Xbox controller featuring TMR thumbsticks and Hall Effect triggers that contribute to solid gaming performance.

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5 best phone accessories of CES 2026 — from the practical to the weird

Loads of exciting smartphone accessories were announced at CES 2026, and these are the very best of them.

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I tried a racing controller with a steering wheel stuck to it — and it’s pretty awesome

The GameSir Swift Drive controller is a racing peripheral featuring a small, motorized steering wheel at its center. This could be the ideal peripheral for those who don't want to buy a giant (and expensive) racing wheel.

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GamesRadar+'s best of CES 2026: all the gaming gadgets you need to know about this year

CES 2026 is just about wrapping up, so here are the ten best gaming gadgets on the showfloor this year.

It seems everyone wants to turn your phone into a Game Boy – now it's GameSir's turn

GameSir is also about to enter the smartphone retro gaming scene with the Pocket Taco

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CES 2026 day 3: the 11 best gadgets we've seen today, from IKEA smart lights to the Motorola Razr Fold

The news, announcements, and discoveries from CES 2026 are continuing – here are our picks from Day 3.

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