GameSir G7 SE Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & Windows 10/11, Plug and Play Gaming Gamepad with Hall Effect Joysticks/Hall Trigger, 3.5mm Audio JackCarbonfree Certified

Excellent controller! My new favorite controller with my Xbox Series X. Read on as I compare this controller to others I've had and also how to successfully extend the cord length.Playing FPS games, I've gone through 3 official Microsoft Xbox controllers. Each developing stick drift after less than 6 months. I didn't really like the official controllers and I started using PowerA Spectra Infinity wired controllers. I liked the PowerA controllers better as I could set a shorter distance on depressing the two rear trigger buttons and also the inclusion of the custom programmable buttons on the back of the controller. However, I went through a few of these controllers too as they also developed stick drift after a number of months. The PowerA controllers have an app so I could try and calibrate the worn out sticks. This was only a temporary fix as it would decrease responsiveness of the sticks and they would eventually drift further.I've now bought this GameSir G7 SE Wired Controller. It is GREAT! Right out of the box the sticks have no drift. Excellent responsiveness and control. It has the two programmable back buttons and through the GameSir Nexus app, on my Xbox, I was able to set the rear triggers to be hair triggers.Everything is good, EXCEPT I needed more cable length. With my old PowerA controllers I was using a 9.8 feet USB 3.0 extension cable with no problem. That same cable extension would NOT work with my new GameSir G7 SE plugged into it.This led to experimentation. I had a 3.3 feet USB 2.0 extension cable and it worked fine plugging it into the Series X and then plugging the GameSir G7 SE's cable into that USB extension. However connecting two 3.3 feet USB 2.0 extension cables together and then the GameSir G7 SE cable did NOT work. I had a single 6.5 feet USB 2.0 extension cable that I tried. Also did NOT work.Here comes the interesting part: ADDING A NON-POWERED USB HUBAdding a non-powered USB hub allowed me to use longer extension cables with this controller. So my current setup is: Xbox Series X > non-powered USB hub > 6.5 feet USB 2.0 extension cable > GameSir G7 SE Controller cable > Controller.I was also able to get the longer 9.8 feet USB 3.0 extension cable to work, but it needed to be in the following order: Xbox Series X > 9.8 feet USB 3.0 cable extension > non-powered USB hub > GameSir G7 SE Controller cable > Controller.All seems to work well with the extension cables, including with a wired headset being plugged into the GameSir G7 SE controller.USB extension cables I've tested:Amazon Basics USB-A 2.0 Extension Cable, 3.3 feet = Works without needing a USB hub.2x Amazon Basics USB-A 2.0 Extension Cables connected together, (3.3 feet each, 6.6 feet connected together) = Works, but needs a USB hub before or after the extension cables.Amazon Basics USB-A 2.0 Extension Cable, 6.5 feet = Works, but needs a USB hub before or after the extension cable.Amazon Basics USB-A 3.0 Extension Cable, 9.8 feet = Works, but needs a USB hub AFTER the extension cable. (Xbox > Extension Cable > USB Hub > GameSir G7 SE cable > controller)USB Hubs tested and working:Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub, Ultra-Slim Data USB Hub with 2 ft Extended Cable, Model: AK-A7516012 (A7516)Insignia USB 2.0 4-Port Hub, Model: NS-PCH5420An old "Xtreme Tech" USB 2.0 Hub from Five BelowMy guess is other non-powered USB hubs may work too.If this controller keeps working as well as it does now, and lasts longer than 6 months, I'm going to be very pleased!

I had an Elite Series 2 controller that I loved and used for a while—until my 2-year-old got ahold of it and broke it. I was looking for a cheaper alternative that had paddles (since I’m used to them) and no stick drift, but I didn’t want to spend top dollar again since I don’t game as much anymore.After some research, I found this GameSir controller and figured I’d give it a try. I’ll be honest—I wasn’t super hopeful at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. It feels light, but the buttons are sturdy, and I haven’t had any stick drift issues so far.Eventually, the wire gave me trouble (possibly from rolling it up frequently), but I reached out to GameSir support and they sent me a replacement cable within a few days. Works like new again.If you’re looking for a solid, affordable alternative to the Elite with back buttons and reliable performance, I’d definitely recommend this one.

My son has been using the GameSir G7 SE for a few weeks now, and it’s seriously impressive for under $50. The hall effect joysticks are super smooth and accurate, with zero drift. It feels solid in hand, and the textured grips are a nice touch. Plug-and-play was effortless on both Xbox and Windows 11. The 3.5mm jack works great for my headset too. Highly recommend if you want a quality wired controller without breaking the bank!

It has worked reliably for a year and a half and still working, with several hours of gaming most days. I have gone through a lot of gamepads, but this one still doesn't have stuck triggers or buttons yet! In fact, I bought a 2nd one at the same time as this because the 2nd one had mechanical feel clicky buttons, but it got a stuck trigger after a few months and I had to switch back to this one.As I mentioned, the buttons aren't clicky enough for my preferences. They are soft and mushy when pressed (membrane buttons), unlike the mechanical button feel of the other gamepad I had.The menu button is strangley placed - too high up to reach comfortably with my thumb, I'm always struggling to naturally locate it while playing.The usb-c plug stays in place securely. I haven't used the mic input, but it has that if you need it. I started using it on my previous Windows 10 PC, and now am using it on my new Windows 11 PC and it was plug & play on both, no setup required.