GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC Review
Summary: Not just a great controller but a great chance to express yourself with customisation options to suit your needs.
5
Custom Control
PC gaming has long been thought of as the domain of keyboard and mouse, and while that still holds true for a lot of gaming… it’s nice to have the option to use a controller, and the range of options these days is bound to suit every taste. In the case of GameSir, their G7 Pro 8K – Aimlabs Edition controller might just tick all the boxes.
So to start with, let’s look at the stated specs:
- Working Platform: PC
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4G wireless and USB-C wired
- Sticks: GameSir Mag-Res™ TMR Sticks Gen-2
- Triggers: Hall Effect analog triggers with Micro Switch trigger stops
- ABXY: Optical Micro Switch
- D-pad: Mechanical Micro Switch
- Rumble Motors: Dual asymmetric motors in the grips, with instant start-stop circuit
- Macro Buttons: Four (R4/L4 back button and R5/L5 mini bumper)
- Back Button Latches: Yes
- 3.5mm Audio Jack: Yes, supported on both wired & 2.4G wireless
- Motion Control: Yes, 6-axis gyroscope
- Turbo: Yes, adjustable in three levels: 10Hz/20Hz/30Hz
- Battery: 1200mAh
- Charging Station: Included
- Customization Software: GameSir Connect
- Faceplate: Three-piece magnetic, swappable design, supporting customizable setups
- Product Size: 152*103*58mm/5.98*4.06*2.28in
- Net Weight: 392g/0.86lbs
Straight out of the box, it’s a lovely‑looking controller. I like the turquoise grips and accents; the gold is a nice contrast, and if you aren’t so keen on the way it looks… there are customization options. The box comes with some replacement options for the control sticks, and the whole thing is clearly designed with customization in mind, so if you have access to a 3D printer I suspect you could really make it as unique as you like.
The grips feel particularly nice… there’s enough texture there to feel like they aren’t going to escape your hand any time soon, and the rubbery material on the bottom helps to make it feel even more secure. My main interest in the controller is for games like Mortal Kombat, so mostly directional control and a handful of buttons for block and defence… but if you have a greater need for buttons for whatever your chosen use is… you are in luck, as the G7 Pro 8K has your standard faceplate buttons, bumper buttons, shoulder buttons and back buttons.
I always appreciate when wireless items have an option for wired use and the G7 Pro 8K is no exception. If for some reason you want to use it wired, you absolutely can, not only that but the supplied cable is a decent length (I believe a smidge short of 2m. The extra benefit to such a long cable is if you want to use the G7 Pro 8K in wireless mode… you can simply connect the cable to the charging stand and connect the wireless dongle to the stand (there’s a clever storage space under it that also has a USB port that you can plug the dongle into). The benefit here is while using the controller you don’t have to find a spare slot for the wireless dongle and when you are done playing, you can simply put the controller on the stand and it will begin charging… super convenient and very clever.
Final Thoughts
It has been a while since I used a controller, and the last one I used (not including the retro NES‑style USB controller I have) had only about four or maybe six buttons (it’s been so long I don’t remember). So to not only have plenty of buttons to choose from, but a comfortable design with a grip that makes it feel secure in my hand, along with the knowledge that if in the future I want to shift the aesthetics around a bit, I can… the G7 Pro 8K is a real gem.
If you are looking for a controller, the G7 Pro 8K gives you a lot of flexibility to play your way and to do so with the option to style your controller to suit your taste. Definitely worth considering for your gaming needs!
About the Author
Chris O'Connor Father of four, husband of one and all round oddity. Gaming at home since about 1982 with a Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Moving on to the more traditional PC genre in the years that followed with the classic Jump Joe and Alley Cat. CGA, EGA, VGA and beyond PC's have been central to my gaming but I've also enjoyed consoles and hand helds along the way (who remembers the Atari Lynx?). Would have been actor/film maker, jack of many trades master of none.
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