1. CONNECT

2. VOLUME CONTROL

1. Hold the M button + D-pad’s Up/Down to Increase/Decrease the Master Volume. (10 levels in total

*There will be a beep when adjusting to the maximum/minimum level.

2. Hold the M button + D-pad’s Left/Right to Increase game volume while Decreasing voice chat volume/Decrease game volume while Increasing voice chat volume.

*There will be a beep when adjusting to the maximum/middle/minimum level.

3. Microphone Mute Function: When your headphone/earphone is plugged in, tap the Microphone Mute button, the indicator will become solid red and the Microphone Mute function will be On. Tap again the Microphone Mute button, the indicator will go out and the Microphone Mute function will be Off (Default).

3. BACK BUTTONS SETTINGS

1. Set R4/L4 button value: Hold the M+R4/L4 buttons simultaneously for 3s. When the indicator blinks slowly, tap the button you want to map to R4/L4. The indicator turns solid to indicate L4/R4 button value is set.

2. Cancel R4/L4 button value: Hold the M+R4/L4 buttons simultaneously for 3s. When the indicator blinks slowly, tap R4/L4 button. The indicator turns solid to indicate L4/R4 button value is canceled.

4. JOYSTICKS & TRIGGERS CALIBRATION

1. Hold the View + Menu + Xbox buttons until the USB-C cable is inserted into the PC’s USB port. The indicator will slowly blink white.

2. Ensure that LT & RT and the left & right joysticks are not touched. Then Press the A button. The indicator will go out.

3. Press LT & RT to their maximum travel. Rotate the joysticks at their maximum angles 3 times. Press the A button. The indicator becomes solid white to indicate the calibration is over.

4. After the calibration is over, it’s required to unplug and re-plug the controller before use.

5. CUSTOMIZATION VIA “GAMESIR NEXUS” SOFTWARE

Download “GameSir Nexus” software at Microsoft Store on Xbox/PC

Use the “GameSir Nexus” software to upgrade firmware and create 3 custom profiles. The profile includes button mapping, joystick & trigger zone adjustment, vibration level control, etc.

*If the R4/L4 button value set in the software is different from the manual setting, the latest setting shall prevail, and the former will be directly overwritten.

FAQ

1. What platforms does it support?

It supports Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10/11.

2. Is it wired or wireless?

Wired, with 3m detachable USB-C cable.

3. What are the special features of the sticks?

The Hall Effect sticks use non-contact magnetic sensors to ensure the sticks never wear down in their lifetime, preventing stick drift. The anti-friction glide rings also provide super-smooth stick control.

4. Does it have analog triggers?

Yes, Hall Effect analog triggers with GameSir precision-tuned tech, with 100% Response Area and best-in-class consistent smoothness. There’s also a quick switch to hair-trigger mode by holding M+LT/RT until the controller vibrates, perfect for FPS and action games.

5. What are the 2 quick latches for?

It’s used to enable or disable back buttons by toggling them to ON/OFF.

6. How many rumble motors are in the G7?

4, 2 in the grips, and 2 behind the triggers.

7. What can I set up with GameSir Nexus software?

You can create 3 controller profiles by mapping buttons, tweaking the D-pad diagonal, fine-tuning sticks & triggers, and configuring vibration. Especially, for the sticks, you can set 0 dead zones and switch between Default and our exclusive “Raw” mode. For the triggers, you can set impulse triggers for all games.

8. Can I switch controller profiles?

Yes, you can use simple button combinations to switch them.

Press the M + A/B/X/Y buttons in sequence to switch to the corresponding profile.

M + Y = Default    M + B = Profile 1

M + A = Profile 2   M + X = Profile 3

9. How to control the volume when wearing a 3.5mm headset?

*It’s for adjusting your headset’s volume. You need to plug in your headset for volume control.

Control Master Volume: 

• Hold the M button+ D-pad Up/Down to Increase/Decrease the Master Volume. (10 levels in total)

*There will be a beep when adjusting to the maximum/minimum level.

Control Voice Chat Volume:

• Hold the M button + D-pad’s Left/Right to Increase game volume while Decreasing voice chat volume/Decrease game volume while Increasing voice chat volume.

*There will be a beep when adjusting to the maximum/middle/minimum level.

10. What’s the difference between G7 SE and G7?