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 Jack

I've spent hundreds, if not a thousand or so, of dollars on controllers over the years in my search for the perfect one. I thought I found it with the original Xbox Elite controller, which I sold off when the white version was released. For a year, that controller was my weapon of choice until the left joystick started to drift. I had it shipped off, hoping it could be fixed, but it was even worse when it was returned. Since then, I have had the worst luck with Elite controllers that either had drift right out of the box or buttons that needed to be pressed dead-center in order to work.Eventually, I gave up on the Elite controller and put gamepads from various other companies to the test. I bought a PowerA controller and several Razers. Buying extended warranties became a habit -- I normally don't purchase them, but controllers have limited 90-day to one-year warranties that don't cover enough of a controller's lifespan.Part of the problem is that modern-day controllers use potentiometers to determine how far or fast you move your joystick. Over time, the friction from components sliding over and under each other wears out until the tension holding your joystick at the zero-point becomes imbalanced. That causes stick drift -- your joystick is pushed or pulled away from the center.Hall effect sensors, which use magnets to detect the position of joysticks and triggers, will never drift -- in theory. Because the parts don't rub against each other, Hall effect sensors last a lot longer than your average gamepad that will eventually succumb to drift. I've used the GameSir G7 SE Wired Controller for a few weeks now, and it's been a great controller at a lower price-point than Microsoft's own standard controller. The controller has a build quality that feels similar to the standard controller with a sturdy plastic shell that doesn't feel cheap. The triggers were a little too sensitive out of the box, but after tuning them with the app and getting used to how much further they seem to stick out -- they're a little more pronounced, like upside down claws -- I haven't had any issues with them. The buttons feel fine without any mushiness or dead spots, and the sticks actually seem to be more accurate even with small nudges because you're not fighting the friction of the potentiometer.There are some features to the controller, like the buttons in the back, an app that lets you change a few settings, and some on-the-fly key presses you can do to change configurations that lift the value of the controller at its current price. I wish there were physical trigger locks, though the app allows for hair-trigger presses. I would advise that you immediately download and use the app before you game in order to calibrate the controller and set it up to your liking.

Few things in life are perfect. This comes close. I bought it for the Hall effect sticks, and the 10 foot cord, perfect for me to couch-play. What I didn't know is that it would feel better in my hands, and have better haptics and triggers than my old Xbox One pad. It also just feels sturdy and quality built. I've had it less than a week, but I predict I'll still be happy with it three years from now. My only minor ding is that start and menu buttons are higher on the face than most controllers, but that's not critical, and my thumbs are already adjusting.For a corded, affordable, quality controller I recc this enthusiastically.

I'm 55 hours in to Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Final Mix and the controller is working fantastic on PC (always plugged in).The controller has comfortable heft/weight (it feels like a high quality, well-built product), the texturing is grippy and pleasant, control sticks have no drift, triggers and buttons are all super responsive and nothing sticks. Charging/connecting cable is of high quality so far as I can see - durable, shielding looks good, and it's plenty long for my uses.I bought this controller to replace an old Logitech Playstation-style controller that had sticking shoulder buttons and tacky control sticks (it was also uncomfortable to use, possibly too small for my hands? - my pointer fingers always hurt after using it for extended session). I greatly prefer the position of the d-pad and the GameSir is just a much better built controller overall. I'm quite happy so far - this is a very short-term use review though, so take with a grain of salt. We'll see how it's functioning in a year.Reviews had me slightly worried - but I'm quite happy with mine thus far. Great controller for PC. I can't comment beyond that - haven't tried it yet on my Xbox Series X/don't intend to use it on console.

The controller works well. 4 of 5. The back and start buttons are placed a bit higher than an official Xbox controller. Also, the overall shape of the controller is different from official; the back of this controller seems less ergonomic than official. Bought for hall effect joysticks; my official controllers usually fail from stick drift. No drift, so far. Only have had controller for 2.5 months.The included USB power cable is terrible. 0 of 5. It failed within 3 months. Also the input for the power cable in the controller is small, requiring me to cut off the rubber coating from another, higher quality USB power cable to fit.