Gamesir G7 SE Controller Review: Hole Effect

Gamesir may not be It’s a common name for technology, but when I was working on an update Our Favorite Xbox AccessoriesI kept watching it pop up. People wanted to recommend budget-friendly controllers from relatively unknown brands.

It’s not difficult to see the charm. It offers a hole effect sensor, a polling rate of 1,000 Hz, and two rear bumpers. All of these are less than first-party controllers. catch? Available only for wired versions. I think that most PC gamers are happy to live with, but it may not be so appealing if you’re planning on sitting in front of the TV.

If that’s not the contract breaker, you’ll find that the G7 SE is nothing more than a ticket to an occasional controller game with plenty of customization options, the latest technology and a very wallet-friendly price range. If you’re looking New controller And there’s a budget, this could be one.

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Sticks and buttons

Hole effect sticks have become a huge hit recently, and have slowly replaced classic membrane joysticks over the last few years. They wear over time and can create scary stick drifts, but magnetic Hall effect sensors need to have a much longer lifespan, more accurate measurements, and customizable options. There are great articles explaining their advantages If you want to know more. The trade-off is that it’s not usually the case with the G7 SE!

Hole effect sticks mostly feel like regular joysticks. They have a sniff centre-ring action with light recoil and glide very smoothly, especially around the outer edge. They require a bit more heavy press for the button effect, but at least prevent them from accidentally hitting them.

Photo: Brad Bourg