• Brand Name: GameSir
• Legal Name: Guangzhou Xiaoji Kuaipao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
• Founded: 2013
• Founder: Yao Ma
• Headquarters: Guangzhou
• Industry: Gaming peripherals and software
• Products: Game controllers, mobile gaming accessories, controller software, gaming peripherals
• Official Website: GameSir2

GameSir was founded on 11 April 2013 by Yao Ma in Guangzhou, China. The company’s original vision centred on the rapidly growing mobile gaming market, anticipating that smartphones would become a significant gaming platform.

Its first product was the GameSir G1, a mobile gaming controller released alongside the Happy Chick Emulator, an Android and iOS gaming platform. As mobile gaming expanded globally, GameSir broadened its product lineup to include controllers for PC and consoles.3

Major milestones

2013

• Company founded
• Released the GameSir G1 controller
• Happy Chick Emulator launched

2016–2017

• Expanded into North America
• Opened a global marketing centre in Los Angeles
• Partnered with Tencent
• GameSir G3 received “Best Tech Products of CES 2017”

2019

• Released the G6 mobile controller
• Entered drone accessories with the T1d controller for DJI Tello
• Introduced the F4 mobile trigger accessory
• Released the first X2 mobile controller

2021

• Released the X2 Bluetooth controller
• Introduced officially licensed Xbox products including the X2 Pro and G7

2023

• Celebrated its 10th anniversary
• Introduced a new corporate identity and the slogan “Just in Game”

2024

• The G7 SE became one of Amazon’s top-selling Xbox accessories
• Released the G8 Galileo, which received significant recognition in the mobile gaming controller market4

GameSir’s product lineup includes:

Console controllers

Designed for:

• Xbox Series X|S
• Xbox One
• Windows PC

Popular series include:

• G7
• G7 SE
• G7 Pro
• Kaleid
• T7

Many models feature:

• Hall Effect or TMR thumbsticks
• Mechanical face buttons
• Remappable back buttons
• Trigger locks
• RGB lighting (selected models)
• 1000 Hz polling on supported platforms5

Mobile controllers

GameSir is particularly recognised for smartphone gaming accessories.

Popular products include:

• X2
• X2 Bluetooth
• X2 Pro
• X3 Type-C
• G8 Galileo

These controllers support Android and, in many cases, iPhone models with USB-C, making them suitable for cloud gaming and remote play services.6

Other accessories

GameSir has also produced:

• Gaming keypads
• Mobile triggers
• Charging docks
• Controller software
• Drone controllers (such as the T1d for DJI Tello)7

GameSir emphasises technologies aimed at improving controller durability and responsiveness, including:

• Hall Effect thumbsticks to reduce stick drift
• TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) sticks for greater precision
• Mechanical microswitch buttons
• Hall Effect triggers
• Gyroscope support
• Motion controls
• Low-latency wired and wireless connectivity
• Bluetooth, USB-C and 2.4 GHz wireless support
• Custom button mapping and profile storage through companion software8

GameSir develops companion software that allows users to customise controller settings, including:

• Button remapping
• Stick dead zones
• Trigger sensitivity
• Polling rate
• Vibration intensity
• Firmware updates
• Custom controller profiles

The company has also released the GameSir Connect software for newer controllers, simplifying updates and configuration.9

GameSir has collaborated with several major companies and organisations, including:

• Microsoft (officially licensed Xbox products)
• Apple
• NVIDIA
• DJI
• Tencent
• NetEase
• Gameloft

The brand has also worked with esports organisations and game publishers to create licensed accessories and themed products.10

GameSir states that its mission is to create gaming hardware that combines innovation, accessibility and reliable performance. The company’s current slogan is:

“Just in Game.”

According to the company, it aims to provide gaming hardware, software and services that help players enjoy gaming across multiple platforms while continuing to innovate in controller technology.11

GameSir has built a strong reputation in the gaming community by offering controllers with premium features—such as Hall Effect sticks, high polling rates and extensive customisation—at prices generally lower than many first-party or premium competitors. Reviewers frequently cite the G7 series and G8 Galileo among the brand’s standout products.

• G1
• G3
• G6
• G7
• G7 SE
• G7 Pro
• Kaleid
• Tarantula Pro
• Cyclone 2
• Nova
• Nova Lite
• X2
• X2 Bluetooth
• X2 Pro
• X3 Type-C
• G8 Galileo12

• 8BitDo
• Razer
• PowerA
• SCUF Gaming
• Microsoft

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