The basic question every new gamepad has to answer is: why would I not just use an Xbox controller? GameSir has many convincing ripostes with its new "pro" offering. For one, it's cheap by pro controller standards at only $80, and only slightly pricier than the vanilla Xbox offering. It feels near weapon-like in the hand, has three D-pad configs, removable faceplates, four extra buttons, rumble, and TMR analog sticks. In all honesty, the G7 Pro is the best proof I've seen yet that there's no good reason for PC gamers to buy an Xbox controller in 2025, while also proving that pro functionality is no longer the exclusive province of luxury $200+ affairs.
Fair enough if you haven't heard of TMR before, because currently the zeitgeist tech in analog sticks is Hall effect. First seen in 1990s Sega controllers, Hall effect has been rediscovered of late due to its reputed immunity to stick drift, and can be found in budget and pro controllers alike (though not from the likes of Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo).
