How to Use the GameSir G7 HE

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How to Use the GameSir G7 HE

Basically, the G7 SE, but with micro-switch facebuttons.

Product Overview

Key Features

  • • Anti-drift Hall Effect sticks
  • • Precision-tuned Hall Effect analog triggers
  • • Two lockable back buttons
  • • Fully software-customizable

Tech Specs

  • • Working Platform: XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, Windows 10/11, Android
  • • Connection: USB-C Wired
  • • Weight: 221 g
  • • Supported Software: GameSir Nexus app

System Requirements

XBOX

XBOX One, XBOX Series X|S Wired

Windows

Windows 10/11 Wired

Getting Started

Controller Layout

1Connect the Device

Wired Connection

Plug the detachable USB-C cable into the controller, connect the other end to your XBOX or PC.

Short press the Home button to power on. The white indicator light will remain solid when connected.

2Switch Modes

Hold XBOX Button + Share Button to switch input modes

3Stick & Trigger Calibration

  1. Hold the View + Menu + XBOX buttons until the USB-C cable is inserted into the PC's USB port, then the indicator will slowly blink white.

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

  3. Press LT & RT to their maximum travel. Rotate the sticks at their maximum angles for 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 using.

4Controller Reset

If the controller encounters issues such as being unable to power on or off properly, you can Hold View Button + Menu Button + M Button till the logo Button blink, then hold XBOX Button 3 seconds. This action will reset the profile and all the settings of the controller.

Advanced Tutorials

Extra Button Mapping

The G7 SE features two extra lockable back buttons (R4/L4), allowing you to customize your controls.

Profile Switch

  1. M + Y = Default Profile
  2. M + B = Profile 1
  3. M + A = Profile 2
  4. M + X = Profile 3

Enable / Disable Hair Trigger Mode

Hold the M + LT / RT for 2s

Hair Trigger Mode

Volume Adjustment

Adjust Master Volume

Hold the M button + D-pad Up/Down (10 levels in total)

Note: You'll hear a beep when reaching the maximum or minimum level.

Adjust Game/Voice Balance

Hold the M button + D-pad Left/Right

Left: increase game volume, decrease voice volume. Right: Decrease game volume, increase voice volume.

Note: You'll hear a beep when reaching the maximum, middle, or minimum level.

Mute Function

Press the Mute button to turn on the mic mute function (indicator turns red). Press it again to turn it off (indicator turns off).

Note: When the Mute function is turned on, hold the Mute button to temporarily turn it off. Release the Mute button to turn it back on.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What platforms does it support?

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

2.Is it a wired or wireless?

Wired, with 3m detachable USB-C cable.

3.What are the special features of the sticks?

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

4. Are the face buttons micro switches?

Yes, the micro switch design ensures a lifespan of 3 million presses, with each press delivering clicky feedback.

5. How many rumble motors are in the G7 HE?

There are 4 rumble motors in total, one in each grip and trigger.

6. What are the special features of the sticks?

The algorithm-optimized sticks have 0 Fluctuation, 0 Deviation, and 0 Circularity error. You can easily set a 0 dead zone and switch between Default and the exclusive “Raw” mode via the elite GameSir Nexus software. The anti-friction glide rings also provide super-smooth stick control.

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

You can create 3 controller profiles by mapping buttons, fine-tuning sticks & triggers, configuring vibration, and more. Specifically for the sticks, you can set no dead zone 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.

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.

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. bd35b439-49d6-424c-b3b8-7e8a7daa68ba.png

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

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Frequently Asked Product Usage Questions

Can i buy replacement part?

We do not sell separate spare parts such as controller internal components, replacement buttons, USB ports, standalone receivers, or other internal repair parts. All original bundled accessories included with controllers are not available for individual purchase.

These accessories are manufactured to be used with the controller and are not sold separately.

Currently, the only items sold separately are:

1.Universal data cable,

2.Faceplate for the G7 series, Faceplate for Supernova, Carrying case for the G7 Pro,

3.Detachable Joystick Caps For G7 Pro & Cyclone 2

4.Anti-friction rings,

5.Thumb grip caps,

6.Charger for nova/nova 2 lite, Charger for cyclone 2，Cooler for X5 Lite ,Dongle for nova(Not for nova 1/2 lite)

7.Dongle compatible with the following controllers: Nova (HD), SuperNova, T3S, Tarantula, Cyclone, Cyclone Pro, X5s, G8+.(It Will not work with Cyclone 2, T4, T4 Pro, T4 Pro SE, G7 Pro, Nova Lite, and Nova Lite 2.)

You can view our separately sold accessories here: https://gamesir.com/collections/gamesir-accessories

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