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Windows 10/11 Bluetooth, Wireless Dongle, Wired
Android 8.0 or above Bluetooth
Switch/Switch 2 Bluetooth, Wireless Dongle, Wired
| Indicator | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Slow Blink | [Reconnection Status] 1. When in reconnection status, the controller can only beconnected to the last paired device in the current mode. 2. To forcibly switch to pairing mode, press and hold theScreenshot and Home buttons for 3 seconds. |
| Fast Blink | [Pairing Status] 1. The controller is in pairing mode and can be discovered bydevices. 2.Once paired with a device in the current mode, the controllerwill automatically enter reconnection status each time itpowers on. |
| Steady | [Connected Status] 1. To power off the controller, press and hold the Home buttonfor 5 seconds. |
| Description | Operation |
|---|---|
| Power on | Short press Home Button or combination buttons (A/B/X/Y + Home) |
| Manual Power Off | Press Home Button for 5 seconds |
| Auto Power Off | No activity: 10 minutes Not connected in pairing mode: 1 minute Not connected in reconnection mode: 3 minutes |
| Charging | When the controller is charging while powered off, the Home indicator breathes with different colors to indicate the charging progress, divided into five intervals: Red (0%-25%), Orange(25%-50%), Yellow(50%-75%), Green(75%-90%), and a 2-second green-off(90%-100%). |
| Low Battery Warning | When the controller’s battery level is below 10%, the Home indicator flashes orange twice per second. |
| description | Operations |
|---|---|
| Power On | Short Press Home button or combination buttons(A/B/x/Y+Home) |
| Manual Power Off | Press Home Button for 5 seconds |
| Auto Power Off | No activity: 10 minutes Not connected in pairing mode: 1 minute Not connected in reconnection mode: 3 minutes |
| Charging | When the controller is charging while powered off, the Home indicator breathes with different colors to indicate the charging progress, divided into five intervals: Red (0%-25%), Orange(25%-50%), Yellow(50%-75%), Green(75%-90%), and a 2-second green-off(90%-100%). |
| Low Battery Warning | When the controller’s battery level is below 10%, the Home indicator flashes orange twice per second. |

Insert Nova Lite-Dongle into the USB port of the device to be connected, then press thepairing button on the Nova Lite-Dongle. At this point, the receiver indicator will flash rapidly,indicating it has entered pairing state.
When the controller is in the power-off state, briefly press X+Home until the green lightflash rapidly, then release the buttons.
At this point, the controller enters the pairing state in receiver mode, waiting for thecontroller to pair with Nova Lite-Dongle.
After a successful connection, the indicator of Nova Lite-Dongle will turn solid, and thegreen light of the controller will turn solid too.*Press and hold the controller's screenshot button and Home button for 3 seconds toforcibly switch the controller to pairing mode.

With the controller powered off, briefly press the B+Home buttons until the Home indicatorflashes blue, then release the buttons.
Open the PC's Bluetooth list, select the device: Wireless Controller, and click connect.
When the Home indicator displays a steady blue light, it indicates a successful connection.Reconnection: If the controller mode remains unchanged, simply power on by pressing thecontroller's Home button next time to reconnect to the device.
If you can't detect the controller's Bluetooth signal, try deleting Wireless Controller" fromyour PC's Bluetooth paired devices.
If you encounter difficulties with pairing, refer to the connection status list above.
If the connection is unsuccessful, press and hold Screenshot Button + Home Button on the controller to re-enter pairing status.

On the Switch main screen, go to "Controllers", then select "Change Grip / Order", and waiton this screen.
With the controller powered off, briefly press the Y+Home buttons until the Homeindicator rapidly flashes red, then release the buttons and wait for the connection.
A steady red Home indicator indicates a successful connection.Reconnection: If the controller mode remains unchanged, simply power on by pressing thecontroller's Home button next time to reconnect to the console.
If you encounter difficulties with pairing, please refer to the connection status list above.
If the connection is unsuccessful, press and hold Screenshot Button + Home Button on the controller to re-enter pairing status.

With the controller powered off, briefly press the A+Home buttons until the Homeindicator rapidly flashes yellow, then release the buttons.
Open your phone's Bluetooth list, select the device: Gamesir -Nova Lite, and clickconnect
When the Home indicator displays a steady yellow light, it indicates a successfulconnection. Reconnection: If the controller mode remains unchanged, simply power on bypressing the controller's Home button next time to reconnect to the device.
If you encounter difficulties with pairing, please refer to the connection status list above.
If the connection is unsuccessful, press and hold Screenshot Button + Home Button on the controller to re-enter pairing status.

With the controller powered off, briefly press the B+Home buttons until the Home indicatorrapidly flashes blue, then release the buttons.
Open the mobile device's Bluetooth list, select the device: Wireless Controller, and click connect.
When the Home indicator displays a steady blue indicator, it indicates a successfulconnection.
Reconnection: If the controller mode remains unchanged, simply power on by pressing thecontroller's Home button next time to reconnect to the device.
If you can't detect the controller's Bluetooth signal, try deleting "WirelessController" from your mobile device's Bluetooth paired devices.
If you encounter difficulties with pairing, refer to the connection status list above.
If the connection is unsuccessful, press and hold Screenshot Button + Home Button on the controller to re-enter pairing status.
I. When the controller is turned on, hold View Button + Logo Button + Menu Button the blinks white slowly. 2. Press LT & RT to their maximum travel 3 times. Rotate the sticks at their maximum angles3 times. 3. Press the A button. The Home button will become solid white to indicate the calibration is over.
If the controller encounters issues such as being unable to power on or off properly, you can Hold Home Button + Menu Button till the logo Button blink. This action will reset the profile and all the settings of the controller.
If you encounter unresponsive controller buttons, you can use a small object similar to thesize of a paperclip to press the Reset button inside the circular hole on the back of thecontroller. This will force the controller to power off.
Speed: 20 HZ The configurable buttons :A/B/X/Y/LB/LT/RB/RT.
1 . Set Turbo Hold the M button and then press the button you want to set for turbo to enable turbo function. Repeat this action to disable turbo.
2 . Clear turbo function for all buttons: Double-click the M button.
3 . When the turbo button is triggered, the Home indicator flashes red twice every second.
Increase/Decrease grips'vibration intensity
5 gears, 1st gear vibration Off, 2nd 25%, 3rd 50%, 4th 75% (default), 5th 100%

Supported in Receiver and Wired mode only Switch among XInput, NS Pro and Android mode and fix the mode used for this connection way(Receiver/wired).
When connecting in the same way(Receiver/Wired), it will still be the switched mode.
After holding the Home button for 10s to turn off the controller, the controller will automaticallydetect the platform as before upon powering on.
Enable/Disable left/right stick's 0 deadzone mode

Interchange the key value of A-B, X-Y

It supports XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One X|S, Windows 10/11 and Steam.
Wired, with a 3m detachable USB-C cable.
Yes, Hall Effect analog triggers with GameSir precision-tuned tech, with 100% response area and best-in-class. There’s also a quick switch to hair trigger mode by holding M + LT / RT for 2s, perfect for FPS and action games.
There are two versions of Kaleid series controller: Kaleid with microswitches buttons and Kaleid Flux with membrane buttons. You can choose the one you prefer.
4, 2 in the grips and 2 in the triggers.
Algorithm-optimized Hall Effect sticks, with 0 Fluctuation, 0 Deviation and 0 Circularity error. You can even easily set 0 Dead,zone and switch between Default and the exclusive “Raw” mode via the GameSir Nexus software. The anti-friction glide rings also provide super-smooth stick control.
You can create 3 controller profiles by mapping buttons, fine-tuning sticks & triggers, configuring vibration and light effects.
In the GameSir Nexus app, a diverse range of custom light effect sets is available for gamers to choose from based on their moods and game types. Additionally, gamers have the option to combine various light effects according to their preferences.
The two controllers are from the same series and are very alike despite nuanced variations. The Kaleid is equipped with microswitch face buttons, while the Kaleid Flux features membrane face buttons. Additionally, they have diverse printed circuit board (PCB) trace patterns and different default colors for their RGB light strips.
For Android users, enable the mapping function in the game list of the GameSir World app by following the G-Touch tutorial shown in the screenshot: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/425a96df4bff7114defc1670fd28eb2b.png?v=1739350140
Once mapping is enabled, launch your game through the app. An in-game floating controller icon will appear on the screen: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/92293cb8ae788980fcb6b0e048f236b1.png?v=1739350148
If you encounter issues activating V-Touch mode, refer to the official tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqP2za4QfUY
Full PC activation guide for V-Touch: https://gamesir.com/pages/gamesir-activation-tutorial?_pos=1&_sid=a0bf37aff&_ss=r
Notes: Touch Mapping functions (G-Touch / V-Touch) are unavailable on iOS devices including iPhone and iPad due to system restrictions. However, most natively controller-supported iOS titles such as Genshin Impact support plug-and-play without extra mapping activation. Compared with Android, iOS features broader native controller compatibility across most mobile games.
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.
The following items are the only official accessories sold separately:
You can browse all separately sold official accessories via this link: https://gamesir.com/collections/gamesir-accessories
If you are using a Gmail account for login, try switching to an alternative email address if available.
Important reminder: An account is only required for cloud backup of screen mappings. Login is not mandatory if you encounter persistent login difficulties.
If you cannot activate screen touch and controller input simultaneously, confirm that you are using V-Touch Mode and turn on Intensive Mapping.
HID Mode (the foundation of G-Touch) has inherent limitations imposed by its connection protocol. As a result, its performance is marginally inferior to other modes, and this behavior is normal. If this leads to in-game issues, we recommend switching to V-Touch mapping enabled.
For iPhone and iOS users: Apple restricted custom mapping features starting from iOS 13.4. Accordingly, the game library and mapping functions are no longer supported. When gaming on iOS, pair the controller following the recommended procedure and launch your game directly without opening the GameSir app. The GameSir app can still be used solely for firmware updates and controller configuration adjustments.
To roll back firmware: Click the Other Version link on the firmware update page and select the previous stable firmware version.
Detailed operation path within the GameSir app:
iOS imposes specific compatibility requirements. Controllers require either an MFi license or Bluetooth connectivity to achieve full functionality. Most GameSir controllers do not carry MFi certification and therefore lack full access under iOS. The X3 Pro serves as an exception. As a premium model, it supports Bluetooth connection to enable complete compatibility with iOS.
Enable Pro Controller Wired Communication following the steps below:
The M button is positioned underneath the D-pad.
Each GameSir controller can only pair with its original bundled wireless dongle.
G-Touch supports mapping configuration without persistent auxiliary apps. You can connect and play mobile games directly after setup!
Connecting gaming peripherals to smart devices often involves complicated operations due to system limitations, resulting in poor user experience. GameSir has continuously developed and upgraded technologies to resolve such troubles. You can understand G-Touch as follows: G-Touch direct-connect technology simulates a virtual touch peripheral on your phone or tablet. Commands sent by the GameSir controller are identified as native system input signals, which means all controller operations act as direct screen touches.
Controller operation = physical touch operation (no overlay mapping)
In this mode, the GameSir controller runs in an invisible state on the device. The advantages are listed below:
G-Touch direct-connect technology works with Android devices for the following controllers released after 2023: G8 Galileo / G8+, X3 Pro, X2 Bluetooth / Type-C, X2s Bluetooth / Type-C, G4 PRO Wireless Controller, and more.
Notes: Apple blocks third-party mapping functions. Therefore, G-Touch cannot be used on iPhones and iPads. iOS devices only support games with native controller support. If you need controller compatibility for a game, please reach out to the game developer.
G-Touch activation & button mapping tutorial for Android phones and tablets: https://youtu.be/aZ-rVEQDcYc?si=M6F6co_M5GNS8RZM
Controllers equipped with a gyroscope are listed below:
Xbox Controllers (Gyro function only available on PC): G7 Pro, G7 Pro Wuchang, G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero, Tarantula Pro Xbox, T7 Pro Sugar Whirl.
PC Controllers: SuperNova, Cyclone 2, Tarantula Pro, Tarantula Pro 8K, Nova, G7 Pro 8K.
Mobile Controllers: G8+, X5S, X3 Pro, G8+ MFi (Android only)
If the controller fails to power on or power off normally, hold the Home button + Menu button until the logo LED flashes. This operation resets all controller profiles and custom settings.
If controller buttons become unresponsive, use a slim object such as a paperclip to press the reset switch inside the circular hole on the rear of the controller. This forces the controller to shut down.
G-Touch vs V-Touch Explanation In short, G-Touch directly transmits touch signals to the screen. When mapped, it behaves identically to physical finger contact. V-Touch is a system-level virtual simulation of screen touches.
We recommend using G-Touch whenever available for broader game compatibility.
V-Touch Mapping Activation Guide for GameSir X4 Aileron Video walkthrough: https://youtu.be/vqP2za4QfUY?t=38
Software Mapping (V-Touch) requires activation via either a PC tool or Wireless Debugging on a shared Wi-Fi network; it cannot function without completing one of these two activation workflows.
Overview of Available Functions
Recommended Solution Access preset configurations created and shared by other users. You may also share your custom setups after logging into the GameSir app.
Add Button Map the joysticks, individual buttons, or even multi-button combinations.
Additional Functionality Inside the layout editor, select any mapped element. Tap the ⚙️ icon to assign extra features to that binding.
Click Mode
Turbo Mode Generates rapid repeated screen taps. The turbo speed can be adjusted.
Skill Wheel Mode Link the assigned button to the left or right joystick (or both) to operate a skill wheel.
Cast Cancel Mode Designed for MOBA games that support drag-to-cast cancellation. Map this function to the cancel zone to interrupt attacks or skills.
One-button Macro Trigger a sequence of timed screen taps automatically. Ideal for executing high-DPS combos in gacha games.
Gesture Mode Record touch inputs, swipes and other motions, then bind the recorded gesture to a controller button. The placement of the virtual button does not impact gesture playback.
Cloned Mode Duplicates the mapped function. Both outputs activate simultaneously on button press or release.
Sliding Mode Set directional sliding gestures with customizable movement speed; looping is supported.
Click Range Mode Configure a button to cover and activate a broad region instead of a single small spot on screen.
More Settings
On the Switch home screen, navigate to Controllers and select Change Grip/Order. Keep this page open. Hold the Logo button + Y button until the Logo button LED flashes red. Hold the Logo button + Screenshot button for 3 seconds to enter forced pairing mode (the Logo button LED flashes rapidly). Follow the on-screen prompts and hold the LB and RB buttons.
If pairing fails, restart both the controller and Switch, then attempt pairing again.
Hold the Logo button + A button until the Logo button LED flashes yellow. Hold the Logo button + Screenshot button for 3 seconds to enter forced pairing mode (the Logo button LED flashes rapidly).
Open the Bluetooth list on your mobile device, select GameSir-Nova 2 Lite and complete pairing.
If pairing fails, restart both the controller and your mobile device, then retry.
Hold the Logo button + Screenshot button for 2 seconds to enter forced pairing mode (Logo LED flashes rapidly).
If this method is ineffective, perform a function reset: Hold the Logo button + Menu button for 5 seconds until the Logo LED flashes green twice, then retry pairing.
If the controller still cannot establish a connection while in pairing mode, restart both the controller and your target device.
Unfortunately, XInput mode over Bluetooth is not supported on most controllers due to restrictions set by Microsoft. Only Nintendo Switch pairing mode is available for Bluetooth connections.
We recommend using a wired connection or the wireless dongle. These options support wireless XInput and deliver low-latency performance. If you prefer to continue using Bluetooth, third-party software such as Steam Input can be used to enable functionality.
Mode Switch Operation If you accidentally switch to another input mode while connecting the controller to your PC via cable or wireless dongle: Hold the View button + Menu button to cycle among XInput Mode, NS Mode and other device modes.
Reminders:
Configure Generic Controller in Steam
Important tip: When prompted to press the Home/Guide button and Share/Capture button during device input setup, skip these prompts by pressing the A button.
Microsoft imposes certain restrictions, so XInput functionality is unavailable via Bluetooth connection.
For PC gaming, we recommend using the official USB wireless receiver included with the controller. This supports wireless XInput mode while maintaining low latency. If you prefer to stay in Bluetooth Mode, launch your games through Steam to utilize Steam’s built-in controller mapping features.
If your controller fails to work properly under HID Mode, the conflict is most likely caused by software such as Steam Input running on your PC. You can disable the Desktop Layout following the steps below:
The turbo function is activated. Hold the M button together with the target button to disable turbo for that single button. Alternatively, double-tap the M button to turn off turbo for all assigned buttons.
Hold the M button + A button. The controller will vibrate to indicate that the face button layout has been swapped.
Hold the Mode button and press down the left or right joystick button until the controller vibrates. This toggles between Raw Mode (zero dead zone) and Circular joystick trajectory modes.
Hold the Logo button + Menu button until the Logo LED flashes green twice. This operation triggers a function reset and clears all custom settings.
No worries, all GameSir controllers are equipped with overcharging protection, whether used with a charging dock or not. Charging will automatically stop once the controller reaches full battery. Normally, the indicator light turns off upon full charge.
Please try using the reset pinhole located on the rear of the controller.
You may calibrate joysticks and triggers either via the software or manually following the steps below:
Notes:
Firmware Update Guide for Controller & Dongle Dongle Firmware Update
Controller Firmware Update
Hair Trigger Troubleshooting Check whether Hair Trigger Mode is accidentally enabled. Adaptive Hair Trigger may cause abnormal input behavior that users often mistake as a hardware fault.
Hold the M button together with the problematic trigger (LT or RT) to disable this function.
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