GameSir Nova Lite Wireless Controller

Don’t buy this if you want a controller that will last more than a week

Right joystick no longer returns to the middle after two weeks of light use

Excellent

Super recomendado, si es para usar con el móvil la opción del soporte es bastante buena también.

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Compatible con Linux

Muy buen producto en comparación de precio y calidad. Sirve muy bien con Linux

Only USB dongle can reconnect properly after sleep mode or system restart

This game controller has 4 different Bluetooth channels to connect to my Ras Pi B+ emulator. However, that made the Bluetooth connection difficult to function for gaming and reconnect after going to sleep mode or a restarting. Tried the USB dongle that has functioned better for gaming in RecalBox that can be easier to reconnect after restarting. The yellow color is nice. My husband is jealous with the case that came with it

DOES NOT CONNECT TO GAMES ON IOS

Just got it and it does not connect to games on iPad. If I could give less than 1 star I would. It will connect to the iPad itself, but the controls do not work for any games like COD:Mobile, Fortnite Mobile, or Mortal Kombat. All online forums give different combinations to connect and none of them work. It also will not turn off without doing a hard reset in the back with a pin. Not worth the money.

Esta muy bueno el mando

Esta reseña es en español.

Este mando la verdad a los 22$ que lo adquiri me parece muy bueno por su costo, y la verdad esta todo bien por el momento. 10/10

Justin Hinderman

September 7, 2025

Great for call of duty mobile

Bought this to play call of duty mobile on my iPhone 13 and it’s a great controller and I like that it came with a case for the controller.

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CatDeLuna

July 27, 2025

I’m happy with my purchase, and my son is even happier.

I bought this controller for my son to play on his Fire TV and it works perfectly. The control load lasts a long time and charges fast too. It is wireless and has a good range. I recommend it 100%.

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Teófilo Mejía

June 28, 2025

An item with certified happiness

it's really very very good, easy to install and use, the functionality it's similar as any other joystick from a modern console (XBox or PS5) it have a box to keep it safe, it's a fabulous detail for me, battery life it's awesome and i am, hell yeah happy with this!

No instruction included but button lay out can be changed according to info on

This is very good for price strike that excellent period I'm using on steam deck with external monitor easy Bluetooth hook up and has 2.4 dongle and wired if catching interference no cable included update 3 days latter not connecting to Bluetooth 0r dongle after turning on system reconnecting every time sucks

A.Fontenele

February 27, 2025

Excellent product!

Excellent product!

just not worth the hassle

Got a good price on another platform and got 2 controllers. As in other reviews connectivity was an issue. In my case connecting to PC did not work, as per the manual the right option to connect (blue blinking) was never available regardless of the bottom combination tried, and when it connected in some of the other options it connected as a different type of controller that was never read right (i.e. as a mouse on steam, but not even as a mouse on PC directly). Digging in some forums it seems there are several software updates to cycle through to try to find the right one, and it's not the same one for all potential connections, just not worth the hassle with so many other options that work right out of the box.

Buena relacion de calidad/precio

Funciona perfectamente en el Ipad, rapida configuracion inicial (obvio qie luego es conexion automatica), botones suaves, tiene su cover plastico para guardar y trasladar sin riesgo de dañar los botones debtro de mochila y/o bulto... el niño esta muy contento con este modelo.

Great USB Controller

I am finding that controllers that have a USB Bluetooth dongle have a better connection than those that just have Bluetooth. I really love this color of green for a controller, so far it has worked for my pc and for our switch so it is nice that this controller can be a multipurpose controller for whatever device I need it for. I really love and appreciate the hard-shell case it comes with so again travel is made easy for me which all controllers need a case. The USB dongle also has its own little slot in the case as well, just don't forget it! Over all I love the feel, it connects easy enough, it has the control vibrations as you are playing, and it charges just fine. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a reliable controller.

JT

November 10, 2024

Has value but it shows

So this controller is inexpensive but it shows with how squishy the L/R bumpers, D Pad, & X, Y,B,A buttons are. Will not work with Steam Deck, and Xbox. Basically just a PC controller but should work with Nintendo Switch.

Review dude 101

November 7, 2024

Nice controller!

This little guy is a nice controller for 25$!! Buttons, triggers, and joysticks all feel great, the weight is a little less than my favorite controller (pictured) but still feels miles better than most budget controllers!

It pairs easy, they include a nice case, overall i can’t complain! Been playing Elden Ring for days on it with the same charge it came with and I’m totally happy!

Jeff K.

November 7, 2024

Great controller

I like that this controller comes with a protective case for on the go. It holds the controller and the USB dongle.

It was super easy to connect not only to the PC but to my phone as well.

I love the basic design without the extra paddles on the bottom. I have big hands and with other controllers that have bottom paddles I either have to take the time to figure out how to disable them, or I don't use that controller.

It was just was I was looking for, a basic controller that works great with different platforms.

Brian M. Gray

November 7, 2024

One of the best controllers you can get for under $30

This controller is amazing. It simply is a great controller for under $30 from a brand that continues to bring out awesome products. First it comes with an amazing case that has a very clever spot to keep the dongle. This is tri-band so it can plug in use the dongle or use Bluetooth. So of course always worrying about losing the dongle is an issue but not with this controller that has a really nice plastic 3D printed case to carry in or store. It comes in a bunch of really nice colors and I find it hard to believe that you could find a better controller for under $30. It has all the nice touches like no drift Halls sticks and analog triggers. It's very comfortable hold and it has a really nice long battery life. This is simply just a great controller

optimummind

November 2, 2024

My daughter loves it.

I got this for my 9yo daughter, and she loves this controller. She likes it primarily because of the blue color, and then because the joysticks and buttons are responsive and accurate, and due to the long battery life.

She enjoys playing games on the PC, and setting up the controller for her was easy and simple, thanks to the three connectivity options given - Bluetooth, dongle receiver, or USB-C cable. For the sake of convenience, she likes using Bluetooth mode the best.

She gives it 5 Stars.

No regrets here.

I got this controller as a secondary input device for my ROG Ally. I am very happy with it. It comes with an awesome, no frills, plastic case that was a great surprise and the case houses the controller and the dongle too. It is a light weight case that probably didn't cost the company much but I think I am a fan of Gamesir for doing this because this case is perfect because it protects the face buttons and the thumb sticks when packing this controller in a bag.

I had no problems with the controller, I tried a shooter (Crysis), a third person action adventure game (ghost of Tsushima) and a racing game (NFS pay back) and normally I am a casual gamer and never notice input lag or dead zones in controllers unless they are really off, but in racing games, particularly drifting parts in a racing game, are what I use to test dead zones and lag because I can tell if my controller is slightly off when I play those sections in a game. NFS I definitely knew I was using a new controller and not my 5 year old primary controller but after about five minutes I was able to adjust to the small differences in this controller.

In the end the controller looks nice, works great, has a USB C port, rechargeable battery, dongle and a great clam shell case which makes this the perfect travel companion for my Ally. I love it and would recommend it. I cannot comment on how it works in competitive shooters online , but if you're using a controller to play shooters on PC, online, then..... I don't know what to say.

For single player games and casual shooters offline, this is perfect.

Not my first gamesir controller, won't be my last

Great build quality and features at an awesome price. The plastic has a high quality matte feel and my older gamesir controllers have resisted hand oils impressively (way better than my dualsense controllers that cost 2-4x as much). Pairing is easy. Switching between devices is easy. Manuals are all online. It comes with a nice molded shell. Latency to the switch feels better than any other 3rd party controller. USB c charging works with PD power supplies (you'd be surprised at how devices I've tried that don't). The hall effect components are perfect. My only complaint would literally have to be they don't have enough color choices, which really isn't a real complaint.

Great basic little controller that can handle Bluetooth or 2.4G, if you can get Bluetooth working

This is a basic minimum-frills version of the GameSir Nova controller, but as I don't have one of those I'll be reviewing this on its own merits. It's an excellent value for under $30 with up to 10 hours of battery life, Bluetooth (if you can get it working - more on that later) or 2.4Ghz connection with the included dongle, a perfectly-fitting little plastic case, and it's got excellent rumble and just works well out of the box. The buttons and sticks both work with almost exactly zero drift (as you can see in the picture) thanks to the Hall effect triggers and joysticks.

Do know that it has less LED lighting and it doesn't have the back programmable buttons of the more expensive regular GameSir Nova. There's also no manual included in the box, just a QR code linking to one. I couldn't get Bluetooth working on my controller to connect it to my PC at all, despite having a wireless Bluetooth Xbox one controller that works and sets up perfectly. I can only gather that it must be something inconsistent since other people don't seem to have that issue with this controller.

The controller itself is very well-constructed, it feels sturdy and lightweight but durable. The buttons all click consistently and spring back into place easily, and I like the rounded profile on them; they've got a feel that's just like the buttons on my stock Xbox One controller. The D-pad is shaped like a plus which is actually a plus, and works very well, better than an Xbox One controller, and the analog sticks have a less rubbery and more grippy feel to them, but it isn't distracting. It also fits well in to my large hands so it should work for any hand size.

I got about 9 hours of battery life, which is pretty decent - how much you get will depend on if you're using Bluetooth or 2.4Ghz, and how much vibration the game you're playing makes the controller do. More vibrations will eat up the battery a bit faster, though it is pretty efficient regardless, I was playing a game that activated them about once every 3 minutes or so when I tested it.

Overall, for the money this is a great little controller, but be aware that you might get one that just refuses to connect over Bluetooth like I did.

I only review things that I personally use myself on a regular and continued basis. I always give my full, honest, unbiased and unfiltered opinion on everything I review. I will not hold back or avoid describing any issues I have with a product. I write exactly what I think about things - the good, the bad, the ugly, and the questionable. And, I will update my review if something breaks, stops working as intended, or otherwise doesn't hold up as expected.

Good Budget Controller

This controller is decent enough, but be aware that there are compromises at this price point. I only used this as a PC controller. I can't speak for Android or Switch usage. I'll be comparing it with the official Xbox Series controller. It comes with a plastic shell case and a wireless dongle. The dongle is plug and play and it connected with no issues (though the USB fit is very tight).

Comfort is good, in line with the Xbox controller. The Gamesir is noticeably lighter. Analog sticks are good, though movement seems to be a little more sensitive with this controller. The D-pad is a little bit mushier, and the face buttons are a little stiff and not as rounded off as on the Xbox controller. The triggers are good, more in line with a PS5 controller. The bumpers are okay, a little loose for me. I don't like the middle select button placement. I would prefer them to be lower (not a huge deal for most games). There is also the M button where you can adjust various settings and set a turbo mode (which I will never use). Battery life seems to be decent.

If you have a budget under $30, this is still a very usable controller that will get the job done.

Generic Guy

October 29, 2024

Great controller for the money

I've used GameSir products for a while, and I can't think of a budget controller that I would recommend over this (perhaps an 8bitdo on sale?). The packaging is no frills, but inside the box is a controller with an fitted hard-shell case. This makes a great option to toss in your bag when going to play games.

I had another one of these controllers that was a bit annoying when it came to setting up a Bluetooth connection, but this one worked pretty well right out of the box (though it connected to my Steam Deck as a Switch Pro controller). I do wish it had come with a reference card or manual of some kind because, you need to switch modes for it to be recognized as an Xbox controller.

It's also really nice that there's a 2.4 GHz dongle tucked into the hard shell case because that is sometimes easier to set up than Bluetooth pairing.

Overall, fantastic budget controller.

Pharticus Maximus Gaming

October 12, 2024

Works great and easy to install

The Gamesir wireless controller offers a reliable and versatile gaming experience, compatible with a wide range of devices. Its sturdy build quality, comfortable controls, and seamless connectivity make it a compelling choice for gamers seeking a high-performance controller.

Design and Packaging

The controller arrives in a protective hard case, ensuring safe transportation and storage. The inclusion of a USB dongle for a 2.4GHz connection provides a stable and lag-free gaming experience on PC.

Controls and Ergonomics

The controller's buttons offer a satisfying tactile feel, while the analog sticks provide smooth and precise control. The durable construction of the thumbsticks suggests a long-lasting lifespan, minimizing concerns about drift or wear.

Connectivity and Battery Life

The controller's easy pairing process with a PC, facilitated by the USB dongle, streamlines setup and reduces hassle. The USB-C charging port ensures compatibility with various power sources, making it convenient to recharge. While battery life information was not provided, the controller's efficient design likely offers ample playtime before requiring a recharge.

Conclusion

The Gamesir wireless controller delivers a solid gaming experience, combining comfortable controls, reliable connectivity, and a durable build. Its compatibility with various devices and ease of use make it a versatile option for gamers seeking a high-quality controller.

Daniel G.

August 15, 2024

Good in PC with wired connection, best on android using Bluetooth

In my case, it works pretty good on my phone with great compatibility through Bluetooth. I haven't tried on Nintendo Switch but, I did tried it on PC Windows 11 instead. It has good connection with the games of Assassin's Creed, Immortals Fenix Rising, Prince of Persia trough the wired connection (which, it's recognized by the PC like an Xbox Joystick. The same using the Dongle. Through the Bluetooth connection it's recognized like a Playstation Joystick according the manual, but it didn't worked)

I had connection issues (through Bluetooth, wired connection and the dongle 2.4 Hz had the same problem) when playing Shadow of The Tomb Rider with several lags on the movement stick making impossible to play.

I firmly recommend the firmware update through the app Gamesir from the appstore before playing, and due to my experience, using a wire to play on PC is a good choice and just use Bluetooth for android.

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Latoya Harrell

August 11, 2024

Great controller!

I love this controller! At first I couldn't figure out how to get it to connect to my steam deck, but once I figured it out, I've had no problem.

Mejor de lo que esperaba

El mejor control que he tenido, incluso por encima del de 8bitdo, primero, las palancas son magneticas, comprobado en gamepad tester, es compatible con todos los dispositivos en los que juego, PC, Android y Switch, aunque en esta ultima no tiene el wake up, ni giroscopio pero no es importante para mi.

Los botones son de membrana pero su forma, tamaño y textura son perfectos, pero lo que más me gusto son sus palancas, son suaves, salir de la zona muerta no requiere tanta fuerza como en el mando de 8bitdo, lo que permite tener mucha más presición en juegos que así lo requieren.

Para rematar viene con el adaptador USB de 2.4 y un estuche para guardar los dos, el control y el adaptador, y con ese precio es imbatible 10/10

It's a good controller if you know how to set it up

It seems like you need the gamesir app to use it with Call of Duty android. Android version calls for Bluetooth connection, but the gamesir app ask for a WIFI dongle connection. Then you have to jump through hoops (developer mode, pairing code, etc), to get it to work. I give up, the manual from the QR code is finally up, but it does not mention the gamesir app. The community support seems to be on Facebook only. So after waiting for 3 weeks for the English manual to be ready, I tried it couple of time to get it to work. And I couldn’t, so I’ll give it a rest for now. If you know what you need to do. Go for it.

Btw, the yellow light with android pairing is a bright green.

Great

The controller feels great, it doesn’t feel cheap or light its a good size and weight. The vibrations are ok but are worse than the standard xbox rumble. The sticks feel amazing and triggers are good. This is a great price and it comes with a traveling case making this a perfect secondary controller for a laptop/mobile setup or just to have another