I needed a new controller for my Xbox Series X and fortunately the Cyber Monday sales have come up in a clutch. Why's that? I've been able to score the revolutionary GameSir G7 SE complete with hall effect sticks and triggers for the lowest price we've seen on it so far. At this price, buying this over a regular Microsoft controller is an absolute no-brainer.
More great Cyber Monday deals
- Walmart: Cyber Monday deals on practically everything
- Dell: Top deals on laptops, gaming PCs, accessories, and more
- Alienware: Up to $800 off gaming laptops and desktops
- Best Buy: Big savings on video games, accessories, and more
- HP: Up to 84% of select HP Windows PCs and accessories
- Lenovo: Up to 50% of gaming towers, laptops, and accessories
- Newegg: Save on PC gaming accessories, components, and more
- Razer: Up to 43% off laptops and accessories with free gifts
- Top individual deals:
- Xbox Series X + Diablo IV + free $75 Target gift card for
$634.99$449.99 at Target - Samsung T9 4TB Portable SSD for
$439.99$249.99 at Best Buy - Xbox Stereo Headset — 20th Anniversary for
$69.99$46.29 at Walmart - Xbox Series X + Diablo IV + Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III for
$639.99$489 at Walmart - TP-Link Deco X55 Wi-Fi mesh 3-pack for
$229.99$179.99 at Amazon - Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma for
$149.99$89.99 at Best Buy - Xbox Series X + $50 Best Buy gift card for
$549.99$399.99 at Best Buy for Plus/Total members - HP OMEN 27qs for
$429.99$299.99 at Best Buy - HyperX Cloud III Wireless for
$169.99$129.99 at Best Buy - Xbox Series S + 3-months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for
$299.99$249 at Walmart - Lenovo LOQ Tower (17IRB8) + 3-months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from
$1,029.99$749.99 at Lenovo - HP OMEN 34c for
$479.99$329.99 at Best Buy - Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K 27-inch monitor for
$1,599.99$1,299.99 at Best Buy
- Xbox Series X + Diablo IV + free $75 Target gift card for
The first Xbox controller of its kind
The GameSir G7 SE launched as the first Xbox Series X|S controller to have both hall effect sticks and triggers. Xbox's own Elite controller has the latter, but in this you're getting both. For significantly less money, I might add.
But why should you care? As our own Jennifer Young points out in her full explainer on hall effect controllers, it's just better.
Hall Effect joysticks are a type of joysticks that use magnets and electrical conductors to measure their position, distance, and movement when in use. Unlike standard analog sticks, which use electrical resistance to detect movement, Hall Effect joysticks have no physical contact between the moving parts. This means that they do not wear out easily, and they do not develop stick drift, which is a common pain point for gamers. Stick drift is when the stick starts to behave unpredictably and causes unwanted movement in your game.
Jennifer Young, Windows Central
The only drawback for some will be that it's wired, like basically all third-party controllers are currently. Personally, I'm terrible at keeping things charged, so I like that it's wired. I also like that it has some customizable rear buttons, so I can map my Division 2 mantle and reload controls to the back.
As we found in our GameSir G7 SE review, the companion app to help you customize your profiles is pretty good, as well as being available on Xbox and PC.
Unless you absolutely 100% need a wireless controller, this seems a no-brainer, especially at this price. The sticks and triggers are better, it's a well-built, good-looking controller, and it's going to last longer. I can't wait for mine to arrive, and if you want to join me, you'll have to act fast before Cyber Monday ends.
