GameSir has announced the Nova Vision, a wireless controller for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC with a small screen on the face and adjustable thumbstick tension. GamesRadar reported on November 5 that it is the first GameSir pad with either feature, and that pre-orders are open on gamesir.com.
Most controller brands already sell a pad with a display, and GameSir had not until now. The Nova Vision adds one, along with a charging stand and a menu you can use without opening a phone app.
What is the GameSir Nova Vision?
It is a tri-mode wireless pad in the style of the company’s Nova line, sold in black and white. According to GamesRadar, the screen runs an on-pad menu called VisionOS, where you can change back button assignments, stick settings, profiles and connections.
Techtesters describes the display as a 0.96 inch LCD that also shows battery status. GameSir’s own product page confirms the built-in LCD screen and lists these features:
- Hall effect sticks with tension adjustable from 30gf to 80gf
- Dual-mode triggers that switch between Hall effect analog and a clicky micro switch
- A 6-axis gyroscope
- Two rear buttons with macro recording of up to 12 steps
- Two asymmetric grip motors
- PC and Switch over 2.4G or wired, and mobile devices over Bluetooth
GamesRadar and Techtesters both give the battery as 1,000mAh. The pad ships with a charging stand, and Techtesters says the stand is also sold as a bundle with the controller.
How does the thumbstick tension work?
Instead of swapping springs or turning a gate, you twist the thumbsticks themselves, according to GamesRadar. The range of 30gf to 80gf lets you pick a lighter stick for fast aiming or a heavier one for steadier movement. The Hall effect sensors are the type GameSir markets as resistant to stick drift. GamesRadar adds that the sticks are Hall effect rather than TMR.
How much does it cost?
The sources do not agree, so treat the price as unsettled.
- GamesRadar says the controller is listed at $54.99 on gamesir.com and notes that this is lower than the GameSir G7 Pro for Xbox and PC.
- Best Buy’s product page for the white model shows $39.99, with the platforms Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android and Steam Deck.
GameSir and Best Buy have not stated a release date, and Techtesters says its European pricing and release date are not known. Currencies other than dollars have not been given for any market.
Who does it suit?
Switch 2 owners who tinker. If you like to retune stick feel or button maps per game, a screen on the pad means you can do it on the couch without a phone. GamesRadar notes that the lift to wake feature for Switch 2 did not work as advertised on the earlier Super Nova, so it may not be reliable here either.
PC players who want one pad for several systems. Tri-mode connections and gyro support make the Nova Vision flexible, and Best Buy’s listing also names Steam Deck.
Players who rely on back buttons. GamesRadar’s reviewer found that the two plastic levers on the back work less well than individual buttons. If you map several actions to the rear, try before you commit.
Buyers watching the budget. The cheaper figure on a retailer page is tempting, but the maker’s own listing shows a higher one. Wait for a confirmed price before you pre-order.
What is still unknown?
No source gives a release or shipping date. The polling rate and wired latency of this exact model are also not given in the pages we read. A Nioh 3 Edition with a decorated shell has its own page on gamesir.com, with a pre-order link and no price shown.
What should you do next?
Open the Nova Vision page on gamesir.com, check the price in your own store, and read the shipping policy before you pre-order. If you would rather not wait, the existing Super Nova is a comparable GameSir pad with a charging dock, though it has no screen.
