The GameSir G7 Pro is no stranger to Neowin. Robbie Khan reviewed it last year, giving it high praise, and a few months later, I got my hands on the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers edition with its unique design and a bunch of extra accessories in the box. Recently, GameSir released another special edition, which made the already great controller even better. Here is my quick look at the GameSir G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero edition and its quirks.
I am not going to spend a lot of time talking about the controller itself, as Robbie explained pretty much everything you need to know about it. Instead, I will focus on design, looks, and unique perks that you get in this special edition.
Right off the bat, I am mostly indifferent to the game itself and such genre overall, but I enjoy well-made gamepads with beautiful designs and good features, and the G7 Pro ZZZ excels at both. It arrived in a quite big and hefty box made of high-quality cardboard. Upon removing the plastic "belt" with the game logo and the cardboard cover, you are presented with a beautiful orange box with three drawers.
The biggest drawer, number three, holds the controller and its carrying case, the first upgrade over the original G7 Pro and the Wuchang edition. The case is made of a nice soft-touch material, and it closes with a dual zipper. On the underside, you can find a cover for a USB Type-C cable, which lets you charge the gamepad while in the case via its dock station. Very neat and convenient. The black case looks very subtle and does not scream any special edition or brand. You will only find GameSir"s embossed logo and the ZZZ logo of the game. There is also a pocket for additional stuff, such as a cable, accessories, and more. Overall, it is a solid case that fits everything you need, but keep in mind that its soft material is easy to stain, and it collects dust and lint like nobody"s business.
Besides the controller and its dock, the case holds three sets of extra sticks: one set of tall convex sticks, one set of short convex sticks, and one set of short concave sticks. By default, the gamepad comes with a set of standard short sticks, totaling five sets. Where is the fifth? You will find it in the second drawer with accessories (it is the same as the preinstalled default sticks). GameSir really wants to make sure you don"t run out of them.
I tried playing with convex sticks only to quickly go back to the standard ones. They are much harder to grip, and my thumb easily slips off, causing a lot of unintentional returns to center. Do not recommend.
GameSir"s controllers offer rich customization, and besides sticks, you can replace the faceplate, front grips, and the D-pad. Like with the sticks, you get plenty of alternatives in the box. The default black faceplate has accented friction rings around the sticks and the GameSir / Zenless Zone Zero logos, while the second one is transparent with white rings. The second set of grips is also transparent, with the game art all over them. Mixing and matching these can get you eight total designs, which is pretty cool. While I love transparent controllers, the stock grips are my favorite without question, as it has very strong Zune vibes with orange triangles.
On the back, the grips feature rubberized material with a diamond texture. It is nice and comfortable to touch, but it is also a complete dust magnet. I have dry skin, and this area of my gamepads with rubberized materials is always covered in tiny specks.
As for the D-pad, you get to choose from three variants. If that is not enough, there are two sets of stick covers that you can use for a bit of extra customization and protection to make sure sticks do not wear out and last longer.
The charging dock is the same, and it has a set of LED lights to indicate charging and a hidden space for the wireless dongle. This allows you to connect the controller"s charging dock and the dongle with a single cable, which is very neat.
Finally, in the last (technically first) drawer, you will find the documentation, a voucher for one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a massive ZZZ holographic keychain made of acrylic. I think GameSir overshot a little with this one, as it is just too massive and heavy, but I gotta say, it is pretty nice and cool fan service. Can"t imagine using it as a keyring, though. By the way, besides one month of Game Pass Ultimate, you get a special in-game item pack made in collaboration with GameSir.
Overall, the GameSir G7 Pro Zenless Zone Edition is quite overwhelming with its rich set of accessories. While this gamepad is quite expensive, it compensates for that with a very rich set of accessories, in-game stuff, and Game Pass Ultimate. Besides, the controller itself is fantastic with its 1000Hz polling rate, motion controls, 3.5 mm audio jack, Hall Effect sticks and triggers, trigger locks, customizable rear buttons, additional shoulder buttons, built-in battery, and official Xbox licensing. The latter means it works with Xbox consoles, not just PCs and mobile devices. My only nitpick is that GameSir cheaped out on the bundled cable, which is just a regular USB Type-A cable made of hard plastic. The one that comes with the Wuhang edition is much nicer.
Does all of that justify the price tag of $129.99? Absolutely. The G7 Pro puts Microsoft"s extremely expensive Xbox Elite Controller to shame, and all the accessories that you get with it will help you make the controller feel fresh for a long time. Plus, even if you are not a fan of Zenless Zone Zero, the controller"s design still looks beautiful and appealing. I guess the only thing that can beat it is the special G7 Pro 8K PC version with 8,000 Hz polling rate and second-generation TMR sticks (it is now available for preorder), but that is a topic for another article.
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