As a keyboard and mouse gamer that is trying to catch up with the trend of PC games going controller first, I’ve been searching for the perfect controller to find a home Living In My GameSpace. GameSir was nice enough to send over their G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition controller for review, and it arrives with a very specific promise: it wants to be the controller for PC players who care about response time, stick precision, and a more competitive feel without wandering into the kind of pricing that puts it out of reach of the average gamer. At $79, it is aiming squarely at the “serious enough to notice, not so expensive that it needs its own insurance policy” crowd, and the spec sheet backs that up with 8K polling, second-gen TMR sticks, dual-mode triggers, and wireless support.
What makes this one worth a closer look is that it is not just a cosmetic collaboration. GameSir has packed in features that actually matter for players, especially on PC, where latency, stick smoothness, and trigger behavior can make the difference between a controller being a good value or just cheap junk. The Aimlabs branding gives it a competitive slant, but the real story is whether the hardware can back up the pitch without overplaying its hand.
What Is It?
The G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs edition is built for PC players who want a controller for shooters, action games, and competitive play. It should also be of interest to players who have been waiting for a more serious alternative in the under-$100 controller space, because that is usually where feature lists get trimmed down to the point of comedy. Here, GameSir seems to have decided that restraint was optional.
In the box, GameSir includes the controller itself, a charging dock, and the usual supporting pieces needed to get it up and running. The controller’s design is based on an Xbox layout, with the only difference on the face of the controller being the Menu, Share, and View buttons surrounding the Home button instead of being placed in a cluster beneath it, as well as an additional multifunction button next to the D-pad for macro programming, turbo mode activation, hair trigger mode, and other functionality. GameSir has also added four additional programmable buttons – a mini bumper next to each trigger, and two lockable back buttons – to the typical Xbox trigger/bumper layout.
The Aimlabs Edition takes the basic colorway of the G7 Pro and turns it into a colorful aesthetic based off of the Aimlabs software. The three-piece magnetic faceplate consists of two textured plastic, semi-translucent grips and a smooth plastic center. The grips are colored in Aimlabs’ iconic teal, while the center plate has a black to teal gradient. The center plate also features a crosshair design around the right stick.
Removing the faceplate reveals a retro-style teal translucent shell, giving you a clear view of the internal PCB and circuitry. The controller can be used with or without the individual faceplate pieces. Continuing the Aimlabs aesthetic, you’ll find the Home button is adorned with the Aimlabs logo, while the ABXY buttons have a similar logo-style lettering.
Rounding out the Aimlabs colorway are teal thumbsticks and a gold D-pad. GameSir has included four thumbstick pairs – two sets of short sticks, one with convex tops and the other concave, as well as two longer sets with the same treatments. Likewise, there are three D-pad options – the default disc style, a classic cross-shape, and a disc with cross style.
Performance
As for the tech, the GameSir G7 Pro 8K is a PC-focused wireless controller built around a fairly aggressive feature set. The G7 Pro 8K features up to 8,000Hz polling over both wired and 2.4GHz wireless connections. 8,000Hz is probably overkill for the average gamer, but competitive players looking for any and every edge they can find will like the improved accuracy and precision the extra polling rate provides. Additional connectivity includes Bluetooth support, USB-C wired connectivity, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
For inputs, both thumbsticks use Mag-Res Gen-2 TMR sensors for smooth, accurate control. The TMR Gen-2 sensors give the same drift-free input as Hall-Effect sensors at a lower power draw, extending the life of the 1,200 mAh battery.
The dual-mode triggers use Hall-Effect switches for long trigger pulls, and they have micro switch trigger stops for when you want a short button press. Switching between the two modes is done with a manual toggle switch located on the back of the controller. The ABXY cluster and extra micro-buttons use optical micro-switches, while the D-pad uses mechanical switches. All of these, along with the micro switch trigger stops, have a tactile click and instant actuation.
Additional features include asynchronous rumble motors in each grip, and a 6 degrees of freedom gyro. The gyro tracks controller movement around the center axis, and can be used to add more realistic movement in racing and flight games.
All in all, the G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition controller provides smooth, accurate control. The controller is almost identical in size to a standard Xbox controller, and I found it fit my medium size hands just fine. The rubberized grip on the bottom of the controller allowed me to hold it in place without an extreme amount of force, giving me hours of play without any major fatigue.
I prefer the long convex thumbsticks and the basic disc-style D-pad, but switching them out is extremely easy. I also found the ABXY buttons to reliably detect presses, and the tactile feedback of the micro switches gave me confidence that I hadn’t missed a button press.
I didn’t really use the mini bumpers too much. Unlike the full-sized bumpers that can be pressed with the middle of your finger, I found them just awkward enough to reach while using the triggers that I assigned them to non-critical functions like opening a map or inventory. The back buttons, on the other hand, are well-placed and are great for swapping out your most common ABXY button functions. They are also perfect for adding extra keypresses if you don’t mind moving your thumb to the ABXY cluster during play, and although I don’t really need to assign macros to any buttons, the fact that they can release multiple commands with a single press could be useful for some players.
Final Verdict
The GameSir G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition lands in a very interesting spot, because it feels like a controller built by people who actually know why players keep buying slightly different controllers in the first place, without the price tag normally associated with a customizable controller. It has the kind of spec sheet that makes sense for PC gamers who want precision, customization, and low-latency input without paying premium-brand nonsense prices, and the included dock plus swappable parts give it a little extra value for the money.
It is not perfect, though. The mini bumpers are more of a situational extra than a feature I would call essential, and the controller’s more competitive lean may be more than some casual players actually need. Still, for shooters, action games, and anyone looking for a controller that feels more purposeful than most of the budget field, the G7 Pro 8K makes a strong case for itself.
Overall, the G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition is one of the best sub-$100 controllers I’ve had the pleasure to use. Even compared to much higher priced controllers, the G7 Pro 8K still provides similar performance, only lacking in extra luxury features like even more programmable buttons.
