Need a new controller? GameSir's G7 Pro is the best-looking controller I used yet, and it has hall effect triggers, optical switches, and TMR joysticks that are a joy to use

GameSir clearly knows how to make a great gaming controller, and I regularly use the G8 Plus mobile controller with my Android devices. The brand also makes traditional controllers, and I've been using the G7 Pro for most of the last four months. The standard G7 Pro looks good in its own right, and coming in at $79, it is a decent choice overall if you need a controller that you can use with Xbox, Windows, and Android.

But what if you want something a little different? That's where the GameSir G7 Pro WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Edition comes into the picture. As the name suggests, the controller is stylized after the action RPG, and it looks amazing. I have over a dozen controllers now, and there's no doubt that the G7 Pro Fallen Feathers is the best-looking of the lot. And retailing for $99, it doesn't cost that much more than the standard model either.

The blue and gold styling of the controller looks exquisite, and the body of the controller gets a Wuchang silhouette, with the sides getting a similar look as the Dragon Scale armor from the game. What I like is that the controller gets a textured design with resin, and the distinct finish makes a difference when using the controller. The rear has a blue finish, and you get a textured design that makes it easier to hold and use.

On that note, the G7 Pro Fallen Feathers is just as comfortable to use as any other Xbox controller, and it isn't heavy. The in-hand feel is much better than the four other Xbox controllers I own, and you get TMR sticks, hall effect triggers, and buttons with good tactility. In short, I have no doubt that this thing is built to last, and having used several GameSir controllers over the last three years, the one area I'm not worried about is durability.

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You get four customizable buttons on the controller, and you can easily assign actions to these buttons via GameSir's software. There's also 3.5mm audio should you need to plug in IEMs.

The G7 Pro Fallen Feathers has standout connectivity; it gets a 2.4GHz dongle to pair with Xbox and Windows, and you get the standard Bluetooth 5.3 that I used to connect the controller to my Find X9 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. There are absolutely no issues with connectivity, and it did a great job with Windows as well as Android.

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Oh, and if you aren't keen on the design, you can just switch out the faceplates — they're held together magnetically. I didn't bother doing so as I like the design quite a bit, but it's good to see this level of customizability built into the G7 Pro; you get the same on the standard model as well.

GameSir includes a lot of accessories in the box, including two D Pads, a 2.4GHz dongle, a three-meter USB-C to USB-A braided cable, and a charging station. The dongle can be slotted within the charging station, and this is a definite plus point as these dongles have a tendency to go missing.

There's a 1,200mAh battery, and battery life is quite decent — it's better than what you get with most Xbox controllers. It chargers via a standard 5W (5V/1A) protocol, and it takes just over two and a half hours to charge. There's no fast charging, and I don't mind that.

The G7 Pro Fallen Feathers does a great job while gaming; you get a good level of immersion thanks to the inclusion of four rumble motors, and the buttons, triggers, and joysticks are all of a high quality. While it is costlier than most Xbox and mobile controllers, you also get quite a lot of features, a design that's downright gorgeous, and decent battery life.