# GameSir Cyclone 2

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/gamesir-cyclone-2
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/game-controllers
- Placement: #10 of 23 in Game Controllers, C tier
- Brand: GameSir
- LP on this board: 469
- Last researched: 2026-09-10T05:24:49.978Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Modern drift-resistant hardware from a brand the testers trust, ranked lower only because its specific model track record is short.

## For

- TMR sticks offer drift-resistant hardware
- GameSir's current generation is praised across PC Gamer, CNET and TheGamingVoid
- TMR sticks at a mid-tier price
- Sits in the premium-TMR segment of Tom's Guide's expert-tested roundup
- Versatile multi-platform 'budget flagship' that doesn't compromise on performance

## Against

- The Cyclone line has a shorter track record than the G7 line
- GameSir's software support is less proven over years
- Less polished software than rival Flydigi pads

## Evidence

Consolidated from 39 cited sources across 36 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HLPlanet | - | B | https://www.hlplanet.com/gamesir-g7-pro-vs-cyclone-2/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Lucas Di Prinzio | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/372119787729533/posts/1186077663000404/ | fetched and confirmed |
| 31 facts and highlights | Versus | A | https://versus.com/en/gamesir-cyclone-2 | fetched and confirmed |
| DanCanUnbox | DanCanUnbox | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0BiJkj-rAs | fetched and confirmed |
| Habsrashid | Habsrashid | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMJNw4Ayd5o | fetched and confirmed |
| JhonnyT11 | JhonnyT11 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItPxsDsRQt4 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Gamesir | u/Limp_Improvement_237 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/Gamesir/comments/1thovgh/squeaky_noises_with_abxy_and_dpad_rubbing_the/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Trustpilot | ie.trustpilot.com | D | https://ie.trustpilot.com/review/gamesir.com | fetched and confirmed |
| GamesRadar+ | gamesradar.com | C | https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/these-are-the-7-best-tmr-controllers-on-the-shelves-right-now-based-on-in-game-testing-with-each-one/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Home Screen | Home Screen | B | https://homescreen.pl/en/blog/ranking-gamepad-controllers-2 | fetched and confirmed |
| Arly Reviews | Arly Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-q1I6B00Yk | fetched and confirmed |
| Game Tech Talk | Game Tech Talk | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_z64wf-cik | fetched and confirmed |
| Deegital Tech | Deegital Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbEBRGiV7Jw | fetched and confirmed |
| Slite | Slite | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLklvgOSKiI | fetched and confirmed |
| Kephren | Kephren | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqY0hT8UenM | fetched and confirmed |
| Geezer Into Tech | Geezer Into Tech | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3004cvyb0o | fetched and confirmed |
| Arly Reviews | Arly Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZFjhQZhJCA | fetched and confirmed |
| RC5 | RC5 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTJcDzluCpY | fetched and confirmed |
| Ian Agustin | Ian Agustin | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QFVLO2P5TE | fetched and confirmed |
| vCuda | vCuda | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI68e_gflVE | fetched and confirmed |
| Preem Gaming Gears | Preem Gaming Gears | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4oxk0yesnM | fetched and confirmed |
| Pugh's Review | Pugh's Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF2hom6v1Bk | fetched and confirmed |
| AccelSpeed | AccelSpeed | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NXHfiNDS4M | fetched and confirmed |
| Open Surprise | Open Surprise | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kq7QPUuSI8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Glenn Thoughts | Glenn Thoughts | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axkUIMPuUgg | fetched and confirmed |
| Arly Reviews | Arly Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7HIJtgY23A | fetched and confirmed |
| NAITHIK YT | NAITHIK YT | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlPUBPNhFPs | fetched and confirmed |
| Arly | Arly | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5HbHT9lHMs | fetched and confirmed |
| OldManRob | OldManRob | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmGLHtFZ3Dw | fetched and confirmed |
| Everything Avail Here | Everything Avail Here | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W35fb858sUs | fetched and confirmed |
| JuanBagnell | JuanBagnell | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFJH7D5dZLM | fetched and confirmed |
| terrarialovertech | terrarialovertech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2VKNPxrvUE | fetched and confirmed |
| WanderLuxe | WanderLuxe | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFVcPO2xOcc | fetched and confirmed |
| Loadout Electronics | Loadout Electronics | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CcB9UxAoQ | fetched and confirmed |
| KieroKaro | KieroKaro | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSgqMYnuSAc | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Gamer | - | - | https://www.pcgamer.com/best-controller-for-pc-gaming/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Guide | - | - | https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-pc-game-controllers | fetched and confirmed |
| r/GameSir | - | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/Gamesir/comments/1thwc63/longterm_cyclone_2_review/ | outlet blocks automated checks |
| ThisisBenTech | ThisisBenTech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XewXyyUvsT0 | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | Sony DualSense Wireless Controller | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-dualsense-wireless-controller |
| 6 | Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller |
| 7 | GameSir Nova Lite | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/gamesir-nova-lite |
| 8 | ASUS ROG Raikiri II | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/asus-rog-raikiri-ii |
| 9 | Flydigi Apex 5 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/flydigi-apex-5 |
| 11 | Flydigi Vader 5 Pro | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/flydigi-vader-5-pro |
| 12 | Razer Wolverine V3 Pro | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/razer-wolverine-v3-pro |
| 13 | GameSir Nova 2 Lite | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/gamesir-nova-2-lite |
| 14 | Scuf Valor Pro | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/scuf-valor-pro |
| 15 | Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/turtle-beach-stealth-ultra |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/game-controllers.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

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## Image

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