GameSir Nova Vision puts a settings screen on a $54.99 pad for Switch 2 and PC
Its 0.96-inch LCD shows profiles and battery, the Hall effect sticks have 30-80gf tension, and the dock wakes a Switch 2. A Nioh 3 edition ships in December.
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GameSir has opened pre-orders for the Nova Vision, a $54.99 wireless controller for Switch, Switch 2, PC and Android with a 0.96-inch LCD screen built into the pad. Notebookcheck reported the global launch on November 5, 2026. The black and white models ship in November, and a $64.99 Nioh 3 edition follows in December.
The screen does the job a companion app normally does. You can change profiles, connections and stick settings, and check the battery, without picking up your phone.
What's confirmed
The display and Vision OS. GameSir's product page describes a 0.96-inch LCD driven by its own Vision OS. Notebookcheck says it handles configuration, settings and battery level. The GameSir app and the GameSir Connect PC software still handle deeper edits such as turbo and macros, and you need one of them to upload a custom wallpaper to the screen.
Sticks and triggers. The sticks use GameSir's Hall effect sensors, with tension adjustable from 30gf to 80gf. GameSir says it is the first of its controllers to offer adjustable stick tension. They are not the TMR sticks GameSir uses on its G7 Pro line. Each trigger switches between a Hall effect analog mode and a clicky micro-switch stop. The ABXY buttons are membrane, while the D-pad and bumpers use tactile switches.
Connections and battery. The Nova Vision works over 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth or a cable, with a 1,000Hz polling rate. It has a 1,000mAh battery that charges over USB-C or on the included dock. GamersExtra reports that lifting it off the dock wakes a Switch 2, which matches the wake support Notebookcheck lists for Switch and Switch 2.
Everything else. It has two back buttons, a six-axis gyro and dual asymmetric rumble motors. GameSir lists it at 240g and 155 x 104 x 57mm.
Prices and editions. The black and white models cost $54.99. The Nioh 3 edition is $64.99, with gold Kusanagi guardian-spirit art on the right grip, ember patterns on the left and calligraphy on the face buttons. dlcompare puts the European prices at about €69.99 and £59.99 for the standard model, and about €74.99 and £69.99 for the Nioh 3 edition. Pre-orders are open on GameSir's store, and Notebookcheck says the Nioh 3 edition is also listed on Amazon.
Background
dlcompare reports that the Nova Vision launched in China before this global release. Screens on controllers are not new. dlcompare points to ASUS's ROG Raikiri II Pro, and GamersExtra notes that several makers now put settings on the pad itself. The Nova range has focused on Nintendo's consoles while also working as a PC pad. Notebookcheck compares the adjustable tension with 8BitDo's Ultimate 3C+ ($39.99) and Ultimate 3 ($99.99), and GamersExtra notes that the Nova Vision costs less than GameSir's own G7 Pro.
My take: what it means for players
The useful part here is not the screen. It is the Hall effect sticks at $54.99. Anyone who lived through the Joy-Con drift years after 2017 knows why magnetic sensors matter on a Nintendo pad. For comparison, Nintendo's own Switch 2 Pro Controller launched in 2025 at $84.99.
I do like the screen in practice. Switching between a PC profile and a Switch profile is the kind of thing nobody wants to open an app for. Being able to see the battery level is also a real upgrade over guessing from a single LED. Whether a 0.96-inch panel is readable from the sofa is another question, and nobody has tested that independently yet.
My doubts are about the parts GameSir didn't upgrade. Membrane face buttons feel mushier than the micro-switch buttons on many rivals. And while GameSir says Hall effect sticks avoid the wear behind drift, they are a step down from the TMR sticks it uses on the G7 Pro. For Switch 2 players who want lift-to-wake and a gyro without paying Nintendo's price, it looks like a sensible buy. Competitive PC players will probably still prefer TMR sticks and micro-switch buttons.
What we don't know yet
- Battery life. GameSir gives the capacity (1,000mAh) but no hours of play, with or without the screen on.
- Southeast Asia pricing. We have not seen Malaysian, Singaporean or Philippine prices or retail dates.
- iOS play support. GameSir's page says "Mobile" and mentions iOS for its app, but Notebookcheck lists Android only. We have not confirmed that it works as a controller on iPhone.
- Independent reviews. No hands-on tests of the screen, stick feel or latency have been published in the reports we read.
Quick facts
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $54.99 (black, white); $64.99 (Nioh 3 edition) |
| Shipping | November 2026 (standard), December 2026 (Nioh 3) |
| Screen | 0.96-inch LCD, Vision OS |
| Sticks | Hall effect, 30gf to 80gf adjustable tension |
| Connections | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired; 1,000Hz polling |
| Battery | 1,000mAh, charging dock included |
| Works with | Switch, Switch 2 (with wake), PC, Android |
| Weight | 240g |
FAQ
How much is the GameSir Nova Vision?
The black and white models are $54.99. The Nioh 3 edition is $64.99. dlcompare puts the European prices at about €69.99 and €74.99.
Does the Nova Vision wake a Switch 2?
Yes. Notebookcheck lists wake support for Switch and Switch 2, and GamersExtra reports that lifting it off the dock wakes the console.
Does the GameSir Nova Vision have TMR sticks?
No. It uses Hall effect sticks with adjustable tension. GameSir keeps TMR sticks for its G7 Pro line.
When does the GameSir Nova Vision ship?
The standard models ship in November 2026 and the Nioh 3 edition in December, according to GameSir's store and Notebookcheck.
More: Xbox's Nano Controller and cloud connect and Nintendo's Switch 2 pricing plans.
Sources: GameSir (product pages); Notebookcheck; GamersExtra; dlcompare.
