The GameSir Cyclone Pro was already a fantastic multi-platform controller. Since getting it a little over a year ago, it’s been our go-to controller when playing on PC. Now, it’s better than ever with the GameSir Cyclone 2. 

What’s different? 

Here’s a quick tablet to see what’s been added to the GameSir Cyclone 2. 

The package also includes a charging stand. Check out this Unboxing and quick showcase reel: 

 

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Mag-Res TMR Sticks

Is Mag-Res better than Hall Effect? In a nutshell, yes. GameSir has constantly innovated on the tech they put on their controllers. We’ve been fortunate to bear witness to this throughout the years. 

When they first added Hall Effect sticks, it was to address the Stick Drift issue. This significantly adds to the durability and lifespan of the controller. 

By upgrading to the Mag-Res sticks, they retain that lifespan and durability while also lowering power consumption. That’s why despite the same battery capacity; the Cyclone 2 lasts longer than the Cyclone Pro on a single charge.

Does it feel different? The sticks feel extremely similar. They are responsive without feeling any sort of fear that there will be drift difficulties. In fact, we’ll go as far as to say that they feel nearly identical. The primary difference is really only the benefit of lower power consumption on the Mag-Res sticks. 

Hall Effect triggers?

GameSir didn’t completely move on from Hall Effect tech. They’re still present on the triggers. 

This is once again one of the things that mostly feels the same but with a new nifty trick. GameSir is getting really good at Micro Switch mechanics. 

You know how other pro controllers have levers on the back to control how deep the trigger goes? The GameSir Cyclone 2 has something similar. However, instead of the levers that stick out, you need to press the M button along with either the Left or Right trigger to make the adjustment. 

The shorter press distance is perfect for first-person shooter (FPS) games like Call of Duty Black OPS 6. It’s also great for certain action games that require a speedy reaction time. 

There’s also a setting that goes a little deeper than the setting for FPS games but not quite as deep as the default settings. GameSir says this setting is perfect for racing games where there’s enough of a press to accelerate but not so much that it takes too long to do so. 

Less rumble? 

On paper, the Cyclone 2 has fewer rumble motors than the Cyclone Pro. Fret not as the motors still have more than enough power to shake the controller as you play.

In fact, it might be in your best interest to lower the rumble strength in game as these motors are pretty powerful. 

While swinging around Manhattan and taking down street-level crime in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, you’ll find that the shake is even stronger than on the PS5. 

You can adjust the rumble strength on the controller itself. Simply press the M button along with up or down to fine tune how strong you want the shake to be.

About Face (buttons)

Taking a cue from the recently released GameSir Tarantrula Pro, the Cyclone 2 also has interchangeable Face Buttons. You can go from the default Xbox layout or to the Swtich’s layout.

This is likely one of the reasons why it’s just the Cyclone 2 instead of the dual iterations from the previous generation that had the Cyclone Pro with Xbox default face buttons and the Cyclone with Switch default buttons. A boon for flexibility! 

GameSir Connect Software

Full disclosure, we never touched this during our time with the controller. That’s simply because we never needed to. And we didn’t really know this existed prior to writing the article. We’ve been used to GameSir controllers providing most of the customization functions on the controller itself. 

That said, if you want to really go granular with how the controller works, the GameSir Connect Software is the way to go. Here you can customize the lighting effects, the two mappable back buttons, and many, many more functions. 

Is this your GadgetMatch?

The GameSir Cyclone 2 almost renders its predecessors obsolete. If you’re only getting a controller now for PC and every other platform that this supports, you might as well get the latest one. 

The improvements, when listed down, feel marginal. However, this is a clear case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. The GameSir Cyclone 2 is an easy Swipe Right for anyone looking for a controller for multiple platforms. It just has a fantastic overall value. 

Price and availability

The GameSir Cyclone 2 retails for US$ 59.99/ PhP 3,300 for the version with the Charging Station. It’s available to order on GameSir’s official website and comes in two colors: Phantom White and Shadow Black. 

Use “C2FANS” upon checkout on the official website for a %10 discount. If purchasing from Amazon use “Cyclone2”. And if buying from AliExpress, use “GAMEC2”. Available for a limited time only.