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GameSir G7 HE — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

HOME+Share (3s) = force XInput·HOME+M (3s) = restore PID

Steps

  1. 1Connect the G7 HE over USB-C to the PC or Xbox.
  2. 2On Xbox it always runs in Xbox/XInput mode automatically.
  3. 3On PC, hold HOME + Share for 3 seconds to force XInput if a game misreads it.
  4. 4If Windows stops detecting it, hold HOME + M for 3 seconds and replug to restore the default device ID.
  5. 5Switch saved profiles with M + Y, M + B, M + X, or M + A.

LED states

  • solid—Active in current mode
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: gamesir.com

The G7 HE is a wired Xbox/XInput controller, so there is no wireless mode. On Xbox it just works; on PC you can force XInput with HOME + Share (3s) if a game misdetects it, or restore the original device ID with HOME + M (3s) followed by a replug. The M button plus A/B/X/Y switches between the three saved profiles.

FAQ

Is there a DInput mode?
No, the G7 HE runs as an Xbox/XInput device; HOME + Share just re-forces XInput if needed.
How do I change profile?
Press M together with Y, B, X, or A to load that saved profile (M + Y is the default).

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