GameSir Nova Lite 2 review

The GameSir Nova Lite 2 is our new best budget controller for PC. It's extremely well equipped considering the small asking price. Depart with just $30 / £30 of your hard-earned cash, and you'll receive a wireless controller with Hall effect sticks, mechanical D-pad, trigger stops, and programmable rear buttons.

There's enough here that even GameSir's own exceedingly popular G7 Pro is at risk of cannibalisation. The Nova Lite 2 doesn't look that out of shape by comparison, with only quality of life and more advanced features between them. Such as a handful of micro switches and a bigger battery. The G7 Pro is a better all-round controller, but for less than half the cash, the Nova Lite 2 is tough to ignore.

There are some drawbacks with a controller at this price. The plastic doesn't feel great and it's not overly grippy. The software could be smarter and the shoulder buttons wider, too. …