GameSir has given its budget-friendly Nova 2 Lite controller a fresh look with a special Champion Edition, created to celebrate brand ambassador Xiao Hai’s historic second EWC Street Fighter 6 title. It’s the same versatile, multi-platform gamepad fans know, now dressed in a standout design that nods to competitive play.
The Champion Edition swaps the standard colorways for a gold-to-black gradient faceplate, with a fully black back, thumbsticks, D-pad, and ABXY buttons. Xiao Hai’s name is inscribed on the right side, adding a collectible touch for fighting game enthusiasts and longtime fans alike.
Beyond the new finish, the hardware and features remain familiar, with one notable tweak: GameSir says the mechanical circular D-pad has been tuned by Xiao Hai. That should appeal to players who prize precise directional inputs in fighters, platformers, and retro games.
Key features and specs:
– Hall Effect joysticks with anti-friction rings to reduce drift and wear
– Tuned mechanical circular D-pad
– Membrane ABXY buttons and mechanical bumpers
– Two programmable back buttons
– Hall Effect analog triggers with a switchable long/short travel mode for racing or shooters
– Tri-mode connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless with included USB adapter, and USB wired
– Up to 1,000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes
– Works with Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, and PC
– 600 mAh battery with USB-C charging; optional Nova charging dock available
Price and availability:
– Champion Edition: $34.99
– Standard colors (Luminous White, Midnight Gray): typically around $29.99 at major retailers
If you want an affordable controller that spans mobile, Switch, and PC with low-latency wireless, swappable trigger travel, and drift-resistant Hall sticks, the Nova 2 Lite remains an easy recommendation. The Champion Edition adds a premium look, a signature finish, and a D-pad tuned with input from a two-time Street Fighter 6 champion—all for a small bump in price.
