Gamepad GameSir Nova Lite

GameSir Nova Lite

Test Status:Verified
Compatible: AndroidiOSLinuxPCNintendo Switch
Interfaces: BluetoothCableDongle
Release date: 10 March 2024
Price range: $19.54$24.99, find on: amzn.to, aliexpress.com

GameSir Nova Lite input lag comparison

The latency measurement was performed using a GPDL device.
This device is connected directly to the gamepad pins and allows you to get accurate and true calculations of the real latency.
#ConnectionMode
Min.Latency
AverageLatency (ms)
Max.Latency
Polling rate JitterOSFW
GameSir Nova Lite - Button Latency
1
DongleSwitch14.9423.0840.18116.63 of 125 Hz 4.28
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
2
DongleXinput14.5921.7741.03121.81 of 125 Hz 4.01
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
3
CableDinput10.9713.5716.83250.08 of 250 Hz 1.32
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
4
CableSwitch10.9213.516.58250.22 of 250 Hz 1.3
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
5
CableXinput5.326.699.12500.14 of 500 Hz 0.75
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
6
CableXinput5.878.5610.76471.02 of 500 Hz 1.01
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
7
BluetoothDinput11.215.5231.72184.46 of 250 Hz 2.9
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
8
BluetoothDinput13.6718.6324.69116.02 of 125 Hz 2.57
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
9
BluetoothPS415.2720.4128.07117.58 of 125 Hz 2.7
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
10
BluetoothSwitch10.6816.0123.5598.7 of 125 Hz 2.64
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
11
BluetoothSwitch14.1423.4234.2958.76 of 125 Hz 4.78
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
12
BluetoothXinput9.3817.1827.57122.93 of 125 Hz 2.89
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200

Other tests

#ConnectionMode
Min.Latency
AverageLatency (ms)
Max.Latency
Polling rate JitterOSFW
GameSir Nova Lite - Button Latency
13
DongleSwitch14.4422.9933.31121.45 of 125 Hz 3.77
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
14
CableDinput10.9913.6316.91250.13 of 250 Hz 1.37
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
15
CableSwitch4.826.799.03500 Hz 0.86
Win 11
10.0.22631
38
16
CableSwitch10.9613.5316.61250.62 of 250 Hz 1.29
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
17
CableXinput4.736.38.39500 Hz 0.73
Win 11
10.0.22631
38
18
BluetoothSwitch10.8716.122.5100 of 125 Hz 2.58
Win 11
10.0.22631
38
19
BluetoothXinput1017.0628.03125 Hz 3.32
Win 11
10.0.22631
38
GameSir Nova Lite - Polling Rate
20
DongleSwitch3.51 *8.23 *16.54 *121.45 of 125 Hz 2.75
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
21
DongleSwitch3.51 *8.57 *20.02 *116.63 of 125 Hz 2.94
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
22
DongleXinput3.96 *8.02 *16.93 *124.69 of 125 Hz 2.47
Win 10
10.0.19045
9600
23
DongleXinput3.94 *8.03 *16.3 *124.46 of 125 Hz 2.43
Win 10
10.0.19045
6900
24
DongleXinput3.98 *8.11 *16.7 *123.29 of 125 Hz 2.55
Win 10
10.0.19045
6900
25
DongleXinput4 *8.21 *16.54 *121.81 of 125 Hz 1.76
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
26
DongleXinput4.13 *8.25 *16.19 *121.26 of 125 Hz 1.57
Win 11
10.0.26100
4200
27
CableDinput3.1 *4 *5 *250.08 of 250 Hz 0.36
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
28
CableDinput3 *4 *5.1 *250.13 of 250 Hz 0.44
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
29
CableSwitch0.97 *1.02 *2 *980.44 of 1000 Hz 0.14
Win 10
10.0.19045
6900
30
CableSwitch3 *3.99 *5.04 *250.62 of 250 Hz 0.44
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
31
CableSwitch3 *4 *5.02 *250.22 of 250 Hz 0.45
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
32
CableXinput0.92 *1.06 *2 *943.71 of 1000 Hz 0.22
Win 10
10.0.19045
6900
33
CableXinput1 *1.94 *4 *516.51 of 500 Hz 0.4
Win 10
10.0.19045
4200
34
CableXinput0.98 *1.99 *3.58 *503.51 of 500 Hz 0.45
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
35
CableXinput1 *2 *3.54 *500.14 of 500 Hz 0.36
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
36
CableXinput1 *2.01 *3 *498.59 of 500 Hz 0.21
Win 10
10.0.19045
4200
37
CableXinput1 *2.01 *3.64 *497.06 of 500 Hz 0.49
Win 11
10.0.26100
4200
38
CableXinput1 *2.01 *3 *496.78 of 500 Hz 0.13
Win 10
10.0.19045
4200
39
CableXinput1 *2.01 *3 *496.83 of 500 Hz 0.13
Win 10
10.0.19045
4200
40
CableXinput1 *2.12 *3.59 *471.02 of 500 Hz 0.5
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
41
BluetoothDinput1.05 *5.04 *9.68 *198.31 of 250 Hz 1.44
Win 11
10.0.26100
4200
42
BluetoothDinput0.61 *5.42 *14.98 *184.46 of 250 Hz 3.71
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
43
BluetoothDinput1 *8.62 *16.79 *116.02 of 125 Hz 4.37
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
44
BluetoothPS44 *8.5 *16.04 *117.58 of 125 Hz 3.43
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
45
BluetoothSwitch8.35 *9.95 *14.37 *100.47 of 125 Hz 0.67
Win 11
10.0.26100
4200
46
BluetoothSwitch1 *10.13 *15.83 *98.7 of 125 Hz 3.93
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
47
BluetoothSwitch9.52 *17.02 *33.75 *58.76 of 125 Hz 4.13
Win 11
10.0.22631
5700
48
BluetoothXinput6.42 *8.13 *15.91 *122.93 of 125 Hz 2.16
Win 11
10.0.22631
4200
49
BluetoothXinput1.5 *8.22 *16.69 *121.6 of 125 Hz 2.49
Win 11
10.0.26100
4200
*Note: Latency with an asterisk are based on polling rate and do not represent actual input-lag.
More information

Latency

This chart shows how quickly your gamepad responds to button presses. Each point on the graph represents a test result.

  • The horizontal axis (X-axis) measures the time that has passed from pressing the button to the game responding. This time is called "latency".
  • The vertical axis (Y-axis) shows how often we got such a result, in percentages.

If you hover over a point on the graph, you'll see how long the latency was and how often it occurred.

The smaller the latency, the better. In an ideal world, as soon as you press a button on the gamepad, the action happens instantly in the game. If there's a large delay, you might press the button, but the action only happens some time later. In fast-paced games where every second counts, a high latency can become a problem.

Use this chart to figure out how fast your gamepad reacts.

Polling rate

The polling rate (also known as the report rate) in gamepads refers to how often the controller sends input information to the console or computer. It's measured in Hertz (Hz), which translates to the number of times per second the device reports its status to the computer.

For example, a gamepad with a polling rate of 125 Hz sends its status to the computer 125 times per second, or every 8 milliseconds.

The polling rate is essential in gaming for two reasons:

  1. Responsiveness: A higher polling rate means the controller communicates its state to the computer more frequently, resulting in faster and more responsive gameplay. In fast-paced or competitive games, even a slight increase in responsiveness can give players an advantage.

  2. Accuracy: A higher polling rate can also increase the accuracy of the controller. This is particularly important for devices like gaming mice, where precise movements can be critical, but it can also impact gamepads, especially in games that require accurate inputs.

However, it's important to note that a higher polling rate can also put more strain on the computer's CPU, as it needs to process inputs more frequently. Moreover, beyond a certain point, increases in polling rate may not yield noticeable improvements due to limitations in human reaction time and display refresh rates.

Jitter

Jitter is a measure of how much the gamepad's latency varies during testing. It is calculated as the standard deviation of the recorded delay times. A lower jitter value indicates more consistent latency, while a higher jitter suggests unstable performance. Low jitter is important for a smooth, responsive gaming experience.

Stick test of GameSir Nova Lite

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

The GameSir Nova Lite has an inner deadzones. It is large enough to significantly affect the control of micro movements.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0067. This means that it can register 149 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 1.7% for the left stick and 5.6% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 1.5% left circle error, and 1.6% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 0%, and 0% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

What is RAW mode

This is a mode in which the gamepad settings disable the correction of sticks and dead zones. Not all gamepads support this mode.

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

Gamepad GameSir Nova Lite has no inner deadzones, which has which has a positive effect on aiming accuracy and micro control.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0060. This means that it can register 167 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 3.2% for the left stick and 4.3% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 16.6% left circle error, and 14.2% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 3.6%, and 3.2% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

The GameSir Nova Lite has an inner deadzones. It is large enough to significantly affect the control of micro movements.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0067. This means that it can register 149 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 1.5% for the left stick and 5.8% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 1.4% left circle error, and 1.4% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 0%, and 0% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

What is RAW mode

This is a mode in which the gamepad settings disable the correction of sticks and dead zones. Not all gamepads support this mode.

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

Gamepad GameSir Nova Lite has no inner deadzones, which has which has a positive effect on aiming accuracy and micro control.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0060. This means that it can register 167 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 2.5% for the left stick and 4.3% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 17.1% left circle error, and 14.9% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 3.6%, and 4.5% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

The GameSir Nova Lite has an inner deadzones. It is large enough to significantly affect the control of micro movements.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0068. This means that it can register 147 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 2.8% for the left stick and 5.6% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 1.5% left circle error, and 1.5% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 0%, and 0% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

What is RAW mode

This is a mode in which the gamepad settings disable the correction of sticks and dead zones. Not all gamepads support this mode.

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

Gamepad GameSir Nova Lite has no inner deadzones, which has which has a positive effect on aiming accuracy and micro control.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0063. This means that it can register 159 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 2% for the left stick and 4.2% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 17% left circle error, and 14.8% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 3.8%, and 3.2% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

The GameSir Nova Lite has an inner deadzones. It is large enough to significantly affect the control of micro movements.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0068. This means that it can register 147 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 2.8% for the left stick and 6.3% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 1.5% left circle error, and 1.5% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 0%, and 0% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

What is RAW mode

This is a mode in which the gamepad settings disable the correction of sticks and dead zones. Not all gamepads support this mode.

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

Gamepad GameSir Nova Lite has no inner deadzones, which has which has a positive effect on aiming accuracy and micro control.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0063. This means that it can register 159 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 1.3% for the left stick and 5.5% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 16.8% left circle error, and 14.4% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 4.3%, and 4.5% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

The GameSir Nova Lite has an inner deadzones. It is large enough to significantly affect the control of micro movements.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0067. This means that it can register 149 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 0.6% for the left stick and 5% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 1.5% left circle error, and 1.5% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 0%, and 0% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

What is RAW mode

This is a mode in which the gamepad settings disable the correction of sticks and dead zones. Not all gamepads support this mode.

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

Gamepad GameSir Nova Lite has no inner deadzones, which has which has a positive effect on aiming accuracy and micro control.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0060. This means that it can register 167 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 1.5% for the left stick and 5.5% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 16.8% left circle error, and 14.8% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 3.8%, and 2.4% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

The GameSir Nova Lite has an inner deadzones. It is large enough to significantly affect the control of micro movements.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0068. This means that it can register 147 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 1.4% for the left stick and 5.6% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 1.7% left circle error, and 1.5% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 0%, and 0% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

What is RAW mode

This is a mode in which the gamepad settings disable the correction of sticks and dead zones. Not all gamepads support this mode.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The outer deadzones of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a noticeable size (1mm) that partially limits the useful travel area of the stick.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.0063. This means that it can register 159 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Asymmetry Index

The Asymmetry Index measures the difference in the left-right and up-down deflection of the joystick. A higher difference indicates worse joystick movement. The largest difference in the X and Y axis deflection is selected as the index. This indicator helps to understand the joystick's performance during small, precise movements that are critical for aiming and typically use 25-60% of the joystick's range of motion.

The asymmetry index of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad is 2% for the left stick and 4.9% for the right stick.
Learn more about how the measurements are made.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The GameSir Nova Lite gamepad has 17% left circle error, and 15.1% right circle error.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better. The average worst position at which the joystick stops is taken as a measurement and is not touched.

In the case of the GameSir Nova Lite, the Central Accuracy for the left joystick is 4.3%, and 5.1% for the right stick.

Disclaimer

All conclusions of the GameSir Nova Lite gamepad are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using Joystick Tester program, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5700, by John Punch

GameSir Nova Lite: Pros and Cons

  • Hall sticks
  • Low price
  • Multiple platforms
  • Case
  • NFC
  • No gyroscope
  • Software
  • Switch wake up
  • Firmware bugs
  • Pointless receiver

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