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GameSir Details Swift Drive, a Gamepad With a Tiny Direct‑Drive Steering Wheel

GameSir plans to reveal pricing and availability at CES 2026.

Overview

  • The Swift Drive integrates a small, removable steering wheel in the center of the controller driven by what GameSir calls the world’s smallest direct‑drive motor to deliver force‑feedback steering.
  • Steering input uses a high‑precision Hall effect encoder with up to 65,000 resolution levels and adjustable rotation from 30 to 1080 degrees.
  • Hall effect sensors extend to the joysticks and buttons, and each trigger has its own haptic motor to emulate ABS pulsing and tire slip.
  • The controller connects over 2.4GHz wireless with an estimated 20 to 30 hours of battery life between charges.
  • GameSir is also preparing a larger Turbo Drive rig with a yoke wheel, pedals, and a turbine fan for airflow effects, and with Swift Drive pricing unannounced—reports peg it near $150—more details are slated for CES 2026.