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| GameSir showcases new racing-focused hardware at CES 2026. |
By Jon Scarr
CES 2026 is already shaping up to be a busy show for gaming hardware, and GameSir is using the event to spotlight a new range of peripherals aimed at very different kinds of play. Following accessory announcements focused on charging and portable setups earlier today, GameSir is debuting three new products on the show floor: two racing-focused controllers and a modern lightgun peripheral called Tracer Pro.
Rather than locking into one category, GameSir’s CES lineup covers simulation racing and arcade-style play, with an emphasis on wireless setups, force feedback, and configurable designs.
GameSir Turbo Drive
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| GameSir Turbo Drive combines a wireless racing wheel with a matching pedal set. |
One of the defining features is what GameSir calls Turbo Fan Feedback, a turbine-style fan integrated into the base that’s intended to add another layer of physical feedback while driving. The Turbo Drive also leans heavily on Hall Effect components, including the throttles and gear paddles, plus a high-precision encoder offering up to 65,000 levels of steering resolution.
The wheel uses a racing-inspired yoke design, and rotation can be adjusted between 30 and 180 degrees through software. GameSir is also pitching customization as a major part of the package, with reactive RGB lighting, programmable controls, magnetic gear paddles, and shoulder buttons.
Battery life is part of the pitch as well. GameSir says the wheel can run up to 15 hours with the fan enabled, or up to 50 hours with it turned off, while the pedal unit is rated for roughly a month of use on a single charge.
GameSir Swift Drive
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| GameSir Swift Drive features a compact racing wheel design with built-in controls. |
Like the Turbo Drive, the Swift Drive uses Hall Effect tech across its inputs, including throttles, joysticks, clutch, and buttons. It also uses a high-precision encoder with up to 65,000 levels of steering resolution, keeping the focus on consistent, accurate input.
Haptics are a core part of how the Swift Drive is positioned. It includes three haptic motors: one in each trigger to simulate effects like ABS and traction loss, plus a central motor intended to represent road impact feedback. GameSir also highlights customization options including programmable paddles, analog buttons, a left hat-switch, and reactive RGB lighting.
Battery life is listed at roughly 20 to 30 hours of gameplay on a single charge, depending on how it’s used.
GameSir Tracer Pro
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| GameSir Tracer Pro brings a modern lightgun-style controller to contemporary gaming setups. |
GameSir describes the Tracer Pro as having a streamlined, realistic exterior with a pullable alloy charging handle and built-in recoil feedback. The goal appears to be recreating some of the physical feel that made classic lightgun games memorable, while still fitting into modern living spaces. GameSir also calls out micro switch triggers and electromagnetic recoil as key parts of the design.
On the reliability side, the Tracer Pro includes multi-layer circuit protection that monitors motor temperature during use. GameSir says this helps extend the device’s lifespan and support stable operation during longer play stretches.
Like the racing peripherals, the Tracer Pro includes a Hall Effect stick and tactile switch buttons for responsive input. Two RGB light strips support customizable lighting effects and in-game synchronization, and the device uses a 4,000 mAh battery. A charging dock supports automatic start/stop charging when the unit is placed back into the stand.
A Different Kind of CES Play for GameSir
GameSir’s CES 2026 showing feels less like a single product push and more like a snapshot of where the company is experimenting right now. Racing peripherals, compact force-feedback designs, and a modern lightgun don’t usually share the same stage, but that mix says a lot about how broad GameSir’s ambitions are.
The real test will come once pricing, platform compatibility, and release timing are clear. For now, CES 2026 positions GameSir as a company willing to explore niche hardware ideas rather than sticking strictly to safe, familiar categories.
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