GameSir G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero Bundle Loses Charging Case Feature at $129.99

What's changing​

Notebookcheck reported the change, citing a GameSir post on X. The original bundle comes with a case that holds both the controller and its charging dock. The case protects against dust and scratches, and it has a Type-C port that lines up with the dock inside, so owners can charge the controller without taking it out.

According to Notebookcheck, GameSir has announced that the G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero edition will come with a redesigned carrying case that lacks the charging function. GameSir's reason is that the new case is simpler and easier to use while serving its functions of storage and protection. Notebookcheck adds that the controller is the same, and that it expects the other accessories to stay unchanged. That second part is Notebookcheck's expectation, not something GameSir has confirmed.

The reported price is still $129.99. Neither Notebookcheck nor GameSir's statement mentions a discount or anything added to make up for the lost feature.

Still unknown:

• When the new case starts shipping
• Whether the change covers every region and store
• Whether stock already in the channel has the old case or the new one
• Whether buyers can ask for the original case

For now, if a listing just says "carrying case," you can't tell which version you'll get.

The official listing doesn't say which case you get​

GameSir's own product page still lists the bundle this way: Additional Faceplate ×1, Charging Station ×1, Receiver ×1, D-pad ×2, 3m Type-C Cable ×1, Interchangeable Stick ×8, Silicone Thumbstick Cover ×4, Carrying Case ×1. That line says nothing about pass-through charging either way, so it doesn't settle which case a new order will include.

If the feature matters to you, look at product photos for the Type-C cutout on the case, or ask the seller before you buy. After delivery, check the case yourself before your return window closes. GameSir's store says you can get a full refund when you return your undamaged products within 30 days - for any reason. Third-party retailers set their own return rules.

You can still charge the controller​

The case is losing a charging port. The controller isn't losing its charging. The listing still includes the charging station and a 3m Type-C cable, and third-party sellers describe a smart auto start-stop charging station for convenient and efficient charging. The only step that changes is that you take the controller out of the case and put it on the dock.

The 1,200mAh battery helps here. That same seller listing claims up to 10 hours of gaming, which is a manufacturer-derived figure. Pocket Gamer's reviewer reported similar results in hands-on use: "I was able to get well over 10 hours of gameplay in before the battery died."

Who notices the change? Mostly people who travel with the controller, like LAN-party regulars or anyone playing from a laptop bag. Being able to plug a cable into the case at a hotel desk and leave it zipped was the whole appeal. If your controller lives on the dock next to your PC or Xbox, you'll hardly notice.

The separately sold case​

Anyone who wants the charging case back can buy the standalone G7 Pro carrying case. When Notebookcheck covered its launch shortly after a CES show, it reported that the case allows users to charge it without having to remove the controller and its charging dock. It can do this because it has a USB-C port that aligns perfectly with the charging dock. The same report said it came in Black and Silver, with three pairs of thumbsticks of varying heights and designs.

Notebookcheck's latest story lists that case at $19.99. Prices change, so check at checkout. Also, neither GameSir nor Notebookcheck says the standalone case is identical to the themed case that came with the Zenless Zone Zero bundle. It's made for the G7 Pro in general, so treat it as a working substitute, not a matching collector's item.

The controller for Windows and Xbox players​

None of the hardware is changing. GameSir's listing describes tri-mode connectivity - 2.4G Wireless & Wired for Xbox consoles and PC; Bluetooth 5.3 for Android, along with TMR sticks, Hall Effect analog triggers with micro-switch trigger stops, a gyroscope with mapping on PC only, four remappable buttons, and a 1000Hz polling rate on PC over both wired and 2.4G connections.

For Windows users, that means:

• The 1000Hz polling rate and gyro mapping only work on PC.
• On PC, use the 2.4G dongle or a USB cable. Bluetooth is for Android.
• It's officially licensed for Xbox, and GameSir's listing mentions one-press wake-up for Xbox consoles.
• The PC and Xbox experience holds up in reviews. Pocket Gamer said it handles like a dream on PC and Xbox, and it listed the $129.99 price and the lack of iOS support as the main downsides.

Our take​

This is a small change, but it points to a common habit: quietly cutting features from a bundle a year into a product's life while the price stays put. GameSir's "simpler and easier to use" explanation may be true, since one fewer port means one fewer thing to line up. But most people will read it as a cost cut.

Is a charging port on a case a big deal? For most buyers, no. The dock, the cable, and the 10-hour-class battery are all still included. The problem is that nobody has said when the switch happens, and the official listing still just says "Carrying Case ×1." GameSir could fix that by labeling the new case clearly on its listings so buyers know which version they're getting.

Bottom line:

• New G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero bundles will come with a case that stores and protects the controller but can't charge it.
• The price hasn't changed, and the controller and charging dock are still what you charge with.
• If you want charging in the case, the standalone G7 Pro case offers it, but check the current price and remember it isn't the themed version.
• If you're buying soon, check listing photos or ask the seller which case you'll get.