GameSir Kaleid and Kaleid Flux User Manual

Overview#

A licensed wired controller for Xbox devices with RGB lighting, featuring Hall Effect sticks and tuned analog triggers, plus two extra back buttons and full customization via the companion software. The official manual covers both the Kaleid and Kaleid Flux models.

Features#

• Algorithm-optimized Hall Effect sticks, with no jitter, no drift, and no circularity error, with the ability to adjust the dead zone and raw output mode.
• Hall Effect tuned analog triggers with full response range, plus hair trigger mode for shooting games.
• Four vibration motors: two in the grips and two in the triggers.
• Two extra back buttons, L4 and R4, have no default function; functions are assigned manually or via the companion software.
• Customizable light strips: four lighting effects toggleable from the controller, five brightness levels, and additional lighting combinations from the companion software.

Model Differences#

The Kaleid model uses microswitches for face buttons, while the Kaleid Flux model uses membrane buttons. They also differ in faceplate pattern and default light strip colors.

Device Layout and Button Names#

Position	Buttons and Ports
Front Face	Xbox button, View button, Menu button, Share button, A B X Y buttons, M button, Microphone mute indicator
Top Edge	RB button, LB button, RT trigger, LT trigger, USB-C port
Back Face	L4 back button, R4 back button
Bottom Edge	3.5mm audio jack

Specifications#

Item	Detail
Supported Platforms	Xbox Series X
Connection Method	Wired via USB-C port, with a separate 3-meter cable
Weight	213g
Companion Software	GameSir Nexus app

Box Contents#

Item	Detail
Controller	1 piece
USB-C cable	1 piece (3 meters long)
User Manual	1 copy
Thank you and after-sales service card	1 card
GameSir Sticker	1 sticker
Certificate of Conformity	1 copy

Requirements#

Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, or a Windows 10 or later PC with a USB port.

Connection and Play#

Connecting to Xbox or PC#

1. Use the included USB-C cable to connect the controller to the PC or Xbox.
2. A solid white light indicates a successful connection.

The USB-C port is located at the center of the top edge, and the logo button is the connection status indicator.

Auto-Sleep and Wake-up#

1. If the controller is on and there is no action for ten minutes, it automatically enters sleep mode and the light strips turn off.
2. While powered on, press and hold the logo button for five seconds to enter sleep mode.
3. To wake it from sleep mode, press the logo button or any of the A, B, X, or Y buttons.

Indicator States#

State	Meaning
Solid white on logo button	Connection successful
Slow blinking white on logo button	Calibration mode, or back button programming mode
Solid red on microphone mute indicator	Microphone mute function is enabled
Light strips off	Controller has entered sleep mode

The two light positions are the logo button and next to the central M button.

Button Combinations#

Function	Combination
Enable or disable hair trigger mode. After enabling, the left or right light strip lights up automatically when the corresponding trigger is pressed; the setting remains saved after restart	M button + LT or RT trigger for 2 seconds
Cycle between four lighting effects; setting remains saved after restart	M button + Left Stick right or left
Increase or decrease light brightness; five levels, default is brightest; setting is not saved after restart	M button + Left Stick up or down
Increase or decrease master volume; eleven volume levels	M button + D-pad up or down
Increase game volume/decrease chat volume, or decrease game volume/increase chat volume	M button + D-pad right or left
Assign a function to a back button	M button + L4 or R4 back button for 3 seconds
Switch configuration profile	M button + one of A, B, X, or Y buttons

Volume Control#

1. Press and hold the M button + D-pad up or down to increase or decrease the master volume; there are eleven levels.
2. You will hear an alert tone when reaching the maximum or minimum volume.
3. Press and hold the M button + D-pad right or left to increase game volume/decrease chat volume, or decrease game volume/increase chat volume.
4. You will hear an alert tone when reaching the maximum, middle, or minimum volume level.

Microphone Mute#

1. When a headset is connected to the audio jack, double-press the M button; the mute indicator will turn solid red, and the mute function will be enabled.
2. Double-press the M button again; the indicator turns off and mute is disabled, which is the default mode.
3. While mute is enabled, press and hold the M button to temporarily disable mute; as soon as you release the button, mute resumes.

The audio jack is on the bottom edge, and the microphone mute indicator is next to the M button.

Programming the Back Buttons#

The back buttons have no default values, meaning pressing them triggers no input before being programmed. Buttons that can have their functions copied to them are: A, B, X, Y, LB, RB, LT, RT, LS, RS, D-pad, Menu button, View button, and Share button.

1. To assign a function: Press and hold the M button + L4 or R4 back button for three seconds.
2. When the logo button begins blinking slowly, press the button whose function you want to copy to the back button; the logo button returns to solid to indicate the value is saved.
3. To clear the function: Press and hold the M button + the same back button for three seconds, then press the back button again; the logo button returns to solid to indicate deletion.
4. If ten seconds pass with no action within adjustment mode, the controller exits automatically and values remain as they are.

The M button is the programming key, and the back buttons are marked in red in the official diagram.

Switching Configuration Profiles#

Press the M button + one of the A, B, X, or Y buttons sequentially to switch to the corresponding profile.

Profile	Combination
Default Profile	M button + Y button
First Profile	M button + B button
Second Profile	M button + A button
Third Profile	M button + X button

Calibration#

Calibrating sticks and triggers:

1. Press and hold the View, Menu, and Logo buttons while plugging the USB-C cable into the PC port; the logo button begins slow white blinking.
2. Ensure you do not touch the LT and RT triggers or the sticks, then press the A button; the logo button light turns off.
3. Press the LT and RT triggers to their full extent, and rotate the sticks at their maximum angle three times, then press the A button; the logo button light turns solid white, indicating calibration is finished.
4. After calibration is complete, the controller must be unplugged and reconnected before use.

Reset#

1. To reset functions: Press and hold the View, Menu, and M buttons for five seconds, as stated on the official FAQ page.
2. To restore Xbox recognition of the controller: Press and hold the Logo button + M button for three seconds.
3. To force Xbox input mode: Press and hold the Logo button + Share button for three seconds.

Companion Software and Firmware Update#

1. Download the GameSir Nexus software from the Microsoft Store on Xbox or PC, or from the official website.
2. Use the software to update firmware and create three custom configuration profiles.
3. Profiles include button remapping, stick and trigger zone adjustment, vibration level, and lighting effect settings.
4. If a back button value set via the software differs from manual settings, the most recent one is adopted and directly replaces the previous one.
5. The official FAQ page recommends updating the firmware to version 1.63 when encountering connection or button issues.

FAQ#

Connection constantly drops during gameplay

Try another cable, ensuring it is fully inserted; try other ports, preferably on the back of the PC; then update the firmware to version 1.63 via the GameSir Nexus software or the manual update tool. If the problem persists, the port itself might be faulty, and the controller may need replacement.

Controller does not work when connected to Xbox

First, ensure the cable is fully inserted. Then, perform a hard shutdown of the console by pressing the power button for more than ten seconds, and repeat the shutdown after unplugging for thirty seconds. Short-press the logo button, then try pressing and holding it for more than five seconds. If unsuccessful, press the logo button + M button for three seconds to restore device recognition, or press the logo button + Share button for three seconds to force Xbox input mode.

Stick drifts or trigger does not respond correctly

Perform the stick and trigger calibration as described in the Calibration section, and refer to the calibration video posted on the official support page.

Face buttons, D-pad, or top button record wrong inputs

Press and hold the View, Menu, and M buttons for five seconds to reset functions, and ensure firmware is updated to version 1.63.

Headset or microphone does not work after connecting to the controller

Insert the plug fully until it settles in the jack, and try inserting it slowly until you hear a click. Set audio output in device settings to uncompressed stereo, set the polling rate to 250Hz, ensure microphone mute is disabled, and adjust volume using the M button + D-pad combination. If the problem persists, try another headset.

Stick moves by itself when I set the dead zone to zero

This is normal, as zero is a physically perfect dead zone, making the stick highly sensitive. Adjust the value between three and five to return to normal behavior.

Back buttons do not work

The back buttons have no default values and provide no input before programming; the programming method is explained in the Programming the Back Buttons section.

How do I control lighting directly from the controller

Press the M button + Left Stick right or left to cycle between four lighting effects; press the M button + Left Stick up or down to increase/decrease brightness among five levels. The lighting effect remains saved after restart, but brightness does not.

What is the difference between Kaleid and Kaleid Flux models

The Kaleid model uses microswitches for face buttons, while the Kaleid Flux model uses membrane buttons. The models also differ in inner faceplate pattern and default light strip colors.

Game service subscription code did not work or appeared as used

The code is valid for new subscribers only and does not work if used previously. If you are a new subscriber and received a message stating the code is used, record the activation process via video and contact support for a replacement code.

Documentation Notes#

• The requirements line in the printed manual mentions Xbox devices and Windows systems only, while the specifications table on the official page adds the Steam platform.
• The function reset combination (View + Menu + M for five seconds) comes from the official FAQ page, not the printed manual.
• The recommendation to update firmware to version 1.63 comes from the official FAQ page.