READ THIS FIRST – BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE: CORSAIR Firmware Update Utility to update your firmware.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Insert the wireless receiver to the host
Switch the toggle to 2.4GHz mode
Switch the toggle to PC mode
Power on the controller to ensure 2.4GHz mode is workable
Use the following link to perform the firmware update: CORSAIR Firmware Update Utility. After opening the link, follow the steps below to update both the wireless receiver and the controller:
Select “NOVABLADE 2.4GHz RECEIVER” in CORSAIR Firmware Update Utility and update
Once the wireless receiver update is complete, connect the controller via USB cable
Switch the toggle to wired mode
Select “NOVABLADE PRO Wireless Hall Effect Leverless Controller” in CORSAIR Firmware Update Utility and update
If the controller and wireless receiver lose connection after the firmware update, manually perform 2.4GHz pairing using the steps below:
Ensure the controller is powered off (not connected via USB)
Switch the toggle to 2.4 mode
Press and hold L3 + R3
Power on the controller by pressing the HOME button at the same time
Continue holding L3 + R3 + HOME buttons for 3 seconds to activate pairing mode
Indicator - 360° LightEdge and all 15 buttons:
Solid White for 2 seconds: Connected
Pulsing White: Not connected
Rapidly blink white for 2s during pairing
Lighting returns to the last used setting after the pairing process is complete
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LEVERLESS CONTROLLER
15 x MGX HYPERDRIVE SWITCH BUTTONS
8 x FUNCTION KEYS
TOUCHPAD
5 x G-KEYS
TRAVEL CASE
USB TYPE-C PORT
USB TYPE-C TO TYPE-A CABLE
SLIDER (CONNECTIVITY AND USB LATCH LOCK)
WIRELESS RECEIVER
PS/PC SWITCH
2.4GHz/BT/WIRED SWITCH
MAGNETIC ALUMINUM TOP PLATE
HOW TO OPEN THE TRAVEL CASE
The travel case can be opened at the following angles.
FACTORY RESET
Switch to USB mode
Unplug USB cable
Hold L3 + R3
Plug in USB cable
Hold L3 + R3 for 2 seconds
Indicator-Solid white lighting across all 15 buttons until Factory reset complete.
POWER-OFF MODE
The device will be shut down after 30 minutes of inactivity in both PS and PC modes. Inactivity is defined as:
No keyboard input detected
Power cable disconnected
INDICATOR
360° LightEdge
15 BUTTONS
MGX HYPERDRIVE SWITCH BUTTONS (A)
All 15 x MGX Hyperdrive switch buttons are allowed for:
User adjustable actuation points
Rapid Trigger mode
Press G4 or press and hold FN + R2 to toggle on or off
Indication: 15 keycaps & 360° LightEdge
Rapid trigger On: - 360° LightEdge: Profile specific - 15 keycaps rapidly blink red for 3 seconds then reverts to profile specific lighting
Rapid trigger Off: - 360° LightEdge: Profile specific - 15 keycaps shows static white for 3 seconds then reverts to profile specific lighting
Rapid Trigger On
Rapid Trigger Off
FUNCTION KEYS (B)
Create, Home & Power (PS button), Options
Game Mode, Profile, FN
L3, R3
TOUCHPAD (C)
Capacitive touchpad with press function.
In PC mode: Mousepad function
In PS mode: Support PS4/PS5 TouchPad function
5 X G-KEYS (D)
Programmable via macro recording (not allowed in PS mode)
Specifically designed for PS mode (also available in PC mode)
Default Functions on G1-G5 keys
For the default functions of G1–G5—when a specific function is selected, stay in that setting for 3 secs, then the setting will be saved automatically.
G1
LIGHTING EFFECT CYCLE
1.Type lighting (Default) > 2. Horizon Static color pattern> 3. Horizon wave> 4. Rainbow wave > 5. Color shift > 6. Color pulse
G2
BRIGHTNESS CYCLE
1. 100% > 2. 75% > 3. 50% > 4. 25% > 5. 0%
G3
FLASHTAP (SOCD) CYCLE
1. Neutral (Default) > 2. Off > 3. Up > 4. First > 5. Last
G5 default function actuation cycle-Lighting indication: Bottom LightEdge
1mm (Default actuation value)
2mm
3mm
4mm
0.5mm
GAME MODE
Game Mode on: Pressing Game Mode button for 3 seconds to turn on Game Mode
Lock touchpad:
Hold FN can temporarily unlock touchpad for as long as FN is held
Lock Create, Power, Option buttons
FlashTap (SOCD) On with Neutral (Default) mode
FlashTap(SOCD) mode can be changed to other modes - Up priority, First priority, Last priority, or NO SOCD - Using shortcuts FN + Circle or G3
Rapid trigger: On
All G1-G8 keys disabled (Macro functions disabled)
There could be up to 1 sec of switching time if you set a different polling rate within Game Mode vs default polling rate
Intro effect
All keys and lighting edge do marquee effect for 2 rounds in 3 seconds
Color: Horizon
After intro, show type-lighting effect
Keycaps: Key lit up when actuated
360° LightEdge: Entire ring lit up when any key is actuated
Color - PS mode: 1P red; 2P blue; 3P yellow; 4P green - PC mode: All white
Game Mode off: All settings follow Profile settings (last used settings)
FlashTap (SOCD): Off (depending on users’ last used settings)
Unlock touchpad
Unlock Create, Power, Option buttons
Predefined polling rate
Rapid trigger: Off (depending on users’ last used settings)
Predefined lighting effect
REMAPPING
Only G6 & G7 & G8 can be remapped.
Remap
Press and hold the Profile button for 2 seconds
G6 and G7 G8 will blink white; all other 13 keys will turn off
Press G6 once (if you plan to remap G6)
G6 will blink white, G7 G8 turn off, the rest 13 keys will display Magenta, and L3/R3/Touchpad with no lighting
Press the key you want to remap G6 to (either one of the 13 main keys or L3/R3/Touchpad)
If you select one of the 13 main keys (e.g., the O key), G6 will blink in the same color as the O key, and all other keys will turn off
If you select L3/R3/Touchpad, G6 will blink red
Press and hold the Profile button again for 2 seconds to save the remap settings
Clean remap (Unmap)
Press and hold the Profile button for 2 seconds
G6 and G7 G8 will blink white; all other 13 keys will turn off
Press G6 once
G6 will blink white, G7 G8 turn off, the rest 13 keys will display Magenta, and L3/R3/Touchpad no lighting
Not press any keys
Press and hold the Profile button again for 2 seconds to save the unmap settings
NOTE: Update the firmware to version 1.93 or higher to use the remapping function.
FLASHTAP (SOCD)
Shortcuts:
FN + Circle
G3 default cycle: 1. Neutral (Default) > 2. Off > 3. Up > 4. First > 5. Last
Mode
Behavior
Lighting Definition
Neutral(Default)
No output, or neutral
White
All arrow keys: Solid White
360° LightEdge: Profile Specific
Up priority
Always go Up when up is pressed
White
Up keys: Solid White
360° LightEdge: Profile Specific
First priority
The first input is activated. Secondary inputs are ignored until the first input is released.
Green
Left and Right keys: Solid Green
360° LightEdge: Profile Specific
Last priority
The second (or most recent input) is activated
Amber
Left and Right keys: Solid Amber
360° LightEdge: Profile Specific
No FlashTap (SOCD)
Left + Right and Up + Down presses are registered as is
Lights off
All keys: Lights off for 2 seconds, then go back to last used lighting effect
360° LightEdge: Profile Specific
CONNECTIVITY MATRIX
This controller uses 2.4GHz radio-frequency bandwidth. When PlayStation®5 and other products uses 2.4GHz radio-frequency bandwidth also, there is a possibility that wireless interference occurs
Corsair validated this controller with PlayStation®5 (CFI-1000 series, CFI-2000 series and CFI-7000 series) including wireless testing and Corsair has product liability of this controller
With PlayStation®5 1000 series, it is recommended to insert USB dongle of this controller to USB port on the front of PlayStation®5
Device is plugged in to PC or Console
Mode Switch
Connectivity Switch
Wired
2.4GHz Wireless
(Receiver is plugged to host PC/PS)
Bluetooth
PS5
Wired mode; Charging
2.4GHz wireless mode; Charging
Not supported; Charging only
PS4
PC
Bluetooth mode
Device is not plugged in. The wireless receiver is plugged into the device selected by the mode switch
Mode Switch
Connectivity Switch
Wired
2.4GHz Wireless
(Receiver is plugged to host PC/PS)
Bluetooth
PS5
NA
2.4GHz wireless mode
Not supported
PS4
PC
Bluetooth mode
CONNECTING VIA 2.4GHz MODE
Ensure the device is powered off (not connected via USB)
Switch the toggle to 2.4GHz mode
Press and hold L3 + R3
Power on the device by pressing the HOME button at the same time
Continue holding L3 + R3 + HOME buttons for 3 seconds to activate pairing mode
Indicator - 360° LightEdge and all 15 buttons:
Solid White for 2 seconds: Connected
Pulsing White: Not connected
Rapidly blink white for 2s during pairing
Lighting returns to the last used setting after the pairing process is complete.
CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH MODE
Ensure the device is powered off (not connected via USB)
Switch the toggle to BT mode
Press and hold L3 + R3
Power on the device by pressing the HOME button at the same time
Continue holding L3 + R3 + HOME buttons for 3 seconds to activate pairing mode
Indication - 360° LightEdge and all 15 buttons:
Solid Blue for 2 seconds: Connected
Pulsing Blue: Not connected
Rapidly blink Blue for 2s during pairing
Lighting returns to the last used setting after the pairing process is complete.
CHARGING & BATTERY LIFE
Shortcuts
Action
Desired Behavior
Indication (Lighting Edge)
FN+ G8 key
Battery Check
Show the battery level color/effect on the lighting edge for 3 seconds
Critical: Pulses Red (ongoing event)
Low: Blinks Red
Medium: Blinks Amber
High: Blinks Green
Fully charged: Solid Green
*When charging with cable plugged in, 360° LightEdge will show pulsing effect for 3 seconds in color of battery status.
Indication: 360° LightEdge
15 keycaps: Profile specific
STANDARD SHORTCUTS
All functions below assume FN key is being held and action is activated upon press unless otherwise noted.
Shortcuts
Action
Desired Behavior
Notes
FN + X
LED Brightness - Keys
Cycles RGB LED brightness in 25% increments on main keys
FN + Square
LED Brightness – 360° LightEdge
Cycles RGB LED brightness in 25% increments on LightEdge
FN + Triangle
RGB Effect Cycle
Cycle to next onboard lighting effect
Lighting zone: keycaps and lighting edge
Type Lighting (default)
Keycaps: key lit up when actuated
360° LightEdge: entire ring lit up when any key is actuated (Default 25% brightness, increase to user setting brightness % when key is actuated)
Color: Horizon (both PS and PC modes)
Horizon Static color pattern
Horizon Wave
Rainbow Wave
Color Shift
Color Pulse
FN + Circle
SOCD Mode Cycle
Cycle between SOCD modes
FN + R1
Macro Recording
Press and hold for 2 sec to enter macro recording mode
*Available in PC mode only
FN + R2
Rapid Trigger Toggle
Toggles Rapid Trigger ON/OFF
FN + L1
Actuation Raise
Raises actuation point in 0.1mm increments
*For optimal accuracy the recommended range is 0.3mm-3.6mm. Setting the actuation outside the recommended range may result in higher sensitivity and effect consistency.
Do the factory reset if experiencing issues with excessive sensitivity or inconsistent key behavior.
FN + L2
Actuation Lower
Lowers actuation point in 0.1mm increments
FN + L3
Self-Calibration
Hold FN + L3 while re-plugging the cable for 2 seconds until all 15 buttons begin pulsing with different lighting colors
Hold down each of the 15 buttons one by one. All 15 buttons must be calibrated during this process
Release the button when it turns light blue
FN SHORTCUTS LIGHTING INDICATOR
When pressing FN key, all lighting will momentarily turn OFF except for keys that have secondary functions will have backlighting turned ON.
The default color will be WHITE
Color indication for profile currently in-use will take priority over FN Shortcuts lighting
MACRO RECORDING
Can not be allowed in PS mode
Hold FN + R1 key
This enters macro recording mode
Indication: 360° LightEdge breathes red
Press any series of standard keys to begin recording
This includes shortcuts such as FN + key commands. Only standard keyboard functions can be recorded and not hot keys like: - L3, R3 - Create - Home & Power - Options - FN - Profile - Game Mode
Delays are also recorded
Indication: 360° LightEdge blinks
Press FN + R1 key for 2 seconds
This stops recording and prepares macro to be saved or cleared
Pressing this more than once has no added function
Indication: 360° LightEdge rapidly blinks red
Press any G keys (G1-G8 keys)
If keys were recorded: Pressing any G key to save the macro
If no keys were recorded: Pressing any G key clears any macro - If there is a firmware shortcut normally bound to that combination, it is restored
5 ONBOARD PROFILES
With up to 5 custom profiles saved directly to onboard memory, you can quickly adapt on the fly. As you adjust your command scheme and settings to match your playstyle, these will be auto saved to currently used profile. By default, you will be on HW Profile 1. Press and hold the profile button for 3 seconds to cycle between profiles.
Function Name
Default
Remarks
Profile Name
HW Profile 1
Default profile
Profile color
White
Lighting color of Circle key, lit for 2 seconds then revert to profile specific lighting
Game Mode
Off
Key Assignments
NA
Lighting Effects
Type Lighting
Profile Name
HW Profile 2
Profile color
Red
Lighting color of Circle key, lit for 2 seconds then revert to profile specific lighting
Game Mode
Off
Key Assignments
NA
Lighting Effects
Horizon Static color pattern
Profile Name
HW Profile 3
Profile color
Green
Lighting color of Circle key, lit for 2 seconds then revert to profile specific lighting
Game Mode
Off
Key Assignments
NA
Lighting Effects
Horizon Wave
Profile Name
HW Profile 4
Profile color
Blue
Lighting color of Circle key, lit for 2 seconds then revert to profile specific lighting
Game Mode
Off
Key Assignments
NA
Lighting Effects
Color Shift
Profile Name
HW Profile 5
Profile color
Amber
Lighting color of Circle key, lit for 2 seconds then revert to profile specific lighting
Game Mode
Off
Key Assignments
NA
Lighting Effects
Color Pulse
BATTERY REMOVAL INFORMATION
This product uses a rechargeable battery and safety guidelines must be followed in the event that the product is disabled for disposal and recycling. To safely remove the battery for disposal and recycling, follow the numbered steps with the below diagrams.
The power delivered by the charger must be between min 2.5 Watts required by the radio equipment, and max 7.5 Watts in order to achieve the maximum charging speed.