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General

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Series

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G81Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Maker names the line G8: G8 Galileo is the wired sibling, G8 Plus the Bluetooth one.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GU200A, 90GC01D0-BGP0003Maker product pagerog.asus.com/tw/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Taiwan spec page gives SKU 90GC01D0-BGP000. The regulatory model GU200A comes from the quick start guide.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page lists the model as GU200A (Korea KC number R-R-MSQ-GU200A).

GSG8BT001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Store variant SKU GSG8BT001-1 of the standard G8 Plus. The Marvel and Fortnite editions are separate listings and are not covered.

GTIN / EAN

471138716791512Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-rog-tessen-4711387167915Read 15 October 2026Price comparison page lists EAN 4711387167915 with reference 90GC01D0-BGP000. Other European retailers list the same EAN. A Toronto retailer lists a UPC for North America that is not stored.

69366852212911Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Store variant barcode 6936685221291. Retailer homescreen.pl lists the same code for the black G8+.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker product page is live with a Buy Now link.

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Buy button and in-stock listing on 2026-10-20.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$109.9910Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/asus-rog-tessen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 2024-09-21: "$109.99 / £109.99 / AU$179". A US maker launch price was not found. Tom's Guide also lists $110 on asus.com. US price excludes sales tax.

$79.996Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026$79.99 at launch on Amazon US and the GameSir store.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: launched in mid-2024 at $79.99 / GBP 79.99 / AU$129, matching the maker release.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€124.97Press releasemynewsdesk.com/se/asus-nordic-ab/pressreleases/nordic-launch-for-asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controller-3333178Read 15 October 2026ASUS Nordic launch release dated 2024-07-10, availability 29 July: "939 DKK, 124,9 Euro, 1490 SEK/NOK". This is the Nordic euro price with local VAT, and the release does not say which country. A German maker price was not found. A smartworld.it review lists 119.99 EUR and a German review 120 EUR UVP.

€89.996Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026EUR 89.99 at launch on Amazon Europe stores. Tax treatment is not stated and the country is not named.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, GB, EU6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Launch channels were Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon Europe stores and the GameSir store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Black, Thanos Edition (Gold), Hulk Edition (Green). Only the standard black model is stored. The maker page shows no colour name.

Form factor

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Foldable telescopic bridge that holds the phone in landscape.

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"an asymmetrical layout using console-grade sticks".

Offset8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: asymmetrical ABXY design like an Xbox gamepad, so the thumbsticks are offset.

Face button labels

Xbox5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features list "Action buttons (A, B, X, Y)", Options, Menu and Home buttons.

Swappable4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Default layout is Xbox. Keycaps change it to the Switch layout, and M with A/B or X/Y swaps the key values.

Made by the platform holder

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS product, not a platform holder.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026GameSir is a third-party maker.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Android2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Compatibility: Android.

Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review tested the controller with the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. Maker page says Switch only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS. Tested on an iPhone 17 Pro, Android, PC and macOS. macOS needed a switch back to DualShock mode and was less smooth.

Connection per platform

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

Platform	Connection
Android	USB (wired)

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired, I/O port USB-C, Android.

BGameSir G8 Plus

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual compatibility: Android 8.0 or later, Switch, iOS 13 or later. Switch wired use needs Pro Controller Wired Communication turned on. Windows Bluetooth works in DS4 mode per the maker FAQ. Switch 2 is from Tom's Guide and is not in the manual.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: PC works over USB-C or Bluetooth and is recognized as a PlayStation 4 controller. macOS and iOS use Bluetooth. iOS sees a DualShock 4.

Official licence

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Input modes

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XInput, PS4 mode, Switch Pro, Android HID4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Modes: Android (yellow), DS4 (blue), Switch (red), G-Touch (cyan, GameSir App mapping). Wired use switches between Xbox, Switch and DS4 modes. Stored as xinput, ps4_mode, switch_pro and android_hid. G-Touch has no enum option. The manual says Xbox mode is supported in receiver and wired mode only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: iOS, PC and macOS see the controller as a DualShock 4. This matches the manual DS4 mode.

Mode switching

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Button combo4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold the Home button with a direction or A/B/X/Y combination to change mode. Wired: hold - and + together.

Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

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215mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Compatible Device Length 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in). The launch release said 110-215 mm.5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 1 and 9: 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in) long.

Works with phone case

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"ROG Tessen can support phones with cases, up to a thickness of 7-14.5 mm. Certain cases featuring ring holder or strap design may not be compatible."

Yes5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 8: most cases work as long as the phone fits snugly. Android Central used it with bulky cases but not with phones with big camera islands.9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: used with a Pixel 8 Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max in bulky cases with enough clearance.

Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.

Bluetooth, USB (wired), 2.4 GHz1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

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5.35Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 3: By adopting Bluetooth 5.3 technology the G8+ achieves latency below 0.013 s on Switch and below 0.026 s on iOS and Android. Retailer copies say Bluetooth 5.x. Tom's Guide says Bluetooth LE.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Bluetooth 5.3, wired USB-C (PC), wireless dongle sold separately.12Reviewandroidpolice.com/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text states Bluetooth 5.3. Published 8 August 2024.

Wireless receiver

None2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired only. No receiver or wireless link is listed.

Sold separately3Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-dongle-forg8p/buyRead 20 October 2026The 2.4GHz Wireless Dongle for the G8 Plus is a separate $9.99 product. It is not in the controller box.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026I/O port: USB-C.

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Cable length

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1m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Android	500

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"500 Hz polling rate inputs via wired USB Type-C".

BGameSir G8 Plus

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Polling rate wired

500Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

ALPS joystick6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's 18mm ALPS joysticks allow for 22° angled movement". The sensor type is not stated. TechRadar says the sticks do not use Hall effect and a smartworld.it review calls them conventional, so stick_technology is left out.

GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: GameSir Hall Effect Sticks. A brand name only, no component maker.

Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for stick and trigger zone adjustment.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

22°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"22° range of movement". The page does not say whether the angle is measured from the centre or across the full sweep. Stored as published.

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Clickable left/right analog stick".

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Swappable stick tops

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options with magnetic faceplates. Only one of each is included, so both sides cannot use the same option.

Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Small thumbstick, Heightened thumbstick, Round thumbstick4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents: Small Thumbstick, Heightened Thumbstick, Round Thumbstick, one each. Which caps are fitted is not stated.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options, one of each in the box.

Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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On the device4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold - + and Home for 2 seconds, rotate the sticks and press the triggers 3 times. The app is described for zone adjustment, not calibration.

Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Analog, sensor not stated6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's analog triggers". No sensor is named.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for stick and trigger zone adjustment.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold M with LT or RT for 2 seconds. Saved after restart.

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Special metal dome mechanical switches for the face buttons and D-pad". Metal dome fits none of the schema options, so Other is stored.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

Metal dome mechanical switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker wording: metal dome mechanical switches.

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Swappable face buttons

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026A/B/X/Y keycaps are magnetic. The cap is pulled out and put back to change between the Xbox layout and the Switch layout.

Bumper switches

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Other6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says the LB and RB buttons use tactile switches. Stored as other for the same reason.

D-pad

Cross5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features drawing shows a plus-shaped Directional Pad (D-Pad).

Cross4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device layout diagram shows a cross D-pad.

D-pad switches

Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same metal dome mechanical switches as the face buttons. Stored as Other.

Other6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says tactile switch D-pad. Stored as other because the enum has no generic tactile switch option.

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two aluminum rear paddles.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"M1 / M2 rear paddles".

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Back Buttons 2, Extra Buttons 2 back buttons.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

Paddles1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aluminum rear paddles".

Buttons1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Maker wording is back buttons. Reviewers call them paddles.

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

Yes11Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: the two metal paddles M1 and M2 can be removed with a screwdriver.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

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04Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026The device layout lists only LB, LT, RB and RT on the shoulders.

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two paddles programmed on the fly or in Armoury Crate. The ROG button is a system button and is not counted.

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026L4 and R4 on the back. M, Capture and Home are function buttons and are not counted.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Paddles are "programmable on the fly" with the ROG button, no app needed.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Press the ROG button and one rear paddle (M1/M2), wait for the LED to flash blue, then press the button to assign within 10 seconds.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Macros

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026L4 and R4 can each trigger up to 16 button values with an interval. The launch release also lists macro functionality.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026

Share or capture button

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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Rumble5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 7: console-level asymmetric grip rumble motors. No trigger rumble is stated.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: "Non c'è vibrazione" (there is no vibration).

26Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says dual motors. Tom's Guide says one motor in each grip.

Trigger rumble motors

011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same review statement: no vibration at all.

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Adjustable rumble

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold M with D-pad up or down. Five levels: 0, 25, 50, 75 (default) and 100 percent.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Motion Control 6-axis Gyroscope. Maker counts the sensor as one 6-axis unit.

Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Input device, built-in touchpad: No.

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Built-in display: No.

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aura RGB lighting" with up to seven preset effects.

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

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Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The device features list shows 15 numbered parts and none is an audio jack. The maker spec page lists USB-C as the only I/O port.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Audio No. Android Central confirms there is no 3.5 mm jack.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"The controller does not contain a battery. It can be powered by the phone, or by the charging port when the phone is charging."

Built-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Batteries

05Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Two 500 mAh packs, one in each grip.

Batteries included

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026The 1000 mAh battery is built into the grips. It is part of the product, not an accessory.

Battery capacity

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1,000mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20261000 mAh in total, 500 mAh in each side.

Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

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BGameSir G8 Plus

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	8

Source8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Battery 8 hours, USB-C. The review calls it the listed battery life. Rumble and lighting conditions are not stated. The reviewer's own test ran just over seven hours and is not stored because the figure is rounded.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review calls 8 hours the rated battery life and saw a couple of percent drop over half an hour of use. Not a full run-down test.

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026No battery. The USB-C port is an 18 W pass-through port that charges the phone, not a battery.

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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120min10Retailer pagehomescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129654-gamesir-g8-universal-bluetooth-mobile-controller-black-6936685221291.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer spec table: charging about 2 hours (USB-C). Stored as 120 min with the approximate qualifier. Starting level and charger are not stated. The maker page gives no charge time.

Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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LED4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026In charging mode the Mode indicator breathes to show the battery level.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Raised micro-triangle texture on the rear surface8Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asus-republic-of-gamers-announces-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"the rear surface features raised, micro triangle textured markings to improve grip".

Anti-slid textured surface1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

User-replaceable parts

Rubber support pads5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The user selects and installs the rubber support pads (L-1 to L-4 left pads and a right pad).

Faceplate, Stick caps, Face button caps5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 12: the faceplate, stick caps and face button caps are detachable.

Software

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Companion app

Armoury Crate1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate app.

GameSir App1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Customization Software GameSir App.

App platforms

Android5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate is offered on Google Play, with an APK for China. The maker spec lists Android as the only platform.14Maker product pageasus.com/support/FAQ/1053809Read 15 October 2026ASUS support FAQ Armoury Crate Mobile App: Compatible Devices lists Mobile Controller: ROG TESSEN (Android only).

Android, iOS2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controllerRead 20 October 2026Product page: GameSir App for mobile controller customization on iOS and Android, with APK, App Store and Google Play links. TechRadar (2026) reports the iOS app does not recognize this Bluetooth model, so stick calibration, dead zones, hair trigger and back button mapping only work on Android. Maker page claim kept.

User firmware updates

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for firmware upgrade.

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width191.5Height92Depth40mm(7.5 × 3.6 × 1.6 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026"191.5 x 92 x 40 mm (When folded: 94 x 92 x 85 mm)". The press release labels the open size W x L x H. Stored as front width x front height x thickness for the open controller.

Width230Height107Depth55mm(9.1 × 4.2 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 230*107*55 mm in the Product Weight row and in the launch release. The page does not say how far the controller is extended.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Product Size 230*107*55 mm in the release technical specifications.

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

136g(4.8 oz)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Weight: 136 g.

314g(11.1 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 314 g. Maker net weight with the built-in batteries.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Net Weight 314 g in the release technical specifications.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, UKCA, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page: FCC Part 15 with a Class B digital device statement, CE mark warning, UKCA, ISED CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC Korea.

FCC Part 15, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8634Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026FCC Part 15 statement, EU conformity with 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and the amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

In the box

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In the box

ROG Tessen, Rubber support pads, Reusable controller stand, Quick start guide, Warranty card2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Contents row: ROG Tessen, rubber support pads, reusable controller stand, quick start guide, warranty card.

Controller, USB-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x 31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20264Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents also list a certification sheet.

Cables included

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

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BGameSir G8 Plus

Type	Length (m)	Count
Type-C cable	1	1

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents list a 1m Type-C cable. The USB-A or USB-C end is not stated.

Carrying case

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None9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: no carrying case is bundled. A case is sold separately.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 20 October 2026Maker policy: 1-year warranty with 12-month same-model replacement for abnormal function and manufacturing defects, bought through official or authorized channels. Retailer returns and statutory rights are separate.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026

gamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/spec2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026

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Manual

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/helpdesk_manual4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/helpdesk_manualRead 15 October 2026Maker support page for the product. Its document list loads by script. The Quick Start Guide E22982 was read from a retailer-hosted copy, see the guide entry below.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026One-page multilingual sheet titled GameSir Galileo + (G8+). It is an image PDF. The English column was read from a render.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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