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General

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Series

Vader1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026The store menu lists Vader 5S for XBOX next to the Vader 5 Pro for PC.

Tarantula1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Tarantula 8K PC model. Original Tarantula Pro, MenaRD edition, Ultra and Xbox models are not represented.

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

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GameSir-T3 CE3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed English cover Model No.: GameSir-T3 CE. Marketed name Tarantula 8K PC is on the same cover.

GTIN / EAN

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

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April 202610Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-tarantula-series-be-competitive-be-pro-pre-order-available-nowRead 8 October 2026Exact maker April 16, 2026 preorder announcement names Tarantula 8K PC separately from Xbox and Ultra. April month precision accommodates the maker social April 15 announcement. Preorder date is not retail release.

Status

Available1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026In stock, ready to ship on the Flydigi US store.

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Current standard product has Buy Now and Add To Cart offers, with US local shipping. No preorder label is attached to this standard product.

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.

$59.999Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/flydigi-vader-5s-controllerRead 14 October 2026Review dated 2026-03-24 lists MSRP $59.99. The Flydigi US store sells it at the same price. US price excluding tax.10Retailer pagegadgethyper.com/blogs/news/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-official-xbox-licensed-gadgethyperRead 14 October 2026Launch post dated 2026-02-06 says the Vader 5S is priced at $59.99. US price excluding tax.

$69.9912Press articlegamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-launches-the-reborn-tarantula-pro-controller-for-pc-and-xbox-players-but-amazon-stock-is-expected-at-a-later-dateRead 8 October 2026August 4 retail rollout report gives USD 69.99 for standard 8K PC, matching exact current maker buy table. US advertised price. Retail tax amount is not stated.

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.

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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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US1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact buy page explicitly offers US local shipping. No foreign language page alone establishes a market.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026Color Black on the Amazon listing. The maker page names no color.

Orange6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-gamesir-tarantula-8k-controller-for-pc-is-so-good-that-it-puts-the-competition-firmly-on-noticeRead 8 October 2026Exact standard controller review explicitly says only Orange. MenaRD green edition and white Xbox/Ultra siblings are excluded.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Joystick positioning Asymmetric.

Symmetric3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed front diagram places LS and RS symmetrically at the bottom.

Face button labels

Xbox5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Button layout Xbox.

Xbox3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Factory front diagram is Xbox order: Y above, X left, B right and A below. Online button-value swapping changes mapping, not proven physical labels.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Third-party controller with an official Xbox license.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026GameSir is the maker, rather than Microsoft, Nintendo or Sony. Xbox mode on PC does not establish native Xbox console licensing.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Platform Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC. FAQ says it is officially licensed by Xbox with full compatibility with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC.

Windows, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact current online manual System Requirements says Windows 10/11, Android 8+ and Switch/Switch 2, all wired. Printed PDF states Windows 10+, Switch and Android 8+. Current online guide expressly adds Switch 2. Native Xbox is not a supported-platform row.

Connection per platform

AFlydigi Vader 5S

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)
Xbox One	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)

Source1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Connection is Wired for Xbox and Wired for PC. FAQ says the Vader 5S only supports a wired connection.

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Platform	Connection
Windows	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)
Android	USB (wired)

Source4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026All four named platforms explicitly use wired. 8000 Hz is PC-only. Full-feature parity is not asserted. Generic appended support paragraphs mentioning Xbox or wireless are not specific hardware evidence.

Official licence

Official XBOX License1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list says Official XBOX License. Stored as published.

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Input modes

XInput5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Tests ran in XInput mode over the cable. Windows names the device Controller (Xbox One For Windows).

XInput11Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact wired 8K hardware test identifies XInput with system name Controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows). The maker PC Xbox Mode is represented by this directly observed XInput protocol. Switch Mode and Android Mode compatibility are separately sourced without guessing their protocol enums.

Mode switching

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Button combo4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Default automatic recognition with explicit manual Home+X for PC Xbox Mode, Home+Y for Switch and Home+A for Android. Manual combination disables auto recognition, restored by Home held ten seconds. PC Xbox Mode is not native Xbox console connectivity.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Physical Xbox Button, one-press to wake up Xbox console.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: when the Xbox is asleep, briefly press the Xbox button to wake it.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Tech Specs Connection says Wired. Official PDF and exact FAQ confirm pure wired hardware. Buy subtitle says Wireless, but it disagrees with the technical rows and hardware manual. No wireless route is stored.

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

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Wireless receiver

None1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the controller only supports a wired connection and has no wireless receiver in the box list.

None7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly notes no wireless dongle and wired-only controller.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: connect the Type-C end of the cable to the Type-C port on the top of the controller.

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Connection cell says detachable USB-C cable. PDF device layout identifies USB-C port at the controller top.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3: separate cable with a Type-C end for the controller and a Type-A end for the Xbox or PC.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Cable length

3m1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list: 1 x 3-meter cable.

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Cable type

Braided USB-C to USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 3 gives USB Type-A to Type-C. Braided comes from the Windows Central review and the maker photo.

USB-C cable1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker identifies USB-C cable only. Host-end connector is not asserted from this text.

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.

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Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	250
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
USB (wired)	Windows	4,000
USB (wired)	Windows	8,000

Source6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-gamesir-tarantula-8k-controller-for-pc-is-so-good-that-it-puts-the-competition-firmly-on-noticeRead 8 October 2026Exact review directly observes app options 250, 1000, 4000 and 8000 Hz. 250 Hz is the no-app default. Maker claims 8000 Hz wired PC maximum and online manual says it is PC-only. These selectable report rates are not measured hardware latency or the USB generation.

Polling rate wired

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8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: FORCEFLEX Hall Effect joysticks. A CGMagazine review calls the sticks TMR. The maker states Hall Effect, so Hall Effect is stored.

TMR1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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

FORCEFLEX1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FORCEFLEX is Flydigi's patented stick structure. A brand name does not name the component maker.

GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks Gen-21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Branded Gen-2 GameSir Mag-Res TMR mechanism. No component supplier part number is inferred.

Stick resolution (claimed)

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12bits2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact product lists 12-bit industrial-grade ADC and 4096-level joystick resolution. These are maker hardware claims, not reviewer measured stick steps.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Space Station Stick Adjustment sets the center dead zone and sensitivity curves.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed M + LS/RS held two seconds turns the corresponding dead zone on or off. Shipped default percentage is not stated.

Adjustable response curve

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Space Station Stick Adjustment sets the sensitivity curves.

Yes2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact GameSir Connect section explicitly lists stick curve customization. Generic vibration settings on that app section do not establish vibration hardware in this battery-free controller.

Adjustable stick tension

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tension rings with a 40 gf to 100 gf adjustment range.

No13Spec databasegamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 8K verified specification table says Stick tension No. This is adjustment support, not a numeric factory force or level count.

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026The listing's mapping note gives the example of mapping L3 or R3 to the C button, so the stick clicks exist as inputs. The maker names no stick-click spec.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed device layout explicitly labels LS and RS with press function.

Swappable stick tops

Yes6Reviewhlplanet.com/flydigi-vader-5s-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the thumbsticks can be easily removed and replaced. CGMagazine also says the sticks can be removed with a little force. The maker does not state a stick-top option.

Yes7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Orange PC 8K Features section explicitly says the tops are swappable. Sensor module serviceability and swappable faceplate are not established.

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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Fitted stock caps, Taller spare caps, Shorter spare caps7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Orange review states taller and shorter spare options in box and tests differing stick heights. Counts, concave/convex type and exact cap tally are not published, so they remain unquantified. Printed manual basic box list omits these additional caps. No MenaRD-specific configuration is inferred.

Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 6: hold View, Menu and D-pad up for 3 seconds, rotate the stick fully and press the triggers twice. The controller also auto-calibrates at start-up.

On the device3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed calibration for sticks and triggers uses View + Menu + Home, with full rotations and trigger pulls. Numeric stick/trigger calibration values are not inferred.

Triggers

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

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: FORCESWITCH dual mode triggers with Hall Effect analog and micro switch modes. The Hall Effect analog mode is stored as the sensor.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Trigger Tech cell says Hall Effect analog triggers with micro-switch trigger stops. Hall Effect describes analog sensing, with physical digital click mode separate.

Trigger resolution

8bits1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Published as 256-level Hall Effect triggers. 256 levels is exactly 8 bits.

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Trigger stop positions

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21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ and printed layout describe two modes: analog full travel and micro-switch click. Software hair trigger is not a third mechanical stop position.

Trigger stop type

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Mechanical click1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls the second mode Micro Switch. This mechanical click lock differs from the separate software hair-trigger setting.

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026A physical switch changes between a clicky micro-switch mode and full-range Hall analog mode. Flydigi says this is not just a trigger lock. Windows Central and CGMagazine call the micro-switch mode trigger locks or stops, so trigger_stops is left out.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed M + LT/RT held two seconds toggles software hair-trigger mode, requiring full analog travel. This is separate from the two physical trigger locks.

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Micro switch1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Mechanical Micro Switch ABXY. FAQ says all ABXY buttons use mechanical micro-switches. The C and Z buttons are not covered. HLPlanet says they are membrane.

Micro switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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Cross3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed diagram shows a single cross-shaped D-pad, separate from the four extra front C buttons.

D-pad switches

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Micro switch8Reviewrpy.hu/2026/08/13/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc-gyozelemre-szuletettRead 8 October 2026Exact standard Orange 8K PC review Positives explicitly describes micro-switch solutions under the buttons and D-pad. Maker tech table says Tactile Switch without supplier/model. No switch brand is inferred.

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 pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Extra Buttons 6 (back buttons x2, extra bumpers x2, Flydigi exclusive C+Z face buttons).2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 rear diagram labels M1 and M2 on the back and LM and RM at the top rear. C and Z are on the front.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Only L4/R4 rear grip buttons count. T1/T2 are extra bumpers and C1-C4/T3 are front extras.

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

Paddles8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: the paddles on the back retain good positioning. The reverse has two extra buttons. Gamepadla also lists Paddles 2.

Buttons1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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.

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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.

21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list two extra bumpers. The manual names them LM and RM.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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.

61Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Extra Buttons 6. FAQ says 6 extra buttons can be remapped. The manual names M1, M2, LM, RM, C and Z.

91Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ enumerates nine extra remappable inputs: L4/R4, T1/T2 and C1/C2/C3/C4/T3. Standard shoulders, triggers, face buttons, sticks and system controls are excluded.

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 pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list: on-the-fly customization via the FN button and Space Station. Tech specs list quick remapping as a shortcut function.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: hold the FN button plus C, Z, M1, M2, LM or RM for 1.5 seconds, then press the button to map. Only single-button mapping is covered by the maker.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Advanced Functions uses M plus selected L4/R4/C1-C4/T1-T3, records gameplay input, then saves directly on the controller.

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.

41Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Feature list says 6 Remappable Buttons + 4 Profiles. FAQ asks what the 4 custom profiles are for. The manual names the first slot Default Profile and the others Profile 2 to 4. The maker count of 4 is stored.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: FN plus A is Default Profile, B is Profile 2, X is Profile 3 and Y is Profile 4.

33Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Configuration Switching lists separate Default configuration and Configuration 1, 2 and 3. The schema counts three custom banks beyond default. Reviews calling four profiles count the default bank too.

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

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list quick profile switching. The manual gives the FN button plus ABXY.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: hold the FN button plus A, B, X or Y for 1 second to switch the onboard profile.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated rear M function button with right-stick direction selects Default or Configuration 1/2/3. Printed right/down/left directions take precedence over duplicated upward directions in current online text.

Turbo

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Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Turbo function cycles A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT through Off and three levels. Current maker buy table gives 10/20/30 Hz. Tournament firmware separately disables turbo and macros.

Macros

No3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXF11HQGRead 14 October 2026Listing note: due to Xbox limitations the customizable buttons only support single-key mapping, and macro mapping such as A+B to one button is not supported. The maker FAQ on its own page mentions assigning macros in Space Station, which conflicts. The Amazon note is stored because it is specific to this model.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Remappable Button Settings supports up to 32 recorded steps per extra button. Original stock firmware supports macros. Optional tournament firmware disables them.

Share or capture button

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 appearance diagram labels a Share Button.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed layout labels a separate Share Button.

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.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: 4-motor triggers and grips vibration. The split between grip and trigger motors is not published for this model, so motor counts are left out.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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05Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-tarantula-pro-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ says the vibration motors were removed for 180 g pure wired hardware. Windows Central and GamesRadar exact reviews confirm no vibration hardware. Rumble enum has no none value, so the list is omitted instead of invented.

Trigger rumble motors

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05Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-tarantula-pro-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ removes vibration motors and exact reviews explicitly say there are no haptics or rumble motors anywhere in the controller. No trigger vibration motor is inherited from the Xbox sibling.

Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: vibration intensity has 11 levels (0 to 10), adjusted on the fly or in Space Station. The manual states 6 levels total for each shortcut. Only the adjustable fact is stored.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 4: FN plus right stick up or down sets grip vibration and FN plus left stick sets trigger vibration, 6 levels total each.

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Gyroscope function No. CGMagazine also says the Vader 5S omits gyro.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 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/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker calls this six-axis gyroscope, meaning the combined motion sensor package. A six-axis gyro alone is not inferred.

Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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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

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: NFC support No.

No13Spec databasegamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 8K verified specification table says NFC support No. Original wireless Tarantula Pro NFC is not transferred.

IR camera

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Built-in display

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, verified: Display No.

No13Spec databasegamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 8K verified specification table says Display No. RGB strip and LED indicators are not displays. This is moderator-verified hardware metadata, separate from latency measurements.

Light bar

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2 and page 4 call the lighting a light bar. Page 2: Space Station sets light bar effects, colors and brightness.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-xbox-controller-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review text: the RGB light bar across the bottom of the controller.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed layout explicitly identifies the RGB Lighting Strip. Status indicators are separately named. No lighting-zone count is guessed.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: RGB light strip with customizable lighting.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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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.

AFlydigi Vader 5S

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.37	1.88	5.01	0.77	500.25	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	4.24	2.48	6.46	1.01	500.25	Windows

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Gamepadla PRIMARY setup by John Punch on 2026-02-12 with Prometheus 82 v5.2.4.3. Windows 11 build 26200, cable, XInput, firmware 1.0.5.3. Button test 8079 and stick test 8078 at a median polling rate of 500.25 Hz. Stick latency is measured at 99 percent deflection. The same page lists tests at about 250 Hz (for example John Punch tests 8080 and 8081 with 4.52 ms button and 5.61 ms stick) and monoru tests on firmware 1.0.5.4 (3.33 ms button and 3.85 ms stick at 498.75 Hz). Only the PRIMARY setup is stored.

BGameSir Tarantula 8K PC

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	1	0.84	1.21	0.1	7,936.51	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	0.62	0.48	0.81	0.07	7,936.51	Windows

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only stock Circle Stick Mode (Default), 12-bit, selected 8000 Hz pair is stored. Button P82 test 9567 and Stick P82 test 9566 were performed on July 14, 2026 by John Punch. Prometheus 82 v5.3.0.2 hardware tester, Windows 11 Build 10.0.26200, USB Cable/XInput, firmware 2.2.9. Associated software polling test 9565 reports median 7936.51 Hz and average 7649.37 Hz. Software report rate is not latency. Raw mode, lower report rates, other units and third-party rePad processing are excluded. Maker 0.25/0.5 ms claims are not measured values.

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.

4.24ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

0.62ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

AFlydigi Vader 5S

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	5,000	1.9%
Right	0%	0%	5,000	2.1%

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5s.htmlRead 14 October 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch on 2026-02-12 12:13, Windows 10.0.26200, cable, XInput, firmware 1.0.5.3, single unit, polling 503.373 Hz. Circle error 0.0 percent on both sticks, no inner dead zone, outer dead zone below 0.4 mm (not stored as a percent), centre error 1.9 percent left and 2.1 percent right, resolution 12.3 bit with 5,000 steps. A second test the same morning measured 2,857 and 2,500 steps with centre errors 2.5 and 2.2 percent. Settings such as auto-calibration are not stated.

BGameSir Tarantula 8K PC

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	3.5%
Right	0%	0%	2.9%

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stock Circle Stick Mode test, July 14, 2026 at 15:10 by John Punch with Stick Tracer Web. Windows 11, USB Cable/XInput, firmware 2.2.9, measured report rate 997 Hz. Rows are left and right. Inner dead zone is explicitly absent, stored as zero. Circle errors are 0.0%. Center errors are 3.5% left and 2.9% right using small-angle deflection and release. Outer dead zone <0.4 mm is not converted to percent. Movement-derived 14.4-bit/21619-step output is not proven equivalent to the maker 12-bit ADC claim and is omitted. This stock Circle stick test is separate from the 8000 Hz latency run. Raw mode and third-party rePad test are excluded.

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

263.7g(9.3 oz)6Reviewhlplanet.com/flydigi-vader-5s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table gives 263.7 g and says the Vader 5 Pro weighs 286.8 g. The scale and the test conditions are not stated. The maker publishes no weight.

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Audio Jack 3.5mm.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 labels a 3.5mm Audio Jack. Page 4 says the quick volume shortcuts only adjust headphone volume and need headphones connected.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Jack works over

USB (wired)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026The controller only has a wired connection, so the jack works over USB wired.

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact maker lists a 3.5 mm audio jack on this pure wired controller. Only USB-wired transport is represented. Per-platform audio feature parity is not asserted.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 labels a Mute Button and a Mute Indicator Light. Page 4: short press mutes or unmutes the microphone, steady red light means muted.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

None1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Battery No. FAQ says there is no battery in the controller.

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Battery cell says No. FAQ explicitly says the battery was removed. No zero mAh or Wh capacity is invented.

Batteries

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05Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-tarantula-pro-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ says the battery was removed. Count is zero because absence is explicit, not unknown.

Batteries included

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No5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-tarantula-pro-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact Battery No cell and FAQ battery removal prove no battery is included in this wired model. Rechargeable pack or AA cells are not inferred.

Battery capacity

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Charging dock

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None7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says there is no charging stand with this battery-free wired model.

Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Shell material

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Plastic6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-gamesir-tarantula-8k-controller-for-pc-is-so-good-that-it-puts-the-competition-firmly-on-noticeRead 8 October 2026Negatives section explicitly describes textured plastic grips. This names body/grip plastic without inventing the polymer blend.

Grip texture

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Laser-engraved textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Thumbstick caps7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewer swaps thumbstick tops. No sensor module, battery or faceplate repairability claim is inferred.

Software

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Companion app

Flydigi Space Station For Xbox1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs: Flydigi Space Station For Xbox.

GameSir Connect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

Windows2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: download Flydigi Space Station For Xbox from the Microsoft Store. Reviewers used it on Windows. Availability on Xbox consoles is not stated, so only Windows is stored.11Retailer pageapps.microsoft.com/detail/9nb9dqg1bn6pRead 14 October 2026Microsoft Store listing for Flydigi Space Station For Xbox (Official). The page title reads Free download and install on Windows. The page body needs JavaScript and did not load, so only the title was read. No Xbox console listing was found.

Windows1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Space Station handles firmware updates.

Yes4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact guide publishes optional Tarantula Pro 8K PC tournament firmware and explains it disables macros/turbo. Exact-model Windows Central review also directly says GameSir Connect updates firmware. No update was performed.

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.

Width154Height102Depth65mm(6.1 × 4 × 2.6 in)4Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/flydigi-vader-5s-wired-gaming-controller-for-xbox-windows-blackRead 14 October 2026Specifications list Product Width 154 mm, Product Height 65 mm and Product Depth 102 mm. The axes are reordered to the front-face convention: width 154, height 102 (top to bottom of the front face) and depth 65 (thickness). The same lengths as the Vader 5 Pro. The maker publishes no dimensions. The listed 0.5 kg weight and the Amazon 450 g weight look like packed weights and are not stored.

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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.

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180g(6.3 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker states 180 g controller weight. No cable, PP box or packaging is included. This is not a reviewer weigh-in. The same maker cell also lists the unlabelled tuple 158 x 100 x 61 mm. No exact labelled maker diagram was found, so body axes remain unknown and dimensions_mm is omitted.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863, EN 55032:2015/A1:2020, EN 55035:2017/A11:202012Maker spec sheet (PDF)shops.flydigi.com/pages/declaration-of-conformity-euRead 14 October 2026EU declaration of conformity for model Vader 5 S, PDF vader5s_2912_260520184758_001.pdf on the maker store. It lists RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863 and the standards EN 55032:2015/A1:2020 and EN 55035:2017/A11:2020. The declaration labels its directive as RED 2014/30/EU, which is the EMC directive number. The controller has no radio, so no radio certification is stored.

CE, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8633Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact PDF Declaration of Conformity states CE and compliance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by (EU) 2015/863. These are maker declarations, not an inferred FCC ID.

In the box

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In the box

Vader 5S XBOX controller, 3-meter cable, Flydigi brand card, Vader 5S manual, XBOX Game Pass Ultimate (one-month trial, worth $29.99)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list as published. The one-month Game Pass Ultimate trial is stated by the maker. Windows Central and Digital Citizen say three months, which the maker does not state.

GameSir Tarantula 8K PC controller, USB-C cable, Manual, Thank You & After-sale Service Card, GameSir Sticker3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact PDF English package list contains these five entries. Current buy page additionally lists spare caps and PP Box without an edition mapping. Those unqualified extras and case type are omitted, rather than inherited from another package.

Cables included

AFlydigi Vader 5S

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	3	1

Source1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Box list: 1 x 3-meter cable. The manual connects a Type-A end to the Xbox or PC and the Type-C end to the controller.

BGameSir Tarantula 8K PC

Type	Count
USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026One USB-C cable is proved by the exact PDF package contents and maker box list. Length is omitted because current buy table says 1.8 m while current online guide says 2 m.

Carrying case

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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.

1year1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026Tech specs list a 1-year warranty. The US store warranty page says 1 year from receipt with a valid sales receipt. Market is the US store.

1year9Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Current Warranty Policy applies to official sales-channel and authorized-distributor purchases, including this exact official-store product. It explicitly provides 12-month same-model replacement for manufacturing defects. This is the manufacturer term, not statutory consumer rights or a special stick-drift extension.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

shops.flydigi.com/products/vader5s1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5sRead 14 October 2026

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5S_Compressed.pdfRead 14 October 2026Multilingual 76-page PDF dated 2026-02-27 in its metadata. English pages 2 to 6. The text is outlined, so it was read by OCR and checked on the page images.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact official scanned Tarantula 8K PC PDF was visually read from its English column. It names Model No. GameSir-T3 CE. Old Tarantula Pro and Xbox guides are not substituted.

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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