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General

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Series

G81Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker names the model line G8: G8 Galileo here, G8 Plus for the wireless sibling.

X51Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The buy page names the FX5 Lite Cooler as an accessory for X5 Series Controllers. The family is X5, with the X5 Lite and X5s.

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

GSG8001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Variant G8 has SKU GSG8001-1. The bundle G8 + Carring Bag has SKU GSG8001+WCRBD001 and the same barcode. It is not stored as a variant because the page does not describe the bag. Alltron (retailer) lists GSG8001 with EAN 6936685223004 for the grey USB-C model.

GSX5LITEBK, GSX5LB002EN, GSX5001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the buy page lists SKU GSX5LB002EN for Wasabi and GSX5001-1 for Translucent Black. GSX5LITEBK is the Black unit's model on the JB Hi-Fi listing. Whether Translucent Black is a renamed Black is not stated, so the rows stay separate.8Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/gamesir-x5-lite-mobile-controller-blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer listing for the Black unit shows Model GSX5LITEBK with the maker's spec copy. No model number was found for the Wasabi unit, and none is guessed.

GTIN / EAN

69366852000431Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Barcode of the G8 variant, shared with the bundle variant on the maker page.

6936685221901, 69366852226709Retailer pagehomescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129671-gamesir-x5-lite-gn-usb-c-mobile-controller-light-green-6936685222670.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 6936685222670 is the X5 Lite GN in light green (Wasabi). EAN 6936685221901 is the X5 Lite BK in Black on the sister listing homescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129672-gamesir-x5-lite-usb-c-mobile-controller-black-6936685221901.html. The Baltic B2B listing b2b.legit.si also gives 6936685221901 for X5 Lite BK.

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

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30 April 20253Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Press release date, 2025-04-30.

Status

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker store lists the product as in stock.

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page sells it at 34.99 USD on 2026-10-15 in Wasabi and Translucent Black. That is a later store price, not the launch price.

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.

$79.995Press releasefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-the-g8-galileo-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Launch release reprint dated 2023-12-04: "now available for purchase for $79.99".12Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026Review of 2024-01-12, spec box: "USA RRP $79.99" and UK RRP £79.99. The same page lists weight 253 g from its own spec box, which is not a stated measurement. The maker value 252 g is kept.

$34.993Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Maker release: 34.99 USD, shown together with 34.99 GBP. This is the US price before sales tax.

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.

€89.996Press releasegamesmea.com/gamesir-launches-next-generation-g8-galileo-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Launch release dated 2023-11-30: "$79.99/ £79.99/ €89.99/ JP¥11,182". The tax treatment of the euro price is not stated.

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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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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black, Wasabi, Translucent Black1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page colour options on 2026-10-15: Wasabi and Translucent Black. The launch release named Black and Wasabi.3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Black and Wasabi. The current buy page also shows Translucent Black, a later colour with no model number found.

Form factor

Mobile clamp2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Phone is clamped between two grips on a stretchable bridge.

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker calls it a Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller. The manual shows a telescopic body that clamps a phone between two grips.

Stick layout

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing: left stick above the D-pad, right stick below the A/B/X/Y buttons.

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: left stick upper, D-pad lower, ABXY upper right, right stick lower. Gamepadla lists Joystick positioning Asymmetric as a verified spec.

Face button labels

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout names A/B/X/Y, View, Menu, LB/RB/LT/RT.

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout shows A, B, X and Y in the Xbox diamond. Switch Layout (M + A for 2 s) swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

Made by the platform holder

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026GameSir product.

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Made by GameSir.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Android, iOS3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 1: "iPhone 15 series and Android." The buy page spec table says Android only. The FAQ and the launch release both name the iPhone 15 series, so iOS is stored.

Android, iOS3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Key Specifications: iPhone 16/15 series, iPad mini and Android. The English buy page Tech Specs lists only Android, and the manual's Requirement lists Android 8.0 or above. The manual's Platform and Mode table lists Android/iOS for Switch mode. Both are kept as official wording.

Connection per platform

AGameSir G8 Galileo

Platform	Connection	All features
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
iOS	USB (wired)	No

Source3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 2: "Built-in wired Type-C to your phone". iOS is marked without full features because the GameSir App is Android only.

BGameSir X5 Lite

Platform	Connection
Android	USB (wired)
iOS	USB (wired)

Source3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Connection: built-in Type-C wired connection for both platforms.

Official licence

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Input modes

DirectInput7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Tested over the cable in DInput on Windows 11.

Switch Pro, Android HID2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Platform and Mode table: Switch mode (red indicator) for Android and iOS, Android mode (dark blue) and G-Touch (light blue, set in the GameSir app). Switch mode is stored as switch_pro and Android mode as android_hid. G-Touch is a touch-mapping mode with no schema option. Gamepadla names the Windows setup it tested DInput, which is not stored as a separate mode.

Mode switching

Button combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold View + Menu for 2 s to switch modes: white for PS mode, green for Android mode, blue for G-Touch mode.

Button combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Press and hold View and Menu for 2 s to switch between Switch and Android mode. G-Touch is chosen in the GameSir app.

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

185mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Compatible Device Length 110-185mm / 4.3 - 7.3 in".3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 1: 110-185 mm long, 13 mm or below deep, camera depth 5 mm or less, measured without a phone case. FAQ 7 does not recommend a phone case and allows one under 1 mm.

213mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatible Device Length: 105-213 mm. 213 mm is stored as the maximum. The minimum is 105 mm.

Works with phone case

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Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Silicone Pad Installation: with a protective case use the thin pads or the hole-covering pads. Without a case use the thick pads. Tech Tactician fitted a cased phone after swapping to the thin pads.

Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Built-in wired Type-C to your phone".

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Built-in Type-C wired connection. The controller has no wireless link.

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

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired controller with no wireless link.

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Wired-only controller with no wireless link, so no receiver. The Sixth Axis also says there is no Bluetooth link.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Built-in movable Type-C plug that connects to the phone.

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Built-in Type-C connector. The manual calls it a moveable Type-C connector. It is part of the body, so there is no detachable cable.

USB

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Detachable cable

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Cable length

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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.

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Polling rate wired

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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

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Hall Effect Sticks".

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Sticks Tech: Yes, GameSir Hall Effect.

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

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GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker-branded name. It does not name the 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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Use GameSir App for firmware upgrade, button testing, sticks & triggers zones adjustment".

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026GameSir App block on the product page: tune dead zones, remap buttons and update firmware from the phone. No default dead zone is stated.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: Stick tension: No.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Stick tension No. A community spec answer, not a maker statement.

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names LS and RS as the sticks pressed down.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: Left Stick and Right Stick, both marked Pressed Down.

Swappable stick tops

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"You can interchange the thumbsticks according to your preferences."12Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026"Those analogue sticks can be replaced by lifting off the G8 Galileo's magnetised face plates, with three different stick options supplied in the box."

No10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-x5-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same review passage: no hardware swapping, against the G8+ MFi with swappable stick caps.

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

Small thumbstick, High thumbstick, Round thumbstick2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: Small Thumbstick x1, High Thumbstick x1, Round Thumbstick x1. The manual does not say which style is fitted at purchase.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold View + Menu + Home for 5 s to enter the stick and trigger calibration mode on the controller.

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Stick Calibration: hold View, Menu and Home for 3 s, turn the sticks to their maximum angle three times, then press the D-pad mark to exit.

Triggers

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

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Hall Effect analog triggers".

Digital1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Membrane triggers. The Sixth Axis and Tech Tactician both say the triggers are digital and not analog, so digital is stored.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: Trigger lock: No.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Trigger lock No.

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

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same app sentence: sticks & triggers zones adjustment.

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Hair trigger mode

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold M + LT/RT for 2 s to enable or disable hair trigger.

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Adaptive triggers

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No7Reviewthesixthaxis.comRead 15 October 2026Review: the triggers are digital, non-analogue inputs. Digital membrane triggers have no resistance motor. It also says there are no extra pro-style buttons and no Bluetooth link.

Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026ABXY: "Membrane, 5 million-click lifespan".

Membrane8Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/gamesir-x5-lite-mobile-controller-blackRead 15 October 2026Maker spec copy on the listing: ABXY Buttons Membrane. The launch release says cushioned and durable membrane triggers and buttons, and Tech Tactician says all-membrane front buttons.

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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No10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-x5-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the hardware of the X5 Lite cannot be swapped out, and it sets this against the G8+ MFi, which has swappable stick caps and face buttons.

Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows a plus-shaped D-Pad.

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows a four-way cross D-pad. The maker product photo agrees.

D-pad switches

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Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs D-pad: Membrane.

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 pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Back Buttons 2" and "Extra Buttons 2 Back Buttons".

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Back Buttons: No.

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

Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back view drawing shows two round buttons labelled L4 and R4.

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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.

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02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names only LB, RB, LT and RT as shoulder controls. The M button is a function modifier.

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.

22Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026L4 and R4 on the back. They can be mapped to A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT/LS/RS/View/Menu/Capture/D-Pad. The M button is a function key and is not counted.

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout lists no rear, shoulder or extra front buttons. The M button only modifies other buttons for Turbo, layout and screenshot. The A-B and X-Y layout swap is 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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold M + L4/R4, then press the button to map. No app is needed.

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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

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold M, then press the button that needs turbo. Configurable buttons: A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Turbo Function: Yes.

Macros

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No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Macros option No.

Share or capture button

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout lists a Capture Button.

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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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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

08Reviewexpertreviews.co.ukRead 15 October 2026Review: "there's no support for any haptics or rumble". Gadgetmatch's G8 Plus comparison table also lists Rumble Motor: No for the G8 Galileo.

06Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Hands-on review: no haptic feedback motor on the device. Phone vibration can be felt through the grips. The Sixth Axis also says there is no rumble.

Trigger rumble motors

08Reviewexpertreviews.co.ukRead 15 October 2026Same review statement, no haptics or rumble of any kind.

06Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Same source: no motors on the device, so no trigger motors.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No9Reviewgadgetmatch.com/gamesir-g8-plus-review-specs-price-mobile-bluetooth-controllerRead 15 October 2026G8 Plus vs G8 Galileo comparison table: 6-axis gyroscope: No for the G8 Galileo. The same table lists no battery, no rumble motor and a headphone jack.

No6Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Hands-on review: no gyroscope on the device.

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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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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: NFC support: No.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: NFC support No.

IR camera

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Built-in display

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: Display: No.

No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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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.

AGameSir G8 Galileo

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	4.28	2.09	6.53	1.16	457	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	7.82	4.8	10.38	1.28	457	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, tests #6591 (button) and #6600 (stick) on 2025-09-28 by JayBee. Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, cable, DInput, firmware 129.60. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Polling rate comes from the site's software test. Page status is Not verified yet and it lists 5 more tests that were not stored.

BGameSir X5 Lite

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7	4.91	9.11	1.1	629	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	8.71	6.86	11.07	1.07	629	Windows

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, tester JayBee, 2025-09-28, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 158, cable to the PC. Stored is the page's primary DInput row: button test #6589, stick test #6601. A second row in Switch mode measured 6.86 ms button (4.93 to 9.07 ms, 1.08 ms jitter, 332 Hz, test #6590) and 8.76 ms stick (6.86 to 11.18 ms, 1.09 ms jitter, 332 Hz, test #6602) and is not stored. Polling is a separate software measurement. The page status is Not verified yet and the site rates the cable A. Single unit.

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.

7.82ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Audio 3.5mm Audio Jack".12Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026"You also get a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB-C port on the bottom of device for pass-through phone charging."

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout front, top and bottom views show only the moveable Type-C connector and the Type-C charging port. No audio jack.

Jack works over

USB (wired)11Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026The 3.5 mm jack sits on the controller bridge. The only data connection is the built-in wired Type-C plug, so the jack works over USB wired. The maker does not state this in words.

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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

None3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 4: "No, it's a wired controller, no need for charging and just powered by your phone."

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: No. The controller draws power from the connected device.

Batteries

03Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026Same FAQ 4 answer.

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Batteries included

No3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026Same FAQ 4 answer.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026No battery, so none is included.

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.

None3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026No battery. The Type-C port on the controller is a pass-through charging port for the phone (maximum input 9V/3A), not a battery charger.

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Type-C charging port is pass-through only. There is no controller battery, so no battery charging connector. Tech Tactician says it cannot carry data and the pass-through draw is limited to about 5 W.

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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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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Grip texture

Laser-engraved texture grips5Press releasefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-the-g8-galileo-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Laser-Engraved Texture Grips ensure a secure and comfortable hold". The same release also names exclusive impulse triggers through the Android app. No trigger motors are published, see rumble_motor_count.

Laser engraved textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Grips: Laser engraved textured grips.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"The faceplates of the GameSir G8 are magnetic and swappable."

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User-replaceable parts

Magnetic faceplates, Thumbstick caps2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Interchange Parts section shows the faceplates and the thumbstick caps coming off.

Silicone pads2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Silicone Pad Installation: swappable silicone pad design on both sides of the Type-C port.

Software

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Companion app

GameSir App1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Customization Software GameSir App". The page spec table lists the platform as Android only, which is narrower than the maker FAQ.

GameSir app1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Customization Software: GameSir App.

App platforms

Android2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Customization via GameSir App (*Exclusive Android system support)". The maker product page also shows the generic GameSir App on iOS and Google Play. The G8 manual and FAQ say Android only.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The GameSir App block on the product page names iOS and Android and links the App Store and Google Play. Tech Tactician says app support on Apple devices is reported to be limited.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026GameSir App is used for firmware upgrade.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026GameSir App block: update firmware from the phone. The Sixth Axis also lists firmware updates in the app.

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.

Width217Height107Depth54mm(8.5 × 4.2 × 2.1 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Physical Specs cell "252 g / 217*107*54 mm", normalized to front width x front height x thickness. The 217 mm figure is the maker body size and does not state the stretch state.

Width196.7Height88.3Depth46.2mm(7.7 × 3.5 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight row: 196.7 x 88.3 x 46.2 mm. The maker does not label the axes. Read as front-face width, height and depth with the controller retracted, like the Razer Kishi entries. Retailers copy the same three numbers.

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.

252g(8.9 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Physical Specs cell: 252 g. Gadgetmatch lists 242.9 g in a comparison table. The maker value is kept.

135.4g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 135.4 g. Net weight. The JB Hi-Fi copy of the maker data gives 174 g gross weight, which includes the box.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8632Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual FCC statement: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. EU statement: Directive 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. Class is not stated.

FCC Part 15, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8632Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC statement: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. EU statement: Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co., Ltd. declares compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

In the box

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In the box

Controller, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x 3, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Box list on the buy page: Controller x1, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x3, Card x1, Sticker x1, User Manual x1.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: GameSir-G8 x1, Small Thumbstick x1, High Thumbstick x1, Round Thumbstick x1, User Manual x1, Thank You & After-sale Service Card x1, GameSir Sticker x1, Certification x1. The buy page list is stored.

GameSir X5 Lite controller, Thick short silicone pad x 2, Thin short silicone pad x 2, Long silicone pad x 1, Hole-covering silicone pad x 2, Manual2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: GameSir-X5 Lite x1, Thick Short Silicone Pad x2, Thin Short Silicone Pad x2, Long Silicone Pad x1, Hole-covering Silicone Pad x2, Manual x1. The buy page lists the same seven pads as Rubber Adjustment Pads x7.

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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.

1year10Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker warranty policy: 12-month replacement with the same model for abnormal function and manufacturing defects. The Australian clause says "1 year warranty from the date of purchase".

1year4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ warranty policy: a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase for abnormal function and manufacturing defects, through official channels and authorized distributors. The terms are general to all GameSir products. No stick drift term.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker product page.

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker product page titled GameSir X5 Lite Type-C Gaming Controller. The buy page holds the Tech Specs and What's in the Box.

Spec sheet

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gamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs list on the buy page.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual manual linked from the maker's support manuals page https://gamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g8-galileo. The English column is titled GameSir Galileo, Type-C wired mobile gaming controller. It requires Android 8.0 or above and a Type-C connection.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual sheet, PDF created 2025-03-10. The text is outlined, so the English column was rendered and read.

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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