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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.

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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.

1836, JMU-000036Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+Adaptive+Controller+Teardown/125295Read 11 October 2026Teardown photo of the label: Model 1836.7Reviewthehenryford.org/collections/explore/artifact/476207Read 11 October 2026Museum record of the controller: Xbox Adaptive Controller Model: 1836 printed on the bottom.8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16874103746Read 11 October 2026Retailer part number JMU-00003.

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.

88984243903813Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/889842439038Read 21 October 2026UPC 889842439038 (EAN-13 0889842439038) is listed as Xbox Adaptive Controller, White, with Best Buy, Microsoft Store and Target offers. A Danish retailer search result gives the same EAN for model JMU-00003. Stored in the 12-digit UPC form used for other Xbox controllers16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing UPC 889842439038 for model JMU-00003. Matches the UPC database entry

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

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16 May 20184Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/05/16/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026XBOX Wire post of 16 May 2018 introducing the controller.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026The maker page offers Add to cart and Find a retailer. The Microsoft Store listing shows the $99.99 price and marks it out of stock.

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.

$99.992Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026MSRP: $99.99 USD. Microsoft fact sheet of May 2018. Tax is not included.3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/09/04/xbox-adaptive-controller-now-availableRead 11 October 2026Available at Microsoft Stores and GameStop Online for $99.99.4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/05/16/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026At $99.99 USD and available exclusively through Microsoft Store.

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.

€89.995Press releasenews.xbox.com/de-de/2018/08/29/xbox-adaptive-controller-giffey-gamescom-2018Read 11 October 2026Xbox Wire DACH, 29 August 2018: available from autumn at 89,99 Euro, exclusively through the Microsoft Store. German-language market, VAT included as published.

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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White8Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16874103746Read 11 October 2026Listing colour: White. The product photo shows a white body with black buttons.

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.

Adaptive1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Hub for external devices. Button, thumbstick and trigger inputs come from assistive devices connected through 3.5mm jacks and USB ports.

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.

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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.

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Made by the platform holder

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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Microsoft Xbox product.

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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026For use with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles and Windows 10/11 PCs. Connects to select Smart TVs, iOS and Android using Bluetooth or USB. Full functionality may not be supported across all devices or operating systems.

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.

BMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No
iOS	USB (wired)	No

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Xbox Wireless to Xbox One and Series X|S. Bluetooth or USB to Windows 10/11, iOS and Android. The maker footnote says full functionality may not be supported, so Android and iOS rows are marked as not full features. Xbox One USB use and Windows Xbox Wireless come from the 2018 fact sheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026On Xbox One it connects via Xbox Wireless or the included USB-C cable. On Windows 10 it connects via Xbox Wireless, the USB-C cable or Bluetooth.

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.

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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.

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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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Yes11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Xbox button: when the controller or console is turned off, press it to turn on the controller and the console. Applies to Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles

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.

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Works with phone case

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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".

Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026XBOX Wireless, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

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.

Sold separately2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Windows PCs connect via Xbox Wireless, USB-C or Bluetooth. The Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows is sold separately (see the box print).7Reviewthehenryford.org/collections/explore/artifact/476207Read 11 October 2026Packaging print: Windows 10 requires Bluetooth, the included USB-C cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter (sold separately).

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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29Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 11 October 2026The September 2021 firmware update for Xbox Adaptive Controllers adds Bluetooth Low Energy. It remembers one Bluetooth host and one Xbox Wireless host. Two remembered links, not two active Bluetooth hosts.

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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 20269' USB-C cable in the box. The USB-C port is on the back.

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Separate cable that plugs into the USB-C port. Listed apart from the controller.

Cable length

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2.7432m1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 20269 ft converted exactly: 9 x 0.3048 = 2.7432 m.

Cable type

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USB-C cable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: XBOX Adaptive Controller and 9' USB-C cable.

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".

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

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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".

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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.

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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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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".

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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

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.

Cross10Retailer pagecdw.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-accessibility-controller/6828178Read 11 October 2026Retailer product photo shows a plus-shaped D-pad on the left of the face.11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Directional pad is a raised plus sign-shaped toggle at the bottom left of the face

D-pad switches

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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".

02Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026FAQ lists the controls built into the unit: two large programmable buttons mapped to A and B by default, View and Menu buttons, an Xbox button, a directional pad, a Profile button and a Bind button. No rear grip input is listed. Stored as 011Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Back of the controller lists a Pair button, nineteen 3.5 mm ports, the USB-C power port and the DC power port. No rear grip input

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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02Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Same control list names no shoulder button. Bumpers and triggers exist only as external 3.5 mm inputs. Stored as 0 additional physical shoulder buttons11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Face and sides list no shoulder button. Bumpers and triggers are 3.5 mm jacks on the back

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.

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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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31Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Create multiple profiles in the app and switch between three of them with the Profile button. The 2018 fact sheet states three on-board custom profiles and one default profile.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Stores three on-board custom profiles and one default profile. Instantly switch configurations with the Profile button. Three is stored as the number of additional profiles.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Instantly switch between three profiles with the built-in Profile button.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Profile button listed with the controller inputs.

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.

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Macros

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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.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026The input list names large programmable buttons, View and Menu buttons, an Xbox button, a directional pad, a Profile button and a Bind button. No Share button is listed.

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.

016Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing spec Rumble Vibration: No. The controller has no rumble motors

Trigger rumble motors

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

016Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026Same Rumble Vibration: No, so no trigger motors. Triggers exist only as external 3.5 mm inputs

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.

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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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No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Maker's inventory of the face, back, sides and bottom names buttons, ports, a battery indicator light and mounting screws. No touchpad

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.

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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.

No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory has no display. The only lights are the battery indicator light and the profile bars next to the Profile button

Light bar

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No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory has no light bar. The only lights are the battery indicator light and the profile bars16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing spec Lighting Type: None. Matches the maker's inventory of controls

RGB lighting

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No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory names no decorative lighting. The battery indicator and profile bars are status lights16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing spec Lighting Type: None and Illumination: No. The battery light and profile bars are status lights

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.

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

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

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

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

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."

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One 3.5mm stereo headset jack for audio.

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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No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory has no speaker. Audio goes out through the 3.5 mm stereo headset jack on the left side

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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No11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same inventory lists the Xbox, View, Menu and Profile buttons, the Pair button and the two large buttons. No microphone mute control

Expansion port

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Nineteen 3.5 mm input jacks and two USB 2.0 ports1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Nineteen 3.5mm ports and two USB 2.0 ports for external inputs. One 3.5mm stereo headset jack for audio.

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."

Built-in1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Internal lithium-ion battery.

Batteries

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

11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One internal battery.

Batteries included

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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026The battery is internal.

Battery capacity

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Battery energy

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7.79Wh6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+Adaptive+Controller+Teardown/125295Read 11 October 2026Teardown battery specs: 7.79 Wh Li-Po battery. The maker gives no watt-hour or mAh figure.

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.

AGameSir G8 Galileo

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BMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

Hours (h)
25

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Up to 25 hours used wirelessly with no audio or USB joysticks on a single charge. Added switches or buttons may lower this. The maker does not name Xbox Wireless or Bluetooth for the figure, so no connection is stored.

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Charged via the included USB-C cable or a power adapter (sold separately).

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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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)yourcpf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/XAC-FACTSHEET-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026The power table covers use when powered from USB or the DC jack, so the controller works while connected to power.

Battery indicator

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LED, On screen, App11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Battery indicator light below the View button flashes while charging and turns solid white when fully charged. The charge page adds solid orange when the battery is low12Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/charge-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Battery indicator light on the face flashes while charging and turns solid white when full. Battery level also shows as a battery icon in the Xbox console interface and in the Xbox Accessories app on Windows 10/11

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic7Reviewthehenryford.org/collections/explore/artifact/476207Read 11 October 2026Museum record lists the materials of the artifact as Plastic and Cardboard. The cardboard is the packaging, so the controller body is stored as Plastic. Record also gives the controller as 11.5 x 5 x 0.875 in, which is consistent with the maker's 292 x 130 x 23 mm

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.

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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.

Battery6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+Adaptive+Controller+Teardown/125295Read 11 October 2026The battery is rechargeable, modular and can be replaced after removing four screws. Torx security screws are used.

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.

Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Xbox Accessories app for button remapping and profiles.

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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Remap through the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or Windows 10/11. On Windows, remapping needs a wired USB connection.

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.

Yes9Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 11 October 2026A firmware update was released for Xbox Adaptive Controllers.

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.

Width292Height130Depth23mm(11.5 × 5.1 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026Published as 292mm (L) x 130mm (W) x 23mm (H). Stored as width 292, height 130 and depth 23 for the front face.

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.

552g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026XBOX Adaptive Controller: 552g. The USB-C cable adds 64g and is not included.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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C3K183614Regulatory filingfccid.io/C3K1836Read 21 October 2026FCC ID C3K1836, Wireless Input Device by Microsoft Corporation, product code 1836, original grant 10 June 2018. Model 1836 is the model printed on the Xbox Adaptive Controller. A September 2021 Class II permissive change enables Bluetooth LE by software, which matches the 2021 firmware that added Bluetooth LE

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.

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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.

Xbox Adaptive Controller, 9 ft USB-C cable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: XBOX Adaptive Controller and 9' USB-C cable.

Cables included

AGameSir G8 Galileo

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BMicrosoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable	2.7432	1

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026One 9 ft USB-C cable (2.7432 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.

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".

0.25years16Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-white/J3ZKK4HCS6Read 21 October 2026US listing Warranty - Parts and Labor 90 days. Matches Microsoft's US and Canada limited hardware warranty, which gives 90 days for all Xbox accessories except the Elite Series 2. The Microsoft Store page carries a generic 1 year line, so the maker pages disagree and the warranty document is followed. Stored as 0.25 years for the US17Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.microsoft.com/download/e/0/b/e0bb27c1-33c1-469c-b88d-50823137dd49/HW-WARR-EN-NA(05-23)v.1.pdfRead 21 October 2026Microsoft Manufacturer's Limited Hardware Warranty, US and Canada, May 2023, section 2 Duration: 90 days for all Xbox Accessories except Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The Xbox Adaptive Controller is an Xbox accessory and is not excepted

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.

www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controllerRead 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-adaptive-controller/8nsdbhz1n3d815Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-adaptive-controller/8nsdbhz1n3d8Read 21 October 2026Microsoft Store Tech Specs tab: connectivity, ports (nineteen 3.5 mm ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one 3.5 mm stereo headset jack), 292 x 130 x 23 mm, 552 g controller and 64 g cable, mounting screws. It agrees with the values already stored. The page carries a generic 1 year Limited Warranty line, while Microsoft's hardware warranty document lists 90 days for Xbox accessories. The document is followed for warranty_years

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.

support.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controller11Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/get-to-know-adaptive-controllerRead 21 October 2026Xbox Support guide that names every button, port and light on the face, back, sides and bottom. Microsoft publishes video guides and support pages and no PDF manual

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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