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GameSir G8 Galileo vs Razer Kishi V2 for Android

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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.

Kishi3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/mobile-gaming-is-reimagined-with-the-release-of-the-razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026Release tagged Mobile and Kishi

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.

RZ06-04180100-R3M1, RZ06-04180100-R3U11Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026US SKU RZ06-04180100-R3U1. The Android SKU RZ06-04180100-R3M1 is sold by European and Asian retailers

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.

8886419351078, 8100561456995Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B16NGTCTRead 11 October 2026Amazon US item details: UPC 810056145699 with model number RZ06-04180100-R3U16Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/785132/razer-kishi-v2-for-android.htmlRead 11 October 2026Komputronik product page for RZ06-04180100-R3M1: EAN 8886419351078. The check digit is valid

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

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8 June 20223Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/mobile-gaming-is-reimagined-with-the-release-of-the-razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026Launch announcement dated June 8, 2022. The iPhone version was announced as coming in fall 2022

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Razer US store lists the SKU as purchasable and in stock on the access date. Amazon US shows the listing as unavailable and points to a newer Kishi V2 USB-C

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.

$99.993Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/mobile-gaming-is-reimagined-with-the-release-of-the-razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026"$99.99 USD / 119,99€ MSRP" for Kishi V2 for Android

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.

€119.993Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/mobile-gaming-is-reimagined-with-the-release-of-the-razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026"$99.99 USD / 119,99€ MSRP". Euro price as published by Razer

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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Black5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B16NGTCTRead 11 October 2026Amazon US additional details: Color Black

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 clamp4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3: two grips joined by an "Extendable bridge" with a USB-C connector that plugs into the phone

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.

Offset4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3 layout drawing: left stick above the D-pad on the left grip, face buttons above the right stick on the right grip

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.

Xbox5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B16NGTCTRead 11 October 2026Maker description on the Amazon page: "ABXY face buttons". The product photo shows A at the bottom and B at the right

Made by the platform holder

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

No2Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026Third-party mobile controller made by Razer

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, iOS2Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026Android 9.0 or higher from the SKU page. FAQ: Kishi V2 for Android "supports gameplay for iPhone 15 but is not compatible with Razer Nexus on iOS". iPadOS and PC are not claimed for this model

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.

BRazer Kishi V2 for Android

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

Source2Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026iPhone 15 uses the same USB-C plug. Stored without full features because Razer Nexus does not work on iOS

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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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.

170mm1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs, Supported phone dimensions: max 11.5 mm thickness including camera x 170 mm length. The master guide page 5 states the same

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".

USB (wired)1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Connectivity USB Type C. No wireless connection is listed

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 pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Connectivity USB Type C only. The master guide box list has no receiver

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 pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Connectivity USB Type C

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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Not available

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Clickable thumbstick Yes

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.

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs row labelled Triggers: None. The page data names this row trigger-stops, so it states no trigger stops

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".

Micro switch2Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026Page headline: "Microswitch Buttons, Analog Triggers, Programmable Macros". The SKU page lists Mecha-Tactile action buttons as None

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.

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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".

04Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3 labelled layout A to N: bumpers, M1 / M2 and triggers sit on the top edge. No rear buttons

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

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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23Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/mobile-gaming-is-reimagined-with-the-release-of-the-razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026Button list: "Two multifunction buttons (M1/M2)"

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.

24Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3: Multi-function buttons (M1 / M2). Page 5: Razer Nexus is used to "remap controller buttons"

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.

No4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 5: remapping is done in the Razer Nexus app. No on-controller remap is described

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.

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Macros

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Yes2Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026Page headline: "Programmable Macros"

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.

Yes3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/mobile-gaming-is-reimagined-with-the-release-of-the-razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026Button list: "Share button (requires Razer Nexus)"

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.

09Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/gaming/1416939/razer-kishi-v2-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review of the Kishi V2: "There's no rumble". Razer lists no rumble motor in its launch features

Trigger rumble motors

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

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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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No4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3 labelled layout A to N: no touch surface

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.

No4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3 labelled layout A to N: only a status indicator (H)

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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No10Reviewandroidcentral.com/gaming/android-games/razer-kishi-v2-hands-onRead 11 October 2026"There's no RGB lighting or anything like that with this controller"

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.

BRazer Kishi V2 for Android

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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.

4.28ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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."

No4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3 note: "USB-C audio and other accessories are not supported" on the passthrough port. No 3.5 mm port is listed

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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No4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3 labelled layout A to N: no speaker

Microphone

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No4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3 labelled layout A to N: no microphone

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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No4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3 labelled layout A to N: no mute button

Expansion port

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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 pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Battery Life None and Charging Pass through charging. The controller has no battery

Batteries

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

01Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Battery Life None

Batteries included

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

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Battery Life None

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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.

None1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Charging is pass through only. The master guide says the USB-C port only supports passthrough charging of the phone, so no controller battery is charged

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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None1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs and the master guide box list show no dock

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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Matte plastic8Reviewgamesradar.com/razer-kishi-v2-reviewRead 11 October 2026"The matte plastic material feels a little cheaper than that used in other models"

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.

Textured grips8Reviewgamesradar.com/razer-kishi-v2-reviewRead 11 October 2026"you're getting a bumpy texture down each leg". Stored as 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.

Rubber cushions4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 7: switch between the pre-installed rubber cushions and the extra pair

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.

Razer Nexus3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/mobile-gaming-is-reimagined-with-the-release-of-the-razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026"Razer Nexus, replacing the older Razer Kishi 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.

Android4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 5: Razer Nexus on Google Play

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.

Yes7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/razer-kishi-v2-review-making-the-best-even-betterRead 11 October 2026Nexus offers "button remapping and firmware updates"

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.

Width180.7Height92.2Depth33.9mm(7.1 × 3.6 × 1.3 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Size 92.2 mm x 180.7 mm x 33.9 mm. The launch press release names them Height 92.2, Width 180.7, Depth 33.9. Stored as width 180.7 (phone clamp collapsed), height 92.2, depth 33.9

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.

123g(4.3 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Weight 123 g

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.

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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.

Razer Kishi V2 for Android, 2 pairs of interchangeable rubber cushions (a pair is pre-installed), Important Product Information Guide4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 3 WHAT'S INSIDE: Razer Kishi V2 for Android, 2 pairs of interchangeable rubber cushions (a pair is pre-installed), Important Product Information Guide

Cables included

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Carrying case

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None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026The WHAT'S INSIDE list has no case

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".

1year2Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026US page: "Get up to 1 year of warranty". The master guide shows a 1 year warranty badge

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.razer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v22Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v2Read 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.razer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U11Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-controllers/Razer-Kishi-V2/RZ06-04180100-R3U1Read 11 October 2026US store SKU page for RZ06-04180100-R3U1, titled Razer Kishi V2 for Android. Its Tech Specs table has the maker values used here

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.

m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdf4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mrqTSAc+L.pdfRead 11 October 2026Razer Kishi V2 for Android Master Guide, 10 pages, created June 2022, linked from the Amazon US listing. The text is page images

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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