Controllers / Compare
GameSir G8 Plus vs GameSir X5 Lite
Product A: GameSir
77 of 151 known
8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller
ASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller
Backbone Pro
Razer Kishi V3 Pro
Backbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)
GameSir G8 Galileo
Razer Kishi V2 for Android
Razer Kishi Ultra
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
EasySMX X05 Pro Multiplatform Wireless Gaming Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Change GameSir G8 Plus
Compare the GameSir X5 Lite with
8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller
ASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller
Backbone Pro
Razer Kishi V3 Pro
Backbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)
GameSir G8 Galileo
Razer Kishi V2 for Android
Razer Kishi Ultra
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
EasySMX X05 Pro Multiplatform Wireless Gaming Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerProduct B: GameSir
64 of 151 known
GameSir G8 Galileo
Razer Kishi Ultra
ASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller
8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller
Razer Kishi V3 Pro
Backbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)
Backbone Pro
Razer Kishi V2 for Android
Sony Access Controller
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
Change GameSir X5 Lite
Compare the GameSir G8 Plus with
GameSir G8 Galileo
Razer Kishi Ultra
ASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller
8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller
Razer Kishi V3 Pro
Backbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)
Backbone Pro
Razer Kishi V2 for Android
Sony Access Controller
PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller63 of 142 fields differ
- 29 different values
- 34 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 59 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 73 controllers.
- Rear grip buttons or paddlesA: 2B: 0G8 Plus has 2 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AG8 Plus: 230 × 107 mm
- BX5 Lite: 196.7 × 88.3 mm
Weight
0 to 400 g
Weight (claimed)
A314g
B135.4g
All 151 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
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
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$79.996Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026$79.99 at launch on Amazon US and the GameSir store.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: launched in mid-2024 at $79.99 / GBP 79.99 / AU$129, matching the maker release.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
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Colours
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
Stick layout
Face button labels
Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review tested the controller with the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. Maker page says Switch only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS. Tested on an iPhone 17 Pro, Android, PC and macOS. macOS needed a switch back to DualShock mode and was less smooth.
Connection per platform
AGameSir G8 Plus
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
| Nintendo Switch | Bluetooth |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Bluetooth |
| Nintendo Switch | USB (wired) |
| Windows | USB (wired) |
| Windows | 2.4 GHz |
| Windows | Bluetooth |
| macOS | Bluetooth |
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual compatibility: Android 8.0 or later, Switch, iOS 13 or later. Switch wired use needs Pro Controller Wired Communication turned on. Windows Bluetooth works in DS4 mode per the maker FAQ. Switch 2 is from Tom's Guide and is not in the manual.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: PC works over USB-C or Bluetooth and is recognized as a PlayStation 4 controller. macOS and iOS use Bluetooth. iOS sees a DualShock 4.
BGameSir X5 Lite
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | USB (wired) |
| iOS | USB (wired) |
Official licence
Not available
Not available
Input modes
XInput, PS4 mode, Switch Pro, Android HID4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Modes: Android (yellow), DS4 (blue), Switch (red), G-Touch (cyan, GameSir App mapping). Wired use switches between Xbox, Switch and DS4 modes. Stored as xinput, ps4_mode, switch_pro and android_hid. G-Touch has no enum option. The manual says Xbox mode is supported in receiver and wired mode only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: iOS, PC and macOS see the controller as a DualShock 4. This matches the manual DS4 mode.
Mode switching
Native Steam Input support
Not available
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Wakes the supported console
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Max phone length
215mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Compatible Device Length 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in). The launch release said 110-215 mm.5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 1 and 9: 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in) long.
Works with phone case
Yes5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 8: most cases work as long as the phone fits snugly. Android Central used it with bulky cases but not with phones with big camera islands.9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: used with a Pixel 8 Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max in bulky cases with enough clearance.
Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth, USB (wired), 2.4 GHz1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
Controller Bluetooth version
5.35Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 3: By adopting Bluetooth 5.3 technology the G8+ achieves latency below 0.013 s on Switch and below 0.026 s on iOS and Android. Retailer copies say Bluetooth 5.x. Tom's Guide says Bluetooth LE.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Bluetooth 5.3, wired USB-C (PC), wireless dongle sold separately.12Reviewandroidpolice.com/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text states Bluetooth 5.3. Published 8 August 2024.
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Wireless receiver
Receiver connector
Not available
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Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
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Paired device slots
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Wired connector
USB
Not available
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Detachable cable
Not available
Cable length
Not available
Cable type
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Claimed polling rate by connection
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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
Stick module name
Stick resolution (claimed)
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Default dead zone (claimed)
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Adjustable dead zone
Adjustable response curve
Not available
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Adjustable stick tension
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Tension levels
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Stick throw
Not available
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Stick gate
Not available
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Stick click (L3/R3)
Swappable stick tops
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options with magnetic faceplates. Only one of each is included, so both sides cannot use the same option.
Stick tops included
Small thumbstick, Heightened thumbstick, Round thumbstick4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents: Small Thumbstick, Heightened Thumbstick, Round Thumbstick, one each. Which caps are fitted is not stated.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options, one of each in the box.
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
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Stick calibration
Triggers
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Trigger sensor
Trigger resolution
Not available
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Trigger travel
Not available
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Trigger stops
Not available
Trigger stop positions
Not available
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Trigger stop type
Not available
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Shortest trigger travel
Not available
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Adjustable trigger dead zone
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Buttons
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Face button switches
Face button switch name
Not available
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Bumper switches
Not available
D-pad
D-pad switches
Rear grip buttons or paddles
Rear grip input type
Not available
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
Additional remappable buttons
On-controller remapping
Not available
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Not available
Profile switch control
Not available
Not available
Turbo
Macros
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026L4 and R4 can each trigger up to 16 button values with an interval. The launch release also lists macro functionality.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026
Share or capture button
Not available
Feedback
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Rumble
Not available
Rumble motor type
Not available
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Rumble motors in grips
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
Motion and touch
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Gyroscope
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
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Touchpad
Not available
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Touchpads
Not available
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Clickable touchpad
Not available
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NFC
Not available
IR camera
Not available
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Built-in display
Not available
Light bar
Not available
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Measured
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Measured input latency
AGameSir G8 Plus
Not availableBGameSir 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 |
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
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7ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
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8.71ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
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Measured stick tests
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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
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Measured battery life
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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3.5 mm jack
Jack works over
Not available
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Speaker
Not available
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Microphone
Not available
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Microphone mute control
Not available
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Expansion port
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Battery and charging
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Battery type
Batteries
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Batteries included
Battery capacity
Not available
Battery energy
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Claimed battery life
AGameSir G8 Plus
| Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 8 |
Source8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Battery 8 hours, USB-C. The review calls it the listed battery life. Rumble and lighting conditions are not stated. The reviewer's own test ran just over seven hours and is not stored because the figure is rounded.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review calls 8 hours the rated battery life and saw a couple of percent drop over half an hour of use. Not a full run-down test.
BGameSir X5 Lite
Not availableLongest claimed battery life
8h
Not available
Charging connector
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
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Dock
Not available
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Play while charging
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Build
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Shell material
Not available
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Grip texture
Anti-slid textured surface1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
Swappable grips
Not available
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Faceplate, Stick caps, Face button caps5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 12: the faceplate, stick caps and face button caps are detachable.
Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Dimensions and weight
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Body dimensions
Width230Height107Depth55mm(9.1 × 4.2 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 230*107*55 mm in the Product Weight row and in the launch release. The page does not say how far the controller is extended.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Product Size 230*107*55 mm in the release technical specifications.
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)
314g(11.1 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 314 g. Maker net weight with the built-in batteries.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Net Weight 314 g in the release technical specifications.
Certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
FCC Part 15, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8634Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026FCC Part 15 statement, EU conformity with 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and the amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.
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, USB-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x 31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20264Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents also list a certification sheet.
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.
Cables included
AGameSir G8 Plus
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Type-C cable | 1 | 1 |
BGameSir X5 Lite
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Stick drift warranty
Not available
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026One-page multilingual sheet titled GameSir Galileo + (G8+). It is an image PDF. The English column was read from a render.
EPREL registration number
Not available
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