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General

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Series

G81Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Maker names the line G8: G8 Galileo is the wired sibling, G8 Plus the Bluetooth one.

Nintendo Switch2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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

GSG8BT001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Store variant SKU GSG8BT001-1 of the standard G8 Plus. The Marvel and Fortnite editions are separate listings and are not covered.

HAC-015, HAC-0164Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026MODEL NO.: Joy-Con (L): HAC-015 / Joy-Con (R): HAC-016 / Joy-Con Strap: HAC-014. The strap is not a controller model.

GTIN / EAN

69366852212911Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Store variant barcode 6936685221291. Retailer homescreen.pl lists the same code for the black G8+.

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

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20 October 201619Press articlepolygon.com/2016/10/20/13345506/nintendo-switch-controller-joy-conRead 10 October 2026Polygon, 20 October 2016, the day of the Nintendo Switch reveal: "Called Joy-Con controllers, the company detailed several configurations in which players can use the new peripherals." The Pro Controller entry in this catalog uses the same date

Status

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Buy button and in-stock listing on 2026-10-20.

Available2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026The Joy-Con Pair is listed on the maker current accessories page with battery-revision notes for units sold from summer 2026, so it is still sold

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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Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Pair10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy-ConRead 6 October 2026A successor, the Joy-Con 2, serve as the primary controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Joy-Con infobox lists Joy-Con 2 as successor.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$79.996Press 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.

$79.9920Press articlepolygon.com/2017/1/13/14241898/nintendo-switch-detailsRead 10 October 2026Polygon, 13 January 2017, US launch pricing from the Nintendo Switch presentation: Joy-Con are sold separately at $49.99 individually or $79.99 for the pair "which also has straps thrown in". Price excludes US sales tax. No EUR price is stated by a maker source, so launch_price_eur stays empty

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 releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026EUR 89.99 at launch on Amazon Europe stores. Tax treatment is not stated and the country is not named.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, EU6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Launch channels were Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon Europe stores and the GameSir store.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Black, Thanos Edition (Gold), Hulk Edition (Green). Only the standard black model is stored. The maker page shows no colour name.

Grey, Neon Red/Neon Blue, Neon Yellow, Neon Green/Neon Pink, Blue/Neon Yellow, Neon Purple/Neon Orange, Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow, Pastel Purple/Pastel Green, Pastel Pink2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con Pair section lists Grey, Neon red/Neon blue, Neon yellow, Neon green/Neon pink, Blue/Neon yellow, Neon purple/Neon orange, Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow and Pastel Purple/Pastel Green, the two pastel sets with release date 30/06/2023. Pair names are written as in the maker battery-revision page. Pastel Pink comes from that page.3Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch-2/Information-about-upcoming-battery-related-revisions-to-some-Nintendo-products-3132901.htmlRead 6 October 2026Planned Joy-Con Pair colours: Blue/Neon Yellow, Neon Green/Neon Pink, Neon Purple/Neon Orange, Neon Red/Neon Blue, Pastel Pink, Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow, Pastel Purple/Pastel Green. The revised European units keep the same battery capacity and weight.

Form factor

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Detachable pair2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con Pair is a set of a Joy-Con (L) and a Joy-Con (R). Each can be used alone or both together.

Stick layout

Offset8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: asymmetrical ABXY design like an Xbox gamepad, so the thumbsticks are offset.

Offset8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Joystick positioning Asymmetric, with the right stick below the face buttons when the pair is held together.

Face button labels

Swappable4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Default layout is Xbox. Keycaps change it to the Switch layout, and M with A/B or X/Y swaps the key values.

Nintendo8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Button layout Switch.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026GameSir is a third-party maker.

Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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.

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 22Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026Listed as a Nintendo Switch accessory. Switch 2 support comes from the maker compatibility page.5Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 6 October 2026Joy-Con controllers: Yes. Used by connecting wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2. PC and mobile use is not stored, as for the Switch Pro Controller.

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.

BNintendo Joy-Con Pair

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Yes
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	No

Source5Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 6 October 2026Switch Bluetooth row uses the maker Bluetooth 3.0 specification with all Joy-Con features. Switch 2 is wireless only. Joy-Con cannot be charged on Switch 2 and the HOME Button cannot exit Switch 2 sleep mode, so all features is false there.

Official licence

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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.

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Mode switching

Button combo4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold the Home button with a direction or A/B/X/Y combination to change mode. Wired: hold - and + together.

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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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Yes18Press releasestore.steampowered.com/oldnews/142072Read 7 October 2026Valve stable Steam Client update August 18, 2022, Steam Input: added support for Nintendo Joy-Con individually as mini-gamepads and combined into pairs. Requires this or a later compatible desktop Steam client. Later software support, not a 2017 launch feature. Does not establish every host platform or full feature availability, so no platform list or route is inferred.

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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Yes8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Switch Wake Up Yes. This applies to the original Nintendo Switch. The maker says the Joy-Con HOME Button cannot exit Switch 2 sleep mode.

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.

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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.

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Connectivity

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Connections

Bluetooth, USB (wired), 2.4 GHz1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Bluetooth4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026The device has one wireless network port available via Bluetooth, 2402-2480 MHz, 4 dBm. Joy-Con (R) also lists NFC at 13.56 MHz. The rail contacts used in handheld mode have no matching connection option.

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

3.01Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 3.0 on both Joy-Con. Joy-Con (R) adds NFC. Console Bluetooth 4.1 is a separate device specification.

Wireless receiver

Sold separately3Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-dongle-forg8p/buyRead 20 October 2026The 2.4GHz Wireless Dongle for the G8 Plus is a separate $9.99 product. It is not in the controller box.

None2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026The Joy-Con Pair box list has no receiver or dongle. The Joy-Con pair directly with the console over Bluetooth

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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111Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/joycon.htmlRead 7 October 2026Each Joy-Con can only be paired to one console. One stored console per controller, not simultaneous players.

Wired connector

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

None4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026No USB port. The leaflet says to charge and pair by attaching the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console (HAC-001/HEG-001) or the Joy-Con charging grip (HAC-012), sold separately. Charging goes through the side rail contacts, which have no option in the charging connector enum, so charging_port is left out.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

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Cable length

1m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Potentiometer8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Sticks type Potentiometers.

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

GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: GameSir Hall Effect Sticks. A brand name only, no component maker.

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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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for stick and trigger zone adjustment.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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No17Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specification: Stick tension No. Public indexed specification text read. Direct HTTP challenge not bypassed.

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Left Stick Button and Right Stick Button are listed.

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.

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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, 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.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Service without soldering13Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Left+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113182Read 7 October 2026Steps 10 to 12 unlock joystick ZIF cable, remove two screws and lift out module. Service needs controller disassembly but no soldering.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Right+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113185Read 7 October 2026Steps 11 to 13 disconnect joystick ZIF cable, remove two screws and remove joystick. Confirms right side too. Later optional Gulikit replacement steps do not describe installed Nintendo hardware.

Stick calibration

On the device4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold - + and Home for 2 seconds, rotate the sticks and press the triggers 3 times. The app is described for zone adjustment, not calibration.

System settings7Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 6 October 2026Calibrate Control Sticks in System Settings > Controllers and Sensors. This is console calibration, not an on-controller button combination.

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/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Digital8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Triggers pressing Digital and Trigger lock No.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for stick and trigger zone adjustment.

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Hair trigger mode

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold M with LT or RT for 2 seconds. Saved after restart.

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Main buttons type Membrane and D-pad buttons type Membrane.

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

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026A/B/X/Y keycaps are magnetic. The cap is pulled out and put back to change between the Xbox layout and the Switch layout.

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Bumper switches

Other6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says the LB and RB buttons use tactile switches. Stored as other for the same reason.

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D-pad

Cross4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device layout diagram shows a cross D-pad.

Four buttons1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con (L) lists Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, which are four separate buttons and not a cross D-pad.

D-pad switches

Other6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says tactile switch D-pad. Stored as other because the enum has no generic tactile switch option.

Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026

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/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Back Buttons 2, Extra Buttons 2 back buttons.

08Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Paddles No. The SL and SR buttons on each rail are not rear grip inputs and are excluded. They are also not stored as extra shoulder 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.

Buttons1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Maker wording is back buttons. Reviewers call them paddles.

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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.

04Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026The device layout lists only LB, LT, RB and RT on the shoulders.

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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.

24Owner'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 on the back. M, Capture and Home are function buttons and are 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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

No12Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/what-is-button-mappingRead 7 October 2026Button mapping is configured on Nintendo Switch systems, not using controller controls. Console System Settings procedure.

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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012Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/what-is-button-mappingRead 7 October 2026Custom button configurations are saved on the Nintendo Switch system, not on the controller. Five console Favourites are not stored onboard profiles.

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

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Turbo

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

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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

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Macros option No.

Share or capture button

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Capture Button on Joy-Con (L).

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.

Rumble5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 7: console-level asymmetric grip rumble motors. No trigger rumble is stated.

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026HD rumble, capable of multiple vibration patterns. Stored as HD haptics. Motor type and count are not published.

Rumble motor type

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LRA9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 21 names a linear resonant actuator (LRA). Voice-coil describes its internals, not an incompatible second motor type.

Rumble motors in grips

26Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says dual motors. Tom's Guide says one motor in each grip.

29Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 19: on the bottom of each rests a hefty HD Rumble motor. One in each of the two controllers, two across pair.

Trigger rumble motors

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017Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specification: Trigger vibration No. No independent trigger rumble motor. Body HD rumble is separate.

Adjustable rumble

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold M with D-pad up or down. Five levels: 0, 25, 50, 75 (default) and 100 percent.

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Accelerometer and gyroscope in both Joy-Con. The number of axes is not published.

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Motion Control 6-axis Gyroscope. Maker counts the sensor as one 6-axis unit.

69Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 19 Joy-Con motion chip: STMicroelectronics LSM6DS3H "3-axis accelerometer/gyroscope (likely)". iFixit marks the part identification as likely. A 3-axis accelerometer plus 3-axis gyroscope gives six axes in total. The maker does not state the axis count

Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Complete maker button and sensor inventory has 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

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026NFC is in Joy-Con (R) only.

IR camera

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026IR Motion Camera is in Joy-Con (R) only.

Built-in display

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No8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specs Display No and Audio port No.

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

AGameSir G8 Plus

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BNintendo Joy-Con Pair

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
Bluetooth	Button	14.47	6.81	24.33	4.29	66.78	Windows

Source8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026GPDL tester v2.2.0, test 1434 on 2024-06-09 by Violet Prismriver. Windows 11 build 10.0.22631, Bluetooth, native Switch mode, firmware listed as 1.0. Which Joy-Con was tested is not stated. Polling rate is the measured report rate. The page is marked not verified yet and has no stick test.

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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14.47ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

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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

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Audio No. Android Central confirms there is no 3.5 mm jack.

No8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Jack works over

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Speaker

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No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026The spec table lists buttons, communication, sensors, rumble and battery for each Joy-Con. It lists no speaker. Audio port is also absent per Gamepadla

Microphone

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No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026The spec table sensor list has accelerometer, gyroscope and IR Motion Camera only. No microphone is listed

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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No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026The button list for both Joy-Con has no mute button

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Built-in1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Lithium-ion. The maker says the internal battery cannot be removed. From 16 July 2026 the maker replaces some European units on a rolling basis with revisions that have a user-replaceable battery. Those revisions are not covered here.

Batteries

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Two 500 mAh packs, one in each grip.

29Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 17: each controller is fitted with a 1.9 Wh lithium-ion battery. Two physical cells across the L/R pair. Existing energy/capacity fields stay per controller.

Batteries included

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026The 1000 mAh battery is built into the grips. It is part of the product, not an accessory.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Battery capacity

1,000mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20261000 mAh in total, 500 mAh in each side.

525mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026525 mAh in each Joy-Con. This is not the total for the pair.

Battery energy

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1.9Wh9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 17: each controller is fitted with a 1.9 Wh lithium-ion battery. Value for one Joy-Con, not the pair. The maker does not publish the nominal voltage. 525 mAh at 3.7 V gives 1.94 Wh, which fits.

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 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.

BNintendo Joy-Con Pair

Hours (h)
20

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Approx. 20 hours for each Joy-Con. Maker estimate. Connection and rumble conditions are not stated.

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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

120min10Retailer pagehomescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129654-gamesir-g8-universal-bluetooth-mobile-controller-black-6936685221291.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer spec table: charging about 2 hours (USB-C). Stored as 120 min with the approximate qualifier. Starting level and charger are not stated. The maker page gives no charge time.

210min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Approx. 3.5 hours, converted exactly to 210 minutes. The Joy-Con must be attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip to charge.

Charging dock

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Sold separately15Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-joy-con-charging-stand-two-way-120830Read 7 October 2026Separate accessory product, Joy-Con not included. Original Joy-Con compatibility stated. Not the console dock and not Joy-Con 2 charging hardware.

Dock

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Joy-Con Charging Stand (two-way)15Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-joy-con-charging-stand-two-way-120830Read 7 October 2026Joy-Con Charging Stand (two-way). Later accessory, not a launch bundle item.

Play while charging

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Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026The maker says the Joy-Con charging grip, sold separately, can recharge the Joy-Con while you play. The bundled non-charging grip cannot.

Battery indicator

LED4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026In charging mode the Mode indicator breathes to show the battery level.

On screen16Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Check-the-Battery-Life-on-Nintendo-Switch-1379044.htmlRead 7 October 2026HOME Menu > Controllers displays approximate battery life for each paired controller. Console screen, not controller rail LEDs.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Anti-slid textured surface1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

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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.

Joystick modules13Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Left+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113182Read 7 October 2026Joystick modules can be replaced with tools. Left guide shows removable cable and screws. This is service repair, not external hot-swapping.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Right+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113185Read 7 October 2026

Software

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Companion app

GameSir App1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Customization Software GameSir App.

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App platforms

Android, iOS2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controllerRead 20 October 2026Product page: GameSir App for mobile controller customization on iOS and Android, with APK, App Store and Google Play links. TechRadar (2026) reports the iOS app does not recognize this Bluetooth model, so stick calibration, dead zones, hair trigger and back button mapping only work on Android. Maker page claim kept.

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User firmware updates

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for firmware upgrade.

Yes7Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 6 October 2026Version 3.0.0 notes: update connected controllers via System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Update 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.

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.

Width35.9Height102Depth28.4mm(1.4 × 4 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026102 mm tall x 35.9 mm wide x 28.4 mm thick for each Joy-Con. These are single-controller dimensions, not the pair side by side. Weight is left out because the maker gives approx. 49 g for Joy-Con (L) and approx. 52.1 g for Joy-Con (R) and no pair weight.

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.

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.

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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.

Directive 2014/53/EU4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026EU declaration in the leaflet: Nintendo declares that the radio equipment type (Nintendo Switch Joy-Con) complies with Directive 2014/53/EU

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.

Joy-Con (L), Joy-Con (R), 2 x Joy-Con straps (grey)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026Also includes: 2 x Joy-Con straps (grey). The EU leaflet names the strap HAC-014. No grip, cable or charger is included.

Cables included

AGameSir G8 Plus

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

Source4Owner'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 list a 1m Type-C cable. The USB-A or USB-C end is not stated.

BNintendo Joy-Con Pair

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Carrying case

None9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: no carrying case is bundled. A case is sold separately.

None2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026The Joy-Con Pair box list is a Joy-Con (L), a Joy-Con (R) and two Joy-Con straps. No case is listed

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.

1year7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 20 October 2026Maker policy: 1-year warranty with 12-month same-model replacement for abnormal function and manufacturing defects, bought through official or authorized channels. Retailer returns and statutory rights are separate.

1year21Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404Read 10 October 2026Nintendo of America Limited Warranty: twelve (12) months from the date of purchase for video game accessories such as controllers. Valid only in the United States and Canada. Statutory rights in other markets are not covered

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

gamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.html2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.nintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker Joy-Con specification table with separate Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) columns. The Japanese maker table at nintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.html gives the same values. The US tech-specs page repeats the dock size under Joy-Con, so its size row is not used.

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.

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdf4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker multilingual Joy-Con information leaflet FXA-HAC-A-JA-EUR-WWW9 [0425]. English How to Use, battery warnings and radio table read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.