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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.

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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.

CFI-ZAC12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model No. CFI-ZAC1 in the compliance section.

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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18 May 20235Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/05/18/first-look-at-new-images-and-ui-of-the-access-controller-for-ps5-an-all-new-accessibility-controller-kitRead 10 October 2026"Official name for Project Leonardo revealed" on this post. The device was first shown at CES 2023 as Project Leonardo.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Page offers the controller with a Buy now button. The PlayStation Direct store lists it as low stock in some regions.

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.

$79.996Press 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.

$89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price $89.99 USD.

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.

€89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price EUR 89.99 as published.

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.

White9Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Store lists Color: White.

Form factor

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

Adaptive1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"A highly customizable PlayStation 5 controller kit designed to make gaming more accessible". Stored as adaptive.

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.

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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.

Swappable1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Button caps carry swappable cap tags (23 tags) that mark which input each socket is mapped to. Stored as swappable.

Made by the platform holder

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

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Made and sold by Sony Interactive Entertainment as PlayStation hardware.

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.

PS59Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Compatible with the PlayStation 5 console." Release Date 12/06/2023.

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.

BSony Access Controller

Platform	Connection
PS5	USB (wired)
PS5	Bluetooth

Source7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Pairing over USB, then wireless use. A second controller is paired through Settings > Accessories > General > Bluetooth Accessories.

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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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

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

USB (wired), Bluetooth6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"needs to be paired with PS5 initially through a wired connection, but otherwise operates wirelessly". The support page names the wireless link as Bluetooth.

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.

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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.

None7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026No receiver or dongle is listed. The controller pairs with the console directly.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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17Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Your controller can pair with only one PS5 console at a time."

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

USB-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026Same sentence: USB-C port. The controller pairs once over USB and then operates wirelessly.

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

Yes4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026The controller has a USB-C port and the box holds a separate USB Type-C to Type-C cable.

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

1.5m4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026"1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB)".

Cable type

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USB Type-C to Type-C (Hi-Speed USB)4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: 1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB).

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

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Tailor stick sensitivity and deadzone to better suit your personal control needs", set in PS5 console settings.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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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)

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

Yes10Reviewreviewed.com/accessibility/content/ps5-access-controller-review-sony-adaptive-remoteRead 10 October 2026Reviewer: "I programmed a downward press of the thumbstick to activate it." The stick can be pressed and mapped.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

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.

Standard, Dome, Ball1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 20264Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Specifications table lists one ball, one standard and one dome stick cap.

Replaceable stick modules

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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.

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

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Adaptive triggers.

Buttons

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Face button switches

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

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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure the Access controller's button layout" with swappable button caps on eight sockets. The Access has no fixed face button layout, so this field means swappable button caps.

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.

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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.

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

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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

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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31Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure up to 30 individual control profiles from your PS5 console settings, store three profiles on the Access controller". Three slots are counted. The base profile is a separate default.

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

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Yes8Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/access-profilesRead 10 October 2026"Press the profile button on the stick base" cycles the three assigned profile slots.

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

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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

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Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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.

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Rumble motor type

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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.

07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026The unsupported-functions list names the vibration function, so the controller has no rumble motors.

Trigger rumble motors

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07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Vibration is unsupported and the list also names adaptive triggers, so there are no trigger motors.

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

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Motion sensor. Vibration function is also unsupported.

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.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Touch pad (except for the touch pad button)".

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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IR camera

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Built-in display

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Light bar

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Yes7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Setup text: "After the light bar blinks, the player indicator and the controller indicator light up."

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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Headset jack". The expansion ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

Jack works over

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Speaker

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Speaker.

Microphone

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: 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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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Mute button.

Expansion port

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Four 3.5 mm expansion ports1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"four industry standard 3.5mm expansion ports". The support page says the ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

Battery and charging

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Battery type

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

Built-in2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: "Built-in lithium-ion battery".

Batteries

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

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026One built-in battery is listed.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026The battery is built in.

Battery capacity

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

1,050mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: battery capacity 1,050 mAh at 3.7 V. Input power rating 5 V 1,200 mA.

Battery energy

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3.885Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Computed from the published 1,050 mAh and 3.7 V (1.05 Ah x 3.7 V = 3.885 Wh). The guide does not print Wh.

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.

BSony Access Controller

Hours (h)
9

Source11Reviewgadgetguy.com.au/playstation-access-controller-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Roughly 9 hours". Impulse Gamer's spec table says "Up to 9-hours". Sony's own pages state no battery life. Connection and settings are not stated, so only the hours are stored.12Reviewimpulsegamer.com/playstation-access-controller-review-ndisRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Up to 9-hours". Matches the GadgetGuy table ("Roughly 9 hours"). Both are review tables, not a Sony page.

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

9h=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

USB-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"The Access controller features a USB-C port for controller charging."

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.

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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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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.

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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.

Button caps, Stick caps, Button cap tags1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Swappable button caps, stick caps and button cap tags. The stick arm length is also adjustable.

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 pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Make sure to update the device software on your controller to the newest version available", done from the PS5 console.

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.

Width191Height141Depth39mm(7.5 × 5.6 × 1.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 141 x 39 x 191 mm (width x height x depth), measured with the controller lying flat. Stored by the front face: width 191 (stick arm included), height 141, depth 39 (thickness).

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.

322g(11.4 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 322 g (11.4 oz).

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 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance section: "Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules" and "This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003." The guide carries a supplier's declaration of conformity and prints no FCC ID.

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.

Access controller, USB cable, 8x Pillow button caps (attached to controller), 4x Flat button caps, 4x Curve button caps, 2x Overhang button caps, 1x Wide flat button caps, Standard stick cap, Dome stick cap (attached to controller), Ball stick cap, 23x tags, Quick start guide and safety guide1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Section "Inside the box", copied verbatim.

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.

BSony Access Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to Type-C	1.5	1

Source4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026One USB cable in the box.

Carrying case

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

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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.

1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Limited warranty for the original purchaser: one year from the date of purchase, valid only in the United States and Canada. Batteries are consumables and excluded.

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.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controller1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdf3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official quick start guide. It is a one-page box contents diagram. Setup steps are on the PlayStation support site.

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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