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General

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Series

Tarantula1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Tarantula 8K PC model. Original Tarantula Pro, MenaRD edition, Ultra and Xbox models are not represented.

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

GameSir-T3 CE3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed English cover Model No.: GameSir-T3 CE. Marketed name Tarantula 8K PC is on the same cover.

BEE-0213Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026English page: model BEE-021(-01) uses battery model HAC-006(-01). The USB charging cable is BEE-016 and is not a controller model number4Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68275Read 20 October 2026Support page for the wireless GameCube Controller names model No. BEE-021, printed on the back of the controller

GTIN / EAN

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000454968847961Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026UPC 00045496884796, SKU 120833. US maker store listing

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

April 202610Press releasegamesir.com/resources/blog/gamesir-tarantula-series-be-competitive-be-pro-pre-order-available-nowRead 8 October 2026Exact maker April 16, 2026 preorder announcement names Tarantula 8K PC separately from Xbox and Ultra. April month precision accommodates the maker social April 15 announcement. Preorder date is not retail release.

2 April 20257Press articlevideogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-accessory-prices-announcedRead 20 October 2026Article dated 2 April 2025 lists the controller among the announced accessories

Status

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Current standard product has Buy Now and Add To Cart offers, with US local shipping. No preorder label is attached to this standard product.

Available1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Listed in stock on the Nintendo US store on the access date. Sold only to paid Nintendo Switch Online members

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.

$69.9912Press articlegamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-launches-the-reborn-tarantula-pro-controller-for-pc-and-xbox-players-but-amazon-stock-is-expected-at-a-later-dateRead 8 October 2026August 4 retail rollout report gives USD 69.99 for standard 8K PC, matching exact current maker buy table. US advertised price. Retail tax amount is not stated.

$64.992Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026FAQ states USD 64.99 each, plus shipping and tax. Current US store listing shows 69.99, a later price. Launch price is from the FAQ and launch reporting7Press articlevideogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-accessory-prices-announcedRead 20 October 2026USD 64.99, excluding US sales tax9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review gives USD 64.99 at launch

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.

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€69.998Press articlegamereactor.eu/nintendo-switch-2-prices-confirmed-for-consoles-games-and-controllers-1523763Read 20 October 2026Article dated 2 April 2025 lists GameCube Controllers at EUR 69.99 for Europe. Price includes VAT as published. Country not named. Nintendo's own EU page for the price was not found

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

US1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact buy page explicitly offers US local shipping. No foreign language page alone establishes a market.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Orange6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-gamesir-tarantula-8k-controller-for-pc-is-so-good-that-it-puts-the-competition-firmly-on-noticeRead 8 October 2026Exact standard controller review explicitly says only Orange. MenaRD green edition and white Xbox/Ultra siblings are excluded.

Purple14Reviewnintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-online-gamecube-controller-the-return-of-the-kingRead 21 October 2026Review says the only colour available is the original purple. Nintendo's own pages name no colour, so the name is the reviewers' word. The review lists 210 g for the wireless pad without a method, so it is not used for weight

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026

Stick layout

Symmetric3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed front diagram places LS and RS symmetrically at the bottom.

Offset1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: left stick top left, D-pad bottom left, C stick bottom right

Face button labels

Xbox3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Factory front diagram is Xbox order: Y above, X left, B right and A below. Online button-value swapping changes mapping, not proven physical labels.

Other1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: A, B, X and Y in the GameCube arrangement with a large A button. No listed option fits that arrangement

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026GameSir is the maker, rather than Microsoft, Nintendo or Sony. Xbox mode on PC does not establish native Xbox console licensing.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact current online manual System Requirements says Windows 10/11, Android 8+ and Switch/Switch 2, all wired. Printed PDF states Windows 10+, Switch and Android 8+. Current online guide expressly adds Switch 2. Native Xbox is not a supported-platform row.

Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Only compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 system

Connection per platform

AGameSir Tarantula 8K PC

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)
Android	USB (wired)

Source4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026All four named platforms explicitly use wired. 8000 Hz is PC-only. Full-feature parity is not asserted. Generic appended support paragraphs mentioning Xbox or wireless are not specific hardware evidence.

BNintendo GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairs with the Nintendo Switch 2 console over Bluetooth. Maker's other pages say the controller only works with Switch 2. full_features is not stated

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput11Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact wired 8K hardware test identifies XInput with system name Controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows). The maker PC Xbox Mode is represented by this directly observed XInput protocol. Switch Mode and Android Mode compatibility are separately sourced without guessing their protocol enums.

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Mode switching

Button combo4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Default automatic recognition with explicit manual Home+X for PC Xbox Mode, Home+Y for Switch and Home+A for Android. Manual combination disables auto recognition, restored by Home held ten seconds. PC Xbox Mode is not native Xbox console connectivity.

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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

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Tech Specs Connection says Wired. Official PDF and exact FAQ confirm pure wired hardware. Buy subtitle says Wireless, but it disagrees with the technical rows and hardware manual. No wireless route is stored.

Bluetooth3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026English page: the device has one wireless network port available via Bluetooth

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

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Wireless receiver

None7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly notes no wireless dongle and wired-only controller.

None3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth is the only wireless network port. No receiver is named

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Connection cell says detachable USB-C cable. PDF device layout identifies USB-C port at the controller top.

USB-C2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026USB Type-C connector. Nintendo's pages describe the cable for charging and pairing only, and name no wired play for this model

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026

Cable length

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Cable type

USB-C cable1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker identifies USB-C cable only. Host-end connector is not asserted from this text.

USB-C to USB-A16Reviewgbatemp.net/review/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller.2629Read 21 October 2026Review of 12 June 2025 says the USB-C port is used with the included USB-C to USB-A cable for charging and initial setup. Cable length not stated

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.

AGameSir Tarantula 8K PC

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	250
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
USB (wired)	Windows	4,000
USB (wired)	Windows	8,000

Source6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-gamesir-tarantula-8k-controller-for-pc-is-so-good-that-it-puts-the-competition-firmly-on-noticeRead 8 October 2026Exact review directly observes app options 250, 1000, 4000 and 8000 Hz. 250 Hz is the no-app default. Maker claims 8000 Hz wired PC maximum and online manual says it is PC-only. These selectable report rates are not measured hardware latency or the USB generation.

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Polling rate wired

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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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

TMR1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Potentiometer10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the sticks are traditional potentiometers, not Hall effect. Single reviewer

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

GameSir Mag-Res TMR Sticks Gen-21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Branded Gen-2 GameSir Mag-Res TMR mechanism. No component supplier part number is inferred.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

12bits2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact product lists 12-bit industrial-grade ADC and 4096-level joystick resolution. These are maker hardware claims, not reviewer measured stick steps.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed M + LS/RS held two seconds turns the corresponding dead zone on or off. Shipped default percentage is not stated.

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Adjustable response curve

Yes2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact GameSir Connect section explicitly lists stick curve customization. Generic vibration settings on that app section do not establish vibration hardware in this battery-free controller.

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Adjustable stick tension

No13Spec databasegamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 8K verified specification table says Stick tension No. This is adjustment support, not a numeric factory force or level count.

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Octagonal1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: octagonal opening around the main stick and the C stick

Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed device layout explicitly labels LS and RS with press function.

No11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/06/23/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says no stick clicks are included

Swappable stick tops

Yes7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Orange PC 8K Features section explicitly says the tops are swappable. Sensor module serviceability and swappable faceplate are not established.

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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.

Fitted stock caps, Taller spare caps, Shorter spare caps7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Orange review states taller and shorter spare options in box and tests differing stick heights. Counts, concave/convex type and exact cap tally are not published, so they remain unquantified. Printed manual basic box list omits these additional caps. No MenaRD-specific configuration is inferred.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed calibration for sticks and triggers uses View + Menu + Home, with full rotations and trigger pulls. Numeric stick/trigger calibration values are not inferred.

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Trigger Tech cell says Hall Effect analog triggers with micro-switch trigger stops. Hall Effect describes analog sensing, with physical digital click mode separate.

Analog, sensor not stated9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Describes pressure-sensitive triggers. Review lists 210 g weight and 140 x 100 x 65 mm. The size matches the original GameCube controller, so it is not used10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review calls them analog triggers11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/06/23/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Describes chunky analogue triggers

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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Trigger stop positions

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ and printed layout describe two modes: analog full travel and micro-switch click. Software hair trigger is not a third mechanical stop position.

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Trigger stop type

Mechanical click1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls the second mode Micro Switch. This mechanical click lock differs from the separate software hair-trigger setting.

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed M + LT/RT held two seconds toggles software hair-trigger mode, requiring full analog travel. This is separate from the two physical trigger locks.

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Micro switch1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 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

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed diagram shows a single cross-shaped D-pad, separate from the four extra front C buttons.

Cross1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026From the maker's product photo: four-way cross D-pad

D-pad switches

Micro switch8Reviewrpy.hu/2026/08/13/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc-gyozelemre-szuletettRead 8 October 2026Exact standard Orange 8K PC review Positives explicitly describes micro-switch solutions under the buttons and D-pad. Maker tech table says Tactile Switch without supplier/model. No switch brand is inferred.

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Only L4/R4 rear grip buttons count. T1/T2 are extra bumpers and C1-C4/T3 are front extras.

02Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026FAQ lists what the wireless version adds to the original design: C Button, Sync Button, Home/Capture Button, Player LED and Recharge LED. No rear grip input is named. The original GameCube controller has none. The FAQ also names the ZL Button, which opens the Suspend Menu in GameCube Nintendo Classics16Reviewgbatemp.net/review/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller.2629Read 21 October 2026Review lists the additions to the original layout as sync, capture, home and GameChat buttons and a small ZL button. No rear input is named

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/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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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.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

09Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the pad's triggers register the bumper inputs (L and R) while the Z and ZL buttons are the triggers by default. So the four shoulder controls are the standard L, R, ZL and ZR set, with no additional shoulder button, as for the Switch 2 Pro Controller15Reviewfuturefive.com.au/story/hands-on-review-nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controllerRead 21 October 2026Review says the Z shoulder button also works as the Switch 2 ZR button and a subtle ZL button is added. The two analogue triggers are L and R. No further shoulder button is named

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.

91Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ enumerates nine extra remappable inputs: L4/R4, T1/T2 and C1/C2/C3/C4/T3. Standard shoulders, triggers, face buttons, sticks and system controls are excluded.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Advanced Functions uses M plus selected L4/R4/C1-C4/T1-T3, records gameplay input, then saves directly on the controller.

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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.

33Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Configuration Switching lists separate Default configuration and Configuration 1, 2 and 3. The schema counts three custom banks beyond default. Reviews calling four profiles count the default bank too.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated rear M function button with right-stick direction selects Default or Configuration 1/2/3. Printed right/down/left directions take precedence over duplicated upward directions in current online text.

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Turbo

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Turbo function cycles A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT through Off and three levels. Current maker buy table gives 10/20/30 Hz. Tournament firmware separately disables turbo and macros.

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Macros

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Remappable Button Settings supports up to 32 recorded steps per extra button. Original stock firmware supports macros. Optional tournament firmware disables them.

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Share or capture button

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed layout labels a separate Share Button.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Capture Button

Feedback

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

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Rumble10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Rumble is included11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2025/06/23/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review says the controller has a thick rumble motor. Rumble works only in the GameCube library and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. HD Rumble is not supported

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

05Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-tarantula-pro-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ says the vibration motors were removed for 180 g pure wired hardware. Windows Central and GamesRadar exact reviews confirm no vibration hardware. Rumble enum has no none value, so the list is omitted instead of invented.

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Trigger rumble motors

05Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-tarantula-pro-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ removes vibration motors and exact reviews explicitly say there are no haptics or rumble motors anywhere in the controller. No trigger vibration motor is inherited from the Xbox sibling.

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Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Page says compatible games can use motion controls10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review lists gyro as included

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/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker calls this six-axis gyroscope, meaning the combined motion sensor package. A six-axis gyro alone is not inferred.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no touchpad. The original has none

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

No13Spec databasegamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 8K verified specification table says NFC support No. Original wireless Tarantula Pro NFC is not transferred.

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No13Spec databasegamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 8K verified specification table says Display No. RGB strip and LED indicators are not displays. This is moderator-verified hardware metadata, separate from latency measurements.

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no display. Only LEDs are added

Light bar

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact printed layout explicitly identifies the RGB Lighting Strip. Status indicators are separately named. No lighting-zone count is guessed.

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no light bar. Only the Player LED and the Recharge LED are added

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Same list of additions names no decorative lighting. The Player LED and Recharge LED are status lights

Lighting zones

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Measured

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

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Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	1	0.84	1.21	0.1	7,936.51	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	0.62	0.48	0.81	0.07	7,936.51	Windows

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only stock Circle Stick Mode (Default), 12-bit, selected 8000 Hz pair is stored. Button P82 test 9567 and Stick P82 test 9566 were performed on July 14, 2026 by John Punch. Prometheus 82 v5.3.0.2 hardware tester, Windows 11 Build 10.0.26200, USB Cable/XInput, firmware 2.2.9. Associated software polling test 9565 reports median 7936.51 Hz and average 7649.37 Hz. Software report rate is not latency. Raw mode, lower report rates, other units and third-party rePad processing are excluded. Maker 0.25/0.5 ms claims are not measured values.

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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.

0.62ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

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

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

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Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Centring error
Left	0%	0%	3.5%
Right	0%	0%	2.9%

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-tarantula-8k.htmlRead 8 October 2026Stock Circle Stick Mode test, July 14, 2026 at 15:10 by John Punch with Stick Tracer Web. Windows 11, USB Cable/XInput, firmware 2.2.9, measured report rate 997 Hz. Rows are left and right. Inner dead zone is explicitly absent, stored as zero. Circle errors are 0.0%. Center errors are 3.5% left and 2.9% right using small-angle deflection and release. Outer dead zone <0.4 mm is not converted to percent. Movement-derived 14.4-bit/21619-step output is not proven equivalent to the maker 12-bit ADC claim and is omitted. This stock Circle stick test is separate from the 8000 Hz latency run. Raw mode and third-party rePad test are excluded.

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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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211.9g(7.5 oz)10Reviewthegamingsetup.com/nintendo-switch-2-wireless-gamecube-reviewRead 20 October 2026Reviewer's weight for the wireless controller is 211.9 g. The wired GameCube controller weighed 200.7 g in the same review. Scale and conditions not stated

Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

No2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026FAQ lists what the wireless version adds to the original design: wireless, built-in battery, USB Type-C, C Button, Sync Button, Home/Capture Button, Player LED and Recharge LED. No audio jack is added. The original has none, and GBAtemp's list of top-edge additions has none

Jack works over

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact maker lists a 3.5 mm audio jack on this pure wired controller. Only USB-wired transport is represented. Per-platform audio feature parity is not asserted.

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Exact Battery cell says No. FAQ explicitly says the battery was removed. No zero mAh or Wh capacity is invented.

Built-in2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Wireless with a built-in battery

Batteries

05Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-tarantula-pro-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ says the battery was removed. Count is zero because absence is explicit, not unknown.

13Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026English page: the product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and model BEE-021(-01) uses battery model HAC-006(-01). One battery pack is named

Batteries included

No5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-tarantula-pro-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact Battery No cell and FAQ battery removal prove no battery is included in this wired model. Rechargeable pack or AA cells are not inferred.

Yes3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026The product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Battery capacity

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500mAh5Maker product pagesupport-jp.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34142Read 20 October 2026Japanese Nintendo support Q&A battery ratings, Switch 2 section, row for the GameCube controller: 3.89V / 500mAh / 1.95Wh. Joy-Con 2 has the same rating

Battery energy

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1.95Wh5Maker product pagesupport-jp.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34142Read 20 October 2026Same row, 1.95 Wh. Checks against 3.89 V times 0.5 Ah

Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

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USB-C2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Charged through a USB Type-C connector

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

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Charging dock

None7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says there is no charging stand with this battery-free wired model.

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes15Reviewfuturefive.com.au/story/hands-on-review-nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controllerRead 21 October 2026Review of 20 January 2026 says the USB Type-C slot takes the included charging cable, which can also be used to play tethered, whilst charging. Single reviewer, not stated by Nintendo

Battery indicator

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LED, On screen2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Lists a Recharge LED and a Player LED. Recharge LED is the charging indicator9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Battery level shows in the Controllers menu of the Switch 2, an on-screen indicator

Build

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Shell material

Plastic6Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-gamesir-tarantula-8k-controller-for-pc-is-so-good-that-it-puts-the-competition-firmly-on-noticeRead 8 October 2026Negatives section explicitly describes textured plastic grips. This names body/grip plastic without inventing the polymer blend.

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Grip texture

Laser-engraved textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Thumbstick caps7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/gamesir-tarantula-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewer swaps thumbstick tops. No sensor module, battery or faceplate repairability claim is inferred.

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Software

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Companion app

GameSir Connect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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App platforms

Windows1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

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User firmware updates

Yes4Owner's manualgamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact guide publishes optional Tarantula Pro 8K PC tournament firmware and explains it disables macros/turbo. Exact-model Windows Central review also directly says GameSir Connect updates firmware. No update was performed.

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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.

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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.

180g(6.3 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026Maker states 180 g controller weight. No cable, PP box or packaging is included. This is not a reviewer weigh-in. The same maker cell also lists the unlabelled tuple 158 x 100 x 61 mm. No exact labelled maker diagram was found, so body axes remain unknown and dimensions_mm is omitted.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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BKEBEE02112Press articlethetechoutlook.com/tech-whispers/new-wireless-game-controller-for-nintendos-switch-2-certified-by-the-fcc-authorityRead 20 October 2026Reports FCC ID BKEBEE021 for model BEE-021, a Nintendo game controller, application dated 14 March 2025. The model number matches the maker's support page for the wireless GameCube Controller13Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE021Read 21 October 2026FCC ID BKEBEE021, equipment class game controller, product code BEE021, grantee Nintendo Co., Ltd., grant dated 14 March 2025, 2402-2480 MHz. Mirror of the FCC database. The Bluetooth version is not stated on the page

Other certifications

CE, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8633Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact PDF Declaration of Conformity states CE and compliance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by (EU) 2015/863. These are maker declarations, not an inferred FCC ID.

Directive 2014/53/EU3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026Declaration of conformity page: Nintendo declares the radio equipment type (Nintendo GameCube controller) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The same page makes a UK statutory declaration. Radio data: Bluetooth 2402-2480 MHz, maximum 6.5 dBm

In the box

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In the box

GameSir Tarantula 8K PC controller, USB-C cable, Manual, Thank You & After-sale Service Card, GameSir Sticker3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact PDF English package list contains these five entries. Current buy page additionally lists spare caps and PP Box without an edition mapping. Those unqualified extras and case type are omitted, rather than inherited from another package.

Nintendo GameCube Controller, USB charging cable1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026Page names the included USB cable. Box listing is quantity 1 controller

Cables included

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Type	Count
USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026One USB-C cable is proved by the exact PDF package contents and maker box list. Length is omitted because current buy table says 1.8 m while current online guide says 2 m.

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Type	Count
USB charging cable	1

Source2Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68609/~/nintendo-gamecube-controller-overview-&-faqRead 20 October 2026Single pack has one controller and one USB cable for recharging. Cable length and type are not stated

Carrying case

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Warranty

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

1year9Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 8 October 2026Current Warranty Policy applies to official sales-channel and authorized-distributor purchases, including this exact official-store product. It explicitly provides 12-month same-model replacement for manufacturing defects. This is the manufacturer term, not statutory consumer rights or a special stick-drift extension.

1year6Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404Read 20 October 2026Nintendo of America limited warranty: 12 months from purchase for systems and accessories such as controllers. Valid in the US and Canada

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-tarantula-8k-pc/buyRead 8 October 2026

www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-1208331Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-nintendo-gamecube-controller-120833Read 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir_Tarantula_8K_PC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact official scanned Tarantula 8K PC PDF was visually read from its English column. It names Model No. GameSir-T3 CE. Old Tarantula Pro and Xbox guides are not substituted.

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdf3Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_NintendoGameCubeController_EUR.pdfRead 20 October 2026

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.