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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.

Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Nintendo Switch accessory. Switch 2 Pro Controller is a different product. Reference is the original standard HAC-013, with the original internal CTR-003 cell.

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.

HAC-013, HACAFSSKA2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Nintendo-authored HAC-013 controller guide. EU health leaflet separately prints MODEL NO HAC-013. It is not a third-party controller identifying itself as Pro Controller.14Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact standard Black retail table gives vendor part HACAFSSKA. Physical maker model HAC-013 is retained. Retail SKU is distinguished from component and hardware model numbers.

GTIN / EAN

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04549659016114Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact publicly indexed GameStop Specs table gives UPC 045496590161 and Nintendo vendor part HACAFSSKA for standard Black. The complete original table was independently opened. Direct HTTP 403 was respected. Other finishes and clone mirror stores were excluded.

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.

20 October 201610Press releasenintendo.com/en-gb/News/2016/October/Nintendo-Switch-world-premiere-demonstrates-new-entertainment-experiences-from-a-home-gaming-system-1148687.htmlRead 7 October 2026Nintendo world-premiere release dated 20 October 2016 explicitly names the optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Announcement is separate from the January pricing presentation and March retail launch.

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.

Available11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current maker accessory range says it can be purchased from Nintendo Store and lists the original controller. Its row announces store withdrawal after mid-February 2027. That future European withdrawal is separate from current lifecycle and retailer stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller32Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026Introduction calls the Switch 2 Pro Controller Nintendo second generation of the original. Performance expressly contrasts original Pro Controller with new generation. This proves the direct marketed family successor. Unrelated retrospective weight/material errors are not transferred.

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.

$69.998Press articlemynintendonews.com/2017/03/03/the-nintendo-switch-launches-todayRead 5 October 2026Dated March 3, 2017 reproduction of Nintendo launch statement explicitly gives original controller US suggested price 69.99 USD. Current store price not substituted.

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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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.

GB, HK, US11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 7 October 2026The current original UK maker accessory sales listing proves GB. Separate exact Hong Kong warranty applicability and US standard retail sales prove HK and US. Language alone is not market evidence.13Maker product pagesupport.nintendo.com/hk/switch/support/eula/repair_polichy.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker UK current accessory sales and Hong Kong licensed-product warranty applicability prove those source markets. Neither is inferred from language alone.14Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact US retailer standard Black page offers the new controller and states US shipping restrictions. Vendor HACAFSSKA identifies the marketed US SKU. The former Dell URL redirects to an unrelated category and is not relied on.

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.

Black12Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/unable-to-pair-or-sync-nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Maker troubleshooting explicitly identifies standard black and separately the Splatoon 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 editions as HAC-013. Store only Black for the standard reference. Edition names are not finish labels.

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 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.

Offset2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact full front drawing shows left upper and right lower sticks with Nintendo ABXY order and one cross-shaped control pad.

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.

Nintendo2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 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, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Switch support is explicit on the exact accessory page. Forward compatibility with Switch 2 is independently documented by the maker compatibility page, with wake-from-sleep limitations. PC/mobile use is not represented without platform/feature qualification.4Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 5 October 202633Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact verified Platforms table separately says Yes for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Actual original-controller Windows USB and Bluetooth measurements corroborate Windows. Game, app, OS version and individual features can vary. No universal NFC, gyro or all-feature guarantee on those hosts.

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 Switch Pro Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Yes
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	No
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)	No
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available

Source3Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/support/qa/detail/34532Read 5 October 2026Switch USB mode disables NFC, so not all features. Switch Bluetooth retains original controller features. Switch 2 wireless compatibility lacks console wake. USB input on Switch 2 is not inferred from its ability to charge through the dock.4Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original Pro Controller row: compatible wirelessly with Switch 2, can charge via USB at dock, cannot wake Switch 2 from sleep through HOME. This does not imply wired data compatibility.20Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Enable-Disable-Pro-Controller-Wired-Communication-1516284.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact original-controller FAQ explicitly supports wired communication on Switch 2 and Switch. Switch 2 enables it under Controllers and Accessories. NFC is disabled, so full_features is false. This newly proves wired input, beyond the earlier compatibility page only documenting charging. New Switch 2 Pro Controller behavior is separate.33Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original-controller hardware tests explicitly use Windows 11 with Bluetooth and cable in Switch mode. Added those two connections. Full-feature cells remain unknown and are omitted, rather than assumed false or true. The community platform table does not specify exact connection paths for every other named OS, so no rows are invented.

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.

Switch Pro7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual Windows hardware latency tests identify native Switch mode. No XInput protocol is inferred from Steam emulation.

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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Yes15Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/deviceRead 7 October 2026Valve official Supported Devices list names Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and describes controller-specific configurator support. The original launch separately documents gyro binding and action sets. Host Steam Input integration does not mean every game uses the API or controller firmware implements XInput.

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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Yes17Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gamepadla verified Features table says Switch Wake Up Yes. Applies to the original Nintendo Switch. Maker explicitly excludes waking Switch 2 through the original controller HOME button. No all-console claim.

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.

Bluetooth, USB (wired)3Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/support/qa/detail/34532Read 5 October 2026Original Switch TV Mode supports wired input when Pro Controller Wired Communication is enabled, system 3.0.0 or later. A charging cable alone would not establish wired reports.

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

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3.01Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Wireless receiver

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

None30Reviewifixit.com/Device/Switch_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original HAC-013 device page complete Box Contents lists controller and USB-C charging cable. Maker guide separately identifies Bluetooth as its only wireless network port. No proprietary USB radio receiver. A generic host Bluetooth adapter is separate.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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118Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/nintendoswitchpro.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker Different console section says only one console can be paired at a time and requires pairing again when using a different console. Counts one remembered console pairing, separate from a console accepting up to eight controllers or a PC Bluetooth pairing list.

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-C1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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

Yes2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cable length

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1.5m21Retailer pagemediaworld.co.jp/products/12021930000Read 7 October 2026Exact genuine Nintendo HAC-010 retail description says cord length approximately 1.5 m and identifies it as included with the original Pro Controller. Maker guide independently proves the included part identity. A second exact genuine-cable retailer corroborates. Excludes AC adapter and optional dock cables.

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-A to USB-C charging and data cable2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker guide original connection drawing shows USB-A host and USB-C controller ends. This is detachable. Data input through that cable is independently established by the maker wired-communication FAQ.

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.

BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

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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

Potentiometer7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact controller verified specification table says potentiometers. No physical stick part number inferred.

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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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.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact front-view component list explicitly describes both sticks as buttons when pressed down.

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.

No26Reviewgamesradar.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026GamesRadar Features explicitly excludes interchangeable analog sticks in its consumer adjustable-controller comparison. Stock stick-top options are meant here. Repair caps can be removed after disassembly, which is separate from a consumer swap feature.

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.

Standard fitted joystick caps (2)31Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Joystick+Module+Replacement/127716Read 7 October 2026Step 12 explicitly pulls the two joystick caps off the original controller. Fitted standard caps count as included. Full standard box has no spare-cap options. Shape left generic because secondary descriptions conflict between concave middle and convex central bump. No optional third-party caps included.

Replaceable stick modules

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Soldered22Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Joystick+Module+Replacement/127716Read 7 October 2026Exact original stick-module replacement guide Step 16 requires desoldering the outlined joints before removing the module. Earlier removable caps are separate. This is soldered service, not hot swapping.

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.

System settings6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 5 October 2026Exact Switch system supports control-stick calibration through Controllers and Sensors. This is console calibration, not an onboard controller button combination.

Triggers

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

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/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.

Digital7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified specification table says triggers digital, and trigger lock No. Ordinary press travel is not an analog input range.

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified internal table says main buttons membrane and D-pad membrane. Other switch hardware types and supplier remain unknown.

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.

Cross2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/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.

02Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete maker front/rear control inventory has no rear buttons, paddles or extra shoulder buttons. Standard L/R/ZL/ZR are excluded from extra shoulder count.

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

02Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

019Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/button-mapping-faqRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly says mappings are saved on the console, not on the controller, and do not carry to another console. Its five console presets are excluded from the custom onboard-profile count. Zero expresses that explicit storage distinction.

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.

Not available

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.

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified controller specification table says macros No. Host-side Steam or other software automation is separate.

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/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Capture button explicitly takes screenshot/video. It is separate from the newer GameChat 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.

Not available

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Rumble motor type

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LRA23Maker product pagedocs.handheldlegend.com/s/portal/doc/pro-controller-disassembly-K5HQ3BSETwRead 7 October 2026Original-controller repair-parts provider disassembly guide expressly calls the HD Rumble units LRA motors under Rear Shell Removal and Stick PCB Removal. No actuator type is inferred solely from HD branding. Switch 2 hardware is excluded.

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.

224Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Rumble+Modules+Replacement/137037Read 7 October 2026Exact original-controller guide Step 19 desolders motor points on either side of the motherboard. The complete assembly photographs show one actuator in each grip. Physical repair inventory gives two grip actuators, excluding trigger actuators and software channels.

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.

017Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gamepadla verified Trigger Vibration table says No. Full original-controller repair inventory shows two grip modules and digital trigger assemblies without dedicated trigger actuators. Zero counts dedicated trigger motors, excluding the two HD grip actuators.

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/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

629Maker product pagejoypad.ai/controllers/nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original-controller input and adapter provider Joypad lists Motion: 6-axis motion sensor (accelerometer + gyroscope). Nintendo separately names both sensor types. No clone specification or unidentified sensor part is borrowed.

Gyro as mouse

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Yes16Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/oldnewsRead 7 October 2026Valve 14 June 2023 release notes fix Gyro to Mouse rotation and explicitly adjust Switch Pro gyro configurations. They distinguish Gyro As Mouse from sensor-fusion styles. This uses Steam Input host mouse emulation and needs suitable configuration. It is not an onboard Nintendo mouse mode.

Touchpad

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No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete external drawings/component inventory has no touchpad, display, audio socket, microphone-mute button or decorative light bar. Status/player/notification LEDs are separate from decorative RGB.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

IR camera

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No8Press articlemynintendonews.com/2017/03/03/the-nintendo-switch-launches-todayRead 5 October 2026Original launch statement explicitly says original Pro Controller includes Joy-Con motion/HD rumble features except IR Motion Camera. No newer-model sensor inferred.

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.

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RGB lighting

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

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
Bluetooth	Button	16.81	5.94	27.65	5.98	65.89	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	21.14	7.24	65.22	12.71	65.89	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	21.81	11.57	32.85	4.91	73.64	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	22.15	7.5	32.95	5.78	73.91	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact primary Prometheus 82 hardware tests by Patrick Burton, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, tester 5.2.3.1. Bluetooth rows tests 6693/6692 on 2025-09-28. USB button test 6757 on 2025-10-07, USB stick 6680 on 2025-09-28. Firmware and settings unspecified. Measured report rates are not claimed polling modes. Bluetooth faster than wired remains documented, not overwritten.

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.

1ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

21.81ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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16.81ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

0.62ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

22.15ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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21.14ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

AGameSir Tarantula 8K PC

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.

BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	3.4%	1,552	3.9%
Right	0%	5.5%	1,552	1.1%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact John Punch Stick Tracer 2026-04-16, Windows 10.0.19045, Bluetooth native Switch. Firmware Box, version and calibration unspecified. Left/right 1552 measured movement steps, circularity 3.4/5.5%, centering 3.9/1.1%, inner deadzone explicitly none. Unpublished outer deadzone and nominal ADC bit resolution omitted.

Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

5.5%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Not available

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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-in1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker internal lithium-ion CTR-003 battery. Disposal removal does not establish a supported user hot-swap feature.

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.

114Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact retailer Power table says Number of batteries 1. Maker identifies the dedicated CTR-003 cell. The original-controller repair guide shows one cell. Charging current and AA-cell examples are excluded.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Battery capacity

Not available

1,300mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact CTR-003 charge rating 1300 mAh. No nominal voltage or Wh inferred.

Battery energy

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5Wh2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026The exact original Pro Controller guide says to use only its dedicated CTR-003 battery. The maker accessories table independently identifies the fitted lithium-ion CTR-003 at 1300 mAh. The original Nintendo 3DS technical table separately publishes 5 Wh for that same named component. Exact component identity bridge only. No voltage and capacity multiplication.34Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendo_3ds_14/Nintendo3DS_OperationsManual_DE.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original Nintendo 3DS technical table, printed page 102, PDF page 52, explicitly identifies model CTR-003, lithium-ion and battery capacity 5 Wh. The original maker PDF was freshly downloaded and read. The Pro Controller maker guide and fitted-battery table identify the same CTR-003. Static component rating only. No inherited 3DS runtime or computed energy.

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 Tarantula 8K PC

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BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately 40 hours. Connection, usage conditions, rumble, firmware and lighting are unspecified and omitted from the row. This is a maker estimate, not measured runtime.

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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40h=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.

Not available

USB-C1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

360min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately six hours using HAC-002 adapter or supplied USB cable. Exact time-unit conversion to 360 minutes preserves approximation. Adapter support for 7.5 W is not a controller charging-input rating.

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.

Sold separately35Maker spec sheet (PDF)powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-charging/swch_joy-conpro-controller_charging_dock_um_1684785890.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original 2017 licensed PowerA manual explicitly charges one original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and two Joy-Con. It lists the supplied USB-C charging adapter and gives exact controller docking steps. This separate accessory is required and is absent from the standard controller box. No common-connector inference or Switch 2 controller transfer. Exact maker accessory evidence resolves the broad Gamepadla dock No entry under the agreed field scope.

Dock

Not available

PowerA Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock35Maker spec sheet (PDF)powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-charging/swch_joy-conpro-controller_charging_dock_um_1684785890.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original PowerA manual title is Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock. Compatible licensed third-party charging accessory sold separately. No first-party dock claim. The accessory licence is not inherited as a controller licence.

Play while charging

Not available

Yes5Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/nintendoswitchpro.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Pairing section explicitly says connect HAC-010 to dock to charge as you play.

Battery indicator

Not available

LED, On screen2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 202627Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22747/p/989/c/182Read 7 October 2026Maker USB troubleshooting explicitly checks the Pro Controller battery charge through Controllers on the HOME Menu. Existing LED indicator is retained. The screen belongs to the console.

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.

Plastic casing with a slightly translucent finish25Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact TechRadar Design paragraph describes a slightly translucent finish to its plastic casing. Generic plastic only. No ABS or polycarbonate composition is inferred. Scope is the original standard Black body.

Grip texture

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

Slightly textured handles26Reviewgamesradar.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026GamesRadar Design explicitly describes the handles as slightly textured. No rubber material is inferred. Gamepadla Rubber handles No agrees. Conflicting retrospective rubber descriptions in a newer-controller review are not copied.

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.

Yes6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 5 October 2026Original 3.0.0 release notes explicitly add updates for connected controllers through Controllers and Sensors. Gamepadla exact controller specifications independently confirms firmware support.

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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Width152Height106Depth60mm(6 × 4.2 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Size 106 x 152 x 60 mm. Reordered into front-facing width 152, height 106 and depth 60, corroborated by labelled external views.

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.

246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately 246 g assembled controller with its internal battery. This is not a scale measurement.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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BKEHAC01328Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHAC013/Label/Label-and-Location-3265208.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Nintendo applicant label HAC-013_Label_170113, document 3265208. Rendered page 1 shows MOD. HAC-013 and FCC ID BKEHAC013 under the battery cover. A generic console manual misfiled in the exhibit set was excluded.

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.

IC: 4360A-HAC013, Directive 2014/53/EU2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026The English compliance paragraph in original information guide FXA-HAC-A-FSS-EUR-WWW8 explicitly declares Nintendo Switch Pro Controller compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The separate 2024 health leaflet does not contain this paragraph. Its incorrect mapping was removed.28Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHAC013/Label/Label-and-Location-3265208.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original applicant label was freshly downloaded, rendered and visually read. Page 1 explicitly prints IC 4360A-HAC013 under the battery cover. The EU directive has a separate original maker guide mapping.

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 Switch Pro Controller, USB charging cable (HAC-010)2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker accessory page explicitly includes USB charging cable. Guide identifies included HAC-010 cable. No optional console adapter, case or charging dock inferred. Documentation is available online but not asserted as an extra physical item.

Cables included

AGameSir Tarantula 8K PC

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.

BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable (HAC-010)	1.5	1

Source2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 202621Retailer pagemediaworld.co.jp/products/12021930000Read 7 October 2026Added approximately 1.5 m to the existing single HAC-010 cable row. Exact OEM part identity is proved by the maker guide. Other existing cable facts are retained.

Carrying case

Not available

None30Reviewifixit.com/Device/Switch_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original device page complete Box Contents lists controller and USB-C charging cable, with no carrying case. Applies to the standard reference package. Optional aftermarket cases are not included.

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.

1year13Maker product pagesupport.nintendo.com/hk/switch/support/eula/repair_polichy.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker warranty applicability lists Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Period is 12 months from purchase for Hong Kong original licensed products used in Hong Kong. Source market HK only. Statutory rights and other regional accessory warranties are excluded.

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/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker Technical Specifications table in Accessories page is the specification reference. A separate exact-model consumer datasheet was not found.

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/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdf2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current original maker two-page multilingual guide, FXA-HAC-A-FSS-EUR-WWW 8. English How to Use and complete Component Names and Functions read. Original 2024 health-only leaflet also read.

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

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