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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.

69112, 69115, GC101Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Store SKU 69112 (black) and 69115 (white, ?color=white page). GC10 is the regulatory model of the controller from the product information guide.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Regulatory: Gaming Controller model GC10. Charging stand GC10TX.

GTIN / EAN

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810052987866, 5707119058247, 810164140395, 57071190631971Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Store data for black: UPC 810052987866 and EAN 5707119058247. White (?color=white page): UPC 810164140395 and EAN 5707119063197.

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.

8 September 20264Press releasesteelseries.com/press/163-steelseries-introduces-the-aeon-pro-the-worlds-first-qucikswitch-dock-systemRead 20 October 2026Announced and put on sale on the same day, 8 September 2026.

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026On sale at steelseries.com since 8 September 2026 (page launch date 2026-09-08, USD 259.99).

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.

$259.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/163-steelseries-introduces-the-aeon-pro-the-worlds-first-qucikswitch-dock-systemRead 20 October 2026NA $259.99 and APAC $259.99. US prices exclude sales tax.

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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€259.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/163-steelseries-introduces-the-aeon-pro-the-worlds-first-qucikswitch-dock-systemRead 20 October 2026EMEA EUR 259.99. Tax treatment and country are not stated. UK is GBP 229.99.

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.

US, GB, EU4Press releasesteelseries.com/press/163-steelseries-introduces-the-aeon-pro-the-worlds-first-qucikswitch-dock-systemRead 20 October 2026Release lists MSRPs for NA, UK, EMEA and APAC.

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.

Black, White1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Available in Black or White.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026White version page with SKU 69115 and the same specification.

Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Standard two-grip gamepad shape in the product images.

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.

Offset5Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-aeon-pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: ABXY layout, controller shaped like the Xbox Elite, thumbsticks offset. The guide lists the left stick first, then ABXY, D-pad and the right stick.

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.

Xbox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026ABXY buttons. Tom's Guide: layout ABXY.

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.

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026SteelSeries is a third-party maker.

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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, macOS, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Compatibility tiles: PC (Windows 10 and above), Xbox, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, PC Handheld, iPhone (USB-C), Android, Tablet (USB-C). Xbox is named without a generation. GamingTrend says Xbox Series and One. Steam Deck and Steam Machine are stored as SteamOS. Smart TVs from the guide have no enum option.6Reviewslashgear.com/2273227/steelseries-aeon-pro-review-xbox-controllerRead 20 October 2026Review tested on Xbox Series X and PC.7Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/steelseries-aeon-pro-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: works on PC, Xbox Series and One consoles, and other devices over Bluetooth.

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.

BSteelSeries Aeon Pro

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	2.4 GHz
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)
Xbox One	2.4 GHz
Xbox One	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	USB (wired)
macOS	Bluetooth
SteamOS	2.4 GHz
SteamOS	USB (wired)
SteamOS	Bluetooth
Android	USB (wired)
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	USB (wired)
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Page: Xbox USB wireless/wired. PC, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, PC handheld, iPhone, Android and tablet USB wireless/wired or BT. The product information guide limits 2.4 GHz to Xbox and PC, and wired USB-C to Xbox, PC, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Android. The guide is used where it is stricter. Steam Deck and Steam Machine rows follow the page.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026System compatibility: wireless 2.4 GHz Xbox and PC. Wired USB-C Xbox, PC, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Android. Bluetooth PC, Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Smart TVs.

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.

On-device menu3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold Menu and View for 3 seconds to open the OLED menu, then choose the platform in the System Select Menu (Xbox, PC or Bluetooth).

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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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026FAQ: by default the controller wakes the system it was connected to last when it is turned on. Switching to Xbox also turns on the Xbox.7Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/steelseries-aeon-pro-controller-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: certified with Xbox, so it also wakes the system.

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.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: Gaming Wireless 2.4GHz (through the dock), Bluetooth V5.0 (Controller), Wired USB-C (direct connection to controller).

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

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5.01Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: Bluetooth V5.0 (Controller).

Wireless receiver

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

Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026The Aeon Pro Dock / Wireless Base Station is in the box and carries the 2.4 GHz link. Xbox needs the dock for wireless.

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-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026USB-C Charging Port on top of the controller. Wired setup uses a USB-C to USB-A cable in this port.

USB

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Detachable cable

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

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wired setup plugs a USB-C to USB-A cable into the USB-C port.

Cable length

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1m3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Package contents: USB-C to USB-A Cable (1 m).

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-A3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Package contents: USB-C to USB-A Cable.

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.

BSteelSeries Aeon Pro

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
2.4 GHz	Windows	1,000
USB (wired)	Xbox Series X|S	250
2.4 GHz	Xbox Series X|S	250

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026FAQ: 1000 Hz on PC and 250 Hz on Xbox, or when the controller's wired 3.5 mm headset connection is used on PC. A PC with a headset plugged in is not stored as a separate row. No Bluetooth rate is stated.

Polling rate wired

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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

Hall effect1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: Thumbsticks, Hall Effect Magnetic Sensor.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Software section: fine-tune sensitivity and deadzone preferences in GG, with more options than the OLED alone.

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.

Yes5Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-aeon-pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: sensitivity response can be set in GG to linear, dynamic or exponential.

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: mechanical switches include L3 and R3.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Modular Stick System: swap thumbsticks to match the play style. The dock stores spare sticks.

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.

Base-length concave, Tall concave, Short convex1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Page lists 4 thumbsticks in the box: 2x short concave (fitted), 1x long concave, 1x short convex. Guide names them base-length concave, tall concave and short convex. The press release says standard concave, tall concave and short convex.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Out of the box: two base-length concave thumbsticks (pre-installed), one tall concave and one short convex.

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.

Hall effect1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: LT/RT Triggers (Full Range), Hall Effect Magnetic Sensor.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Hair-trigger mode uses mechanical micro switches. Rear switches select full range or hair trigger.

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.

21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Two settings: full range and hair trigger.

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.

Mechanical click1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: LT/RT Triggers (Hair-Trigger), Mechanical Micro Switches. Stored as mechanical click, like other mechanical hair-trigger switches in the catalog.

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026GG section: calibrate triggers, set trigger travel distance with custom deadzones.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Flip between full travel and hair trigger mode with a click.

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

Other1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: mechanical switches for the face buttons, D-pad, shoulder buttons, back paddles, L3 and R3. The maker does not name micro, tactile or another type, so other is stored.

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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Other1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: mechanical switches for LB/RB. Type not named, so other is stored.

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.

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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.

Other1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: mechanical switches for the D-pad. Type not named, so other is stored.

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.

41Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Four rear paddles P1 to P4. Remappable to any action.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controller controls 15 to 18: P1 to P4 back paddles.

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

Paddles1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Maker and guide call them back paddles.

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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No5Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-aeon-pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the reviewer would have liked the option to remove the paddles but there is none.

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

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Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

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.

41Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026The four back paddles. Face buttons, D-pad, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers can also be remapped but are not counted. The Share, Menu, View and Xbox buttons are system buttons.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026OLED Smart Display: switch devices, choose profiles, remap buttons, see battery level.

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.

81Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: On-Board Presets, 8 customizable profiles. Profiles are saved to the controller.5Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-aeon-pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the controller stores eight configs onboard. The review table lists 2x 12 hours battery, 1,000 Hz PC and 250 Hz Xbox polling, 10.9 oz and 4.41 x 2.17 x 6.10 in, matching the maker.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controller control 10 is the Share 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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Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)4Press releasesteelseries.com/press/163-steelseries-introduces-the-aeon-pro-the-worlds-first-qucikswitch-dock-systemRead 20 October 2026GG can adjust individual rumble intensity on the four motors. SlashGear describes haptics for the two triggers and the handles.6Reviewslashgear.com/2273227/steelseries-aeon-pro-review-xbox-controllerRead 20 October 2026Review: GG changes how the haptics work for the two triggers and handles. Tested on an Xbox Series X, a laptop and a desktop.

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.

24Press releasesteelseries.com/press/163-steelseries-introduces-the-aeon-pro-the-worlds-first-qucikswitch-dock-systemRead 20 October 2026Four motors in total. SlashGear: haptics for the two triggers and handles, so two in the grips.

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.

24Press releasesteelseries.com/press/163-steelseries-introduces-the-aeon-pro-the-worlds-first-qucikswitch-dock-systemRead 20 October 2026Four motors in total. SlashGear: haptics for the two triggers and handles, so two in the triggers.

Adjustable rumble

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Yes4Press releasesteelseries.com/press/163-steelseries-introduces-the-aeon-pro-the-worlds-first-qucikswitch-dock-systemRead 20 October 2026GG on PC adjusts individual rumble intensity on the four motors.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

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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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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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026OLED Smart Display on the top of the controller.

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.

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RGB lighting

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

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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

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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.

BSteelSeries Aeon Pro

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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.

1ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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.

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.

BSteelSeries Aeon Pro

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

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

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

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

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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: 3.5mm Audio Jack.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controller control 20 is a 3.5 mm Audio Jack.

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.

Swappable battery pack1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Two hot-swappable lithium-ion batteries. One powers the controller while the other charges in the dock. They also fit the Arctis Nova Pro, Nova Pro Omni and Nova Elite.

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.

11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026One battery sits in the controller at a time. Two come in the box.

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Box contents: 2 x Batteries, lithium ion.

Battery capacity

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670mAh3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Regulatory: rechargeable lithium-ion battery NP-45A 1ICP6/32/36, normal voltage 3.7 V, rated capacity 670 mAh, rated energy 2.479 Wh. The store lists nominal 700 mAh and rated 670 mAh. Rated capacity is stored.

Battery energy

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2.479Wh3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Regulatory: rated energy 2.479 Wh. It equals 670 mAh at 3.7 V.

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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BSteelSeries Aeon Pro

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	12.5
Bluetooth	14

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: up to 25 hours on 2.4GHz wireless and 28 hours on Bluetooth with the two supplied batteries, 11-14 hours per battery. Stored per battery: 12.5 h on 2.4 GHz (Xbox, or PC with a headset connected) and 14 h on Bluetooth, from the figures The Gadgeteer attributes to SteelSeries. PC without a headset on 2.4 GHz is 11.5 h per battery, because it runs at 1000 Hz. Rumble and lighting conditions are not stated.8Reviewthe-gadgeteer.comRead 20 October 2026Review states SteelSeries rates the controller up to 11.5 h on PC without a headset, 12.5 h on Xbox or PC with a headset and 14 h over Bluetooth. These are maker estimates, not tests.

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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14h=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.

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USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging: USB-C Charging Port on top of the controller, or place the controller on the dock with the pogo contacts.

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.

Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026The dock is in the box. It charges the controller and a spare battery and stores sticks.

Dock

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Aeon Pro Base Station Dock1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Guide name for the dock: Aeon Pro Base Station Dock. The page calls it the QuickSwitch Dock System.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Product overview: Base Station Dock. Package contents: Aeon Pro Base Station Dock.

Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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Display1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026The OLED shows the battery level of the controller and of the battery charging in the dock. The dock also has an indicator LED.

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

Wrap-around textured grip4Press releasesteelseries.com/press/163-steelseries-introduces-the-aeon-pro-the-worlds-first-qucikswitch-dock-systemRead 20 October 2026Wrap-Around Textured Grip.

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.

Thumbsticks, Batteries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Modular stick system and hot-swappable batteries.

Software

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Companion app

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

SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: GG + Engine and GG + QuickSet.

App platforms

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

Windows1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: GG + Engine and QuickSet, Windows 10 and above.

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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Width155Height112Depth55mm(6.1 × 4.4 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: width 112 mm, depth 55 mm, height 155 mm. The maker axes are reordered. Height 155 is the side-to-side width across the front face and width 112 is top to bottom, because Tom's Guide gives 6.10 x 4.21 in and SlashGear says about 6 inches at the widest part.

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.

310g(10.9 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Specification: 310 g. Whether this includes the 15.4 g battery is not stated. Tom's Guide gives 10.9 oz and SlashGear 0.675 lb.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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ZHK-GC103Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Regulatory: FCC ID ZHK-GC10 (Controller). The charging stand has ZHK-GC10TX.

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.

FCC Part 15, ISED ICES-003 Class B, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), REACH (EC) 1907/2006, Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 20173Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Regulatory declarations: EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2.0, REACH, Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, FCC Part 15 supplier's declaration, ISED ICES-003 Class B, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The French and German texts also name RED 2014/53/EU. Approval marks for Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Philippines and Indonesia are not stored.

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.

Aeon Pro Controller, Aeon Pro Base Station Dock, 2x Replaceable Battery, USB-C to USB-A Cable (1 m), Thumbstick Customization Extras (Long Concave, Short Convex), Product Information Guide3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026Package contents as printed in the guide.

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.

BSteelSeries Aeon Pro

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	1	1

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 2026

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.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 20 October 2026Page structured data: SteelSeries Limited Warranty, 12 months, US store. Other markets can differ.

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.steelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-pro1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-controllers/aeon-proRead 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.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/aeon_pro_pig_web.pdfRead 20 October 202635 page Product Information Guide, created June 2026. English pages 3 to 9, regulatory section from page 36. The 2026-06 file is the maker's current guide.

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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