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ASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

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ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

Released May 2024.8Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asus-republic-of-gamers-announces-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026ASUS global release dated 2024-05-13: ROG "today announced availability" of the Tessen. Kakaku lists Japan sales from 2024-05-31 and the Nordic launch followed on 2024-07-29. Last checked 15 October 2026.

Form factor
Mobile clamp
Platforms
Android
Stick sensor
Not available
Connections
USB (wired)

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General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
GU200A, 90GC01D0-BGP0003Maker product pagerog.asus.com/tw/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Taiwan spec page gives SKU 90GC01D0-BGP000. The regulatory model GU200A comes from the quick start guide.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page lists the model as GU200A (Korea KC number R-R-MSQ-GU200A).
GTIN / EAN
471138716791512Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-rog-tessen-4711387167915Read 15 October 2026Price comparison page lists EAN 4711387167915 with reference 90GC01D0-BGP000. Other European retailers list the same EAN. A Toronto retailer lists a UPC for North America that is not stored.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker product page is live with a Buy Now link.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$109.9910Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/asus-rog-tessen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 2024-09-21: "$109.99 / £109.99 / AU$179". A US maker launch price was not found. Tom's Guide also lists $110 on asus.com. US price excludes sales tax.
Launch price (EU)
€124.97Press releasemynewsdesk.com/se/asus-nordic-ab/pressreleases/nordic-launch-for-asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controller-3333178Read 15 October 2026ASUS Nordic launch release dated 2024-07-10, availability 29 July: "939 DKK, 124,9 Euro, 1490 SEK/NOK". This is the Nordic euro price with local VAT, and the release does not say which country. A German maker price was not found. A smartworld.it review lists 119.99 EUR and a German review 120 EUR UVP.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
Form factor
Mobile clamp1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Foldable telescopic bridge that holds the phone in landscape.
Stick layout
Offset6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"an asymmetrical layout using console-grade sticks".
Face button labels
Xbox5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features list "Action buttons (A, B, X, Y)", Options, Menu and Home buttons.
Made by the platform holder
No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS product, not a platform holder.

Compatibility

Platforms
Android2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Compatibility: Android.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
AndroidUSB (wired)
Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired, I/O port USB-C, Android.
Official licence
Not available
Input modes
Not available
Mode switching
Not available
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Wakes the supported console
Not available
Max phone length
Not available
Works with phone case
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"ROG Tessen can support phones with cases, up to a thickness of 7-14.5 mm. Certain cases featuring ring holder or strap design may not be compatible."

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.
Controller Bluetooth version
Not available
Wireless receiver
None2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired only. No receiver or wireless link is listed.
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
Wired connector
USB-C2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026I/O port: USB-C.
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Not available
Cable length
Not available
Cable type
Not available
Claimed polling rate by connection
ConnectionPlatformPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)Android500
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"500 Hz polling rate inputs via wired USB Type-C".
Polling rate wired
500Hz
Polling rate wireless
Not available
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

Stick sensor
Not available
Stick module name
ALPS joystick6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's 18mm ALPS joysticks allow for 22° angled movement". The sensor type is not stated. TechRadar says the sticks do not use Hall effect and a smartworld.it review calls them conventional, so stick_technology is left out.
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Not available
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
Not available
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
22°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"22° range of movement". The page does not say whether the angle is measured from the centre or across the full sweep. Stored as published.
Stick gate
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Yes5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Clickable left/right analog stick".
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
Not available

Triggers

Trigger sensor
Analog, sensor not stated6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's analog triggers". No sensor is named.
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
Not available
Trigger stop positions
Not available
Trigger stop type
Not available
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
Adjustable trigger dead zone
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Not available

Buttons

Face button switches
Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Special metal dome mechanical switches for the face buttons and D-pad". Metal dome fits none of the schema options, so Other is stored.
Face button switch name
Metal dome mechanical switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker wording: metal dome mechanical switches.
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
D-pad
Cross5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features drawing shows a plus-shaped Directional Pad (D-Pad).
D-pad switches
Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same metal dome mechanical switches as the face buttons. Stored as Other.
Rear grip buttons or paddles
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two aluminum rear paddles.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"M1 / M2 rear paddles".
Rear grip input type
Paddles1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aluminum rear paddles".
Removable rear paddles
Yes11Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: the two metal paddles M1 and M2 can be removed with a screwdriver.
Additional shoulder buttons
Not available
Additional remappable buttons
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two paddles programmed on the fly or in Armoury Crate. The ROG button is a system button and is not counted.
On-controller remapping
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Paddles are "programmable on the fly" with the ROG button, no app needed.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Press the ROG button and one rear paddle (M1/M2), wait for the LED to flash blue, then press the button to assign within 10 seconds.
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
Not available
Turbo
Not available
Macros
Not available
Share or capture button
Not available

Feedback

Rumble
Not available
Rumble motor type
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: "Non c'è vibrazione" (there is no vibration).
Trigger rumble motors
011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same review statement: no vibration at all.
Adjustable rumble
Not available

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
Not available
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Input device, built-in touchpad: No.
Touchpads
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
Not available
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Built-in display: No.
Light bar
Not available
RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aura RGB lighting" with up to seven preset effects.
Lighting zones
Not available

Measured

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Measured input latency
Not available
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
Not available
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
Not available
Measured stick tests
Not available
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
Not available
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
Not available
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

3.5 mm jack
No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The device features list shows 15 numbered parts and none is an audio jack. The maker spec page lists USB-C as the only I/O port.
Jack works over
Not available
Speaker
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Expansion port
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery type
None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"The controller does not contain a battery. It can be powered by the phone, or by the charging port when the phone is charging."
Batteries
05Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.
Batteries included
No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.
Battery capacity
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Longest claimed battery life
Not available
Charging connector
None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026No battery. The USB-C port is an 18 W pass-through port that charges the phone, not a battery.
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
Not available
Dock
Not available
Play while charging
Not available
Battery indicator
Not available

Build

Shell material
Not available
Grip texture
Raised micro-triangle texture on the rear surface8Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asus-republic-of-gamers-announces-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"the rear surface features raised, micro triangle textured markings to improve grip".
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Rubber support pads5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The user selects and installs the rubber support pads (L-1 to L-4 left pads and a right pad).

Software

Companion app
Armoury Crate1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate app.
App platforms
Android5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate is offered on Google Play, with an APK for China. The maker spec lists Android as the only platform.14Maker product pageasus.com/support/FAQ/1053809Read 15 October 2026ASUS support FAQ Armoury Crate Mobile App: Compatible Devices lists Mobile Controller: ROG TESSEN (Android only).
User firmware updates
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Body dimensions
Width191.5Height92Depth40mm(7.5 × 3.6 × 1.6 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026"191.5 x 92 x 40 mm (When folded: 94 x 92 x 85 mm)". The press release labels the open size W x L x H. Stored as front width x front height x thickness for the open controller.
Weight (claimed)
136g(4.8 oz)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Weight: 136 g.

Certifications

FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, UKCA, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page: FCC Part 15 with a Class B digital device statement, CE mark warning, UKCA, ISED CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC Korea.

In the box

In the box
ROG Tessen, Rubber support pads, Reusable controller stand, Quick start guide, Warranty card2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Contents row: ROG Tessen, rubber support pads, reusable controller stand, quick start guide, warranty card.
Cables included
Not available
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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