Gaming / Controllers
GameSirController
G8 Plus
Released July 2024.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Games Press release datelined London, 30 July 2024. On sale that day on Amazon and the GameSir store. The maker blog says web pre-orders shipped from 15 July 2024. Last checked 20 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Mobile clamp
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS
- Stick sensor
- Hall effect
- Connections
- Bluetooth, USB (wired), 2.4 GHz
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General
- GTIN / EAN
- 69366852212911Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Store variant barcode 6936685221291. Retailer homescreen.pl lists the same code for the black G8+.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $79.996Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026$79.99 at launch on Amazon US and the GameSir store.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: launched in mid-2024 at $79.99 / GBP 79.99 / AU$129, matching the maker release.
Compatibility
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review tested the controller with the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. Maker page says Switch only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS. Tested on an iPhone 17 Pro, Android, PC and macOS. macOS needed a switch back to DualShock mode and was less smooth.
- Connection per platform
Platform Connection Android Bluetooth iOS Bluetooth Nintendo Switch Bluetooth Nintendo Switch 2 Bluetooth Nintendo Switch USB (wired) Windows USB (wired) Windows 2.4 GHz Windows Bluetooth macOS Bluetooth Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual compatibility: Android 8.0 or later, Switch, iOS 13 or later. Switch wired use needs Pro Controller Wired Communication turned on. Windows Bluetooth works in DS4 mode per the maker FAQ. Switch 2 is from Tom's Guide and is not in the manual.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: PC works over USB-C or Bluetooth and is recognized as a PlayStation 4 controller. macOS and iOS use Bluetooth. iOS sees a DualShock 4.- Official licence
- Not available
- Input modes
- XInput, PS4 mode, Switch Pro, Android HID4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Modes: Android (yellow), DS4 (blue), Switch (red), G-Touch (cyan, GameSir App mapping). Wired use switches between Xbox, Switch and DS4 modes. Stored as xinput, ps4_mode, switch_pro and android_hid. G-Touch has no enum option. The manual says Xbox mode is supported in receiver and wired mode only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: iOS, PC and macOS see the controller as a DualShock 4. This matches the manual DS4 mode.
- Native Steam Input support
- Not available
- Wakes the supported console
- Not available
- Max phone length
- 215mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Compatible Device Length 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in). The launch release said 110-215 mm.5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 1 and 9: 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in) long.
- Works with phone case
- Yes5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 8: most cases work as long as the phone fits snugly. Android Central used it with bulky cases but not with phones with big camera islands.9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: used with a Pixel 8 Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max in bulky cases with enough clearance.
Connectivity
- Connections
- Bluetooth, USB (wired), 2.4 GHz1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
- Controller Bluetooth version
- 5.35Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 3: By adopting Bluetooth 5.3 technology the G8+ achieves latency below 0.013 s on Switch and below 0.026 s on iOS and Android. Retailer copies say Bluetooth 5.x. Tom's Guide says Bluetooth LE.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Bluetooth 5.3, wired USB-C (PC), wireless dongle sold separately.12Reviewandroidpolice.com/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text states Bluetooth 5.3. Published 8 August 2024.
- Wireless receiver
- Sold separately3Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-dongle-forg8p/buyRead 20 October 2026The 2.4GHz Wireless Dongle for the G8 Plus is a separate $9.99 product. It is not in the controller box.
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- Not available
- Paired device slots
- Not available
- Wired connector
- USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026
- USB
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026
- Cable type
- Not available
- Claimed polling rate by connection
- Not available
- Polling rate wired
- Not available
- Polling rate wireless
- Not available
- Polling rate Bluetooth
- Not available
Sticks
- Stick sensor
- Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
- Stick module name
- GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: GameSir Hall Effect Sticks. A brand name only, no component maker.
- Stick resolution (claimed)
- Not available
- Default dead zone (claimed)
- Not available
- Adjustable response curve
- Not available
- Adjustable stick tension
- Not available
- Tension levels
- Not available
- Stick throw
- Not available
- Stick gate
- Not available
- Stick click (L3/R3)
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026
- Swappable stick tops
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options with magnetic faceplates. Only one of each is included, so both sides cannot use the same option.
- Stick tops included
- Small thumbstick, Heightened thumbstick, Round thumbstick4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents: Small Thumbstick, Heightened Thumbstick, Round Thumbstick, one each. Which caps are fitted is not stated.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options, one of each in the box.
- Replaceable stick modules
- Not available
Triggers
- Trigger sensor
- Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
- 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
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for stick and trigger zone adjustment.
- Adaptive triggers
- Not available
Buttons
- Face button switches
- Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
- Face button switch name
- Not available
- Rear grip buttons or paddles
- 21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Back Buttons 2, Extra Buttons 2 back buttons.
- Rear grip input type
- Buttons1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Maker wording is back buttons. Reviewers call them paddles.
- Removable rear paddles
- Not available
- Additional shoulder buttons
- 04Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026The device layout lists only LB, LT, RB and RT on the shoulders.
- Additional remappable buttons
- 24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026L4 and R4 on the back. M, Capture and Home are function buttons and are not counted.
- On-controller remapping
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026
- Custom onboard profiles
- Not available
- Profile switch control
- Not available
- Macros
- Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026L4 and R4 can each trigger up to 16 button values with an interval. The launch release also lists macro functionality.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026
Feedback
- Rumble motor type
- Not available
- Rumble motors in grips
- 26Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says dual motors. Tom's Guide says one motor in each grip.
- Trigger rumble motors
- Not available
Motion and touch
- Gyroscope
- Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
- Combined motion sensor axes
- 61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Motion Control 6-axis Gyroscope. Maker counts the sensor as one 6-axis unit.
- Gyro as mouse
- Not available
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Touchpads
- Not available
- Clickable touchpad
- Not available
- NFC
- Not available
- IR camera
- Not available
- Built-in display
- Not available
- Light bar
- Not available
- RGB lighting
- Not available
- 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
- 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
- Built-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
- Batteries included
- Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026The 1000 mAh battery is built into the grips. It is part of the product, not an accessory.
- Battery capacity
- 1,000mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20261000 mAh in total, 500 mAh in each side.
- Battery energy
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
Connection Hours (h) Bluetooth 8 Source8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Battery 8 hours, USB-C. The review calls it the listed battery life. Rumble and lighting conditions are not stated. The reviewer's own test ran just over seven hours and is not stored because the figure is rounded.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review calls 8 hours the rated battery life and saw a couple of percent drop over half an hour of use. Not a full run-down test.- Longest claimed battery life
- 8h
- Charging connector
- USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026
- Charging dock
- Not available
- Dock
- Not available
- Play while charging
- Not available
Build
- Shell material
- Not available
- Grip texture
- Anti-slid textured surface1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
- Swappable grips
- Not available
- Swappable faceplate
- Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
- User-replaceable parts
- Faceplate, Stick caps, Face button caps5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 12: the faceplate, stick caps and face button caps are detachable.
Software
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Body dimensions
- Width230Height107Depth55mm(9.1 × 4.2 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 230*107*55 mm in the Product Weight row and in the launch release. The page does not say how far the controller is extended.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Product Size 230*107*55 mm in the release technical specifications.
- Weight (claimed)
- 314g(11.1 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 314 g. Maker net weight with the built-in batteries.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Net Weight 314 g in the release technical specifications.
Certifications
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- FCC Part 15, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8634Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026FCC Part 15 statement, EU conformity with 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and the amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.
In the box
- In the box
- Controller, USB-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x 31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20264Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents also list a certification sheet.
- Cables included
Type Length (m) Count Type-C cable 1 1
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 20 October 2026Maker policy: 1-year warranty with 12-month same-model replacement for abnormal function and manufacturing defects, bought through official or authorized channels. Retailer returns and statutory rights are separate.
- Stick drift warranty
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- gamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026One-page multilingual sheet titled GameSir Galileo + (G8+). It is an image PDF. The English column was read from a render.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Compare with
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Sources
We read 12 sources for this controller. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buy
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-dongle-forg8p/buy
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plus
- Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faq
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