How to Use the GameSir Tarantula Pro 8K
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Product Overview
Key Features
- • Gen-2 GameSir Mag-Res™ TMR Sticks
- • Hall Effect Analog Triggers with Clicky Micro Switch Trigger Stops
- • 8000Hz Ultra-Fast Response and 0.5ms Ultra-Low Latency Connection
- • Fully software-customizable
Tech Specs
- • Working Platform: PC
- • Connection: Wired, includes a 2m detachable USB-C cable in the box
- • Weight: 180g/0.40lbs
- • Supported Software: GameSir Connect app
System Requirements
Windows PC
Windows 10/11 Wired
Getting Started
| Status | description |
|---|---|
| Connection | Insert the data cable at the top of the controller into the corresponding device. A steady channel light indicates successful connection |
| Standby | The controller will automatically enter the standby mode after 10 minutes of inactivity while connected |
| Wake-up | Pressing the Home button can wake it up |
| View Mode | Pressing and holding the M button allows you to view the current controller mode |
- Pressing and holding the M button after connection allows you to view the indicationcolor of the current controller mode
- The controller mode is automatically recognized by default; manual mode switching willdisable the auto-recognition function
- Press and hold the Home button for 10 seconds to restore the auto-recognition function
| Channel Indicator | Mode | Mode Indicator Color | Connection Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | XBOX Mode | Green | Press and hold Home + X Button for 2 seconds |
| Switch | Switch Mode | Red | Press and hold Home + Y Button for 2 seconds |
| Android | Android Mode | Yellow | Press and hold Home + A Button for 2 seconds |
Sticks & Triggers
1.Set the triggers to long-travel mode. Hold View Button + Menu Button + Home Button for 2 seconds to enter calibration mode. The Home light will flash slowly in white during this process.
2.Ensure the triggers and sticks are not being touched. Press A Button once.
3.Rotate both sticks in full circles 2-3 times. Fully press both triggers three times. Finally, press A Button to exit. The Home light will return to its original light effect.
Gyroscope
Place the controller horizontally on a flat surface, then long-pressView Button + Home Button + Down(A)Button for 3 seconds. At this point, the Home indicator willflash red and blue alternately rapidly. Calibration is complete when the Home indicator returns to its mode color.
Press and hold the Home + Menu buttons for5 seconds to reset the controller's currentconfiguration to the default settings
Advanced Tutorials
Remappable Button Settings
While holding the M button, press the desiredremappable button(L4/R4/C1/C2/C3/C4/T1/T2/T3) to enter therecording mode for that button.
The Homelight will flash upon entering.Press the button you want to record, andthen press the corresponding remappablebutton again to save and exit.
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Up to 32 steps can be recorded at most.
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If you exit without pressing the desiredbutton during setup, the button value for thatremappable button will be cleared.
Turbo Setting
While holding the M button, press A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT to cycle among TurboOff
- Turbo Level 1 - Turbo Level 2 - Turbo Level 3.
When holding a button with the Turbofunction enabled, the Home light will flashred rapidly.
- Double-click the M button to clear all turbosettings.
Button Combination
Hair Trigger
Press and hold M and LT/RT for 2 seconds toturn on and off the hair trigger mode.The trigger must be in the long travel mode
Turning On/Off Dead Zone
Press and hold the M button and press downthe left/right joystick for 2 seconds to turn onand off the dead zone of the corresponding joystick.
Button Layout
Interchange button values of A/B, X/Y
- The setting will still be saved after a restart.
Light Setting
Lighting Effects
While holding the M button, toggle the left joystick to the left/right to cycle the light effect among Solid Color, Breathing, Fantasy(default), Rainbow, Radar, and Off
Brightness
While holding the M button, move the left joystick up/down to increase/decrease the light brightness
Saturation
While holding the M button, press the Up/Down button of the D-Pad to increase/decrease color saturation in theSolid Color, Breathing, and Radar modes.
Animation Speed
While holding the M button, press theLeft/Right button of the D-Pad to decrease/increase the animation speed ofthe Breathing, Fantasy, and Rainbow modes.
Configuration Switching
Configuration
While holding the M button, toggle the right joystick upward to switch the controller to the default configuration .The channel lights are shown as --X--(Indicator light 3 flashes)
Configuration 1
While holding the M button, toggle the right joystick upward to switch the controller to the default configuration .The channel lights are shown as -X-X-(Indicator light 2,4 flashes)
Configuration 2
While holding the M button, toggle the right joystick upward to switch the controller to the default configuration .The channel lights are shown as X-X-X(Indicator light 1,3,5 flashes)
Configuration 3
While holding the M button, toggle the right joystick upward to switch the controller to the default configuration .The channel lights are shown as XX-XX(Indicator light 1,2,4,5 flashes)
FAQ
The Tarantula 8K PC supports PC via wired connection.
It supports up to 8000Hz polling rate on wired connections.
The controller features Gen-2 TMR sticks. Compared to the first generation, they still use magnetic technology to eliminate physical contact, delivering long-lasting anti-stick drift reliability.
The dual-mode trigger stops allow switching between Hall Effect analog triggers and Micro Switch triggers.
We removed the heavy vibration motors and the battery to reach a weight of just 180g. This pure wired design reduces hand stress, so you can play longer without getting tired.
It has nine remappable macro buttons, including two extra bumpers (T1/T2), two lockable back buttons (R4 / L4) and five front buttons(C1/C2/C3/C4/T3), each supporting up to 32 steps macro recording.
The back button latches allow users to enable or disable the back buttons, helping prevent unintended inputs during gameplay.
Yes. It features a built-in 6-axis gyroscope for motion control.
Yes. It is compatible with GameSir Connect software, allowing users to customize button mapping, macros, and other settings.
We do not sell separate spare parts such as controller internal components, replacement buttons, USB ports, standalone receivers, or other internal repair parts. All original bundled accessories included with controllers are not available for individual purchase.
The following items are the only official accessories sold separately:
- Universal data cables
- Magnetic faceplates for G7 series; Magnetic faceplates for Super Nova
- G7 Pro dedicated carrying case
- Detachable joystick caps for G7 Pro and Cyclone 2
- Joystick anti-friction rings
- Universal thumb grip caps
- Chargers for Nova / Nova 2 Lite; Chargers for Cyclone 2; Cooling fan for X5 Lite
- Wireless dongle for Nova (not compatible with Nova 1 / Nova 2 Lite)
- Wireless dongle for Cyclone 2, T4, T4 Pro, T4 Pro SE, G7 Pro, Nova Lite and Nova 2 Lite
You can browse all separately sold official accessories via this link: https://gamesir.com/collections/gamesir-accessories
The M button is positioned underneath the D-pad.
Controllers equipped with a gyroscope are listed below:
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Xbox Controllers (Gyro function only available on PC): G7 Pro, G7 Pro Wuchang, G7 Pro Zenless Zone Zero, Tarantula Pro Xbox, T7 Pro Sugar Whirl.
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PC Controllers: SuperNova, Cyclone 2, Tarantula Pro, Tarantula Pro 8K, Nova, G7 Pro 8K.
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Mobile Controllers: G8+, X5S, X3 Pro, G8+ MFi (Android only)
Configure Generic Controller in Steam
- Launch Steam. Navigate to Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.
- Tick Enable Steam Input for Generic Gamepads, then click Begin Setup.
Important tip: When prompted to press the Home/Guide button and Share/Capture button during device input setup, skip these prompts by pressing the A button.
While on the main page displaying all previously connected controllers, tap the icon in the upper-right corner to change the app language.
To navigate back to this main page after entering a controller configuration page, disconnect your controller or press the AppHome button.
No worries, all GameSir controllers are equipped with overcharging protection, whether used with a charging dock or not. Charging will automatically stop once the controller reaches full battery. Normally, the indicator light turns off upon full charge.
You may calibrate joysticks and triggers either via the software or manually following the steps below:
- Switch the triggers to the full travel position. Hold the View ("-") button + Menu ("+") button + Home button. The indicator light will flash slowly in white to signal calibration mode activation.
- Rotate both joysticks in complete circles 2 to 3 times. Fully depress both triggers 3 times.
- Press the A button to finish and exit calibration mode. The indicator will revert to its normal state.
Notes:
- Manual recalibration may resolve issues when the in-app calibration fails.
- Perform all operations gently at a steady speed to prevent inaccurate sampling data.
- Calibration supports both wired and wireless connections.
- This calibration only applies to analog trigger mode and has no effect on mouse click mode.
- Always complete calibration with the faceplate installed. Removing the faceplate will lead to incorrect range detection.
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