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How to Use the GameSir Tarantula Pro XBOX

The best symmetrical controller on XBOX

Product Overview

Key Features

  • • Wired Symmetric Esports Controller Designed for XBOX
  • • The Anti-Stick Drift Solution: GameSir Mag-Res™ TMR Sticks
  • • Dual-Mode Trigger Stops: Hall Effect Analog/Micro Switch
  • • Fully software-customizable

Tech Specs

  • • Working Platform: XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, Windows 10/11 and Steam
  • • Connection: Wired, includes a 3m detachable USB-C cable in the box
  • • Weight: 235g/0.52lbs
  • • Supported Software: GameSir exus app

System Requirements

Windows PC

Windows 10/11 Wired

XBOX

XBOX One, XBOX Series X|S Wired

Getting Started

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ConnectUse the included USB-C cable to connect the controller to your device. Press the XBOX button briefly to power on. A solid XBOX indicator indicates a successful connection.
SleepIf the controller is inactive for ten minutes or if the XBOX button is pressed and held for 5 seconds, the controller will enter sleep mode.
Wake-upPressing the A/B/X/Y or XBOX button while the controller is in sleep mode will wake it up.

Sticks & Triggers

  1. Set the triggers to long-travel mode. Hold View Button + Menu Button + XBOX 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

  1. Place the controller horizontally on a flat surface, then long-pressView Button + Home Button + Down(A)Button for 3 seconds.

  2. At this point, the Home indicator willflash red and blue alternately rapidly.

  3. Calibration is complete when the Home indicator returns to its mode color.

  • Note: Gyro function only works on PC.

When the controller becomes unresponsive or encounters abnormal conditions, press and hold VIew+Menu+M for 3 seconds to reset the controller configuration.

Advanced Tutorials

Mappable Button Setting

While holding the M button,

press thedesired mappable button(L4/R4/C1/C2/C3/C4/T1/T2/T3) once toenter setting mode.

The XBOX indicatorwill flash.

Press the button to assign to thatmappable button, and it will be set andsaved automatically

  • If you exit the setting process withoutpressing any button, the assigned valueof that mappable button will be cleared.

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Hair Trigger Mode

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

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Microphone Mute Function

With headphones connected,double-click the M button to activate themute function.

The microphone mute indicatorwill show a solid red light whenthe function is enabled. Repeatthe same steps to disable it.

While the mute function is active, holdingthe M button will temporarily unmute.Releasing it will return the microphone tomute.

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Light Setting

Lighting Effects

While holding the M button, toggle the leftjoystick to the left/right to cycle the lighteffect among Solid Color, Breathing, Fantasy(default), Rainbow, Radar, and Off

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Brightness

While holding the M button, move the leftjoystick up/down to increase/decrease thelight brightness

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Configuration Switching

Configuration

While holding the M button, toggle the rightjoystick upward to switch the controller to thedefault configuration .The channel lights are shown as --X--(Indicator light 3 flashes)

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Configuration 1

While holding the M button, toggle the rightjoystick upward to switch the controller to thedefault configuration .The channel lights are shown as -X-X-(Indicator light 2,4 flashes)

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Configuration 2

While holding the M button, toggle the rightjoystick upward to switch the controller to thedefault configuration .The channel lights are shown as X-X-X(Indicator light 1,3,5 flashes)

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Configuration 3

While holding the M button, toggle the rightjoystick upward to switch the controller to thedefault configuration .The channel lights are shown as XX-XX(Indicator light 1,2,4,5 flashes)

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Mic Settings

Volume Adjustment

Hold the M button + the D-pad up/down toincrease/decrease the main volume(11 levels in total)

  • A sound cue will be provided whenadjusting to the maximum or minimum level.

  • Requires headset connection.

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Voice Balance Adjustment

Hold the M button + the D-pad left/right toincrease game volume (while decreasingvoice volume)/ decrease game volume(while increasing voice volume).

  • A sound cue will be provided whenadjusting to the maximum, medium orminimum level.
  • Only works on XBOX consoles.

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FAQ

It supports XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One X|S, Windows 10/11, and Steam.

Wired, includes a 3m detachable USB-C cable in the box.

The GameSir Mag-Res™ TMR sticks combine the smooth, linear control with magnetic anti-drift precision for long-lasting, responsive control.

Yes, it features Hall Effect analog triggers that include Micro Switch trigger stops for quick-switching between linear and instant clicky response.

It has a total of 4 rumble motors, one in each grip and trigger.

It has nine mappable buttons in total.

Yes, it supports customization through the GameSir Nexus software on both PC and XBOX.

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The Xbox console enforces a 250 Hz polling rate limit, so the 1000 Hz option is only available on PC.

The M button is positioned underneath the D-pad.

Place the controller horizontally on a flat and stable surface. Hold the View button + A button + Home button until the Home indicator flashes red and blue alternately. Calibration finishes when the Home indicator reverts to its normal color.

Controllers equipped with a gyroscope are listed below:

  1. 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.

  2. PC Controllers: SuperNova, Cyclone 2, Tarantula Pro, Tarantula Pro 8K, Nova, G7 Pro 8K.

  3. Mobile Controllers: G8+, X5S, X3 Pro, G8+ MFi (Android only)

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.

These accessories are manufactured to be used with the controller and are not sold separately.

Currently, the only items sold separately are:

1.Universal data cable,

2.Faceplate for the G7 series, Faceplate for Supernova, Carrying case for the G7 Pro,

3.Detachable Joystick Caps For G7 Pro & Cyclone 2

4.Anti-friction rings,

5.Thumb grip caps,

6.Charger for nova/nova 2 lite, Charger for cyclone 2,Cooler for X5 Lite ,Dongle for nova(Not for nova 1/2 lite)

7.Dongle compatible with the following controllers: Nova (HD), SuperNova, T3S, Tarantula, Cyclone, Cyclone Pro, X5s, G8+.(It Will not work with Cyclone 2, T4, T4 Pro, T4 Pro SE, G7 Pro, Nova Lite, and Nova Lite 2.)

You can view our separately sold accessories here: https://gamesir.com/collections/gamesir-accessories

Ensure the headset is fully inserted and sits flush with the port; push it in firmly. This is a surprisingly common solution for audio issues.

Additionally, you can adjust the settings here: Settings > General > Volume & audio output > Headset audio > Stereo uncompressed. Some users experience headset problems with other options. If you modified the polling rate, switch it back to 250Hz to prevent extra issues.

If your microphone does not work: Confirm the microphone is not muted. Check the Xbox menu and watch for a red LED near the bottom of the controller. Press the dedicated mute button (on supported controllers) or double-tap M button to toggle mute.

If you are using the controller wirelessly and the microphone works via wired connection but fails wirelessly, update the firmware for both the controller and dongle.

If you encounter microphone echo, disable mic monitoring.

Note: Try reducing headset volume. Loud audio may be picked up by the microphone, particularly with open-back headphones. You may also unplug and reinsert the headset.

Adjust volume and audio mix using these D-pad shortcuts: M button + D-pad Up to raise volume; M button + D-pad Down to lower volume. M button + D-pad Left increases game volume and reduces chat volume; M button + D-pad Right does the reverse.

If audio issues remain after completing these steps, the problem may stem from incompatibility with your headset. Test an alternative headset for troubleshooting. Most headsets compatible with official Xbox controllers (CTIA standard) work with GameSir controllers.

Ensure the controller is fully connected. Firmly plug in the controller without holding any buttons to achieve a complete connection — the controller may produce an audible click when properly seated. Once plugged in and your Xbox is powered on, hold the controller’s Xbox button to turn it on.

Notes: Controllers equipped with cable guards may feel fully inserted even when only halfway connected.

Holding one of the following combinations while plugging in the controller enters DFU mode or manual calibration mode: • Xbox button + Menu button • View button + Xbox button + Menu button

An audio tone will play as an indicator; the tone may vary by model.

If the cable is fully inserted, confirm you are using a functional data-capable cable.

After verifying the above steps, perform a full shutdown (also known as a power cycle) of the Xbox. This often restores controller detection, especially if the controller works normally on a PC.

Plug the controller into the rear USB port of the console. With the console powered on, hold the console’s power button for more than 10 seconds until it fully shuts down and the power indicator turns off. Unplug the console’s power cord from the wall outlet for approximately 30 seconds, then press the console power button 10 times to fully discharge residual power. Keep the controller plugged into the rear port, power the console back on, and check if the controller responds.

You may also refer to additional troubleshooting steps here: https://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Cache-on-Xbox-One. Power cycling clears the Xbox cache and can resolve multiple common issues.

Only non-mobile "Designed for Xbox" controllers work on Xbox consoles. If your controller is built for mobile devices or features the GameSir :881 GameSirButton home button logo instead of the Xbox button, official Xbox console support is not guaranteed.

Currently supported Xbox controllers include: T3 Pro Xbox, T7, T7 Pro, T7 Pro Wireless, G7, G7 SE, G7 HE, G7 Pro Tri-Mode, G7 Pro, Kaleid (K1), Kaleid Flux This list may include unreleased products.

On Xbox consoles, you can adjust the indicator brightness level. Navigate to Settings > General > Accessibility > Night Mode > Controller Brightness and adjust the brightness to your preference.

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.

Feature Summary

  1. Stick Curves Stick curves define how the controller converts physical stick movement into input signals. Linear curve means input equals output directly (1 input = 1 output). Other curves deliver different response characteristics. Adjust based on personal preference.

  2. Deadzone This parameter controls how much stick movement is required to trigger input registration.

  • Initial: The distance you need to move the stick away from the center before input is detected. A higher value requires larger stick movement.
  • Max: The distance from the outer edge needed to reach full (100%) input. A lower value achieves maximum input with less travel.
  1. Anti-deadzone Designed to compensate for fixed in-game deadzones in games without native deadzone options.
  • Initial: Adjusts the starting input value once the stick passes the initial deadzone. A higher value produces a stronger initial signal. Improper configuration may appear similar to stick drift.
  • Max: Sets an upper limit for stick output. With a lower value, the stick cannot reach 100% input even when pushed fully to the edge.
  1. Hair Trigger
  • Static: Any trigger movement within the defined range registers as a full 100% pull. More versatile for general use.
  • Adaptive: Trigger registers as 100% once entering the range, yet instantly drops to 0 upon minimal release. Works well for semi-automatic firing, but less ideal for full-auto weapons and aiming down sights.
  1. Continuous Trigger
  • Off: Standard default trigger behavior.
  • On: Acts as a toggle. Press once to hold the input; press again to release.

The bundled promotional Game Pass Ultimate code is only valid for new Game Pass Ultimate members. If you have previously subscribed to Game Pass Ultimate, or if you reside in an unsupported region (see https://www.xbox.com/regions), the code cannot be redeemed on your account.

If your account meets the eligibility criteria but you encounter code-related issues listed below:

  • "Invalid code" error even with correct entry
  • "Code already redeemed" notification
  • Code received after its expiry date
  • Illegible code caused by poor printing

Please submit supporting evidence (such as photos or a video showing the Game Pass card and the on-screen error message) via email to support@gamesir.com to apply for a replacement code.

Note: We cannot provide replacement codes for other issues such as temporary server faults.

To redeem the code, enter it exactly as printed on the paper at https://www.microsoft.com/redeem or https://www.xbox.com/redeem.

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