How to Use the GameSir Tarantula Pro 8K

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How to Use the GameSir Tarantula Pro 8K

Be Competitive, Be Pro. For Tarantula Pro 8K/Tarantula Pro 8K MenaRD Edition

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

Controller Layout

1Basic Operations

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

2Platform and 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

3Calibration

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.

4Function Resetting

Press and hold the Home + Menu buttons for5 seconds to reset the controller's currentconfiguration to the default settings

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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.

  • Up to 32 steps can be recorded at most.

  • If you exit without pressing the desiredbutton during setup, the button value for thatremappable button will be cleared.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Button Layout

Interchange button values of A/B, X/Y

  • The setting will still be saved after a restart.

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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

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Brightness

While holding the M button, move the left joystick up/down to increase/decrease the light brightness

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Pre-sale Questions

1.What platforms does the Tarantula 8K PC support?

The Tarantula 8K PC supports PC via wired connection.

2.What polling rate does the Tarantula 8K PC support?

It supports up to 8000Hz polling rate on wired connections.

3.What are the special features of the sticks?

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.

4.What trigger modes does the dual-mode trigger stop switch between?

The dual-mode trigger stops allow switching between Hall Effect analog triggers and Micro Switch triggers.

5.What makes Tarantula 8K PC’s super lightweight design?

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.

6.How many remappable macro buttons does the Tarantula 8K PC have?

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.

7.What is the function of the back button latches?

The back button latches allow users to enable or disable the back buttons, helping prevent unintended inputs during gameplay.

8.Does the Tarantula 8K PC support motion control?

Yes. It features a built-in 6-axis gyroscope for motion control.

9.Does the Tarantula 8K PC support customization software?

Yes. It is compatible with GameSir Connect software, allowing users to customize button mapping, macros, and other settings.

Frequently Asked Product Usage Questions

Where is the M(Mode) button?

The M button is positioned underneath the D-pad.

How do I map Generic HID Controllers on Steam? (Such as G7 Pro via Bluetooth)

Configure Generic Controller in Steam

  1. Launch Steam. Navigate to Steam > Settings > Controller > General Controller Settings.
  2. 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.

Which controllers have Gyroscopes?

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)

Can i buy replacement part?

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

If you are looking for the firmware or software of G7 Pro 8k PC/Tarantula Pro 8K PC that meet the regulation of tournaments

For Professional Players Competing in Official Tournaments (e.g., CDL, ALGS):

To address tournament regulations regarding prohibited hardware features, we have released the Specific Firmware for Tournament Eligibility for the G7 Pro 8k PC/Tarantula Pro 8K PC.

By installing this firmware, macro and turbo functions will be completely disabled, ensuring the G7 Pro 8k PC/Tarantula Pro 8K PC meets the hardware-legal requirements of major e-sports organizations.

Firmware(G7 Pro 8k PC):https://drive.google.com/file/d/12vk8kZauJTRG9D_Q8IT34pfPZ9Wl8tcX/view?usp=drive_link

Firmware(Tarantula Pro 8K PC):https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9XWd0T9xFyH5cfsNBSd8ysBSEp0WUaU/view?usp=drive_link

Software(Optional):https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CTsMva4LROYKuw2Bqg1STmwOWr_OxHSN/view?usp=sharing

Note: Please be aware that this firmware will not affect the controller's performance in any way; its sole purpose is to disable specific features to ensure tournament eligibility. If you do not have a requirement for professional competition, please do not install this firmware, as it may negatively impact your personal gaming experience by removing these features.

GameSir Connect is in the wrong language, how do I change it?

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.

Do your controllers have overcharging protection? Will the battery stop charging once it's fully charged to avoid drained battery and safety concerns? does "playing and leave it on the dock" habit will make the battery lifespan shorter?

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.

I'm having stick and trigger issues with my Nova Lite/ Nova Lite 2/SuperNova/Cyclone 2/Tegenaria Lite/Tarantula Pro/Tarantula 8K PC. What do I do?

You may calibrate joysticks and triggers either via the software or manually following the steps below:

  1. 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.
  2. Rotate both joysticks in complete circles 2 to 3 times. Fully depress both triggers 3 times.
  3. Press the A button to finish and exit calibration mode. The indicator will revert to its normal state.

Notes:

  1. Manual recalibration may resolve issues when the in-app calibration fails.
  2. Perform all operations gently at a steady speed to prevent inaccurate sampling data.
  3. Calibration supports both wired and wireless connections.
  4. This calibration only applies to analog trigger mode and has no effect on mouse click mode.
  5. Always complete calibration with the faceplate installed. Removing the faceplate will lead to incorrect range detection.

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