The GameSir Tarantula Pro Controller Only is intended for players who want the exact Tarantula Pro controller rather than the controller-with-stand option. Its connection modes vary by platform: Windows can use USB, a receiver or Bluetooth, while Switch, Android and iOS use Bluetooth. This page describes the selected controller-only variant and distinguishes it from the similarly named Tarantula 8K.

GameSir Tarantula Pro controller held with PC, Switch and mobile labels above
Controller-only selection: the illuminated stand in other listing photos is not included.

Platform connection options

PlatformDocumented connection modes
WindowsUSB, receiver or Bluetooth
SwitchBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth

Use the mode that matches your platform and setup. For wireless dongle use within GameSir Connect, GameSir instructs users to update the dongle firmware first using its exact-model instructions. This is a software-configuration requirement, not proof that every receiver needs updating before ordinary wireless play.

Selected variant and model identity

This listing is for the Tarantula Pro only. It is not the controller-with-stand option, and it is not the Tarantula 8K. Manufacturer-standard accessories should not be assumed to be included in this seller’s package. In particular, confirm whether the receiver and cable are supplied with this controller-only selection.

  • Selected option: Tarantula Pro controller only
  • Windows modes: USB, receiver or Bluetooth
  • Switch, Android and iOS mode: Bluetooth
  • Receiver firmware preparation may be required before wireless use

Important limitations

Native Xbox support is not verified here. Separate Switch 2 support and its connection modes are also not verified here, despite wording that may appear in seller material. The compatibility information is based on owner screenshot observations and official manufacturer compatibility research, not a physical test, agent checkout or independent performance evaluation. No claim is made here about latency, polling, drift resistance, battery runtime or other test results.

Buying checks

Before ordering, check the selected option name carefully and confirm that it says Tarantula Pro only rather than a stand bundle or Tarantula 8K model. Ask the seller to confirm receiver and cable inventory for this exact option. If you intend to use Windows wirelessly through the receiver, check the dongle firmware requirements before using GameSir Connect. For Switch 2 or Xbox use, seek direct confirmation because those capabilities are not established by the information available here.

Selected listing and price check

Price checked: October 21, 2026. The owner-supplied listing screenshot showed Tarantula Pro only; controller-only option, not controller-with-stand option with free listing shipping and estimated delivery Oct. 28 – Nov. 04 (as displayed). The observation relates to the US listing context shown as Cedar Lane, not a universal US shipping promise. This was not an agent checkout test. Prices can change with variant, seller, destination, account, promotion and time. The displayed price was labelled a one-item offer. Check the final price, package, delivery and applicable checkout charges after selecting your own address.

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