The Tarantula Pro’s distinctive feature is a mechanism that changes its face-button legends and values between layouts. It also has TMR sticks and switchable trigger modes. GameSir lists nine mappable controls in total, including two rear controls; that total should not be read as nine back buttons.
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Feel in hand, material choice, long-term durability.
Stick precision, deadzone behavior, drift resistance over the test period.
Button feel, d-pad accuracy, input latency.
Wireless reliability, battery life, cross-platform support.
MSRP versus feature set versus long-term durability.
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GameSir’s FAQ says the gear changes both the layout and the key value. Check the displayed legend and game response after using it. Do not apply the same claim to a model that only swaps software values.
This can help when you switch between games with different prompts, but a familiar shape does not mean the pad works on a PlayStation console.
GameSir lists R4/L4, C1-C4 and T1-T3. Its rear-button latches can disable the back controls to avoid unwanted presses.
Map the few actions you need first. A long list of options is less useful if you cannot identify an action by touch.
The older review claimed that TMR guarantees higher accuracy than Hall and assigned a bundle weight to the pad without establishing the exact item. Those statements have been removed.
The source lists a 1,200 mAh battery, but this review has no measured runtime. Check each Switch feature individually rather than assuming complete first-party parity from the rumble description.
Consider it if you prefer a symmetrical stick layout and often move between button conventions. Check the current host mode and game features rather than treating the shape as PlayStation-console support.
Not every controller fits every buyer. If this one isn't quite right, these might be.
Two rear controls are part of the nine mappable controls GameSir lists.
Yes. GameSir describes a gear mechanism that changes the legends and key values.
No. Sensor type alone does not show accuracy in your game or a comparative test result.