It feels odd to be reviewing a revival of one of my favorite controllers, yet be pining for its original version. I love that GameSir has brought its Tarantula line back from the brink with more advanced TMR sticks, an 8K polling rate, new and improved microswitch buttons, and two new top paddles. Unfortunately, the lack of wireless play and a light feel in the hands make me prefer the much more versatile original Tarantula Pro.
Same great shape and comfort as the Tarantula Pro
Microswitch buttons are a welcome addition
The lack of rumble motors means it lacks feel
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شارەزایانمان لە ماوەی چەند کاتژمێرێکی بێشوماردا پێداچوونەوە بە یارییەکان و فیلم و تەکنەلۆژیادا دەکەن، بۆ ئەوەی بتوانیت باشترینەکان بۆ خۆت هەڵبژێریت. زیاتر بزانە دەربارەی سیاسەتی پێداچوونەوەکانمان.
The GameSir Tarantula Pro is one of my all-time favorite controllers, and that's some of the highest praise someone like me, who reviews a new one almost weekly, can give. I'm still not sure why it was discontinued, but I loved it for its DualShock 4-reminiscent feel that made it incredibly comfortable and very versatile across so many genres of gaming. It was like the enhanced, pro model of the PS4 controller I had always yearned for.
So as you can probably tell, I was very excited to report earlier in the year that GameSir was bringing back its symmetrical TMR controller as an entirely new product range. One with official Xbox licensing, and one on PC with an 8K polling rate. But to my dismay, they'd both be wired-only despite the first Tarantula Pro's wireless connectivity and excellent charging stand. Moreover, the PC version would remove its rumble motors for a stripped-back, lightweight feel. Finally, there would be a third, "Ultra" PC model which would have 8K polling, wireless play, and rumble motors - a much more fitting sequel, in my eyes. Sadly, at the time of writing, that version is still missing in action and hasn't been launched alongside the other two.
The version I've been testing is the blood orange 8K model for PC. It's certainly an update to the controller I love, but it feels bred for a very different purpose than the original, and I'm not sure it appeals to me quite as much. I used the first Tarantula for all sorts of gaming, multiplayer and singleplayer. It's a versatile feeling pad that's comfortable in any scenario and sits beautifully in the hands. This new version is for the competitive, elite players, and that's not what I want out of this particular product. It's available for £79.99 / $69.99, the same price as its officially licensed Xbox sibling.
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