GameSir Tarantula Pro review: A solid controller with a funky party trick

I've used a lot of game controllers on my Mac and other platforms, but I've never seen one like this. GameSir fixed the controller layout problem by letting you change the Tarantula Pro's on the fly.Tarantula Pro review: The symmetrical stick layout is comfortable and familiar.There are tons of controllers that you can use with your iPhone, Mac, iPad, and even your Apple TV. GameSir makes some of my favorites, including the Xbox-like Cyclone 2 that I reviewed previously.But the Tarantula Pro is a different beast, not least because it's built more like a PS4 controller than an Xbox one. That means the joysticks are in the middle, laid out symmetrically. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 14, 2025 - 07:08
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GameSir Tarantula Pro review: A solid controller with a funky party trick
I've used a lot of game controllers on my Mac and other platforms, but I've never seen one like this. GameSir fixed the controller layout problem by letting you change the Tarantula Pro's on the fly.

Hand holding a black Tarantula Pro controller in front of a vibrant colorful landscape on a screen, featuring orange and blue foliage.
Tarantula Pro review: The symmetrical stick layout is comfortable and familiar.

There are tons of controllers that you can use with your iPhone, Mac, iPad, and even your Apple TV. GameSir makes some of my favorites, including the Xbox-like Cyclone 2 that I reviewed previously.

But the Tarantula Pro is a different beast, not least because it's built more like a PS4 controller than an Xbox one. That means the joysticks are in the middle, laid out symmetrically.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums