A brand-new Xbox controller has officially expanded availability, making it available now for the first time on Amazon, giving players another premium alternative to first-party Xbox controller hardware. What’s more, while some more “elite” Xbox controllers can be quite expensive, this one retails at the reasonable price of $69.99 for all its bells and whistles.
Third-party Xbox controllers have become increasingly competitive over the past few years, with companies like GameSir, 8BitDo, and Turtle Beach all pushing features that were once reserved for Microsoft’s Elite Xbox Controller lineup. The Tarantula Pro is GameSir’s latest attempt to stand out, pairing premium hardware with a more approachable price point. Unlike the company’s PC-focused Tarantula 8K, this version is built specifically around Xbox while still retaining compatibility with PC for those who regularly swap between platforms.
Get the GameSir Tarantula Pro Xbox Controller on Amazon Now
After initially launching exclusively through GameSir’s own storefront earlier this year, the Tarantula Pro for Xbox is now available on Amazon for $69.99, bringing its feature-packed design to a much wider audience. Built for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One while also supporting PCs and Steam, it’s targeting players who want high-end features without spending well over $100 on a controller.
Scratch & Peek
Identify the cover art while scratching off as little foil as
possible.
The biggest draw is GameSir’s new Mag-Res TMR thumbsticks, which combine the precision and low power consumption of traditional sticks with the durability benefits players have come to expect from Hall Effect technology. The controller also features mechanical face buttons, a mechanical D-pad, and dual trigger modes that let players instantly swap between smooth Hall Effect analog triggers for racing games and clicky micro-switch triggers better suited to shooters. GameSir also includes nine remappable buttons, including two rear buttons, giving players plenty of customization options.
- Mag-Res TMR thumbsticks
- Mechanical D-pad and micro-switch ABXY buttons
- Dual Hall Effect and micro-switch trigger modes
- Nine remappable buttons
- Four rumble motors, including dedicated trigger vibration
- 3.5mm headset jack
- RGB lighting
- Support for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Steam
- Up to a 1000Hz polling rate on PC
There are a few tradeoffs compared to GameSir’s PC-first controller. The Tarantula Pro’s 1000Hz polling rate is only available when connected to a PC, and it skips features like turbo mode and macro support. On the flip side, it gains four vibration motors—including two built directly into the triggers—which should make racing games, shooters, and other action-heavy games feel noticeably more immersive than standard Xbox controllers.
With Amazon now joining GameSir’s own storefront as a retailer, the Tarantula Pro for Xbox is much easier to recommend for players looking to upgrade their setup. At $69.99, it delivers many of the enthusiast features typically associated with much more expensive controllers, from drift-resistant TMR sticks and customizable controls to trigger locks and enhanced haptics. For Xbox players shopping for a new wired controller, it’s shaping up to be one of the strongest value options currently available.
