Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller vs GameSir Tarantula Pro

Gamepad 8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
Gamepad GameSir Tarantula Pro
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller

Advantages

  • Cable Latency: 6.67 ms (vs 12.72 ms)

GameSir Tarantula Pro

Advantages

  • ⚙️ Macros
  • 🧭 Gyroscope function
  • 🔙 Paddles (2)
  • 🔒 Trigger lock
  • 💳 NFC support
  • Charging dock
  • Switch Wake Up

Latency Comparison Chart

Detailed Latency Analysis

⚡ LatScore Ratings

LatScore combines button and stick latency and adds a jitter penalty, so stable timing scores better than spiky latency. Lower effective ms = better grade.

LatScore (Cable)
Weighted latency rating for cable connection with a jitter penalty for unstable response.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller No data
GameSir Tarantula Pro B (13.2ms)
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 13.2 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller No data
GameSir Tarantula Pro F (35.7ms)
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 35.7 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller No data
GameSir Tarantula Pro D (26.4ms)
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 26.4 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)

📊 Individual Metrics

🔘 Button Latency (Cable)
Measures how quickly the gamepad responds to button presses when connected via USB cable. Lower values mean faster response.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller 6.7 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro 7.8 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller wins6.7 ms vs 7.8 ms (15% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
GameSir Tarantula Pro 12.7 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 12.7 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
GameSir Tarantula Pro 31.7 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 31.7 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
GameSir Tarantula Pro 29.9 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 29.9 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
GameSir Tarantula Pro 19.2 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 19.2 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
GameSir Tarantula Pro 25.4 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 25.4 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$14.99
Regular price
$65.99
Internal
Battery life hours
12
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Main buttons type
Membrane
Sticks type
TMR
External
No
Audio port
No
Button layout
Xbox
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Symmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
No
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
Yes
No
Switch Wake Up
Yes
No
Trigger vibration
No
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Macros option
Yes
Mobile software
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Cable
macOS
Yes
Nintendo Switch
Bluetooth
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Cable
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No

Summary & Verdict

🏆
Overall Winner:
GameSir Tarantula Pro
Confidence: High (5/6)
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
$14.99
VS
GameSir Tarantula Pro
GameSir Tarantula Pro
$65.99
Scorecard
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired ControllerGameSir Tarantula Pro
7426
WIN6.7 ms vs 12.7 ms
0100
WINNo wireless vs 31.7 ms
0100
WIN0 vs 100 score
5050
TIESame platforms
1783
WIN1 vs 3 features
8911
WIN$14.99 vs $65.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: 8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller6.7 ms vs 12.7 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: GameSir Tarantula ProNo wireless vs 31.7 ms
  • 🧩Features & controls: GameSir Tarantula Prodetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms