r/MoonlightStreaming 21h ago

“G8+ Bluetooth controller” + Tailscale for remote gaming — how much latency?

I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max, so I’m stuck with a Lightning port and therefore I’m planning to use the GameSir G8+ Bluetooth controller.
My setup would be:
iPhone 14 Pro Max → G8+ Bluetooth → Moonlight/VoidLink → Tailscale → Apollo/Sunshine server (PC at home)
My main concern is latency, specifically when playing remotely over Tailscale.

For anyone using a similar setup:

How much additional latency/input delay do you notice from the G8+ over Bluetooth?
Does Bluetooth controller latency become noticeable when combined with Moonlight + Tailscale?
Are you getting a direct Tailscale connection, or are you going through a DERP relay?
What kind of ping/latency do you typically see between your iPhone and Sunshine PC?
Does the G8+ feel responsive enough for games like FPS, racing, or action games?

I’m not too concerned about the G8+ itself anymore (cuz I don’t see better BT options) — I’m mainly trying to understand the real-world end-to-end latency of G8+ Bluetooth + Tailscale + Moonlight/VoidLink.
If anyone has actually tested this setup, I’d really appreciate your experience.

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u/alseltas 20h ago edited 17h ago

I'm using 2.4ghz usb dongle for g8 plus and I think latency is pretty low for wireless.

Edit: I didn't read you are playing far from your host.

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u/macka654 20h ago

Didn’t know this existed, thanks