Razer Launches Wolverine V3 Pro 8K Wireless PC Controller To Dominate Esports
If you're a competitive gamer, chances are you are familiar with clicky controllers and TMR joysticks. Razer, a maker of popular PC gaming accessories, is updating its Wolverine line of PC controllers with some sweet features. Specifically, Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro 8K boasts an 8,000Hz Hyperpolling rate, similar to high-end gaming mice.
It also has anti-drift TMR sticks, which are the next level up from traditional potentiometers and even Hall effects. With a shape resembling an Xbox controller, I can vouch for the comfort of this controller as an owner of the current Wolverine V3 Pro. While it looks similar to the current version, it has some minor visual differences such as the in the Razer home button area.
With a price of $199.99, it may seem pricey, but given its options, it's fairly in line with pro level controllers. If you spec out a similar custom Battle Beaver or Scuf controller with clicky buttons everywhere, you'll easily be over $300.
It also has anti-drift TMR sticks, which are the next level up from traditional potentiometers and even Hall effects. With a shape resembling an Xbox controller, I can vouch for the comfort of this controller as an owner of the current Wolverine V3 Pro. While it looks similar to the current version, it has some minor visual differences such as the in the Razer home button area.
With a price of $199.99, it may seem pricey, but given its options, it's fairly in line with pro level controllers. If you spec out a similar custom Battle Beaver or Scuf controller with clicky buttons everywhere, you'll easily be over $300.
"PC gamers have long demanded a controller that doesn’t compromise on speed, precision, or customization," said Nick Bourne, Head of Mobile and Console Division at Razer. "With the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC, we’ve delivered exactly that — a controller built specifically for the PC ecosystem. From the industry’s fastest polling rate to our lightest wireless form factor, this is the definitive device for competitive PC players who want every advantage."
A great thing about Razer controllers is just how tactile and responsive they feel. This is no exception here, with Mecha-Tactile PBT Action buttons and a floating D-pad. All of the buttons are remappable of course, so the layout can suit your play style. With the anti-drift TMR sticks, the biggest worries for most gamers are also wiped out. Drift won't be an issue, and thus the controller will have a much longer lifespan as it can keep up with constant use.
While it would have been nice to see at least a white version on launch like we have with the current model, the options remain the biggest draw here. 8K Hyperpolling seems impressive on paper, but even a regular PS5 Dualsense with a 1000Hz polling rate is sufficient for many professional gamers, so the jury is out on real world effectiveness.
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K is available now at Amazon and also direct from Razer.
If you want to save a few bucks, Razer also has its wired Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K for $119.99. Both controllers are fairly light weight, with even the wireless version clocking in at a respectable heft for longer gaming sessions. The Hypertriggers are also adjustable, meaning you can go from mouse click precise to a more normal trigger throw.
