The Wolverine V3 Pro’s smart design improvements make it the best Razer controller so far.
Razer has also launched awired-only V3 Tournament Editionfor $100.
I tested the controller for over 30 hours the last few weeks and didn’t notice any input latency.
On PC, there’s a dedicated feature for wired play called Tournament Mode.
Once enabled, the V3 Pro has a 1000Hz polling rate.
I didn’t notice a performance difference, but maybe you will.
I maxed out at around 20 hours of battery life on a full charge.
They have just the right amount of resistance for precise movements.
It would’ve been nice to get two dome sticks, but it only comes with one of each.
My longstanding complaint with the Wolverine line has been the back triggers.
Simply put, they never made sense.
The four built-in triggers are shaped like paddles and curve across the handles.
The return of the microswitch king
Microswitch inputs might soon become a trend.
But if microswitches over membranes becomes a trend, Razer would be the pioneer of that shift.
They feel great and offer a speediness you won’t find in controllers with traditional buttons.
Razer’s microswitches are still the best I’ve used in a controller.
A long history creating some of the best gaming mice certainly gives Razer an edge with this technology.
And unlike many other pro-style controllers, you’re able to’t swap the D-pad for a different style.
This is one of the areas where the Elite Series 2 still wins.
Most of the customization is done inside the Razer Controller App for Windows and Xbox.
Compared to previous Wolverine Xbox controllers, it’s really no contest.
The V3 Pro is vastly superior to the V2 Chroma and V2 Pro.
Even if you want a wired controller, you should probably opt for the Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition.
The V3 Tournament Edition is compatible with Xbox and PC, too.
Disclosure: Razer provided GameSpot with a sample unit for testing.
Got a news tip or want to contact us directly?
