Razer is one of the foremost lifestyle and accessory brand for gamers. It is often seen at global gaming events, esports competitions, and more, and just last month Razer revealed its forward-compatible Xbox accessories. Now, it has unveiled an all-new Xbox Series X/S controller.
The Wolverine V1 is a controller that works on the Xbox One, and it was on the list of things that would be compatible with the next-generation of Xbox consoles. However, Razer is also launching the Wolverine V2, a controller specially designed for the Xbox Series X/S. More options for players is a good thing, whether that be first-party or third-party accessories, and Razer's newest item seems to add a good option for gamers to choose.
Razer claims in a press release that the Wolverine V2 features superior ergonomics and advanced customization, including better precision and control in-game. It also uses Razer's Mecha-Tactile Action Buttons and D-Pad. The Wolverine V2 seems to carry a few features that go beyond what the standard Xbox Series X/S controller offers. The controller is wired, which may help give the player more control over the game with less input lag, but it is something that fans should be aware of.
The customization that is available in the Wolverine V2 fits other Razer products. Players can program two multi-function buttons on the top of the controller. Additionally, the Hair Triggers allow for a fast rate of fire in shooters and other games. The Wolverine V2 can compete with the Xbox Elite controller in some ways, but comes at a much more affordable price. The Wolverine V2 costs $99.99 USD and is available now at various retailers, as well as Razer's website.
The Wolverine V2 is a third-party controller that appears to sit in-between the standard Xbox Series X/S controller and the Elite controller, while giving players some of the additional programmable buttons that the normal controller doesn't. Time will tell if the Wolverine V2 becomes one of the best Xbox controllers on the market, but the history of Razer devices for the Xbox shows that it has a good chance.
Razer has been working with Microsoft for many Xbox items recently, including the Razer Kishi, a device that works with phones to give players an Xbox-like controller to use while playing mobile games on Xbox Game Pass/xCloud. For the Kishi, Microsoft specifically advertised the item as one that would work alongside Xbox Game Pass on mobile devices, showing that Razer and Xbox have a good working relationship.