Razer launches new Wolverine V3 PC controller with 8K polling rate

Razer has today unveiled its next generation of competitive controllers, the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC and the Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K PC. As the names suggest, these new gamepads are aimed squarely at the esports scene, offering an 8000 Hz polling rate and new anti-drift thumbsticks.

Razer is launching two versions of the controller. The flagship is the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC, which Razer claims is its lightest wireless esports controller to date. For players who prefer a guaranteed zero-latency wired connection for tournament play, the Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K PC offers all the same core performance features in a cabled-only format.

The headline feature for many will be the new TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) thumbsticks. This is Razer's implementation of magnetic, non-contact sensor technology, similar to Hall Effect, which promises to eliminate the stick drift that has plagued traditional controllers for years while also providing consistent tension and precision for FPS and action games. Moreover, the new Wolverine V3 Pro boasts an 8000 Hz polling rate, a feature previously reserved for high-end gaming mice. This is available in both wired and wireless modes on the Pro model, drastically reducing input latency for near-instantaneous response times.

Beyond the new tech, the controller is loaded with customisable features. It includes six remappable buttons, of which four are on the back and the remaining two are extra “claw grip” bumpers. In addition, the “Pro HyperTriggers” can be switched on the fly from a full analogue pull to a short click. All customisation is done via Synapse 4. Lastly, the buttons and the 8-way floating D-pad use tactile microswitches with double-shot PBT caps.

The Wolverine V3 Pro 8K and Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K are now available for €179.99/$199.99/€199.99 and £99.99/$119.99/€99.99.

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