Razer Wolverine V3 Pro review

I have been a fan of Razer Wolverine controllers for years. I started reviewing with the original Wolverine Tournament Edition, but each iteration seemed to just fall brief of perfection. The last Wolverine V2 Pro came close for me, but it lacked touch controls and had those awkwardly placed rear paddles. Enter $200 Razer Wolverine V3 Procontroller that fixes most of the V2 Pro’s shortcomings and even adds Xbox Wireless support. Unfortunately, this means the end of support for PlayStation – but we don’t care because we’re PC gamers here, right?

But the price is high, almost $50 more than Microsoft’s Elite Series 2. Does it justify the cost? Mostly yes.

Firstly, the V3 Pro now comes with Hall-effect sticks, making it immune to pesky drifting. Given its tank-like design, you’ll likely apply this controller for years, and the drift-resistant sticks add tremendous value and peace of mind. You can replace the sticks with the included taller or shorter convex sticks, although they can be tricky to reconnect – they need to be snug excellent with marked indicators.

One of the best up-to-date features though is the Pro HyperTriggers, which work and sound like the click of a mouse button, which I think is really crazy. Subjectively, the reaction seems faster, although objectively I cannot say that this is the case. These triggers can switch between brief, mouse-like clicks and longer strokes, depending on your needs.

But the biggest improvement is the redesign of the rear paddles. Gone are the V2’s awkward vertical paddles, replaced with recessed wing-shaped paddles that are much easier to access. These paddles also click like mouse buttons, which adds to the overall tactile experience. From an ergonomic point of view, this is a huge improvement.

For claw grippers, there are two additional reassignable buttons near the arms. They’re great for assigning functions like stick presses, which is a personal pet peeve of mine in games that require you to press the stick to run.

The excellent mechanical buttons on the front still provide a satisfying and clicky feel like never before. However, if you are playing tardy at night, the noise may irritate a few people. Side-scrollers and fighting game fans will also love the floating D-pad, which is mechanical and provides glossy movement while still providing precise clicks in every direction.

When it comes to customization, the V3 Pro makes it quite straightforward. You can reassign all additional buttons directly on the controller without having to apply software, which is great for those who switch between games with different control schemes. For more advanced customizations, you’ll need the Razer controller app for Windows or Xbox, and you can save custom profiles for different games. Annoyingly, you can’t swap profiles on the controller itself; you still need to go to the app for this. The previous version of the V2 Pro had a phone app, although it wasn’t the most user-friendly either.

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The rubber-coated handles remain some of the best on the market. No other controller feels as natural and comfortable to hold for long periods of time, and just picking it up is satisfying. Razer still dominates in this department.

I’m disappointed that Razer has removed the stunning Chroma RGB lighting that was a staple on older models. The V3 Pro only has a glowing Razer logo, which is quite lackluster and makes the whole controller look quite plain. But I take solace in the fact that Razer has at least decided to keep the touch experience this time – that’s my biggest problem with the V2 Pro. And yes, you can turn them off completely for competitive FPS games, but keep them for single-player titles.

There are significant improvements inside the V3 Pro as well, including support for 1000Hz polling rates, a feature borrowed from Razer’s mouse technology. That’s four times the speed of average controllers and is probably unnoticeable to most players, but may provide an advantage for a few. However, this tournament mode is only available on PC.

Razer HyperSpeed ​​wireless remains solid and doesn’t drop connections during testing. Unfortunately, the V3 Pro doesn’t support Bluetooth, which means it can’t be used with smartphones or tablets, which is a bit of a disappointment considering the V2 Pro he did have Bluetooth.

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Battery life is solid, however, at around 20 hours on a single charge, which is more than enough for tournaments or long gaming sessions. Even if it dies mid-game, the V3 Pro works perfectly when wired. In my own tests, the controller lasted me about a week and a half between charges, so I can’t complain.

Overall, the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro solves almost all of the issues I had with the V2 Pro, making it one of the best wireless controllers for PC. The hardware updates are significant and protect the controller from the dreaded stick drift. Its comfort and responsiveness make it a pleasure to apply in any game. Although the lack of PlayStation support and the lack of Chroma RGB are really just minor drawbacks to the PC game controller. Certainly nothing detracts from this excellent experience.

If you’re a PC or Xbox gamer (it’s pretty much the same these days), the Wolverine V3 Pro is one of the best wireless game controllers on the market. As Gandalf would say, “Buy, you fools!”