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Razer Raiju Ultimate (2019) - Wireless and Wired Gaming Controller for PS4 & PC (Mecha Tactile Action Buttons, Interchangeable Parts, Quick Control Panel, RGB Chroma) Black

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It has a wonderful weight and build-quality you can really feel. However, underneath the premium exterior is a whole host of programmable options thanks to the corresponding Razer app. Just sync the app to the controller via Bluetooth and away you go, allowing you to tweak the function of each button however you see fit and even set the level of rumble on either side of the gamepad. In terms of sheer versatility, the Razer Raiju Tournament Edition certainly earns its keep. The newest Razer controller is the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro for PS5 and PC - 2022, released in late 2022. It's a PS5 and PC compatible continuation of the popular Wolverine line. Other than that, the Kishi V2 was released in June of 2022. This is an updated mobile controller, though. You'll find the full release list just below. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you.

This, in addition to the controller’s inability to turn the console on using the central PS button, made it feel at times as though we were using a retro console rather than a modern PS4. It wasn’t the worse thing in the world having to walk over to our console to turn it on, but it’s something we’re not used to having to do. If the controller is forced to enter bootloader mode by pressing the buttons, it will not be able to upgrade the firmware

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Emulators in particular work really well with the Raiju, and the best ones will let you completely customize your controller input layout just how you want it. Mounting your phone to the controller and playing some of the classic games I enjoyed from my childhood is downright amazing. I wish companies like Sony that dabble in both the smartphone and console gaming industries would connect those dots and start porting over classic titles Android in the same vein as Sega. There's a market there, for sure, especially with accessories like the Raiju Mobile now available. The system is about as intuitive as you’ll find. My only minor quibble is that you can only remap the M-buttons, not the regular controls. Though this is fairly common on most esports controllers. The only other controller I’ve seen do this well is Valve’s Steam controller, which comes with its own set of issues. Connectivity and performance – Wired performance is excellent, but latency creeps in on Bluetooth

The Razer Wolverine line is compatible with both Windows and Xbox consoles, while the Razer Raiju line is developed for PS4. We're yet to see a PS5 Razer controller, but you can still use your Raiju for PS4 games on the next-gen console. The Kishi range is reserved for mobile players, with Android and iOS versions available. Are Razer controllers good? Rounding off the extra inputs, there are basic RGB, profile settings and media keys lining the Ultimate’s bottom. I’m not super fussed about RGB lighting, but on the Raiju it’s useful, as it lets you match profiles to specific colours, so you know which one you’re using at any one time.Yes. The Razer Raiju Mobile is hands down the best Bluetooth controller for Android gaming, beating out the SteelSeries Stratus XL for its "elite" design and features, lightning-fast pairing over Bluetooth, and sturdy built-in phone holder. Still, while it makes sense to want to play Divinity: Original Sin 2 or FFXIV on the couch, the Raiju can’t possibly replace the mouse and keyboard as preferred input for games like Siege, Call of Duty, Fortnite… or any other online PC shooter, really. It’s unlikely players with competitive aspirations will want to sacrifice their mouse and keyboard for the Raiju, which means its value proposition falls far shorter on PC than it does on PS4. So unless you simply must use a pro-level controller, the price tag isn’t getting you a potential competitive advantage – it’s just getting you a really nice controller. To ensure undisputable gaming comfort, extensive research was done, and multiple iterations have been rigorously tested by prominent esports athletes. As a result, the chassis of the Razer Raiju not only perfectly accommodates the touchpad, but stays comfortable for use even in the most intense of battles.

The companion app for the Raiju Mobile is great, but I certainly expected there to be a way to configure the controller to work with more games in the same way we saw ASUS incorporate AirTrigger controls on the ROG Phone. In that instance, ASUS lets you map the AirTrigger input to a specific area on the screen, letting you tap the right edge of the phone to shoot and the left to jump or however you want to configure things. The overall size and weight of the controller was nice, and having volume controls located on the controller itself is great. We dislikedThe paddles’ large size is a minor annoyance as it’s all too easy to press them accidentally during heated online sessions. But for the most part, the extra inputs are useful, especially in genres like ARPGs, MOBAs and shooters. The inclusion of switches to lower the regular triggers actuation point is particularly great for the latter.

For everyone else, though? It’s probably not worth the price of admittance. Although it’s a good controller and one of the best PS4 accessories overall, I’m not convinced it’s enough to warrant shelling out so much cash if you’re looking for a new pad. The only downside is that, like the Ultimate Edition, its reliance on Bluetooth, not a custom or 2.4GHz wireless connection, means that latency can rear its ugly head, diminishing its appeal for more serious online competitive gamers. Nicely you’re able to remove the bottom two triggers with an included screw, although unfortunately your fingers might still occasionally accidentally press them despite the trigger portion of the button being removed. Unfortunately, you can’t remap inputs like the face buttons or shoulder triggers, only the Multi-Functions, at least at this moment. Additionally, you can see which firmware version your Raiju is running on the app, but you can’t update it (that requires PC access), which feels like a silly oversight.

The only feature I think is missing here is the ability to custom map buttons to areas on the screen for specific games.

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