STACK #260 June 2026

GAMING FEATURE

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Hall e ect vs. TMR – what’s the di erence? Hall effect sensors offer smooth, contactless stick movement with strong durability, reliability, and minimal drift. TMR (Tunnel magnetoresistance) sticks provide even higher sensitivity and precision, detecting smaller magnetic changes for finer, ultra responsive control.

mouse click back buttons (removable with an included screwdriver on the Raiju V3 Pro, with handy hole covers

If you’re looking for a truly premium controller, Razer has you covered. Let’s compare their officially licenced Wolverine V3 Pro controller for the Xbox and PC, and its sibling for PlayStation 5 (and PC), the Raiju V3 Pro. Words Amy Flower STEP UP TO PRO LEVEL!

provided) and two claw grip bumpers atop the controller are all remappable for that added in-game advantage. Meanwhile, the four classic action buttons and eight-way floating D-pad are built for ultrafast reactions and comfort, combining pleasingly clicky microswitches with a rubber membrane, while all the dedicated PS5 or Xbox buttons are, as you’d expect, also present and accounted for. The customisation Both the Raiju V3 Pro and the Wolverine V3 Pro offer professional level customisation for PS5/PC or Xbox/PC, ranging from thumbstick sensitivity to button layouts and vibration sensitivity. Everything from tweaking settings to saving profiles onboard your controller is easily accomplished via either the Razer Controller mobile app, or with the added option of the Razer Synapse 4 app on PC or Mac. The connection One of the handiest features with both Razer’s Raiju V3 Pro and Wolverine V3 Pro is the choice of connection. An included 2.4Ghz USB-A dongle hooks you into Razer’s HyperSpeed wireless, promising lag-free esports grade performance for even the most intense battles. Or, of course, you can play with a wired connection directly to your chosen machine via the pleasingly lengthy two-metre, braided cable that’s included. When wired, a special tournament mode can be kicked in for PC players, enabling a 1000Hz polling rate on the Wolverine V3 Pro, and a blistering 2000Hz on the Raiju V3 Pro. The case

The look The most immediately noticeable difference between the two controllers is that the Wolverine V3 Pro features the classic Xbox

asymmetrical thumbstick layout, while the Raiju V3 Pro adheres to the tried and-true symmetrical PlayStation layout. So, if you’re a PC gamer, you can pick what feels most natural to you. The Raiju V3 Pro also features a prominent touchpad, matching the ability of your standard PS5 DualSense controllers. As for their shape, both controllers are designed to feel familiar while delivering on features. As a bonus for PS5 players, the Raiju V3 Pro is lighter than the standard DualSense, although it must be noted that it doesn’t feature

Raiju V3 Pro

V3 Pro, and the latest advance in the space, TMR – or tunnel magnetoresistance - on the Raiju V3 Pro. Do you like concave thumbstick tops, or do you prefer domed ones? Either way, with the Wolverine V3 Pro and Raiju V3 Pro you have choice, as both domed and extended stick tops are included, and are easily swappable at any time. The buttons

haptic feedback. The sticks No matter which option you go for, the thumbsticks deliver with customisable sensitivity, and make that dreaded scourge that is stick drift a distant memory. This is accomplished by utilising Hall effect technology on the Wolverine

What Razer has dubbed “Pro HyperTriggers” provide players with instant response, whether you set them to give you zero travel, mouse-click results, or for ultra-precise analogue control, via easy access slider buttons on the back

No matter whether you opt for a Wolverine V3 Pro or a Raiju V3 Pro, it comes packed in a rugged zip-up carrying case so that you can take your controller anywhere, complete with its accessories, and know that it’ll all be thoroughly protected.

Wolverine V3 Pro

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