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The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC Controller wasn’t designed specifically for me, but admittedly that has more to do with me as a gamer than the controller itself. I grew up playing on PlayStation 3 and PS4, and used the slim and compact DualSense controllers. For the past five years, I’ve played exclusively on my PC and have grown accustomed to the game’s increasing fidelity. Mouse and keyboard.
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K Controller for PC is the antithesis of DualSense controller. It’s a chunky piece of hardware that might seem natural if you grew up on the Xbox and its massive controllers, but it took me several play sessions to adjust to the massive size of the Wolverine V3 and how it fits in my hand, especially since I don’t use a claw grip.
Size aside, this is a PC controller with every bell and whistle you can think of — and its $200 price reflects that. The 8000Hz polling rate ensures extremely smooth inputs without any lag, and the tunneled magnetic resistance joysticks make every in-game movement feel smooth and calculated. Six additional remapping buttons help you step up your game – very useful for hero shooters like Marvel Rivals and frenetic games like Battlefield 6. This is a premium product for gamers who stock up on some important hardware.
Its price is in line with other premium consoles. One from CNET Best Xbox controllers It’s the Wolverine V3 Pro for Xbox, which also costs $200. Similar controllers such as Scuf Instinct Pro and Vitrix Pro PFG In the same ballpark, price-wise, but the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC has a winning combination of competitive variables that make it exceptionally easy to use.
This controller is packed with the latest technology and feels good to use, but it needs to clear a high bar to feel truly worthwhile as a dedicated PC controller.
The Wolverine V3 Pro’s rear paddles and trigger locks are standout features that make it a more competitive controller than its competitors.
Chunky controller, satisfying feedback
When CNET’s Josh Goldman I reviewed the Wolverine V3 Pro Xbox The wireless controller, he described as “absolutely perfect”. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: Razer has replicated many of its successes with the Wolverine V3 Pro PC controller.
The Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is the same size as the Wolverine V3 Pro Xbox Controller, meaning it’s slightly larger than a standard Xbox wireless controller, but much lighter than its Xbox cousin. It weighs just 220 grams, which is noticeably lighter than the Xbox version, which weighs 304 grams. And while the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is nowhere near as thin as the DualSense controller, it’s still significantly lighter than its Sony rival – the stock DualSense controller weighs 280g.
Every button on this controller has a crisp, clean click that scratches the same mental itch that a good mechanical keyboard might. Whether you hold the trigger, press a button, or press one of the four resettable rear paddles, you’ll hear incredibly satisfying auditory feedback that leaves no doubt that the controller is receiving your input. At one point, while sitting in a very long line for matchmaking, I found myself pressing triggers to entertain myself — the pops were enough to keep me away from TikTok.
Paddles and buttons ensure that you always get good feedback for your inputs with the Wolverine V3 Pro PC Controller.
The biggest difference between the V3 Pro Xbox and V3 Pro PC controllers is the variable polling rate – which determines how often your controller communicates with your computer. It’s like the refresh rate to determine your crosshair position.
The Wolverine V3 Pro Xbox can’t compete here: This controller has a wired polling rate of 1000Hz for PC gaming. The V3 Pro PC controller can be switched for multiple polling rates, with a maximum setting of 8000Hz. This means that a PC controller can report your input data up to eight times faster than an Xbox controller.
Every movement, turn, and button press feels incredibly smooth. It’s safe to say there’s no input lag with the Wolverine V3 PC controller, but I don’t think it matters much for a moment-to-moment first-person shooter. If you’re driving a car (or a tank) and need to stop for a hairpin turn, you might appreciate Razer’s HyperPolling technology. If you’re not playing a tactical shooter like Counter-Strike or Rainbow Six: Siege, the 8,000Hz polling rate is overkill – if you’re a casual gamer it crushes you Call of Duty public lobbies With your friends, you probably won’t notice it in any of your gunfights.
The Wolverine V3 Pro PC Controller comes with a carrying case, additional sticks, and wireless capabilities. But that wouldn’t necessarily make it my favorite control scheme in every game.
Is it better than a mouse and keyboard? This is a little more complicated
I tested the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC Controller on Marvel Rivals, ARC Raiders and Battlefield 6 (My current obsession with first-person shooters). It’s a very solid option for at least two of these games, and I probably won’t be using my DualSense controller anytime soon.
I had a great time shooting magic bolts in Marvel Rivals and rolling tanks through the streets of Cairo in Battlefield 6, but this controller is supposedly designed for high-level shooters. I’m sorry to report that when it comes to dominating a first-person shooter match or competing for survival in a shooter, I prefer to stick to my mouse and keyboard.
In close-range battles, I didn’t feel like the Wolverine controller particularly helped me gain an advantage over my opponents. Mouse and keyboard players were often able to catch me faster, even with the high visual sensitivity and built-in aim assist. I felt like mouse and keyboard players were outmaneuvering and outgunning me in faster-paced battles. But the controller’s precise TMR joystick made it easy to lock aim on enemies quickly and shoot them down from afar using light machine guns or sniper rifles in long-range battles.
I also find it useful for games like Battlefield that have a lot of buttons to manage fine details during moment-to-moment gameplay. Whether you want to switch your fire mode from automatic to single-fire mode, mount your gun holster on a flat surface or pull out an invaluable class tool, you’ll be able to access via the keyboard to do so. The six resettable buttons on the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC are great for these situations; I loved being able to fire my massive light machine gun by holding one of the console’s rear paddles.
It’s in vehicular combat that the controller really shines, though. I found myself gravitating toward my mouse and keyboard to play with infantry fire, but any time I jumped into a tank, I could reach across my desk and grab Wolverine again. Having pressure-sensitive triggers helps with any in-game driving: a light squeeze allows me to cautiously move forward, scanning for enemy mines, while pressing the trigger all the way down helps me quickly get out of dangerous situations. Rebinding auto-repair missions and switching weapons to the rear paddles also helped me focus more on in-game combat, helping me keep my armored vehicles in the fight longer. Using my DualSense controller, I had to awkwardly fumble with the D-Pad to activate my car’s capabilities. The Wolverine console is the ultimate way to play for Battlefield tank fans.
Aside from the standard first-person shooter gameplay, I also found the Wolverine V3 PC controller useful for hero shooters – with a few caveats. When I play Marvel Rivals, I mainly play tanks that require a lot of ability use but very little aiming. Characters like Doctor Strange thrive when they can string together inputs quickly, and having the controls reconnected to Wolverine’s back paddles is great for that.
On the other hand, speedy divers who need to jump in and out of an enemy team’s back line and snipers with intense aim feel difficult to play with Wolverine’s controls, and I would return to mouse and keyboard whenever I wanted to turn off tanking characters and fulfill another role for my team.
If you’re ambushed in ARC Raiders, the Wolverine controller may not provide you with the precision and control you’re looking for to save your precious loot.
One game that I wouldn’t recommend the Wolverine V3 Pro PC for is ARC Raiders. While remappable buttons make it easy to access healing items and grenades, losing the precise aim of your mouse and keyboard isn’t worth it in a game where a single death can set back your progress for several hours in real life. The console allows me to hold my own against ARC’s killer bots, but once real gamers join the mix, I prefer to use a tried-and-proven PC setup.
That’s not to say the Wolverine controller is terrible for a tactical third-person shooter: the back paddles are a great way to quickly access any healing items, grenades, and other consumables you’re carrying, which could mean the difference between life and death. But when I have teammates relying on me to help them escape with their hard-earned loot, I don’t trust the Wolverine controller to help me shoot any better than I can with my trusty mouse and keyboard.
For playing first-person shooters like Call of Duty or Apex Legends at breakneck speeds, the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC probably won’t replace your mouse and keyboard. But if your ideal competitive game is focused on slower shooting and long-range combat, this is the most precise controller I’ve ever laid my hands on (and you’ll receive a healthy pile of help from aim assist to boot).
For the games I love to play, the Wolverine V3 Pro PC controller has yet to become my primary gaming hardware. Instead, it’s a great stand switch that complements your mouse and keyboard. As much as I like to keep it in the deck for a long gaming session, $200 is a high price for a part-time controller.