Razer debuts two PC gamepads for esports

Though a keyboard and mouse are the usual tools of choice for PC esports, some competitive PC gamers employ gamepads for things like fighting games and Rocket League. Razer is now catering to those folks with two new PC gamepads, the wireless Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC and wired Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K PC. The key feature is right there in the names, with 8,000Hz polling speeds that promise high responsiveness for demanding pro or serious players. 

The Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC offers 8,000Hz polling in both wired and wireless modes, meaning player inputs are recognized nearly instantly. By contrast, Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro designed for Xbox and PC (which we liked) tops out at just 1,000Hz. The V3 Pro 8K PC model also uses Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) thumbsticks with swappable caps for long life, consistent tension and superior anti-drift performance over time. 

That model is also Razer's lightest wireless esports controller yet and features an ergonomic shape to reduce hand fatigue. Other features include 4 mouse click back buttons and 2 claw grip bumpers, Razer Pro HyperTriggers, Mecha-Tactile PBT Action Buttons, an 8-way floating D-Pad and Razer's Synapse customization. It comes with a carrying case and 2m braided cable and is now available for $200. 

Razer also launched a wired-only model called the Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition PC. It offers most of the same features, like the 8,000Hz HyperPolling tech, TMR anti-drift thumbsticks, HyperTriggers, Mecha-Tactile PBT buttons and Synapse customization. It also comes with a 2m braided cable and is now available for $120 — a very reasonable price for a competition-level gamepad. 

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/razer-debuts-two-pc-gamepads-for-esports-120046977.html?src=rss https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/razer-debuts-two-pc-gamepads-for-esports-120046977.html?src=rss
Created 4d | Aug 13, 2025, 2:10:35 PM


Login to add comment

Other posts in this group

MasterClass deal: Subscriptions are 40 percent off right now

If you want to brush up on some skills or learn new ones,

Aug 17, 2025, 1:10:07 PM | Engadget
Roblox cracks down on its user-created content following multiple child safety lawsuits

Following a wave of lawsuits alleging that Roblox doesn't provide a safe environment for its underage users, the gaming platform made a series of sweeping updates to its policies. To address recent

Aug 16, 2025, 8:50:05 PM | Engadget
Apple's iPad Air M3 is cheaper than ever right now

For a lot of people, the iPad Air is Apple’s goldilocks tablet. It’s more powerful and available in a larger size than the entry-level iPad, but a lot less expensive than the iPad Pro, which can be

Aug 16, 2025, 4:20:10 PM | Engadget
One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers drops to $60 on Amazon

Yes, summer might be coming to a close sooner than any of us would like, but that doesn't mean the outdoor fun has to end.

Currently,

Aug 16, 2025, 4:20:07 PM | Engadget
This Anker 3-in-1 wireless charging station is 30 percent off right now

Anker makes some of our favorite charging gear, and now you can save on a bunch of wireless power accessories from the brand. Whether you're going back to school soon or want a new charging station

Aug 16, 2025, 4:20:06 PM | Engadget