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Razer Raju V3 Pro: One Minute Review
After nearly two weeks with the Roger Raju V3 Pro, I can confidently say that it’s one of the best PS5 controllers I’ve tested to date. While it’s been argued that there aren’t as many great third-party options in this space—at least outside of the Vextrix Pro BFG reloaded—Roger’s controller nonetheless sets a new standard for PS5 pads.
It partially accomplishes this by incorporating tunneling magnetic (TMR) thumbsticks. It’s not as glamorous as it sounds – delivering a pair of highly-restrained sticks similar to the Hall effect – but it’s a worthy inclusion among the best PS5 pads that have outlasted significantly cheaper offerings on rival platforms for years. Check out GameSir Tarantula Pro or 8 BitDoo Ultimate 2 for proof.
But that’s not the only reason to consider buying the Roger Raju V3 Pro. Like the Xbox-compatible Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, Roger’s own mouse click-tack tech powers its repositionable rear buttons, bumpers, and triggers, and they all feel surprisingly satisfying to press. As an esports-facing controller, fast response to button presses is paramount, and the boost on offer here is simply excellent.
The aspects I loved about the Wolverine V3 Pro are here on the Royo. Razer has officially the best trigger locks in the business, again leveraging that mouse click for quick and satisfying results. The circular dpad design is also one of my favorites, allowing for a higher level of precision than traditional 4-way dpads. A really amazing thing especially for the best fighting games.
So far so good, and the inclusion of a carry case is a welcome addition if you’re inclined to take your controller with you to local tournaments or just take it to a friend’s house. But I have to give the Raijo V3 Pro a bit of a thumbs down in its overall build quality.
While certainly on the higher end of the PlayStation Pad, it still doesn’t feel as premium as its Xbox counterpart. The face buttons, too — still using tactile microswitches — don’t feel as satisfying or clicky as they do on the Wolverine V3 Pro. A shame, especially given that the Riaz is more expensive than the Wolverine in the US and the same price in the UK.
Razer Raju V3 Pro: Price and Availability
- List price: £219.99 / £199.99 (around AU$339)
- Available now at Razer and select retailers
- A similar price is on the Wolverine V3 Pro
The Razer Raju V3 Pro is available to buy now for £219.99 / £199.99 (around AU$339). You can pick up a PS5 compatible controller from Razer’s own website, or stocking retailers in the US and UK. The Amazon listing is to go live at a later date.
In terms of price, it falls into the same territory as other premium Adjunct PlayStation 5 controllers. For example, Duality Edge. 199.99 / £199.99, while the Vertex Pro BFG Reloaded is available for 209.99 / £179.99.
But why are these controllers so expensive? Honestly it usually comes down to two things. For one, they’re aimed at a niche market – typically competitive gamers. Secondly, such gamepads are usually loaded with extra features like improved thumbsticks, trigger locks, repositionable buttons, microswitches and more. There may or may not be a little brand tax in the mix as well.
Razer Ryjo V3 Pro: Specs
Price | 9 219.99 / £199.99 (around AU$339) |
The weight | 9.8oz / 279g |
Dimensions | 6.6 x 4.2 x 2.6in / 168 x 105 x 65mm |
compatibility | PS5, PC |
Connection type | Wireless (2.4GHz), Wired (USB-C) |
Battery life | About 10 hours |
Razer Raju V3 Pro: Design and Features
While a counterpart to the Wolverine V3 Pro, the Roger Raju V3 Pro actually looks similar to the Wolverine V2 Pro from a few years back. It has the same general silhouette, although it has a completely matte black finish instead of a clean white. It’s a very uncluttered look, with even the PlayStation face button icon sharing the same black as the pad.
Expect a configuration similar to the DualSense wireless controller, or indeed the DualSense Edge. Symmetrical thumbsticks, along with a central home dashboard button, a large center (and functional) touchpad with options and buttons on either side. The triggers and bumpers are a bit off, though, feeling more similar to an Xbox Wireless controller.
The usual suspects aside, the feature set is virtually identical to the Wolverine V3 Pro. Two claw grip bumpers (essentially secondary bumpers attached to the triggers) are joined by four repositionable rear buttons located behind the pad grip. There’s also a pair of two-way trigger lock switches on the top rear, and switches to toggle between them, wired and wireless play, and PC and PS5 connectivity.
The textured grip feels amazing, and lets you get a firm, comfortable grip on the controller while playing. The repositionable buttons are positioned so that even your fingers rest on them easily.
It’s a very solidly built controller overall. But during testing I had a strange feeling that it doesn’t feel as good as the Wolverine V3 Pro. For this Xbox controller, I found its build quality to be one of the highlights, being reasonably weighted and well constructed.
The Raijo V3 Pro is noticeably lighter, which isn’t a bad thing in and of itself, but the materials used here feel less premium overall, from its chassis to its sticks and buttons. Also, the fact that the USB-C port juts out is an odd blemish on the controller’s appearance. And it can also mean cables can’t even fit beyond one roger.
Razer Raiju V3 Pro: Performance
At least I can’t fault the Roger Rojo V3 Pro when it comes to gaming performance. Like its Xbox cousin, Raiju offers a unique gaming experience, especially in an online multiplayer environment.
The TMR stick is a really welcome addition here. They achieve much like the Hall effect by eliminating the risk of stick drift. However, they are very close in feel to traditional analog sticks, if that’s your preference. If you’re jumping from a double-sense, you should feel right at home here, then, though the sticks on the Raju are ahead in stability.
Like the Wolverine V3 Pro, the Raju is an exceptionally satisfying pad from a playing standpoint. Its buttons, D-pad, bumpers, and small reinforcements of triggers (provided you can enable trigger locks) feel great in practice.
As I enter Fortnite And PUBG Battlegrounds, Fighting games are my competitive experience. And I’m as happy with the Raju in this regard as I was with the Wolverine V3 Pro. The clicky, circular dpad helps tremendously with high-speed movement and motion-based inputs, while with traditional 4-way dpads, it’s much easier to rotate commands or hit something you didn’t mean to. I would really love it if this circular design became standard on most gamepads going forward. It just feels great in comparison.
In terms of battery life, it’s a similar story with the Raju as it was with the Wolverine V3 Pro. I got about 10 hours out of the controller before it dropped and lost connection. Not spectacular, especially compared to the Vextrix Pro BFG Reloaded and the Revolution 5 Pro, but certainly a step up from the average DualSense Edge’s 5-6 hours.
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Razer Raijo V3 Pro: Also consider
If the Roger Raju V3 Pro isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, there are other premium controller options for PS5 that you may want to consider instead.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | Razer Raiju V3 Pro | Victrix Pro BFG Reload | Dual Sense Edge |
Price | 9 219.99 / £199.99 (around AU$339) | 9 209.99 / £179.99 (around AU$322) | . 199.99 / £199.99 / au $399.95 |
The weight | 9.8oz / 279g | 9.3oz / 265g | 11.4oz / 322g |
Dimensions | 6.6 x 4.2 x 2.6in / 168 x 105 x 65mm | 6.3 x 4.1 x 2.4in / 160 x 105 x 60mm | 6.3 x 4.2 x 2.6in / 160 x 106 x 66mm |
compatibility | PS5, PC | PS5, PS4, PC (Xbox version sold separately) | PS5, PC |
Connection type | Wireless (2.4GHz), Wired (USB-C) | Wireless (2.4GHz), Wired (USB-C) | Wireless (PS5 native), Wired (USB-C) |
Battery life | About 10 hours | About 20 hours | 5-6 hours |
How I Tested the Razer Raju V3 Pro
- Tested for two weeks
- Played a range of PS5 and PC games
- In direct comparison to its Xbox counterpart, the Roger Wolverine V3 Pro
I tested the Roger Raju V3 Pro for about two weeks for this review. In that time, I’ve played a handful of games on PS5 and PC – both single-player and online multiplayer-based. They include Monster Hunter Wildsfortnite , final fantasy 14 online , Street Fighter 6for , for , for , . Tech 8for , for , for , . And recently released Ninja Gaiden 4.
I compared my experience with the Raju to the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro. I definitely prefer the Xbox counterpart thanks to its more premium-fueled build quality. But overall, both are top performers when it comes to proper gaming, and I can easily recommend both depending on your platform of choice.
First reviewed October 2025
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