When it comes to PC gaming, the keyboard-and-mouse combination is known not only for its precision but also for its performance and low latency. That said, wired and wireless gamepads or controllers are commonplace, but they often trade performance and latency for console-like comfort and ease of use. However, that doesn't look to be the case for the new Raikiri II Pro PC Controller from ASUS, as it supports 8K polling over wireless.
This is a near-instantaneous level of performance for a controller that you simply can't find in the console space. Powered by ROG SpeedNova technology, the Raikiri II Pro PC Controller delivers 8,000 Hz polling or a latency of only 0.125ms. This is significantly faster than most 1,000 Hz or 1ms controllers for PC, while making standard Xbox and PlayStation controllers, with their 4ms of latency, feel like ancient technology.
The new Raikiri II Pro PC Controller supports 8K polling in both wireless and wired modes and is packed with other cutting-edge, premium controller technology.
This includes hot-swappable TMR Joysticks, which use Hall-effect magnetic technology to eliminate stick drift and are more efficient. Plus, all of the buttons on the controller, from the D-pad to ABXY, bumpers, and rear buttons, feature micro switches for near-instantaneous actuation and tactile feedback. Even the triggers support a dual mode with TMR sensor triggers for full travel (for racing games) or quick, rapid-fire micro switches (for competitive shooters).
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The Raikiri II Pro PC Controller is also built for customization with four removable rear buttons, two additional bumpers, and four additional face buttons. In addition to seamlessly integrating with ASUS's web-based Gear Link for customization, the Raikiri II Pro PC Controller also includes an integrated display for accessing features, swapping profiles, and more. As far as PC controllers go, this is most certainly up there, and it even offers up to 79 hours of battery life between charges.
