Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Xbox controller review

I've been an Xbox player since the days of the original Xbox and the Xbox 360, and I've never used any kind of upgraded or aftermarket controller until Razer was kind enough to send me their new Wolverine V3 Pro Xbox controller to test out. After a couple of weeks of trying it out, here is my honest review of their new top-tier controller.

For starters, it is worth noting that I only scratched the surface of what is possible with this controller when I was testing it out. I spent most of the time playing College Football 25 versus an esports title like Call of Duty which would call for button remapping and sensitivity changes on the app. However, even for a casual gamer looking for a controller upgrade, the Wolverine V3 Pro makes a serious difference in the quality of life.

The Wolverine V3 Pro has a great, heavier weight to it and you can tell the build quality is there when you are holding it and playing with it. The tactile feedback is very noticeably superior to a standard controller, and the triggers almost make you feel like you're clicking a mouse. Between the controller itself and what you can do on the app, there is no doubt this is a quality product.

However, for the average consumer, the $199 price point is a bit steep for the Pro and the battery did run out on me at a few inopportune times. However, there is a Tournament Edition of the controller at a more reasonable $99 price point, and more regular charging would easily solve the battery life issue. If I were using this controller for PC gaming, there's no doubt it would have been charged more readily.

Overall, I think Razer knocked it out of the park with this controller and has created something that truly adds value for the competitive, controller-wielding esports athlete.

As a collegiate esports director and someone who frequently works with players using controllers, I would love to outfit my program with the Wolverine V3 Pro. 9/10.