For everyone else, though? It’s probably not worth the price of admittance. Although it’s a good controller and one of the best PS4 accessories overall, I’m not convinced it’s enough to warrant shelling out so much cash if you’re looking for a new pad. Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame. The only downside is that, like the Ultimate Edition, its reliance on Bluetooth, not a custom or 2.4GHz wireless connection, means that latency can rear its ugly head, diminishing its appeal for more serious online competitive gamers.

For a controller being marketed at esports professionals and hardcore gamers, that’s a huge issue. Thankfully, the two markets generally will always favour a safer wired connection for this reason, so it’s not a complete deal-breaker. It will be a huge annoyance for casual buyers, especially considering the controller’s hefty cost, however.The biggest con the Razer Raiju is the price. In terms of build quality and value, it's comparable to an Xbox Elite controller, but it's probably easier for an Xbox One gamer to justify the Elite's cost given the huge collection of games available for Xbox. As it currently stands, you're going to either need to be heavy into emulation or a hardcore fan of specific Android game that supports Bluetooth controls to justify the price. While very simple to pair (it only needs to be done once), actually playing games, specifically online or competitive titles, over Bluetooth can be an exercise in frustration. EU Declaration of Conformity for Abyssus Lite & Goliathus Mobile Construct Ed. Bundle (RZ83-0273).pdf It targets the same hardcore market as the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Astro C40 and is being marketed as the ultimate weapon for budding esports athletes and hardcore PS4 competitive gamers. Since there are plenty of options available, it's worth thinking about what you'll need your controller for, and what platform you use. If you want something that'll help give you a competitive edge, then you may lean more towards the 'Ultimate' models. These have six extra buttons you can assign to in-game functions to give you more advantages over your opponents. However, if you're not fussed about competing, and just want a good quality, long-lasting controller then take a look at the 'Tournament' variants. For the most part, these controllers are customized through the Razer app which lets you change button mappings to your liking.

Unfortunately, you can’t remap inputs like the face buttons or shoulder triggers, only the Multi-Functions, at least at this moment. Additionally, you can see which firmware version your Raiju is running on the app, but you can’t update it (that requires PC access), which feels like a silly oversight. Now, we know, this isn't technically a controller for video games. You'd certainly have a hard time playing Call of Duty on it, that's for sure. But the Razer Stream Controller X does have the words "Razer", and "Controller" in the name, so we think it qualifies.Then again, at that point, you might as well just save some money and buy the feature-lite Raiju TE, or perhaps the more wirelessly competent SCUF Vantage. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you.

Rounding off the extra inputs, there are basic RGB, profile settings and media keys lining the Ultimate’s bottom. I’m not super fussed about RGB lighting, but on the Raiju it’s useful, as it lets you match profiles to specific colours, so you know which one you’re using at any one time. If the controller is forced to enter bootloader mode by pressing the buttons, it will not be able to upgrade the firmware The only feature I think is missing here is the ability to custom map buttons to areas on the screen for specific games. The Razer Raiju comes equipped with a 3.5 mm port that allows you to plug your headset in for both stereo audio as well as communicating with your team mates.And for the most part it delivers on its opening promise, offering buyers rugged build quality, improved switch mechanisms and the advanced hair trigger controls and extra inputs seen on its more expensive sibling. This makes it a great option for lounge PC gamers who like to create custom profiles for their favourite aRPGs, MOBAs and racing games.