ASUS has unveiled the ROG Raikiri II wireless gamepad with no stick drift. |
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At Gamescom 2025, ASUS unveiled the second-generation ROG Raikiri gaming controller. The updated model supports three connection modes, features a high polling rate, broad compatibility, and long battery life on a single charge. According to the company, the ROG Raikiri II achieves a polling rate of 1000 Hz on PCs, providing ultra-low latency in both wired and wireless modes. The controller is equipped with anti-drift TMR sticks, which are more accurate than their Hall effect counterparts. There are also four programmable buttons on the back panel and dual-mode triggers. Depending on the game, gamers can switch between triggers with short micro-switch travel or triggers with full TMR sensor travel. The ROG Raikiri II supports three connection modes: low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth  Bluetooth is a global wireless communication standard that connects devices together over a certain distance. Think headset and phone, speaker and PC, basketball to smartphone and more., or wired via USB Type-CWith the continued success of the USB interface, there exists a need to adapt USB technology to serve newer computing platforms and devices as they trend toward smaller, thinner and lighter form-factors. Many of these newer platforms and devices are reaching a point where existing USB receptacles and plugs are inhibiting innovation, especially given the relatively large size and internal volume constraints of the Standard-A and Standard-B versions of USB connectors. cable. In wireless mode, the gamepad can run for about 30 hours on a single charge without RGB lighting enabled.The gamepad is compatible with Windows 10 and 11 PCs, Xbox Series X and S consoles, Xbox One, and the portable ROG Xbox Ally. Additionally, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack and a microphone output. The package includes a detachable 3 m USB Type-C With the continued success of the USB interface, there exists a need to adapt USB technology to serve newer computing platforms and devices as they trend toward smaller, thinner and lighter form-factors. Many of these newer platforms and devices are reaching a point where existing USB receptacles and plugs are inhibiting innovation, especially given the relatively large size and internal volume constraints of the Standard-A and Standard-B versions of USB connectors. to USB Type-A cable.The price and release date for the ASUS ROG Raikiri II have not yet been announced. |
