Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC Wireless Gaming Controller: 8000 Hz Polling Rate – TMR Thumbsticks with Swappable Caps – Up to 36 Hr Battery – 6 Remappable Buttons – Fast Triggers… by Razer

I am a controller lover, I have tried and used every single pro controller out there.

This might be my favorite yet (but only for strictly for pc gaming).

It’s only missing 1 thing.

Stick Tension control…

If it had that, this would be a PERFECT controller.

The good things:

1. Lowest input delay out there, the 8k polling is just marketing. 8k polling rate means absolutely nothing if the input delay is terrible, however, this controller has almost no delay, so combined with the 8k polling it makes it the fastest controller on the market, and all of this is on the wireless mode you don’t even need to have it plugged in for the benefits.

2. Clicky everything! But in a good way. I hate some of the new clicky face buttons that other controller are doing, they feel cheap, and I usually find myself wanting membrane face buttons, however, this controller has a mix of membrane and clicky on each face button, so you get the good tactile feel and speed of clicky and the smooth and memorable feel of membrane, without any of the drawbacks of either.

3. Perfect 4 paddle setup! It’s honestly mind blowing that the series 2 elite made the perfect 4 paddle setup years ago and all the controller brands keep trying different paddle setups trying to be “unique” but end up making uncomfortable and unusable monstrosities (Including the old wolverines). 4 paddles, each located perfectly on the back to be clicked simultaneously by a different finger. That’s its. The vertical paddles of a scuf are stupid, the horizontal buttons on the Vader are stupid, and the buttons on the envision are also stupid since you can only use 2 fingers and move them in between the two paddles, that’s 2 fingers for 4 buttons, STUPID. The series 2 mastered the layout, but that controller is full of issues when it comes to build quality. This controller did it PERFECTLY, without the reliability issues.

4. GOODBYE STICKDRIFT. These are the absolute smoothest Hall Effects I have ever used in my life. They feel perfect. The Vader 4 pro is my runner up before this controller, however as much as I loved that controller, the sticks always felt like there was something weird about them. They had that weird Hall effect stick feeling. These do not! They are perfect. Everyone loves to praise Sony for the DS Edge. Omg they fixed stick drift they gave us replaceable thumbsticks modules… no, they didn’t. They don’t fix anything. They gave you the same modules that are designed to break overtime and put you on a subscription plan so you keep giving them money every time you need to replace your sticks. I would’ve loved to see TMR sticks om this controller instead of Hall effect, however these Hall effects are so smooth and perfect that honestly I don’t even care.

4. Toggle between clicky triggers (actually clicky, mouse like switches, not that DS edge bs with shortened travel time) and regular triggers. Need I say more? Chefs kiss.

5. Beautiful ergonomics and grip texture. Everything feels so smooth. The grips on the elite 2 are still my favorite, however these come in second and are still fantastic.

6. Light as a feather. Ok this one is personal preference since I play only competitively, so the removal of Rumbles and RGB, opting for a lighter controller is great for me. I understand where someone might want those two things but when you’re playing for hours, there is nothing like a light controller. And for competitive gaming you should have your rumbles off anyways… so to me this is a plus, to others it may be a deal breaker.

7. The software. I don’t like controller softwares… iCue literally RUINED the envision for me. The razer software is not that bad. You launch it once, update your controller, make your layout changes, and close it. Never open it again. I don’t mind that. It does not need to be constantly running like iCue or other controller softwares. If you’re going to have a software this is how it should be.

8. It fits Kontrol Freeks perfectly! Need I say more? (I’m looking at you envision)

So yes I love this controller. It’s almost perfect. If it had stick tension control like the Vader 4 pro it would be PERFECT.

Sorry for the long review, thanks if you read! Cheers!

Let me start by saying this: I’ve owned every single Razer Wolverine controller that’s been released, and the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is hands-down the biggest leap yet.

Note: This controller is PC-only. Sorry Xbox folks—this one isn’t for you.

I upgraded directly from the V3 Pro, and… wow. The improvements are instantly noticeable.

Synapse Integration & Customization:

Razer Synapse runs flawlessly with this controller and offers way more customization and functionality than the V3 Pro.

One underrated feature? Being able to remap the share button. I have mine set as a hotkey for game clipping through Medal, which is clutch because I no longer need to deal with the clunky Xbox Game Bar as the default clipping software.

8,000Hz Polling Rate (Wired & Wireless):

If you thought the 1,000Hz polling rate on the V3 Pro was good, the 8,000Hz polling rate on this thing is absolute insanity.

It’s ridiculously responsive whether wired or wireless, and you feel the difference in competitive FPS games like Call of Duty or Battlefield etc.

Battery Life:

Battery life is what you’d expect at this level of performance. Running at 8K polling drains it faster, but I still get around 5–8 hours of heavy playtime in COD, Rivals, and other high-input games before needing to recharge.

Build & Hardware Improvements:

No Rumble Packs → This controller ditches vibration motors, which makes it significantly lighter than the V3 Pro.

TMR Joysticks → Upgraded from Hall Effect to TMR sticks. These feel buttery smooth and insanely precise, especially in shooters.

Improved USB-C Port → The charging port now has a defined slot, fixing the loose-connection issues that plagued the V3 Pro.

My Final Thoughts:

This controller isn’t for casual players. If you’re a competitive gamer or someone who sweats in fast-paced titles, this is where you’ll see the benefits. It won’t magically make you better, but it will elevate your fundamentals with next-level responsiveness.

Get the warranty through Razer or Amazon. Not because the controller feels cheap (it doesn’t), but because if you play as hard as I do, you’ll want the peace of mind.

Bottom line:

The Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is a beast. Light, ultra-responsive, customizable, and purpose-built for competitive PC gaming.

Blown away by this controller. They didn’t just take the v3 pro and put TMR sticks and 8k polling… They made it way lighter, battery life is insane (played a 7-8 hour session and battery was still full), and they made it synapse compatible with controller calibration in the software. It’s seriously the most perfect controller I have ever used. Best buttons, thumb sticks, comfort, build quality, and materials. I’m coming from the turtle beach stealth pro and have tested flydigi controllers, KingKong controllers, 8bitdo controllers, and first party controllers (which are a joke now compared to everything I just listed.) This controller beats all of those with ease. It’s expensive but considering how it’s built, the tmr joysticks, and the mechanical switches… It should last a long time and is well worth the price.