The Asus ROG Raikiri II Pro controller features a customizable OLED screen and hot-swappable sticks

The Asus ROG Raikiri II Pro improves upon its predecessor with a full-color OLED screen, hot-swappable TMR sticks, and a higher 8,000Hz polling rate. The controller features a magnetic front plate for easy access to internal components, allowing users to swap modules and sticks without tools. It includes four additional rear button plates and two top-mounted M-buttons, bringing the total number of buttons to 100. The OLED screen provides on-device control for remapping buttons, adjusting RGB lighting, and modifying vibration settings, reducing the need for external software. While the controller supports wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth connectivity, it lacks a built-in gyroscope. Battery life is rated for up to 79 hours depending on usage settings, such as polling rate and RGB configuration. The device is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Android, and can be configured via the Gear Link app or the web-based software. Priced at $209, the controller represents a $20 increase over the previous model, offering refined button feel and reduced input latency for competitive gaming.

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The Asus ROG Raikiri II Pro improves upon its predecessor with a full-color OLED screen, hot-swappable TMR sticks, and a higher 8,000Hz polling rate. The controller features a magnetic front plate for easy access to internal components, allowing users to swap modules and sticks without tools. It includes four additional rear button plates and two top-mounted M-buttons, bringing the total number of buttons to 100. The OLED screen provides on-device control for remapping buttons, adjusting RGB lighting, and modifying vibration settings, reducing the need for external software. While the controller supports wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth connectivity, it lacks a built-in gyroscope. Battery life is rated for up to 79 hours depending on usage settings, such as polling rate and RGB configuration. The device is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Android, and can be configured via the Gear Link app or the web-based software. Priced at $209, the controller represents a $20 increase over the previous model, offering refined button feel and reduced input latency for competitive gaming.

The Raikiri II Pro features a customizable full-color OLED screen for on-device settings management. Users can hot-swap TMR sticks and modules by removing the magnetic front plate.

The controller supports an 8,000Hz polling rate on PC for both wired and wireless connections. Battery life reaches up to 79 hours when using the 1,000Hz mode with RGB and vibration disabled.

The device includes four customizable rear button plates and two additional top-mounted M-buttons. The controller lacks a built-in gyroscope, which may be a limitation for some users.

Chapter guide

IntroductionOverview of the Asus ROG Raikiri II Pro and its predecessor.Ugreen Nexode Pro ChargerBrief overview of the Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W charger.Pricing and Stick CustomizationDiscussion on the $209 MSRP and the new hot-swappable TMR stick system.Magnetic Front Plate and ButtonsDemonstration of the magnetic front plate and the addition of M5 and M6 buttons.Button Feel and D-PadComparison of button tactile feel and D-pad design between models.Polling Rate and Battery LifeTechnical analysis of the 8,000Hz polling rate and battery performance metrics.OLED Screen FunctionalityDetailed look at the on-device menu system and its capabilities.Software ConfigurationOverview of the web-based software and the Gear Link mobile app.

Worth noting

  • The reviewer notes that the controller was provided by Asus for the purpose of this review.
  • The 79-hour battery life is a best-case scenario and varies significantly based on polling rate, RGB, and vibration settings.

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